Gypsum, CO Demographics

A map of Gypsum's Population by Race

Gypsum, Colorado had a population of 8,040 in 2020. It was 46.6% White, 0.2% Black, 0.9% Asian, 49.1% Hispanic, 0.8% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Gypsum, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gypsum is the 86th 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).

Gypsum's White Population

3,748 residents of Gypsum identify as White, or 46.6%. This makes the White share of the population of Gypsum less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gypsum is ranked #426 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Gypsum is more White than neighboring Dotsero (26% White). Gypsum is less White than neighboring Eagle (77.1% White), Wolcott (85% White), El Jebel (53.2% White), and Basalt (77.6% White).

Gypsum's Black Population

18 residents of Gypsum identify as Black, or 0.2%. This makes the Black share of the population of Gypsum roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gypsum is ranked #298 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Gypsum is more Black than neighboring Wolcott (0% Black). Gypsum is less Black than neighboring Dotsero (0.3% Black), Eagle (0.4% Black), and Basalt (0.5% Black).

Gypsum's Asian Population

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

Gypsum is more Asian than neighboring Dotsero (0.4% Asian), Eagle (0.6% Asian), and Wolcott (0% Asian). Gypsum is less Asian than neighboring El Jebel (1.2% Asian), and Basalt (1.6% Asian).

Gypsum's Hispanic Population

3,949 residents of Gypsum identify as Hispanic, or 49.1%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Gypsum considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gypsum is ranked #40 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Gypsum is more Hispanic than neighboring Eagle (19.1% Hispanic), Wolcott (10% Hispanic), El Jebel (42% Hispanic), and Basalt (16.6% Hispanic). Gypsum is less Hispanic than neighboring Dotsero (70.9% Hispanic).

Gypsum's Native American/Other Population

65 residents of Gypsum identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.8%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Gypsum roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gypsum is ranked #284 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Gypsum is more Native American/Other than neighboring Dotsero (0.3% Native American/Other), Eagle (0.2% Native American/Other), and Wolcott (0% Native American/Other). Gypsum is less Native American/Other than neighboring Basalt (0.9% Native American/Other).

Gypsum's Multiracial Population

186 residents of Gypsum identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Gypsum roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Gypsum is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Gypsum is more Multiracial than neighboring Dotsero (2.1% Multiracial). Gypsum is less Multiracial than neighboring Eagle (2.5% Multiracial), Wolcott (5% Multiracial), El Jebel (2.7% Multiracial), and Basalt (2.8% Multiracial).

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