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Ouray

Colorado · 898 residents · 0.863 sq mi
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Ouray has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,292. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 54% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $463,600. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
54% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
898
+10%since 2000
from 813 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,041 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 942 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.7
+14%since 2000
from 42.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5877088299501K1990201020202024Ouray
2024985
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,292
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,753
+68%since 2000
from $23,127 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.8%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food4.5%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$463,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $211,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$877
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $662 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
7.2
+23%since 2000
from 5.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.8%(746)
Black0.4%(3)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(52)
Asian0.6%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.4%(141)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(767)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.4%(75)
Asian1%(9)
Other1.7%(15)
Diversity Score27.6%(248)
Diversity Score
28
+59%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
53.8%
+16.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 94.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
24.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+15%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
61.5%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.4%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
56.3%
−20.7 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 38.7% in 2009
Female
56.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.5%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouray, Colorado?

Ouray, Colorado has about 898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ouray, Colorado?

The typical household in Ouray, Colorado earns about $64,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ouray, Colorado expensive?

In Ouray, Colorado, the median home is worth about $463,600, and the typical rent is about $877 a month.

How educated are people in Ouray, Colorado?

About 53.8% of adults age 25 and over in Ouray, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ouray, Colorado?

About 2.8% of people in Ouray, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ouray, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Ouray, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 271 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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