Crested Butte, Colorado
Crested Butte: Home Rule Municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States
About
Crested Butte is a city located in the county of Gunnison in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 1,487. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 1,682 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Crested Butte
| Population | 1,682 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.8697,-106.9878 |
| Altitude | 8,907 feet / 2715 meters |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 23:52:24 (17th April 2026) |
| Postal code | 81224 |
| Population growth | 11.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 23℉ Mostly Cloudy then Chance Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Crested Butte is located at 38°52'11"N 106°59'16"W (38.8697100, -106.9878200).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Crested Butte increased by 11.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,487 | - | census |
| 2011 | 1,498 | 0.73% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 1,507 | 0.6% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 1,521 | 0.92% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 1,544 | 1.49% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 1,582 | 2.4% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 1,613 | 1.92% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 1,659 | 2.77% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 1,691 | 1.89% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 1,723 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 1,682 | -2.44% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Crested Butte
1Crested Butte Town Hall
507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224 View details
Phone: +19703495338 | Website available
2Crested Butte Town Hall
507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO 81224 View details
Website available
People born in Crested Butte (1)
American television personality Heidi Montag was born in Crested Butte
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Crested Butte, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 128391 | Western Colorado University | Gunnison (CO) | 81231 |
Nearby Transit Stations (9)
Rail and bus stations connected to Crested Butte, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
| GNW | Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO | 400 North Colorado Street \r\n | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| GSC | Glenwood Springs | 413 7th Street | RAIL |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Crested Butte.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Crested Bu Post Office | Crested Butte (CO) | 81224 |
Other cities in Gunnison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gunnison County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnison | 6,840 | County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States |
| Mount Crested Butte | 893 | City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Marble | 140 | Town in Colorado, United States |
| Pitkin | 70 | City in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Crested Butte distances to largest Colorado cities