Crested Butte
Town in Gunnison County, Colorado
Crested Butte is a town in Gunnison County, Colorado, with 1,639 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 8,907 ft (2,715 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Mount Crested Butte, 2.9 miles N.
- 1,639residents (2020 Census)
- 8,907 ftelevation · 2,715 m
- 0.9 sq miland area · 2.2 km²
- 1,891 / sq mipopulation density
- 81224ZIP code
About Crested Butte
Crested Butte is a home rule town located in Gunnison County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 1,639 at the 2020 United States census. A former coal mining town nestled in the Slate River Valley, Crested Butte is now known as a destination for skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor activities.
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Living in Crested Butte
- Median household income
- $74,479
- Median home value
- $1,010,600
- Median rent
- $1,365/mo
- Median age
- 46.5
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Crested Butte had 1,639 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 1,639 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,891 per sq mi (730 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Crested Butte at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Gunnison County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 1,639 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.87 sq mi (2.2 km²) |
| Elevation | 8,907 ft (2,715 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.8678° N, 106.9773° W |
| ZIP code | 81224 |
| Official website | crestedbutte-co.gov |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0818310 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Crested Butte
- Mount Crested Butte2.9 mi N
- Marble18.2 mi NW
- Gunnison22.3 mi S
- Aspen23.8 mi N
- Snowmass Village24.2 mi N
- Redstone25.7 mi NW
- Somerset26.6 mi W
- Woody Creek28.3 mi N
- Pitkin30.7 mi SE
- Basalt34.8 mi N
- Norrie36.2 mi NE
- El Jebel37.8 mi N
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Frequently asked questions about Crested Butte
What county is Crested Butte in?
Crested Butte is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
What is the population of Crested Butte, CO?
1,639 people lived in Crested Butte at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Crested Butte, CO?
The ZIP code of Crested Butte is 81224.
What is the elevation of Crested Butte?
8,907 feet (2,715 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Crested Butte?
Mount Crested Butte (2.9 mi), Marble (18.2 mi), Gunnison (22.3 mi), Aspen (23.8 mi), Snowmass Village (24.2 mi).
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