County profile · Colorado
Gunnison County, CO market data
How Gunnison County compares with other counties for 56 business types: competitors, household spending, official counts and growth.
- Population, 2025
- 17,439
- +2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,494
- Median household income
- $84,527
- +49.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $621,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,882
- Highest market score
- 79
- Convenience stores, #192 of 2,261 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
Gunnison County has an estimated 17,439 people and 8,494 households. Population estimates put the population change in Gunnison County from 2020 to 2025 at +2.9%, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). Median household income in Gunnison County is $84,527, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. Against the 2015–2019 survey, the median rose 49.4%, before inflation.
Relative to the U.S., household spending in Gunnison County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (90).
Of the business types scored in Gunnison County, convenience stores (79), gas stations (77) and insurance agencies (64) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For convenience stores, that ranks #192 of 2,261 scored counties.
Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for pet businesses (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for hair salons (24% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Gunnison County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Gunnison County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Convenience stores | 79 | #192 of 2,261 | 5 | 5.9 | $10.4M | 132 | Under 3 |
| Gas stations | 77 | #208 of 2,358 | 6 | 7.1 | $4.1M | 174 | 7 |
| Insurance agencies | 64 | #640 of 2,272 | 6 | 7.1 | $2.9M | 233 | 9 |
| Gyms | 63 | #440 of 1,792 | 9 | 10.6 | $1.1M | 84 | Under 3 |
| Child care and preschools | 61 | #518 of 1,611 | 6 | 7.1 | $998K | 100 | 6 |
| Hair salons | 59 | #720 of 2,339 | 15 | 17.7 | $585K | 136 | 10 |
| Auto repair shops | 59 | #757 of 2,378 | 17 | 20.0 | $580K | 130 | 17 |
| Auto repair and car care | 59 | #772 of 2,401 | 29 | 34.1 | $340K | 127 | 21 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 59 | #774 of 2,222 | 9 | 10.6 | $3.8M | 125 | 23 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 55 | #985 of 2,402 | 18 | 21.2 | $2.9M | 85 | 7 |
| Grocery stores | 54 | #870 of 2,070 | 5 | 5.9 | $10.4M | 112 | 7 |
| Pizza | 53 | #900 of 2,090 | 7 | 8.2 | $4.9M | 97 | 23 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 48 | #1,021 of 1,886 | 11 | 13.0 | $1M | 104 | 7 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 46 | #1,408 of 2,385 | 37 | 43.6 | $237K | 111 | 16 |
| Home repair trades | 45 | #1,273 of 2,057 | 11 | 13.0 | $2.2M | 93 | 44 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 44 | #1,363 of 2,088 | 21 | 24.7 | $467K | 71 | 5 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 44 | #1,501 of 2,394 | 77 | 90.7 | $146K | 96 | 25 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | 40 | #977 of 1,461 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 56 | 3 |
| Physical therapy | 40 | #991 of 1,422 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.9M | 78 | 5 |
| Chiropractors | 38 | #1,084 of 1,490 | 9 | 10.6 | $1.3M | 52 | Under 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 37 | #1,624 of 2,210 | 20 | 23.5 | $787K | 89 | 11 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | 36 | #629 of 777 | 9 | 10.6 | $1.1M | 27 | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | 36 | #1,082 of 1,485 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 53 | 6 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 36 | #1,540 of 2,087 | 15 | 17.7 | $1M | 83 | 11 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | 35 | #1,482 of 1,889 | 11 | 13.0 | $3.1M | 75 | 12 |
| Pet businesses | 32 | #1,833 of 2,200 | 24 | 28.3 | $358K | 41 | 12 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 32 | #1,983 of 2,176 | 56 | 65.9 | Index only | 51 | 50 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 32 | #1,984 of 2,405 | 76 | 89.5 | $452K | 68 | 38 |
| Real estate | 32 | #2,023 of 2,229 | 67 | 78.9 | Index only | 54 | 94 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 31 | #2,000 of 2,405 | 147 | 173.1 | $234K | 63 | 73 |
| Spas and skin care | 30 | #1,536 of 1,769 | 18 | 21.2 | $487K | 56 | 5 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 30 | #1,765 of 2,063 | 21 | 24.7 | $1.6M | 44 | 12 |
| Property management | 29 | #801 of 910 | 7 | 8.2 | Index only | 40 | 31 |
| Pet stores | 28 | #819 of 974 | 6 | 7.1 | $1.4M | 32 | 3 |
| Electricians | 27 | #1,033 of 1,160 | 5 | 5.9 | $4.9M | 41 | 20 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.5M | 98 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.9M | 97 | 28 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.9M | 170 | 50 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 4.7 | $2.5M | 98 | Under 3 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $8.2M | 173 | 17 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $3.3M | 162 | 5 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | Index only | 133 | 4 |
| Optometrists and eye care | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $3.8M | 120 | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 3.5 | $8.2M | 97 | 7 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.9M | Too few | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $4.4M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 2.4 | $5.6M | Too few | 13 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $15.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $728K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $15.7M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.2 | $9.9M | Too few | 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 22 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
Household spending in Gunnison County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $9.9M | $1,161 | 121 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $24.9M | $2,927 | 113 |
| Food away from home | $34.4M | $4,049 | 99 |
| Groceries | $52.1M | $6,131 | 97 |
| Personal care products and services | $8.8M | $1,032 | 103 |
| Child care and other personal services | $6M | $705 | 121 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $9.8M | $1,155 | 118 |
| Medical and dental services | $11.3M | $1,327 | 103 |
| Pets | $8.6M | $1,011 | 111 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $15.7M | $1,853 | 90 |
| Vehicle insurance | $17.5M | $2,064 | 105 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $24.7M | $2,911 | 96 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $11.4M | $1,344 | 95 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $155.4M | $18,301 | 110 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Gunnison County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 17,439+2.9% since 2020
- Households
- 8,494
- Median age
- 39.1
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 67%
- Vehicles per household
- 2.0
- Land area
- 3,239 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 5
- Median household income
- $84,527+49.4% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $108,255
- Median home value
- $621,800
- Jobs located here
- 8,882
- Daytime population
- 16,889Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Gunnison County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Gunnison County at 17,439 people in 2025, up 2.9% since 2020, in step with the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 8,494 households. Median household income rose 49.4% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
How much do households in Gunnison County, CO spend?
Households in Gunnison County spend about $155.4M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $52.1M on groceries and $34.4M on food away from home. Set against the U.S., households in Gunnison County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 121, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (90).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Gunnison County, CO?
The highest Groundwork market scores in Gunnison County are for convenience stores (79), gas stations (77) and insurance agencies (64). Gunnison County ranks #192 of 2,261 scored counties for convenience stores.
How does Gunnison County, CO compare with the U.S.?
The median household income in Gunnison County is $84,527 a year, 5% above the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 2.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $621,800, against $332,700 for the U.S. For its number of households, Gunnison County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for pet businesses (2.7 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for hair salons (24% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 35 of the 56 business types have a score in Gunnison County, each ranked against other counties.
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