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Gypsum, CO


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Gypsum, Colorado

Gypsum, Colorado, in Eagle county, is 92 miles W of Boulder, Colorado (center to center) and 104 miles W of Denver, Colorado. There are 3,654 residents in the town.

The People and Families of Gypsum

In Gypsum, about 65% of adults are married. When people think of Gypsum, they might picture couples and families, not singles. The faces of the town are those of its large families. If you love being around young kids, you'll appreciate Gypsum.

Males are more numerous in the town than in most towns.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Gypsum had a median family income of $62,384. Most of the residents of Gypsum tend to have good incomes. In the town, most people are middle class or better. Gypsum is fortunate in that not many of its residents suffer poverty.

Political Inclinations

More campaign money flowed to the Republican party than to competing parties.

Gypsum Housing

As of 2000, the share of housing units in Gypsum that were owner-occupied was 74%. The town housing had been constructed more recently than most towns of its size.

Commuting

In Gypsum, 93% of commuters drive to work.

High Points

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

CategoryTrophy
Public Transportation Use
(vs. Peers)
Top 8%Gypsum Public Transportation Use
Median Family Income
(vs. Peers)
Top 9%Gypsum Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
(vs. Peers)
Top 15%Gypsum People in Middle Class or Better
Low Rate of Poverty
(vs. Peers)
Top 19%Gypsum Low Rate of Poverty

Comparative Profile of Gypsum, CO

Comparing Gypsum 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 Population109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Well-Paid Single Men86
Racial Diversity85
Well-Paid Single Women65
Age of the Population12
Female Share of the Population12
Senior Citizens11

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size1010
Portion of People Married1010

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income109
People in Middle Class or Better99
People Above Poverty99
College Educated Adults86

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Public Transportation Use108
Walking and Biking to Work74
Working at Home63
Short Commute Times44

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Housing Recently Built1010
Seasonal and Vacation Housing76
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals53
Affordability of Property Taxes44
People Living Alone11
Affordability of Rents12

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