Gunnison County, Colorado Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Gunnison County, Colorado
Gunnison County, Colorado Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
17,241
Median Age
37.5
Male Median
36.3
Female Median
39.5
Gunnison County, Colorado Population Growth

Gunnison County, Colorado Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +13.9%%.
+13.9%% Growth
Gunnison County, Colorado Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Gunnison County, Colorado Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 37.5 | 17,241 |
| 2023 | 37.0 | 17,158 |
| 2022 | 36.4 | 17,018 |
| 2021 | 36.1 | 16,851 |
| 2020 | 34.8 | 17,119 |
| 2019 | 34.5 | 16,802 |
| 2018 | 34.5 | 16,537 |
| 2017 | 34.5 | 16,215 |
| 2016 | 34.4 | 15,889 |
| 2015 | 34.3 | 15,651 |
| 2014 | 34.2 | 15,503 |
| 2013 | 34.1 | 15,421 |
| 2012 | 34.3 | 15,385 |
| 2011 | 33.5 | 15,274 |
| 2010 | 33.0 | 15,136 |
Gunnison County, Colorado Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2.7% |
| 5–17 | 12.5% |
| 18–24 | 17.2% |
| 25–34 | 14.0% |
| 35–54 | 27.3% |
| 55–64 | 11.3% |
| 65+ | 15.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Gunnison County, Colorado
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 43.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 21.7
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 21.6
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Gunnison County, Colorado
The median age in Gunnison County, Colorado is 37.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Gunnison County, Colorado is 17,241.
In Gunnison County, Colorado, seniors (ages 65+) make up 15.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.5%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Gunnison County, Colorado is aging.