Gunnison County, Colorado

The median household income in Gunnison County, Colorado is $77,358, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the county.

The per capita income in Gunnison County is $47,042, which represents the average income per person across the entire county population. The median household income — which accounts for all earners in a household — is $77,358.

Gunnison County's median household income of $77,358 is higher than the Colorado state average of $74,792. The per capita income is $47,042, compared to the state average of $43,584.

The per capita income in Gunnison County, Colorado is $47,042, according to U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates. Per capita income is calculated by dividing total personal income by total population, providing an average income figure per resident.

Gunnison County's median household income of $77,358 is higher than the Colorado average of $74,792. This difference of $2,566 can be attributed to factors such as local industry mix, proximity to major employment centers, educational attainment levels, and cost of living. Counties with higher incomes often have a greater concentration of professional and technical occupations.

Gunnison County ranks #26 out of 64 counties in Colorado by median household income (1 = highest). With a median household income of $77,358 and per capita income of $47,042, it falls in the middle third of counties statewide.