Gunnison, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Gunnison, Colorado Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
6,403
Unemployment
7.8%
Poverty
22.9%
Median Home
$244,500
Median Income
$40,893
Median Rent
$870
Gunnison SnackAbility
6
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
8
Affordability
4
Diversity
6
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
9.5
Commute
10
Gunnison, CO Crime Report
111
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
1,659.4
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
-33.00%
Below National Average
Below National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Gunnison / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 111 | 1,659.4 | 2,971.6 | 2,476.7 |
| Violent Crime | 20 | 299.0 | 381.0 | 366.7 |
| Murder | 0 | 0.0 | 3.8 | 5.0 |
| Robbery | 0 | 0.0 | 63.6 | 81.6 |
| Aggravated Assault | 15 | 224.2 | 246.3 | 250.2 |
| Property Crime | 91 | 1,360.4 | 2,590.7 | 2,109.9 |
| Burglary | 5 | 74.7 | 348.4 | 340.5 |
| Larceny | 78 | 1,166.1 | 1,858.3 | 1,549.5 |
| Car Theft | 8 | 119.6 | 384.0 | 219.9 |
Gunnison, CO Cost Of Living
104
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 | 104 | 110 | 100 | |
| Services | 109 | 103 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 103 | 97 | 100 | |
| Health | 114 | 104 | 100 | |
| Housing | 106 | 134 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 105 | 102 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 84 | 86 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6,403 | 1.3% |
| 2018 | 6,322 | 1.2% |
| 2017 | 6,250 | 2.7% |
| 2016 | 6,086 | 2.2% |
| 2015 | 5,955 | 0.5% |
| 2014 | 5,927 | 0.6% |
| 2013 | 5,890 | -0.0% |
| 2012 | 5,892 | 0.9% |
| 2011 | 5,840 | 1.0% |
| 2010 | 5,783 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Gunnison
| Race | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 86.0% | 68.1% | 60.7% |
| African American | 0.8% | 3.9% | 12.3% |
| American Indian | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 3.1% | 5.5% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Two Or More | 1.4% | 2.5% | 2.4% |
| Hispanic | 11.8% | 21.5% | 18.0% |
Gender in Gunnison
| Gender | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 45.6% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 54.4% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Gunnison for adults over 25
| Education | Gunnison | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 1.0% | 4.0% | 6.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 1.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 18.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 18.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 6.0% | 8.0% | 8.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 40.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 12.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 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 | 7.6% | 4.8% | 6.0% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.5% | 3.2% | 4.3% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 15.8% | 7.0% | 8.9% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 10.1% | 7.6% | 8.9% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 14.9% | 11.6% | 12.3% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.0% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.2% | 13.8% | 12.7% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 14.5% | 17.6% | 15.1% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.7% | 8.2% | 6.8% |
| $200,000 or more | 0.8% | 8.8% | 7.7% |
