Colorado

Gunnison

16,918

2020 population

1880

first census record

census records

About Gunnison

Gunnison, Colorado, first appears in the United States federal census in 1880, when it recorded a population of 8,235. At the most recent census, in 2020, its population stood at 16,918.

The county's recorded population has risen across the decades to its highest level in 2020.

On the ground today, 23 places are listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Population by decade

Census Year	Population	Chart
2020	16,918
2010	15,324
2000	13,956
1990	10,273
1980	10,689
1970	7,578
1960	5,477
1950	5,716
1940	6,192
1930	5,527
1920	5,590
1910	5,897
1900	5,331
1890	4,359
1880	8,235

Source

Population data from the United States decennial census, U.S. Census Bureau (public domain).

Historic places in Gunnison

National Register of Historic Places listings in Gunnison, Colorado.

Johnson Stage Station

Powderhorn

Fisher-Zugelder House and Smith Cottage

Gunnison

Town of Crested Butte

Gunnison River Bridge I

Gunnison

Gunnison River Bridge II

Gunnison

Crystal Mill

Crystal

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Frequently asked about Gunnison

When does Gunnison first appear in the US census?

Gunnison, Colorado first appears in the federal census in 1880, with a recorded population of 8,235.

What is the population of Gunnison?

At the most recent federal census (2020), Gunnison had a recorded population of 16,918.

How many historic places are in Gunnison?

23 sites are listed on the National Register of Historic Places in Gunnison, Colorado.

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