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Gunnison County, Colorado

Exceptional opportunityGUSOP 133/150 · Median income $77,358 · BA+ 59.3%

ACS 2019–2023 (US Census Bureau) · FIPS 08051

What is the education and opportunity profile of Gunnison County, Colorado?

Gunnison County, Colorado scores 133/150 on the Gera US Opportunity Profile. Median household income is $77,358 (below the US median of $78,538); 59.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (US avg 35%, above average); unemployment rate 3.7%. Source: ACS 2019–2023 (Census Bureau).

Source:US Census Bureau — American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates 2019–2023·As of 2019–2023 (ACS 5-Year Estimates) · updated annually · last refreshed

Gera US Opportunity Profile

Exceptional opportunity for Gunnison County, Colorado. US national average = 100. Computed from ACS B15003, B19013, B23025, B08301.

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ACS data for Gunnison County

Median Household Income

$77,358

US avg: $78,538

ACS B19013

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

59.3%

US avg: 35% (24.3 pp above avg)

ACS B15003

Civilian Unemployment Rate

3.7%

US avg: 5.2%

ACS B23025

WFH + Public Transit Rate

17.6%

WFH 11.5% · Transit 6.1%

ACS B08301

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Gunnison County, Colorado

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Gera US Opportunity Profile

Median HH Income

$77,358

US $78,538

BA+ Degree Rate

59.3%

US 35%

Unemployment Rate

3.7%

US 5.2%

WFH + Transit

17.6%

workers

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Gunnison County — opportunity profile FAQ

What is the median household income in Gunnison County?
The median household income in Gunnison County, Colorado is $77,358 (ACS 2019–2023), which is 98% of the US median of $78,538.
What percentage of adults in Gunnison County have a college degree?
59.3% of adults aged 25 and older in Gunnison County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, compared to the US average of 35% (ACS B15003, 2019–2023).
What is the unemployment rate in Gunnison County?
The civilian unemployment rate in Gunnison County is 3.7%, compared to the US rate of 5.2% among the civilian labor force (ACS B23025, 2019–2023).
How does Gunnison County compare to the US average on the GUSOP?
Gunnison County scores 133/150 on the Gera US Opportunity Profile, where 100 equals the US national average. A score above 100 means the county outperforms the national average across education, income, employment, and commute flexibility.

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Source: US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023). Tables B15003, B19013, B23025, B08301. US Public Domain. FIPS 08051. The Gera US Opportunity Profile is computed by GeraLearn from these figures; no number is modelled or invented. Methodology.