Gunnison, CO Demographics

A map of Gunnison's Population by Race

Gunnison, Colorado had a population of 6,560 in 2020. It was 77.6% White, 1.0% Black, 0.9% Asian, 15.0% Hispanic, 1.6% Native American/Other, and 3.9% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gunnison, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is the 98th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Gunnison's White Population

5,090 residents of Gunnison identify as White, or 77.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Gunnison larger than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is ranked #257 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gunnison is less White than neighboring Crested Butte (89.1% White), Mount Crested Butte (88.8% White), Pitkin (91.7% White), Cathedral (93.3% White), and Marble (85% White).

Gunnison's Black Population

63 residents of Gunnison identify as Black, or 1.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gunnison roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is ranked #120 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gunnison is more Black than neighboring Crested Butte (0.1% Black), Mount Crested Butte (0% Black), Pitkin (0% Black), Cathedral (0% Black), and Marble (0% Black).

Gunnison's Asian Population

61 residents of Gunnison identify as Asian, or 0.9%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Gunnison roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is ranked #198 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Gunnison is more Asian than neighboring Mount Crested Butte (0.5% Asian), Pitkin (0% Asian), Cathedral (0% Asian), and Marble (0% Asian). Gunnison is less Asian than neighboring Crested Butte (1.6% Asian).

Gunnison's Hispanic Population

987 residents of Gunnison identify as Hispanic, or 15.0%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gunnison slightly less than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is ranked #199 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gunnison is more Hispanic than neighboring Crested Butte (4.8% Hispanic), Mount Crested Butte (5.2% Hispanic), Pitkin (0% Hispanic), Cathedral (0% Hispanic), and Marble (11.3% Hispanic).

Gunnison's Native American/Other Population

103 residents of Gunnison identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.6%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gunnison roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is ranked #92 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gunnison is more Native American/Other than neighboring Crested Butte (0.8% Native American/Other), Pitkin (1.4% Native American/Other), Cathedral (0% Native American/Other), and Marble (0.8% Native American/Other).

Gunnison's Multiracial Population

256 residents of Gunnison identify as Multiracial, or 3.9%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gunnison roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gunnison is ranked #256 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gunnison is more Multiracial than neighboring Crested Butte (3.6% Multiracial), Mount Crested Butte (3.8% Multiracial), and Marble (3% Multiracial). Gunnison is less Multiracial than neighboring Pitkin (6.9% Multiracial), and Cathedral (6.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.