Crested Butte, CO

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Crested Butte Overview

1,434
TOTAL POPULATION
797
MALE POPULATION
637
FEMALE POPULATION
125.12
MALES / 100 FEMALES
79.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
1.9
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$55,078
PER CAPITA INCOME
$162,596
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$67,625
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.42
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
948
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
77.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Crested Butte Zip Codes

Crested Butte Area Codes

Race in Crested Butte

The most populous races in Crested Butte are White / Caucasian (1,401 | 97.7%), Hispanic or Latino (73 | 5.1%), and Two or more Races (30 | 2.1%).
Race in Crested Butte
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino735.1%
Native / Alaskan30.2%
White / Caucasian1,40197.7%
Two or more Races302.1%
Some other Race00.0%
Total1,434100.0%

Ancestry in Crested Butte

The most populous ancestries reported in Crested Butte are German (406 | 28.3%), Irish (295 | 20.6%), English (235 | 16.4%), Norwegian (115 | 8.0%), and French (75 | 5.2%), together accounting for 78.5% of all Crested Butte residents.
Ancestry in Crested Butte
Ancestry# Population% Population
American120.8%
Arab271.9%
Austrian211.5%
Belgian332.3%
Dutch80.6%
English23516.4%
French755.2%
German40628.3%
Greek50.4%
Hopi30.2%
Irish29520.6%
Italian412.9%
Lebanese271.9%
Mexican251.7%
Northern European130.9%
Norwegian1158.0%
Polish574.0%
Puerto Rican322.2%
Russian342.4%
Scandinavian372.6%
Scotch-Irish362.5%
Scottish161.1%
Slovene302.1%
Spaniard161.1%
Swedish251.7%
Swiss352.4%
Welsh100.7%
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Immigrants in Crested Butte

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Crested Butte came from Europe (18 | 1.3%), England (10 | 0.7%), Northern Europe (10 | 0.7%), Southern Europe (8 | 0.6%), and Spain (8 | 0.6%), together accounting for 3.8% of all Crested Butte residents.
Immigrants in Crested Butte
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
England100.7%
Europe181.3%
Northern Europe100.7%
Southern Europe80.6%
Spain80.6%
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Sex and Age in Crested Butte

Sex and Age in Crested Butte

The most populous age groups in Crested Butte are 45 to 49 Years (155 | 19.5%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (124 | 19.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years19 (2.4%)52 (8.2%)
10 to 14 Years76 (9.5%)25 (3.9%)
15 to 19 Years27 (3.4%)67 (10.5%)
20 to 24 Years107 (13.4%)35 (5.5%)
25 to 29 Years84 (10.5%)67 (10.5%)
30 to 34 Years41 (5.1%)37 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years22 (2.8%)24 (3.8%)
40 to 44 Years36 (4.5%)58 (9.1%)
45 to 49 Years155 (19.5%)49 (7.7%)
50 to 54 Years45 (5.7%)124 (19.5%)
55 to 59 Years23 (2.9%)16 (2.5%)
60 to 64 Years53 (6.7%)38 (6.0%)
65 to 69 Years56 (7.0%)25 (3.9%)
70 to 74 Years16 (2.0%)10 (1.6%)
75 to 79 Years9 (1.1%)10 (1.6%)
80 to 84 Years4 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total797 (100.0%)637 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Crested Butte

Median Family Size in Crested Butte

The median family size in Crested Butte is 3.00 persons per family, with single male/father families (10 | 3.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.6 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (16 | 6.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.81 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Crested Butte
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple240 (90.2%)3.05
Single Male/Father10 (3.8%)3.60
Single Female/Mother16 (6.0%)1.81
Total Families266 (100.0%)3.00

Median Household Size in Crested Butte

The median household size in Crested Butte is 1.89 persons per household, with single male/father households (10 | 1.3%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.4 persons per household. non-family households (493 | 64.9%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Crested Butte
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple240 (31.6%)3.05
Single Male/Father10 (1.3%)4.40
Single Female/Mother16 (2.1%)2.44
Non-family493 (64.9%)1.26
Total Households759 (100.0%)1.89

Household Size by Marriage Status in Crested Butte

Out of a total of 759 households in Crested Butte, 266 (35.0%) are family households, while 493 (64.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 97, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 276.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Crested Butte
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-276 (36.4%)
2-Person Households85 (11.2%)217 (28.6%)
3-Person Households97 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households57 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households27 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total266 (35.0%)493 (64.9%)

Female Fertility in Crested Butte

Fertility by Age in Crested Butte

Average fertility rate in Crested Butte is 57.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 158.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)158.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Crested Butte

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Crested Butte
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Crested Butte

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Crested Butte
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree22 (100.0%)110.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total22 (100.0%)57.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Crested Butte

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Crested Butte
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Crested Butte

Income Overview in Crested Butte

Per Capita Income in Crested Butte is $55,078, while median incomes of families and households are $162,596 and $67,625 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income1,434$55,078
Median Family Income266$162,596
Mean Family Income266$177,031
Median Household Income759$67,625
Mean Household Income759$105,164
Income Deficit266$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)1,4349.58%
Wage / Income Gap ($)1,43490.42¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index1,4340.42

Earnings by Sex in Crested Butte

Average Earnings in Crested Butte are $38,301, $35,938 for men and $39,744 for women, a difference of 9.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Crested Butte
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male587 (57.4%)$35,938
Female436 (42.6%)$39,744
Total1,023 (100.0%)$38,301

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Crested Butte

The most common earnings brackets in Crested Butte are $100,000+ for men (118 | 20.1%) and $100,000+ for women (45 | 10.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Crested Butte
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less75 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99910 (1.7%)32 (7.3%)
$5,000 to $7,4998 (1.4%)26 (6.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9994 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49911 (1.9%)20 (4.6%)
$12,500 to $14,99917 (2.9%)10 (2.3%)
$15,000 to $17,49911 (1.9%)15 (3.4%)
$17,500 to $19,99956 (9.5%)8 (1.8%)
$20,000 to $22,4998 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99916 (2.7%)24 (5.5%)
$25,000 to $29,99943 (7.3%)30 (6.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99921 (3.6%)18 (4.1%)
$35,000 to $39,99936 (6.1%)39 (8.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)23 (5.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99917 (2.9%)21 (4.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99927 (4.6%)40 (9.2%)
$55,000 to $64,99967 (11.4%)44 (10.1%)
$65,000 to $74,9998 (1.4%)8 (1.8%)
$75,000 to $99,99934 (5.8%)33 (7.6%)
$100,000+118 (20.1%)45 (10.3%)
Total587 (100.0%)436 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Crested Butte

Average earnings in Crested Butte are $53,438 for men and $41,000 for women, a difference of 23.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $86,339, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $28,580. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $50,990, while those with bachelor's degree education have the smallest earnings of $38,782.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Crested Butte
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$28,580$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$86,339$38,782
Graduate Degree--
Total$53,438$41,000

Family Income in Crested Butte

Family Income Brackets in Crested Butte

According to the Crested Butte family income data, there are 94 families falling into the $200,000+ income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Crested Butte
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,99900.0%
$15,000 to $24,99900.0%
$25,000 to $34,99900.0%
$35,000 to $49,999269.8%
$50,000 to $74,999166.0%
$75,000 to $99,999197.1%
$100,000 to $149,9997126.7%
$150,000 to $199,9994015.0%
$200,000+9435.3%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Crested Butte

2-person families (95 | 35.7%) account for the highest median family income in Crested Butte with $163,365 per family, while 2-person families (95 | 35.7%) have the highest median income of $81,682 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Crested Butte
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families95 (35.7%)$163,365
3-Person Families87 (32.7%)$0
4-Person Families67 (25.2%)$146,442
5-Person Families17 (6.4%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total266 (100.0%)$162,596

Family Income by Number of Earners in Crested Butte

Family Income by Number of Earners in Crested Butte
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners13 (4.9%)$0
1 Earner95 (35.7%)$108,194
2 Earners142 (53.4%)$207,813
3+ Earners16 (6.0%)$0
Total266 (100.0%)$162,596

Household Income in Crested Butte

Household Income Brackets in Crested Butte

With 175 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Crested Butte, accounting for 23.1% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Crested Butte
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00000.0%
$10,000 to $14,999111.4%
$15,000 to $24,999202.6%
$25,000 to $34,999425.5%
$35,000 to $49,99916822.1%
$50,000 to $74,99917523.1%
$75,000 to $99,999618.0%
$100,000 to $149,99911415.0%
$150,000 to $199,999668.7%
$200,000+10213.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in Crested Butte

The median household income in Crested Butte is $67,625, with the highest median household income of $107,778 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 344 households (45.3%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 91 households (12.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Crested Butte
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years91 (12.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years246 (32.4%)$68,667
45 to 64 Years344 (45.3%)$107,778
65+ Years78 (10.3%)$0
Total759 (100.0%)$67,625

Poverty in Crested Butte

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Crested Butte

With 9.0% poverty level for males and 1.6% for females among the residents of Crested Butte, 18 to 24 year old males and 35 to 44 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 49 males (45.8%) and 7 females (8.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years49 (45.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)7 (8.5%)
45 to 54 Years15 (7.5%)3 (1.7%)
55 to 64 Years8 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total72 (9.0%)10 (1.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Crested Butte

According to the poverty statistics in Crested Butte, males aged under 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years72 (100.0%)49 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years23 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
15 Years11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (100.0%)67 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years58 (54.2%)35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years125 (100.0%)104 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years58 (100.0%)75 (91.5%)
45 to 54 Years185 (92.5%)170 (98.3%)
55 to 64 Years68 (89.5%)54 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years72 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
75 Years and over13 (100.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total725 (91.0%)627 (98.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Crested Butte

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Crested Butte
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children144 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total240 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Crested Butte

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Crested Butte
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Crested Butte

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Crested Butte
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Crested Butte

Employment by Class of Employer in Crested Butte

Among the 808 employed individuals in Crested Butte, private company employees (415 | 51.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (114 | 14.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (110 | 13.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Crested Butte
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees41551.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)11013.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)11414.1%
Not-for-profit Organizations9011.1%
Local Government Employees799.8%
State Government Employees00.0%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total808100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Crested Butte

According to the labor force statistics for Crested Butte, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,227), 77.3% or 948 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.1% or 58 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 151 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 65 to 74 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 39.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years27 (32.5%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years84 (59.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years151 (100.0%)13 (8.6%)
30 to 34 Years67 (85.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years140 (100.0%)21 (15.0%)
45 to 54 Years346 (92.8%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years28 (71.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years64 (70.3%)8 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years41 (38.3%)16 (39.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total948 (77.3%)58 (6.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Crested Butte

According to labor force statistics for Crested Butte, 91.3% of individuals (796) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (872) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 42 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 8 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with bachelor's degree or higher education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 7.1% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Crested Butte
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma48 (81.4%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree146 (88.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher594 (93.0%)45 (7.1%)
Total796 (91.3%)46 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Crested Butte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Crested Butte are Management (241 | 27.1%), Community & Social Service (115 | 12.9%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (71 | 8.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (53 | 6.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (30 | 3.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Crested Butte

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Crested Butte, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Business & Financial (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Crested Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Management152 (63.1%)89 (36.9%)
Business & Financial10 (76.9%)3 (23.1%)
Computers, Engineering & Science37 (69.8%)16 (30.2%)
Computers & Mathematics15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science14 (46.7%)16 (53.3%)
Community & Social Service 45 (39.1%)70 (60.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library16 (66.7%)8 (33.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment29 (40.8%)42 (59.2%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)244 (56.2%)190 (43.8%)
Total (Overall)467 (52.5%)423 (47.5%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Crested Butte are Food Preparation & Serving (98 | 11.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (57 | 6.4%), Personal Care & Service (24 | 2.7%), Healthcare Support (14 | 1.6%), and Security & Protection (11 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in Crested Butte

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Crested Butte, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (79.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (62.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Crested Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Security & Protection11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving37 (37.8%)61 (62.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service5 (20.8%)19 (79.2%)
Total (Category)110 (53.9%)94 (46.1%)
Total (Overall)467 (52.5%)423 (47.5%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Crested Butte are Office & Administration (77 | 8.6%), and Sales & Related (73 | 8.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Crested Butte

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Crested Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related15 (20.5%)58 (79.4%)
Office & Administration10 (13.0%)67 (87.0%)
Total (Category)25 (16.7%)125 (83.3%)
Total (Overall)467 (52.5%)423 (47.5%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Crested Butte are Construction & Extraction (53 | 6.0%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (3 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Crested Butte

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Crested Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair3 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)467 (52.5%)423 (47.5%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Crested Butte are Transportation (22 | 2.5%), Material Moving (18 | 2.0%), and Production (6 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Crested Butte

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Crested Butte
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Transportation22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving10 (55.6%)8 (44.4%)
Total (Category)32 (69.6%)14 (30.4%)
Total (Overall)467 (52.5%)423 (47.5%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Crested Butte

Employment Industries in Crested Butte

The major employment industries in Crested Butte include Accommodation & Food Services (145 | 16.3%), Professional & Scientific (137 | 15.4%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (123 | 13.8%), Construction (116 | 13.0%), and Retail Trade (61 | 6.9%).
Employment Industries in Crested Butte

Employment Industries by Sex in Crested Butte

The Crested Butte industries that see more men than women are Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Retail Trade (78.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Crested Butte
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction110 (94.8%)6 (5.2%)
Manufacturing6 (22.2%)21 (77.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade13 (21.3%)48 (78.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing11 (24.4%)34 (75.6%)
Professional & Scientific59 (43.1%)78 (56.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services16 (40.0%)24 (60.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation73 (59.4%)50 (40.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services77 (53.1%)68 (46.9%)
Public Administration28 (54.9%)23 (45.1%)
Total467 (52.5%)423 (47.5%)

Education in Crested Butte

School Enrollment in Crested Butte

The most common levels of schooling among the 321 students in Crested Butte are middle school (101 | 31.5%), high school (94 | 29.3%), and elementary school (60 | 18.7%).
School Enrollment in Crested Butte
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten113.4%
Elementary School6018.7%
Middle School10131.5%
High School9429.3%
College / Undergraduate134.1%
Graduate / Professional4213.1%
Total321100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Crested Butte

Out of a total of 321 students who are enrolled in schools in Crested Butte, 70 (21.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 251 (78.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 42 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 71 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Crested Butte
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds84 (83.2%)17 (16.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds83 (88.3%)11 (11.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)42 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total251 (78.2%)70 (21.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Crested Butte

Business (167 | 21.2%), visual & performing arts (81 | 10.3%), social sciences (80 | 10.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (76 | 9.7%), and communications (62 | 7.9%) are the most common fields of study among 786 individuals in Crested Butte who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Crested Butte
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics212.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural769.7%
Physical & Health Sciences496.2%
Psychology374.7%
Social Sciences8010.2%
Engineering232.9%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology415.2%
Business16721.2%
Education536.7%
Literature & Languages557.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts8110.3%
Communications627.9%
Arts & Humanities415.2%
Total786100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Crested Butte

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Crested Butte

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Crested Butte are males with 2 vehicles (192, accounting for 46.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (185, making up 48.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Crested Butte
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle14 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle132 (32.1%)121 (30.5%)
2 Vehicles192 (46.7%)185 (46.6%)
3 Vehicles73 (17.8%)73 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles0 (0.0%)18 (4.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total411 (100.0%)397 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Crested Butte

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Crested Butte are less than 5 minutes (289 commuters, 41.3%), 5 to 9 minutes (175 commuters, 25.0%), and 10 to 14 minutes (139 commuters, 19.9%).
Commute Time in Crested Butte
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes28941.3%
5 to 9 Minutes17525.0%
10 to 14 Minutes13919.9%
15 to 19 Minutes486.9%
20 to 24 Minutes00.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes324.6%
35 to 39 Minutes162.3%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes00.0%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Crested Butte

The most common commute times in Crested Butte are less than 5 minutes (191 commuters, 50.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (104 commuters, 32.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Crested Butte
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes191 (50.8%)98 (30.3%)
5 to 9 Minutes71 (18.9%)104 (32.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes76 (20.2%)63 (19.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes38 (10.1%)10 (3.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)32 (9.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (5.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Crested Butte

The most frequent times of departure to work in Crested Butte are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (91, 24.2%) for males and 8:30 AM to 8:59 AM (71, 22.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Crested Butte
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM10 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM14 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM69 (18.3%)17 (5.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM28 (7.4%)6 (1.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM91 (24.2%)64 (19.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM21 (5.6%)68 (21.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM65 (17.3%)71 (22.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM44 (11.7%)20 (6.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM34 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)63 (19.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)14 (4.3%)
Total376 (100.0%)323 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Crested Butte

Occupancy by Ownership in Crested Butte

Of the total 759 dwellings in Crested Butte, owner-occupied units account for 407 (53.6%), while renter-occupied units make up 352 (46.4%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Crested Butte
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units40753.6%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units35246.4%
Total Occupied Housing Units759100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Crested Butte

Occupancy by Household Size in Crested Butte
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household27636.4%
2-Person Household30239.8%
3-Person Household9712.8%
4+ Person Household8411.1%
Total Housing Units759100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Crested Butte

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Crested Butte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household135 (48.9%)141 (51.1%)
2-Person Household111 (36.7%)191 (63.2%)
3-Person Household77 (79.4%)20 (20.6%)
4+ Person Household84 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total Housing Units407 (53.6%)352 (46.4%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Crested Butte

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Crested Butte
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma4 (10.5%)34 (89.5%)
College/Associate Degree53 (32.9%)108 (67.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher342 (62.0%)210 (38.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Crested Butte

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Crested Butte
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years24632.4%
35 to 44 Years9112.0%
45 to 54 Years26134.4%
55 to 64 Years8310.9%
65 to 74 Years658.6%
75 to 84 Years131.7%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total759100.0%

Housing Finances in Crested Butte

Median Income by Occupancy in Crested Butte

Median Income by Occupancy in Crested Butte
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied407 (53.6%)$124,792
Renter-Occupied352 (46.4%)$51,122
Average759 (100.0%)$67,625

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Crested Butte

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Crested Butte
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,9990 (0.0%)11 (3.1%)
$15,000 to $19,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99920 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (3.2%)29 (8.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99954 (13.3%)114 (32.4%)
$50,000 to $74,99953 (13.0%)122 (34.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (4.4%)43 (12.2%)
$100,000 to $149,99981 (19.9%)33 (9.4%)
$150,000 or more168 (41.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)352 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Crested Butte

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Crested Butte
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3008 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $4999 (2.2%)11 (3.1%)
$500 to $79970 (17.2%)10 (2.8%)
$800 to $9999 (2.2%)27 (7.7%)
$1,000 to $1,49935 (8.6%)128 (36.4%)
$1,500 to $1,99948 (11.8%)75 (21.3%)
$2,000 to $2,49978 (19.2%)59 (16.8%)
$2,500 to $2,99975 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more75 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)352 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Crested Butte

Housing Structures in Crested Butte

Housing Structures in Crested Butte
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached39552.0%
Single Unit, Attached395.1%
2 Unit Apartments445.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments15119.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments9812.9%
10 or more Apartments111.5%
Mobile Home / Other212.8%
Total759100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Crested Butte

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Crested Butte
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached240 (60.8%)155 (39.2%)
Single Unit, Attached29 (74.4%)10 (25.6%)
2 Unit Apartments33 (75.0%)11 (25.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments73 (48.3%)78 (51.7%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)98 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (53.6%)352 (46.4%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Crested Butte

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Crested Butte
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)22 (6.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms78 (19.2%)272 (77.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms231 (56.8%)38 (10.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms98 (24.1%)20 (5.7%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)352 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Crested Butte

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Crested Butte
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas318 (78.1%)162 (46.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas10 (2.5%)11 (3.1%)
Electricity54 (13.3%)132 (37.5%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels25 (6.1%)47 (13.4%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total407 (100.0%)352 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Crested Butte

Household Vehicle Usage in Crested Butte
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)14 (4.0%)
1 Vehicle126 (31.0%)185 (52.6%)
2 Vehicles202 (49.6%)143 (40.6%)
3 or more Vehicles79 (19.4%)10 (2.8%)
Total407 (100.0%)352 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Crested Butte

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Crested Butte

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units110297
Median Property Value$583,300$1,163,500
Median Household Income$56,889$151
Monthly Housing Costs$715$75
Real Estate Taxes$2,440$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Crested Butte

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Crested Butte
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9998 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,9990 (0.0%)11 (3.7%)
$300,000 to $499,99940 (36.4%)64 (21.5%)
$500,000 to $749,99921 (19.1%)32 (10.8%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (8.2%)16 (5.4%)
$1,000,000 or more32 (29.1%)174 (58.6%)
Total110 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Crested Butte

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Crested Butte
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9998 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (11.8%)12 (4.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99945 (40.9%)54 (18.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99918 (16.4%)8 (2.7%)
$100,000 to $149,9999 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more17 (15.4%)72 (24.2%)
Total110 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Crested Butte

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Crested Butte
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x0 (0.0%)162,674 (54,772.4%)
2.0x to 2.9x0 (0.0%)41 (13.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x8 (7.3%)11 (3.7%)
4.0x or more102 (92.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total110 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Crested Butte

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Crested Butte
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8008 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4999 (8.2%)21 (7.1%)
$800 to $1,49993 (84.6%)32 (10.8%)
Total110 (100.0%)297 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Crested Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Crested Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years136 (87.7%)19 (12.3%)
26 to 34 Years163 (75.5%)53 (24.5%)
35 to 44 Years140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years339 (90.9%)34 (9.1%)
55 to 64 Years130 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years107 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,328 (92.6%)106 (7.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Crested Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Crested Butte
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen255 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen136 (87.7%)19 (12.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Crested Butte

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Crested Butte
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00020 (64.5%)11 (35.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999250 (85.6%)42 (14.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999180 (86.5%)28 (13.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999130 (87.3%)19 (12.8%)
$100,000 and over748 (99.2%)6 (0.8%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Crested Butte

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 60 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
6 to 18 Years26 (10.2%)238 (93.3%)
19 to 25 Years0 (0.0%)136 (87.7%)
25 to 34 Years19 (8.8%)144 (66.7%)
35 to 44 Years7 (5.0%)133 (95.0%)
45 to 54 Years13 (3.5%)326 (87.4%)
55 to 64 Years8 (6.1%)122 (93.9%)
65 to 74 Years92 (86.0%)94 (87.8%)
75 Years and over23 (100.0%)19 (82.6%)
Total188 (13.1%)1,247 (87.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Crested Butte

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Crested Butte
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years9 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years26 (7.8%)18 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years13 (18.1%)10 (28.6%)
75 Years and over9 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Crested Butte

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Crested Butte: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (6.9%)9 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years13 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over9 (69.2%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Crested Butte: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Crested Butte: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years9 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years3 (0.9%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Crested Butte: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)10 (28.6%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Crested Butte: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Crested Butte

Computing Device Access in Crested Butte

Computing Device Access in Crested Butte
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop67789.2%
Smartphone74097.5%
Tablet46761.5%
No Computing Device111.5%
Total759100.0%

Internet Access in Crested Butte

Internet Access in Crested Butte
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home62081.7%
Cellular Data Only121.6%
Satellite Internet719.3%
No Internet638.3%
Total759100.0%

Crested Butte Summary

Crested Butte, Colorado is a small mountain town located in Gunnison County in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is known for its stunning scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant culture. The town has a population of approximately 1,487 people, and is located at an elevation of 8,885 feet.

History

Crested Butte was founded in 1880 by miners who were drawn to the area by the promise of gold and silver. The town was originally called “Gunnison City” after the nearby Gunnison River, but the name was changed to Crested Butte in 1883. The name was chosen to reflect the town’s location at the base of a mountain with a distinctive crest.
The town quickly grew as miners flocked to the area, and by 1885 it had a population of over 1,000 people. The town was incorporated in 1887, and the first mayor was elected in 1888.
In the late 1800s, Crested Butte was a bustling mining town, with several large mines in operation. The town was also home to a number of saloons, hotels, and other businesses.
In the early 1900s, the mining industry began to decline, and the town’s population began to dwindle. By the 1950s, the town was nearly abandoned.
In the 1960s, the town began to experience a resurgence as people began to move to the area for its outdoor recreation opportunities. The town was designated a National Historic District in 1977, and in the 1980s it became a popular destination for skiers and snowboarders.

Geography

Crested Butte is located in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado, in Gunnison County. The town is situated at an elevation of 8,885 feet, and is surrounded by mountains and forests. The town is located near the headwaters of the Gunnison River, and is close to several ski resorts, including Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Monarch Mountain.
The town is located in a valley, and is surrounded by several mountain peaks, including Crested Butte Mountain, Mount Emmons, and Mount Axtell. The town is also close to several lakes, including Lake Irwin, Lake Irwin Reservoir, and Lake Irwin National Wildlife Refuge.

Economy

Crested Butte’s economy is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation. The town is home to several ski resorts, including Crested Butte Mountain Resort and Monarch Mountain. The town is also home to several restaurants, bars, and shops.
The town is also home to several businesses that cater to the outdoor recreation industry, including bike shops, outdoor gear stores, and guide services. The town is also home to several art galleries, and is a popular destination for art lovers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Crested Butte was 1,487. The town is predominantly white, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The town also has a small Hispanic population, with 4.3% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino.
The median household income in Crested Butte is $50,938, and the median home value is $521,400. The town has a high cost of living, with the cost of living index being 132.7, which is higher than the national average of 100.

Conclusion

Crested Butte, Colorado is a small mountain town located in Gunnison County in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado. It is known for its stunning scenery, outdoor recreation opportunities, and vibrant culture. The town has a population of approximately 1,487 people, and is located at an elevation of 8,885 feet. The town’s economy is largely based on tourism and outdoor recreation, and the town is home to several ski resorts, restaurants, bars, and shops. The town is predominantly white, with 91.3% of the population identifying as white. The median household income in Crested Butte is $50,938, and the median home value is $521,400.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Crested Butte?
Total Population of Crested Butte is 1,434.
What is the Total Male Population of Crested Butte?
Total Male Population of Crested Butte is 797.
What is the Total Female Population of Crested Butte?
Total Female Population of Crested Butte is 637.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Crested Butte?
There are 125.12 Males per 100 Females in Crested Butte.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Crested Butte?
There are 79.92 Females per 100 Males in Crested Butte.
What is the Median Population Age in Crested Butte?
Median Population Age in Crested Butte is 41.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Crested Butte
Average Family Size in Crested Butte is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Crested Butte
Average Household Size in Crested Butte is 1.9 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Crested Butte?
Per Capita income in Crested Butte is $55,078.
What is the Median Family Income in Crested Butte?
Median Family Income in Crested Butte is $162,596.
What is the Median Household income in Crested Butte?
Median Household Income in Crested Butte is $67,625.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Crested Butte?
Income or Wage Gap in Crested Butte is 9.6%.
Women in Crested Butte earn 90.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Crested Butte?
Inequality or Gini Index in Crested Butte is 0.42.
How Large is the Labor Force in Crested Butte?
There are 948 People in the Labor Forcein in Crested Butte.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Crested Butte?
77.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Crested Butte.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Crested Butte?
Unemployment Rate in Crested Butte is 6.1%.