Gunnison, Colorado
Gunnison: county seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States.
About
Gunnison is a city located in the county of Gunnison in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,854. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 6,840 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Gunnison
| Population | 6,840 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Gunnison County |
| Phone Area Codes | 970 |
| Water as percent of area | 0% |
| Land as percent of area | 100% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.5458,-106.9253 |
| Named for | John Williams Gunnison |
| Altitude | 7,700 feet / 2347 meters |
| Capital city | Gunnison is capital of Gunnison County |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 16:51:13 (17th September 2026) |
| Postal code | 81230 |
| Population growth | 16.84% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 47℉ Showers And Thunderstorms 7-days weather |
Geography
Gunnison is located at 38°32'45"N 106°55'31"W (38.5458200, -106.9253200).
Gunnison map
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 47. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Gunnison
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Gunnison increased by 16.84% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 5,854 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,743 | -1.9% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,828 | 1.48% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,989 | 2.76% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 6,043 | 0.9% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 6,147 | 1.72% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 6,261 | 1.85% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 6,427 | 2.65% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 6,541 | 1.77% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 6,640 | 1.51% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 6,840 | 3.01% | estimation process |
Services and Civic Places in Gunnison
1Gunnison City Office
201 W Virginia Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230 View details
Phone: +19706418000 | Website available
People born in Gunnison (6)
People born in Gunnison, including sport wrestler and martial artist Aaron Simpson, football player and coach Chester Pittser, actress Donna Anderson, .
More notable people
- Patricia Elliott (American actress, singer) she was born in 21/07/1942
- Ila Mae McAfee (American painter) she was born in 21/10/1897
- Regina M. Rodriguez (American lawyer) she was born in 01/01/1963
Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Gunnison, 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 (7)
Rail and bus stations connected to Gunnison, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| GNW | Gunnison-Western State Univ, CO | 400 North Colorado Street \r\n | BUS |
| GUN | Gunnison-Downtown, CO | 905 North Main Street | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| BUV | Buena Vista, CO | 27318 County Road 314 | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
Closest post offices linked to Gunnison.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Gunnison Post Office | Gunnison (CO) | 81230 |
Other places with the same name (1)
- Gunnison, Utah city in Sanpete County, Utah, United States. with a population of 3,675 people.
Other cities in Gunnison County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gunnison County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Crested Butte | 1,682 | Home Rule Municipality in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States |
Distance to Other Cities
Gunnison distances to largest Colorado cities