Gunnison, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gunnison, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,653
Unemployment
6.9%
Poverty
22.7%
Median Home
$259,500
Median Income
$44,386
Median Rent
$937
Gunnison SnackAbility
7
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
6
Safety
7
Amenities
8
Education
9.5
Commute
10
Gunnison, CO Crime Report
114
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,692.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-27.86%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gunnison / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 114 | 1,692.4 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 12 | 178.1 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 11 | 163.3 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 102 | 1,514.3 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 13 | 193.0 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 75 | 1,113.4 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 14 | 207.8 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Gunnison, CO Cost Of Living
103
Gunnison's Overall Cost Of Living
Gunnison's Overall Cost Of Living
1.0x
Higher Than The National Average
Higher Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Gunnison | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 103 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 108 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 105 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 107 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 107 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 85 | 87 | 100 | |
Gunnison, CO Photos
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Rankings for Gunnison in Colorado
Map Of Gunnison, CO
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Population over time in Gunnison
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,653 | 5.2% |
| 2019 | 6,322 | 1.2% |
| 2018 | 6,250 | 2.7% |
| 2017 | 6,086 | 2.2% |
| 2016 | 5,955 | 0.5% |
| 2015 | 5,927 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 5,890 | -0.0% |
| 2013 | 5,892 | 0.9% |
| 2012 | 5,840 | 1.0% |
| 2011 | 5,783 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gunnison
| Race | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 87.4% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.4% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.7% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 9.4% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Gunnison
| Gender | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 46.8% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 53.2% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gunnison for adults over 25
| Education | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 23.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 11.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 7.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 3.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Gunnison, Colorado
| Income | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.1% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 11.1% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 12.1% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 13.8% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 19.3% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.0% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 12.4% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 4.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.6% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
