Gilpin County Summary

Life in Gilpin County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Gilpin County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Gilpin County:

  • The population in Gilpin County is 5,856.

  • The median home value in Gilpin County is $529,766.

  • The median income in Gilpin County is $95,902.

  • The median rent in Gilpin County is $1,263.

  • The unemployment rate in Gilpin County is 2.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Gilpin County is 9.3%.

  • The average high in Gilpin County is 53.0° and there are 48.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Gilpin County

List Of Cities & Towns in Gilpin County

Coal Creek, CO Population 2,431

Central City, CO Population 655

Rollinsville, CO Population 189

Black Hawk, CO Population 129

Map Of Gilpin County

Gilpin County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Gilpin County is 53.0°.

  • There are 68.28 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 48.1 inches of rain each year with 32.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:04 hours of sun each day in Gilpin County.

StatGilpin County
Mean High53.0
Nice Days68.28
Rainfall48.1
Snowfall32.3
Sunny_hours6:04
53.0°
Average High
48.1
Inches of Rain

Gilpin County Photos

Teller House Central City Co
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Gilpin County Demographics

Population over time in Gilpin County

The current population in Gilpin County is 5,856. The population has decreased -3.4% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 5,812 -4.8%
2021 6,108 1.5%
2020 6,018 -

Gender in Gilpin County

  • Gilpin County is 47.0% female with 2,752 female residents.

  • Gilpin County is 53.0% male with 3,103 male residents.

Female
47.0% (2,752)
Male
53.0% (3,103)
Gender Gilpin County CO USA
Female 47.0% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 53.0% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Gilpin County

Gilpin County is:

  • 84.4% White with 4,942 White residents.

  • 0.2% African American with 9 African American residents.

  • 0.6% American Indian with 36 American Indian residents.

  • 0.2% Asian with 10 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.0% Other with 0 Other residents.

  • 5.1% Two Or More with 298 Two Or More residents.

  • 9.6% Hispanic with 561 Hispanic residents.

White
84.4% (4,942)
African American
0.2% (9)
American Indian
0.6% (36)
Asian
0.2% (10)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.0% (0)
Two Or More
5.1% (298)
Hispanic
9.6% (561)

Table: Gilpin County By Race

Race Gilpin County CO USA
White 84.4% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.2% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.6% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.2% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.0% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 5.1% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 9.6% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Gilpin County, Colorado

  • 2.4% of households in Gilpin County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 4.6% of households in Gilpin County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 7.7% of households in Gilpin County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 2.9% of households in Gilpin County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 7.4% of households in Gilpin County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 16.8% of households in Gilpin County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 11.3% of households in Gilpin County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 19.6% of households in Gilpin County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 14.1% of households in Gilpin County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 13.4% of households in Gilpin County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.4% (139)
$10,000 to $14,999
4.6% (270)
$15,000 to $24,999
7.7% (449)
$25,000 to $34,999
2.9% (168)
$35,000 to $49,999
7.4% (431)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (981)
$75,000 to $99,999
11.3% (658)
$100,000 to $149,999
19.6% (1,147)
$150,000 to $199,999
14.1% (827)
$200,000 or more
13.4% (782)
Income Gilpin County CO USA
Less than $10,000 2.4% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 7.7% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 2.9% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.4% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.8% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 11.3% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 19.6% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 14.1% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 13.4% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Gilpin County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed < 9th grade.

  • 5.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 17.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed high school / ged.

  • 21.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed some college.

  • 13.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed associate's degree.

  • 21.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed master's degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed professional degree.

  • 5.0% of adults in Gilpin County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
5% (292)
High School / GED
17% (995)
Some College
21% (1,229)
Associate's Degree
13% (761)
Bachelor's Degree
21% (1,229)
Master's Degree
13% (761)
Professional Degree
5% (292)
Doctorate Degree
5% (292)
Education Gilpin County CO USA
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 5% 4% 6%
High School / GED 17% 20% 26%
Some College 21% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 13% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 21% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 5% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 5% 2% 2%

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