Gunnison Population

1880–2026

6,906

2026 projection

5% since 2020 (increase)

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Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Gunnison. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20266,906+701.02%
20256,836-200.29%
20246,856+270.40%
20236,829-60.09%
20226,835+630.93%
20216,772+1973.00%
20206,575-1932.85%
20196,768+991.48%
20186,669+841.28%
20176,585+1552.41%

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Gunnison Demographics

25.2median age

Median age

Female27.6 yrs
Male24.1 yrs

Adults

5,605
650 seniors · 12%4,955 other adults

Sex

Female 44.1% · 2,981Male 55.9% · 3,785

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 68 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Gunnison Income

$62,189median household income

Median household income

$62,189

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$46,505

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

22.1%

About 1 in 5 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Gunnison Marital Status

32% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married32%29%37%
Never married59%65%52%
Divorced7%6%8%
Widowed2%<1%3%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201

Sources

10 sources, all from the U.S. Census Bureau

Population

American Community Survey, 2024 5-year