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Pitkin, CO
Town in Gunnison County, Colorado.
Population
131
Land area
0.3sq mi
People per sq mi
508
ZIP codes
0
Pitkin and its ZIP codes
Pitkin at a glance
- Pitkin is about 9 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Pitkin, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Gunnison County. PPP loans are for Pitkin.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,689
9,439 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$75,184
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$104M
FY 2026, $6,168 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Pitkin, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: landslide
Storm events since 1996
2,707
Countywide, mostly winter weather
Flood insurance policies
126
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
82° / -5°F
14.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pitkin, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
25.4%
U.S. 33.3% -7.9 pts
Diabetes
11.6%
U.S. 12.1% -0.5 pts
Smoking
11.5%
U.S. 12.8% -1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
6.4%
U.S. 11.1% -4.7 pts
Cities near Pitkin
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| GarfieldCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 0.3 |
| MaysvilleCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 12.4 |
| GunnisonCity | 22 mi | 4.8 |
| Poncha SpringsTown | 25 mi | 3.1 |
| NathropCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.7 |
| Johnson VillageCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 0.3 |
| Buena VistaTown | 26 mi | 3.5 |
| SmeltertownCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.1 |
| SalidaCity | 29 mi | 2.8 |
| BonanzaTown | 30 mi | 0.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pitkin, CO in?
- Pitkin is in Gunnison County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Pitkin, CO?
- About 131 people live in Pitkin, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pitkin?
- Nearby places include Garfield (13 mi), Maysville (17 mi), Gunnison (22 mi), Poncha Springs (25 mi), Nathrop (26 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023