Gunnison, CO Profile
Gunnison, CO, population 5,520, is located
in Colorado's Gunnison county,
about 115.3 miles from Colorado Springs and 127.2 miles from Pueblo.
Through the 90's Gunnison's population has grown by about 17%.
It is estimated that in the first 5 years of the past decade the population of Gunnison has declined by about 2%. Since 2005 Gunnison's population has grown by about 5%.
Gunnison's property crime levels tend to be higher than Colorado's average level.
The same data shows violent crime levels in Gunnison tend to be higher than Colorado's average level.
Population Statistics
Gender
| Population by Gender |
|---|
| Males | 55% |
| Females | 45% |
Race
| Population by Race |
|---|
| White | 93% |
| African American | 1% |
| Native American | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| Hawaiian | 0% |
| Other/Mixed | 4% |
Age
| Median Age |
|---|
| Population | 9.99 |
| Males | 9.99 |
| Females | 9.99 |
| Males by Age | Females by Age |
|---|
| Under 20 | 9.99% | | Under 20: | 9.99% |
| 20 to 40 | 9.99% | | 20 to 40: | 9.99% |
| 40 to 60 | 9.00% | | 40 to 60: | 8.00% |
| Over 60 | 4.00% | | Over 60: | 5.00% |
Size
| Population by Year | Change Rate |
|---|
| 2000 | 5,411 | N/A |
| 2001 | 5,417 | 0.11% |
| 2002 | 5,475 | 1.07% |
| 2003 | 5,416 | -1.08% |
| 2004 | 5,325 | -1.68% |
| 2005 | 5,275 | -0.94% |
| 2006 | 5,336 | 1.16% |
| 2007 | 5,421 | 1.59% |
| 2008 | 5,495 | 1.37% |
| 2009 | 5,520 | 0.45% |
Economics
| Household Income |
|---|
| Median | $25,768 |
Law Enforcement Statistics
Violent Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 396 |
| 2002 | 565 |
| 2003 | 593 |
| 2004 | 652 |
| 2005 | 593 |
| 2006 | 315 |
| 2007 | 397 |
| 2008 | 462 |
| 2009 | 475 |
| 2010 | 440 |
| Vs. State Violent Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Murder, Man-Slaughter |
Forcible Rape |
Robbery |
Aggravated Assault |
| 2001 |
0 | 2 | 1 | 19 |
| 2002 |
0 | 9 | 1 | 22 |
| 2003 |
0 | 12 | 0 | 20 |
| 2004 |
0 | 13 | 0 | 22 |
| 2005 |
0 | 8 | 0 | 24 |
| 2006 |
0 | 5 | 0 | 12 |
| 2007 |
0 | 3 | 6 | 12 |
| 2008 |
0 | 1 | 3 | 21 |
| 2009 |
0 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| 2010 |
0 | 2 | 0 | 22 |
Property Crime Reports
| Rate Per 100K People |
|---|
| 2001 | 5,815 |
| 2002 | 5,594 |
| 2003 | 6,556 |
| 2004 | 5,343 |
| 2005 | 6,119 |
| 2006 | 5,873 |
| 2007 | 7,440 |
| 2008 | 6,103 |
| 2009 | 7,937 |
| 2010 | 6,714 |
| Vs. State Property Crime Rate |
|---|
| Year |
Burglary |
Larceny, Theft |
Motor Vehicle Theft |
| 2001 |
31 |
281 |
11 |
| 2002 |
31 |
279 |
7 |
| 2003 |
23 |
317 |
14 |
| 2004 |
25 |
258 |
4 |
| 2005 |
36 |
282 |
12 |
| 2006 |
40 |
262 |
15 |
| 2007 |
95 |
285 |
14 |
| 2008 |
46 |
276 |
8 |
| 2009 |
39 |
384 |
11 |
| 2010 |
53 |
307 |
6 |
Location
| Elevation | 7,703 feet above sea level |
| Land Area | 3.2 Square Miles |
