Gunnison, CO

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Gunnison

Crystal / Smith Place

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

Demographics of Gunnison

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

60.2%

Households with Children

20.6%

School Enrollment K-12

733

Age Distribution

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

Early Childhood (0-4): 2.8%
School Age (5-17): 14.4%
Young Adults (18-34): 50.6%
Working Age (35-54): 19.8%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 2.9%
Seniors (65+): 9.6%

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: 2.8%
High School / GED: 17.6%
Some College or Associate's: 19.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 60.3%

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: 12.3%
Single Parents: 8.2%
Couples & Adults: 20.2%
Living Alone: 59.3%

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: 77.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 13.9%
Asian: 1.2%
Black or African American: 1.1%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 6.1%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.5%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.1%

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: 57.7%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.1%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 4.9%
South American: 1.1%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 36.2%

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: 49.1%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 50.9%

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: 38.8%
Born in Other U.S. State: 56.6%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 1.9%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 2.3%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.5%

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: 90.0%
Spanish: 6.7%
European & Indo-European: 2.6%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.2%
Other: 0.2%

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: 1.9%
Elementary (1-4): 5.7%
Middle School (5-8): 4.3%
High School (9-12): 3.2%
College / Graduate: 26.1%
Not Enrolled: 58.8%

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