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Ouray County

Colorado · 5,265 residents (2025 est.) · 540.671 sq mi
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#13Lowest poverty rateof 3,1444.3%#40Most expensive homesof 3,139$739,800#46Most educatedof 3,14456.5%#52Oldest by median ageof 3,14455.4
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Ouray County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $91,020. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 56% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $739,800. With a median age of 55.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US counties for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.4
US median: 38.9
More educated
56% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,087
+36%since 2000
from 3,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+13%since 2009
from 8 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
55.4
+28%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,265 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ouray County
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 51.8%(94)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 91.7%(89)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.3%(271)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(192)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 241.8%(94)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 348.1%(413)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(624)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5414.4%(731)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.9%(759)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7421.9%(1,112)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.6%(642)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(66)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$91,020
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$54,268
+123%since 2000
from $24,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.8%
+30.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.401
−4%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade3.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$739,800
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,786
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.5%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
17.5% rent
Vacancy rate
25.7%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
8.1
+21%since 2009
from 6.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
74
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Ouray County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.2%(3,487)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(152)
Asian0.3%(13)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic89.1%(4,535)
Black0.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(308)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other4.1%(208)
Diversity Score
25
+41%since 2009
from 18 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
17
+60%since 2020
from 11 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican3.7%(187)
Cuban0.6%(29)
Asian origin
Indonesian0.3%(15)
Korean0.1%(6)
Chinese0.1%(4)
Ancestry
German20.7%(1,054)
English20.4%(1,038)
Irish10.8%(547)
Scottish5.5%(279)
American4.3%(217)
Swedish3.5%(180)
Italian3.1%(160)
Scotch-Irish2.7%(137)
Dutch2.3%(119)
Polish2.2%(113)
French1.7%(85)
Norwegian1.4%(70)
+ 19 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh1.2%(62)
Austrian0.9%(46)
Swiss0.7%(38)
Russian0.7%(36)
British0.6%(31)
Hungarian0.5%(27)
Romanian0.5%(24)
Slovene0.5%(24)
Czech0.4%(20)
Finnish0.3%(16)
Danish0.3%(14)
Arab0.3%(13)
Lebanese0.3%(13)
Lithuanian0.2%(12)
Syrian0.2%(10)
Canadian0.2%(9)
Greek0.1%(7)
Ukrainian0.1%(7)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Scottish population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
56.5%
+19.6 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
19.2%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+39%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
59.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
1.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.7%
−8.5 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.4%
−36.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2012
from 8.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−71.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2017
from 81.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2016
from 90.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2016
from 7.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married17.1%(408)
Married68.9%(1,639)
Widowed2.4%(58)
Divorced11.6%(275)
Women 15+
Never married18%(405)
Married70.2%(1,581)
Widowed3.6%(81)
Divorced8.3%(186)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouray County, Colorado?

Ouray County, Colorado has about 5,087 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ouray County, Colorado?

The typical household in Ouray County, Colorado earns about $91,020 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ouray County, Colorado expensive?

In Ouray County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $739,800, and the typical rent is about $1,786 a month.

How educated are people in Ouray County, Colorado?

About 56.5% of adults age 25 and over in Ouray County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ouray County, Colorado?

About 4.3% of people in Ouray County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ouray County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Ouray County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,792 residents, a change of about 122 percent over that period.

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2 census tracts
Census Tract 9676.02Census Tract 9676.01
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 81432ZIP 81427
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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