Gilpin County, CO

County

Demographics of Gilpin

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

52.9%

Households with Children

23.2%

School Enrollment K-12

463

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 5.1%
School Age (5-17): 11.3%
Young Adults (18-34): 14.2%
Working Age (35-54): 27.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 19.5%
Seniors (65+): 22.3%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 6.6%
High School / GED: 11.3%
Some College or Associate's: 29.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 52.8%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 16.5%
Single Parents: 6.7%
Couples & Adults: 34.6%
Living Alone: 42.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 84.8%
Hispanic or Latino: 7.4%
Asian: 1.1%
Black or African American: 2.6%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 3.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 1.1%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 74.3%
Puerto Rican: 3.7%
Cuban: 0.5%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 6.9%
South American: 0.5%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 14.2%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 48.9%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 51.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 31.2%
Born in Other U.S. State: 65.7%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.5%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.5%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 1.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 95.1%
Spanish: 3.0%
European & Indo-European: 1.1%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.7%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 1.3%
Elementary (1-4): 4.7%
Middle School (5-8): 2.9%
High School (9-12): 2.5%
College / Graduate: 3.5%
Not Enrolled: 85.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Cities in Gilpin County

Neighborhoods in Gilpin County

Neighborhood

Gilpin, CO

Nevadaville / Russell Gulch

Rollinsville / Gilpin

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources