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Ouray County

Colorado · 4,874 residents · 540.671 sq mi
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Ouray County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $68,893. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 49% 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 $486,200. With a median age of 54.6, 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 54.6
US median: 38.8
More educated
49% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,874
+30%since 2000
from 3,742 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
9 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
54.6
+26%since 2000
from 43.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K4K5K5K1990201020202024Ouray County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,893
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,019 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$41,481
+70%since 2000
from $24,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+16.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$486,200
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $238,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,305
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $696 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 73.4% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
7.1
+24%since 2000
from 5.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(4,308)
Black0.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino6%(292)
Asian0.6%(28)
Other2.5%(124)
Diversity Score22.4%(1,091)
Segregation Score10.7%(520)
Diversity Score
22
+103%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
11
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
49.1%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 36.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.5%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 93.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
18.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+45%since 2000
from 19.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.8%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.5%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
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
2.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 84.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ouray County, Colorado?

Ouray County, Colorado has about 4,874 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ouray County, Colorado earns about $68,893 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 $486,200, and the typical rent is about $1,305 a month.

How educated are people in Ouray County, Colorado?

About 49.1% 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 6.7% 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 2,579 residents, a change of about 112 percent over that period.

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

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