Gilpin
6.9
High score (8-10)
Black Hawk has some of the lowest-stakes casino gambling in Colorado — if you're there for a cheap night out, the poker rooms are functional and the hotels (the Lodge Casino, Ameristar) are decent value relative to Denver.
Mid score (6-8) · Your profile
The Victorian streetscape in Black Hawk and Central City is intact under the neon — there's a historic substance that the casino conversion has preserved accidentally. The permanent population is under 6,000 and most work in gaming. No real social life outside of the casino floor.
Lower score (below 6)
Two Victorian mining towns converted to casino districts in 1991 and haven't been anything else since. The social scene is entirely transactional — slot machines and poker tables for Front Range day-trippers. Permanent residents work in gaming. There is no community social fabric accessible to outsiders.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the median income in Gilpin, Colorado?
$52k median
What's the typical marriage age for women in Gilpin, Colorado?
Women marry at 27
How common is a college degree in Gilpin, Colorado?
25% men have degree
What's the average male height in Gilpin, Colorado?
178 cm local avg
What's the average BMI for women in Gilpin, Colorado?
Local women avg 29.5