CensusEasy
COUNTY · 2010 ACS

Ouray County

Colorado · 4,436 residents · 540.671 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Compare
The short version

Ouray County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,393. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 41% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $405,800. With a median age of 50.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,436
+19%since 2000
from 3,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.0
+15%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ouray County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,393
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,051
+19%since 2000
from $24,335 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$405,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,153
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
25.9% rent
Vacancy rate
33.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 40.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
44.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.9
+22%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score11%(412)
2010
White, non-Hispanic93.4%(4,143)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(196)
Asian0.6%(25)
Other1.8%(81)
Diversity Score16.4%(728)
Diversity Score
16
+49%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
58.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
16.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
9.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.6%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
Female
50.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.5%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Ouray County

Chugach Census Area
Pop 6,553
Gilpin County
Pop 6,073
Calhoun County
Pop 4,300
Oneida County
Pop 5,085
Places similar to Ouray County
Head to head

Compare Ouray County to nearby counties

OURAY COUNTY VS
San Juan County
Income$77,824+33%
Home value$432,500+7%
Population813−85%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OURAY COUNTY VS
Montrose County
Income$72,120+24%
Home value$388,400−4%
Population44,591+747%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OURAY COUNTY VS
Hinsdale County
Income$75,972+30%
Home value$437,900+8%
Population753−86%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
OURAY COUNTY VS
San Miguel County
Income$79,024+35%
Home value$720,700+78%
Population7,753+47%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouray County, Colorado?

Ouray County, Colorado has about 4,436 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ouray County, Colorado earns about $58,393 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 $405,800, and the typical rent is about $1,153 a month.

How educated are people in Ouray County, Colorado?

About 41.3% 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 8.2% 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 2,141 residents, a change of about 93 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

2 census tracts
Census Tract 9676.02Census Tract 9676.01
2 ZIP codes
ZIP 81432ZIP 81427
Up the hierarchy
All counties in Colorado
Rankings
Highest income countiesLowest poverty counties

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →