Gunnison, CO population between 2000 and 2023
Over the last 20 plus years, between 2000 and 2023, population of Gunnison increased by 1,353. In this period, the peak population was 6,836 in the year 2022. The numbers suggest that the population has already reached its peak and is showing a trend of decline.
| Year | Population | Year on Year Change | Change in Percent |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 5,462 | - | - |
| 2001 | 5,431 | -31 | -0.57% |
| 2002 | 5,493 | 62 | 1.14% |
| 2003 | 5,440 | -53 | -0.96% |
| 2004 | 5,373 | -67 | -1.23% |
| 2005 | 5,333 | -40 | -0.74% |
| 2006 | 5,405 | 72 | 1.35% |
| 2007 | 5,491 | 86 | 1.59% |
| 2008 | 5,563 | 72 | 1.31% |
| 2009 | 5,581 | 18 | 0.32% |
| 2010 | 5,835 | 254 | 4.55% |
| 2011 | 5,782 | -53 | -0.91% |
| 2012 | 5,899 | 117 | 2.02% |
| 2013 | 6,081 | 182 | 3.09% |
| 2014 | 6,153 | 72 | 1.18% |
| 2015 | 6,278 | 125 | 2.03% |
| 2016 | 6,430 | 152 | 2.42% |
| 2017 | 6,585 | 155 | 2.41% |
| 2018 | 6,669 | 84 | 1.28% |
| 2019 | 6,768 | 99 | 1.48% |
| 2020 | 6,577 | -191 | -2.82% |
| 2021 | 6,773 | 196 | 2.98% |
| 2022 | 6,836 | 63 | 0.93% |
| 2023 | 6,815 | -21 | -0.31% |
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Gunnison, CO population from 2000 to 2023
From 2000 to 2010, Gunnison's population increased by 373 (6.83%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 9.63%.
From 2010 to 2020, Gunnison's population increased by 742 (12.72%), according to Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program. For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 7.18% .
After the COVID19 pandemic and, between the year 2020 and 2023, Gunnison's population increased by 238 (3.62%).For the same period, the rate of growth for the United States was 1.02%.
FIGURE 1
Gunnison's population from 2000 to 2023.
The estimated population at the end of 2023 was 6,815.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gunnison's population peaked in year 2022 at 6,836.
Between the year 2000 and 2023, Gunnison's population was lowest in year 2005 at 5,333.
Gunnison, CO annual population growth rate
Between the years 2000 and 2023, i.e. 23 annual cycles, the population of Gunnison grew year by year for 16 years and declined for 7 years.
From 2000 to 2023, Gunnison had an average annual population growth rate of 1.08% per year. Overall the population grew 24.77% between 2000 and 2023.
FIGURE 2
Gunnison annual population growth rate
The average annual growth rate from 2000 to 2023 was 1.08% per year.
From 2009 to 2010 Gunnison population grew the most, with an increase of 254 people (a 4.55% year-on-year increase)..
From 2019 to 2020 Gunnison population experienced the most significant decrease, with a decline of 191 people (a 2.82% year-on-year decline).
Things to know
Is Gunnison, CO population increasing or decreasing?
According to the latest data from U.S. Census Bureau's population estimates, Gunnison's population increased by 42 between 2021 and 2023. The increase was 63 (increased) between 2021 and 2022; and decrease of 21 (0.31%) between 2022 and 2023.
How has the population of Gunnison, CO changed in the last 10 years?
Between 2013 and 2023, population of Gunnison increased by 734 (12.07%). The population was highest at 6,836 in the year 2022 and lowest at 6,153 in the year 2014. Overall the average growth rate witnessed for the last 10 years was 1.16%.
References
- US Census Bureau Population Estimates Population Estimates Program (PEP)