Gypsum, CO

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):

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

Comparative Profile of Gypsum, CO

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

Ratings range from (lowest) to (highest).

The People

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Male Share of the Population
Children Under 5 Years Old
Well-Paid Single Men
Racial Diversity
Well-Paid Single Women
Age of the Population
Female Share of the Population
Senior Citizens

Families

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Average Household Size
Portion of People Married

Wealth

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Median Family Income
People in Middle Class or Better
People Above Poverty
College Educated Adults

Commute & Sprawl

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Public Transportation Use
Walking and Biking to Work
Working at Home
Short Commute Times

Housing

Characteristic	Compared to Peers	Compared to State
Housing Recently Built
Seasonal and Vacation Housing
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals
Affordability of Property Taxes
People Living Alone
Affordability of Rents

Gypsum Almanac

Gypsum Climate

Nearest Weather Stations

• Temp ranges are avg daily min and max for the month
• Precipitation is rainfall (and rainfall equiv of snowfall)

Gypsum Population (2000)

(From 2000 Census, as reported by individuals)

Neighborhood and Nearby Area Names

According to the US Postal Service, Gypsum, its neighborhoods, and/or surrounding areas are also referred to as:

Note that not all alternate names are acceptable for use in US Post Office addresses.

Nearby Cities and Towns

Gypsum High Schools (2004)

EAGLE VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
641 VALLEY ROAD
970-328-8960
Serves 614 students.
Student/teacher ratio: 17

Gypsum Colleges

(List of All Colorado Colleges)

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