Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County: County in Colorado, United States
About
Gunnison County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 15,324 and a population density of 2 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 17,593 inhabitants. Its county seat is Gunnison. The county was created 147 years ago in 1876.
Quick Facts about Gunnison County
Population : | 17,593 (2020) |
Country : | United States of America |
State : | Colorado (United States) |
Area : | 8443 km2 |
Water as percent of area : | 0.6% |
Land as percent of area : | 99.4% |
Named for : | John Williams Gunnison |
Altitude : | 9,429 feet / 2874 meters |
Capital : | Gunnison |
Establishment : | January 01, 1877 |
Time Zone : | America/Denver |
Local time : | 11:01:39 (10th October 2024) |
Density : | 2 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
Population growth : | 12.9% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Gunnison County is located at 38°40'0"N 107°1'54"W (38.6668000, -107.0317000). It has 3 neighbors: Delta County, Hinsdale County and Pitkin County.
Gunnison County map
The largest city of Gunnison County is Gunnison with a population of 6,840. Other cities include, Crested Butte population 1,682, Mount Crested Butte population 893 and Pitkin population 70. See all Gunnison County cities & populated places.
Gunnison County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gunnison County.
City Name | Population | Title |
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Gunnison | 6,840 | County seat of Gunnison County, Colorado, United States |
Crested Butte | 1,682 | Home Rule Municipality in 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 |
- Official Website
Official website of Gunnison County
Gunnison County has 3 neighbours.
- Delta County county in Colorado, United States
- Hinsdale County county in Colorado, United States
- Pitkin County county in Colorado, United States
Demographics
The population of Gunnison County increased by 12.9% in 10 years.
Year | Population | % Change | Method |
2010 | 15,324 | - | census |
2011 | 15,261 | -0.41% | estimation process |
2012 | 15,378 | 0.76% | estimation process |
2013 | 15,575 | 1.26% | estimation process |
2014 | 15,765 | 1.21% | estimation process |
2015 | 16,104 | 2.11% | estimation process |
2016 | 16,414 | 1.89% | estimation process |
2017 | 16,863 | 2.66% | estimation process |
2018 | 17,167 | 1.77% | estimation process |
2019 | 17,462 | 1.69% | estimation process |
2020 | 17,593 | 0.74% | 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 |