Ouray County Summary

Life in Ouray County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Ouray County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Ouray County:

  • The population in Ouray County is 4,936.

  • The median home value in Ouray County is $803,655.

  • The median income in Ouray County is $78,750.

  • The median rent in Ouray County is $1,239.

  • The unemployment rate in Ouray County is 4.2%.

  • The poverty rate in Ouray County is 4.8%.

  • The average high in Ouray County is 53.3° and there are 29.1 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Ouray County

List Of Cities & Towns in Ouray County

Ridgway, CO Population 1,093

Ouray, CO Population 1,007

Loghill Village, CO Population 673

Portland, CO Population 118

Colona, CO Population 89

Map Of Ouray County

Ouray County, CO Weather

  • The average high in Ouray County is 53.3°.

  • There are 67.19 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 29.1 inches of rain each year with 36.3 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:23 hours of sun each day in Ouray County.

StatOuray County
Mean High53.3
Nice Days67.19
Rainfall29.1
Snowfall36.3
Sunny_hours6:23
53.3°
Average High
29.1
Inches of Rain

Ouray County Demographics

Population over time in Ouray County

The current population in Ouray County is 4,936. The population has increased 1.1% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2022 4,850 -0.8%
2021 4,890 2.0%
2020 4,796 -

Gender in Ouray County

  • Ouray County is 48.2% female with 2,378 female residents.

  • Ouray County is 51.8% male with 2,557 male residents.

Female
48.2% (2,378)
Male
51.8% (2,557)
Gender Ouray County CO USA
Female 48.2% 49.3% 50.4%
Male 51.8% 50.7% 49.6%

Race / Ethnicity in Ouray County

Ouray County is:

  • 90.8% White with 4,482 White residents.

  • 0.8% African American with 40 African American residents.

  • 0.2% American Indian with 9 American Indian residents.

  • 0.3% Asian with 15 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.1% Other with 7 Other residents.

  • 3.6% Two Or More with 177 Two Or More residents.

  • 4.2% Hispanic with 206 Hispanic residents.

White
90.8% (4,482)
African American
0.8% (40)
American Indian
0.2% (9)
Asian
0.3% (15)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.1% (7)
Two Or More
3.6% (177)
Hispanic
4.2% (206)

Table: Ouray County By Race

Race Ouray County CO USA
White 90.8% 66.2% 58.9%
African American 0.8% 3.8% 12.1%
American Indian 0.2% 0.4% 0.6%
Asian 0.3% 3.1% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.4% 0.4%
Two Or More 3.6% 3.8% 3.5%
Hispanic 4.2% 22.1% 18.7%

Household Income For Ouray County, Colorado

  • 2.3% of households in Ouray County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 1.9% of households in Ouray County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 10.1% of households in Ouray County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.2% of households in Ouray County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 12.9% of households in Ouray County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 14.7% of households in Ouray County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 15.6% of households in Ouray County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 18.7% of households in Ouray County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.4% of households in Ouray County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 11.1% of households in Ouray County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
2.3% (115)
$10,000 to $14,999
1.9% (93)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.1% (498)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.2% (354)
$35,000 to $49,999
12.9% (638)
$50,000 to $74,999
14.7% (725)
$75,000 to $99,999
15.6% (772)
$100,000 to $149,999
18.7% (922)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.4% (267)
$200,000 or more
11.1% (547)
Income Ouray County CO USA
Less than $10,000 2.3% 3.9% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 1.9% 2.7% 3.8%
$15,000 to $24,999 10.1% 5.4% 7.0%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.2% 5.9% 7.4%
$35,000 to $49,999 12.9% 9.4% 10.7%
$50,000 to $74,999 14.7% 15.6% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 15.6% 13.2% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 18.7% 19.2% 17.1%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.4% 10.8% 8.8%
$200,000 or more 11.1% 13.9% 11.4%

Highest level of educational attainment in Ouray County for adults over 25

  • 0.0% of adults in Ouray County completed < 9th grade.

  • 2.0% of adults in Ouray County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 14.0% of adults in Ouray County completed high school / ged.

  • 25.0% of adults in Ouray County completed some college.

  • 9.0% of adults in Ouray County completed associate's degree.

  • 31.0% of adults in Ouray County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 13.0% of adults in Ouray County completed master's degree.

  • 4.0% of adults in Ouray County completed professional degree.

  • 2.0% of adults in Ouray County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
0% (0)
9-12th Grade
2% (98)
High School / GED
14% (691)
Some College
25% (1,234)
Associate's Degree
9% (444)
Bachelor's Degree
31% (1,530)
Master's Degree
13% (641)
Professional Degree
4% (197)
Doctorate Degree
2% (98)
Education Ouray County CO USA
< 9th Grade 0% 3% 3%
9-12th Grade 2% 4% 6%
High School / GED 14% 20% 26%
Some College 25% 20% 20%
Associate's Degree 9% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 31% 27% 21%
Master's Degree 13% 12% 10%
Professional Degree 4% 3% 2%
Doctorate Degree 2% 2% 2%

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