Also See: Crested Butte, CO ZIP Codes & ZIP Code Maps | Local Area Photos
The Town of Crested Butte had a population of 1,670 as of July 1, 2019. Crested Butte ranks in the upper quartile for Population Density and the lower quartile for Diversity Index when compared to the other cities, towns and Census Designated Places (CDPs) in Colorado. See peer rankings below.
The primary coordinate point for Crested Butte is located at latitude 38.8697 and longitude -106.9878 in Gunnison County. The formal boundaries for the Town of Crested Butte encompass a land area of 0.84 sq. miles and a water area of 0 sq. miles. Gunnison County is in the Mountain time zone (GMT -7). The elevation is 8,924 feet.
The Town of Crested Butte (GNIS ID: 2412385) has a C1 Census Class Code which indicates an active incorporated place that does not serve as a county subdivision equivalent. It also has a Functional Status Code of "A" which identifies an active government providing primary general-purpose functions.
Colorado is one of 20 states where Census County Divisions (CCDs) are used for statistical tracking of subdivisions within each county. The Town of Crested Butte is located within Crested Butte Division of Gunnison County.
Also See: Nearby Photos | Nearby Hotels | Driving Directions
HOUSING AFFORDABILITY INDEX | |
|---|---|
| Crested Butte, CO Housing Affordability Index is 49 State of Colorado Housing Affordability Index is 97 | |
| The Housing Affordability Index base is 100 and represents a balance point where a resident with a median household income can normally qualify to purchase a median price home. Values above 100 indicate increased affordability, while values below 100 indicate decreased affordability. | |
WEALTH INDEX | |
|---|---|
| Crested Butte, CO Wealth Index is 58 State of Colorado Wealth Index is 111 | |
| The Wealth Index is based on a number of indicators of affluence including average household income and average net worth, but it also includes the value of material possessions and resources. It represents the wealth of the area relative to the national level. Values above or below 100 represent above-average wealth or below-average wealth compared to the national level. | |
These new demographic attributes are availiable for Neighborhoods, Cities, Counties, and ZIP Codes.
More Tools and Resources:
POPULATION | |
|---|---|
| Total Population | 1,670 |
| Population in Households | 1,670 |
| Population in Families | 855 |
| Population in Group Qrtrs | 0 |
| Population Density | 1,984 |
| Diversity Index1 | 18 |
INCOME | |
| Median Household Income | $56,719 |
| Average Household Income | $76,578 |
| Per Capita Income | $37,188 |
| Wealth Index3 | 58 |
HOUSING | |
|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 1,123 (100%) |
| Owner Occupied HU | 413 (36.8%) |
| Renter Occupied HU | 398 (35.4%) |
| Vacant Housing Units | 312 (27.8%) |
| Median Home Value | $622,126 |
| Housing Affordability Index2 | 49 |
HOUSEHOLDS | |
| Total Households | 811 |
| Average Household Size | 2.06 |
| Family Households | 314 |
| Average Family Size | 3 |
GROWTH RATE / YEAR | 2010-2019 | 2019-2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 1.26% | 1.26% |
| Households | 1.22% | 1.25% |
| Families | 1.13% | 1.18% |
| Median Household Income | 0.88% | |
| Per Capita Income | 1.47% |
The table below compares Crested Butte to the other 458 incorporated cities, towns and CDPs in Colorado by rank and percentile using July 1, 2019 data. The location Ranked # 1 has the highest value. A location that ranks higher than 75% of its peers would be in the 75th percentile of the peer group.
| Variable Description | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | # 179 | 61st |
| Population Density | # 79 | 83rd |
| Diversity Index | # 400 | 13th |
| Median Household Income | # 239 | 48th |
| Per Capita Income | # 146 | 68th |
Additional comparisons and rankings can be made with a VERY EASY TO USE Colorado Census Data Comparison Tool.
