Gilpin County, Colorado
Gilpin County: county in Colorado, United States.
About
Gilpin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,441 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,235 inhabitants. Its county seat is Central City. The county was created 165 years ago in 1860.
Quick Facts about Gilpin County
| Population | 6,235 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| Twitter username | gilpincounty |
| Area | 389 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.2% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.8% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 39.8576,-105.5225 |
| Named for | William Gilpin |
| Altitude | 9,390 feet / 2862 meters |
| Capital | Central City |
| Establishment | January 01, 1861 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 09:25:10 (16th October 2026) |
| Density | 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 14.59% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 19℉ Mostly Clear 7-days weather |
Geography
Gilpin County is located at 39°51'27"N 105°31'21"W (39.8575600, -105.5225300). It has 2 neighbors: Clear Creek County and Boulder County.
Gilpin County map
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Gilpin County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gilpin County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 19. West northwest wind around 3 mph.
7-Day ForecastDemographics
The population of Gilpin County increased by 14.59% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,441 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,428 | -0.24% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,431 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,530 | 1.82% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,747 | 3.92% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,805 | 1.01% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,914 | 1.88% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,018 | 1.76% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,112 | 1.56% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,243 | 2.14% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,235 | -0.13% | estimation process |
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| El Paso County | 728,310 | One of the 64 counties in the U. |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |