Demographics & People — Gunnison, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,712 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~6,900 |
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| Median Age | 25.2 |
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| Total Households | 2,953 |
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| Family Households | 1,064 |
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| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.282 (somewhat diverse) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,764 |
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| Black or African American | 181 |
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| Asian | 89 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 845 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 1,437 |
| Other groups | 1,380 |
| German | 1,289 |
| English | 845 |
| Irish | 803 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 792 |
| Hispanic: Mexican | 579 |
| Italian | 402 |
| Polish | 318 |
| Swedish | 315 |
Language
| English Only | 5,921 |
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| Spanish | 385 |
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| Population 5+ | 6,519 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 285 |
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| Population 18+ | 5,700 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 7.8% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gunnison, Colorado.
