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Gunnison, CO


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Gunnison, Colorado

Gunnison, Colorado is 115 miles W of Colorado Springs, Colorado. It is in Gunnison county. The population of the city is 5,409.

The People and Families of Gunnison

In Gunnison, about 29% of adults are married. There are a lot of singles in Gunnison.

It's notable that men are disproportionately common in the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gunnison had a median family income of $41,761. The people of Gunnison can point with pride to the large number of college graduates in the the city.

Political Inclinations

Among Gunnison political contributors, John Kerry was favored among Presidential candidates in 2004, with $4,200. The Republican party attracted the largest share of donations from the city.

Gunnison Housing

Of the housing in Gunnison, approximately 42% is occupied by their owners. The city offers a good supply of small apartments.

Commuting

In Gunnison, 70% of commuters drive to work. The layout of Gunnison makes walking and bicycling easier than most places. The city features shorter commuting times than most similar places.

High Points

Gunnison strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Colorado):

CategoryTrophy
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. Peers)
Top 1%trophyGunnison Walking and Biking to Work
Short Commute Times
(vs. Peers)
Top 7%Gunnison Short Commute Times
College Educated Adults
(vs. Peers)
Top 17%Gunnison College Educated Adults

Comparative Profile of Gunnison, CO

Comparing Gunnison to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Colorado (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Male Share of the Population1010
Racial Diversity55
Well-Paid Single Men44
Senior Citizens14
Children Under 5 Years Old11
Female Share of the Population12
Age of the Population11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size12
Portion of People Married11

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
College Educated Adults98
Median Family Income45
People in Middle Class or Better11
People Above Poverty11

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work1010
Working at Home108
Short Commute Times109
Public Transportation Use67

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing98
People Living Alone88
Affordability of Property Taxes87
Housing Recently Built75
Affordability of Rents77

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Property Crime33
Low Violent Crime22

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