Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Gunnison, UT Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,562

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

72.3%2,575

Hispanic/Latino

19.9%708

Two or More

3%108

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.9%69

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.2%43

Asian

0.6%23

Black

0.5%18

Other

0.5%18

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.2%141

High School Diploma

34.7%939

Some College (<1 yr)

11.9%323

Some College (1+ yr)

17.3%467

Associate's Degree

9.8%265

Bachelor's Degree

4.8%129

Master's Degree

3.7%100

Doctorate

0.6%15

HS or Higher

87.9%

BA or Higher

Graduate+

4.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$290,900

Median Renti

$1,076

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

70.8%452

Renter-Occupied

29.2%186

Total Units

664

Homeownership

70.8%

Vacancy Rate

3.9%

Home Values

$50K–$100K

5.8%26

$100K–$150K

2.4%11

$150K–$200K

13.7%62

$200K–$300K

31.4%142

$300K–$500K

34.1%154

$500K–$1M

12.6%57

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

4.8%32

2000–2009

10.2%68

1990–1999

16.7%111

1980–1989

12%80

1970–1979

12.3%82

1960–1969

1.7%11

1950–1959

4.2%28

1940–1949

14%93

1939 or earlier

23.9%159

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

80.9%516

Electricity

13.5%86

Solar

3.3%21

Other

1.4%9

Wood

0.9%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,833

Mean Household Incomei

$83,471

Per Capita Incomei

$16,560

Poverty Ratei

11%

Unemploymenti

4.1%

Labor Forcei

874

Household Income Distribution

$10K–$15K

9.6%61

$15K–$20K

1.3%8

$20K–$25K

1.1%7

$25K–$30K

4.2%27

$30K–$35K

4.5%29

$35K–$40K

7.2%46

$40K–$45K

2.2%14

$45K–$50K

2.8%18

$50K–$60K

2.2%14

$60K–$75K

17.7%113

$75K–$100K

19.7%126

$100K–$125K

6.1%39

$125K–$150K

9.6%61

$150K–$200K

7.7%49

$200K+

4.1%26

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3158.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

103

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

828

Avg. Commutei

16.1 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

838

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

129(4.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

88.7%Insured

11.3%Uninsured