Gilpin County, Colorado

Gilpin County: County in Colorado, United States

About

Gilpin County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 5,441 and a population density of 14 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 6,235 inhabitants. Its county seat is Central City. The county was created 164 years ago in 1860.

Gilpin County locator map
Location of Gilpin County on Colorado map.

Quick Facts about Gilpin County

Population : 6,235 (2020)
Country : United States of America
State : Colorado (United States)
Twitter username : gilpincounty
Area : 389 km2
Water as percent of area : 0.2%
Land as percent of area : 99.8%
Named for : William Gilpin
Altitude : 9,390 feet / 2862 meters
Capital : Central City
Establishment : January 01, 1861
Time Zone : America/Denver
Local time : 00:11:09 (23rd February 2025)
Density : 16 Pop. per km² as of 2020
Population growth : 12.73% (2010-2020)
Gilpin Combined Court image
Gilpin Combined Court
Gilpin Combined Court image
Gilpin Combined Court image

Geography

Gilpin County is located at 39°51'27"N 105°31'21"W (39.8575600, -105.5225300). It has 2 neighbors: Clear Creek County and Boulder County.

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The largest city of Gilpin County is Central City with a population of 770. Other cities include and Black Hawk population 131. See all Gilpin County cities & populated places.

Gilpin County Populated Places

Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Gilpin County.

City Name Population Title
Central City 770 Home rule municipality in Gilpin and Clear Creek counties in the U.
Black Hawk 131 City in Gilpin County, Colorado, United States

Gilpin County has 2 neighbours.

Demographics

The population of Gilpin County increased by 12.73% in 10 years.

Year Population % Change Method
2010 5,441 - census
2011 5,428 -0.24% estimation process
2012 5,431 0.06% estimation process
2013 5,530 1.79% estimation process
2014 5,747 3.78% estimation process
2015 5,805 1% estimation process
2016 5,914 1.84% estimation process
2017 6,018 1.73% estimation process
2018 6,112 1.54% estimation process
2019 6,243 2.1% estimation process
2020 6,235 -0.13% estimation process

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