Demographics & People — Gunnison, Colorado
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 6,712 |
| Estimated 2026 | ~6,900 |
| Median Age | 25.2 |
| Total Households | 2,953 |
| Family Households | 1,064 |
| Average Household Size | 1.97 |
| Diversity Index | 0.282 (somewhat diverse) |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 5,764 |
| Black or African American | 181 |
| Asian | 89 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 845 |
Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
| 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 |
| Spanish | 385 |
| Population 5+ | 6,519 |
Veterans
| Veterans | 285 |
| Population 18+ | 5,700 |
Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.4 minutes |
| Work from Home | 7.8% |
| Commuter Profile | N/A |
Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Gunnison, Colorado.