Ouray County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08091 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 5,087 | — | #2,892 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $91,020 | +21.1% | #282 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 55.4 years | +42.4% | #51 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $739,800 | +162.4% | #40 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,786 | +53.6% | #101 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 4.3% | -66.2% | #13 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Ouray County has a population of 5,087, making it the #2,892 most populous county in the US. The median age is 55.4 years, which is 42.4% above the national median.
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The median household income in Ouray County is $91,020, ranking #282 out of 3,222 counties — 21.1% above the national median. The poverty rate is 4.3% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Ouray County is $739,800 (+162.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,786/mo and the homeownership rate is 82.5%.
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87.3% of residents in Ouray County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.
About Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County, Colorado has a total population of 5,087, making it the 2,892nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Ouray County is 55.4 years, which is 42.4% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Ouray County is $91,020, which ranks #282 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 21.1% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 4.3%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Ouray County is $739,800, 162.4% above the national median. Renters in Ouray County pay a median gross rent of $1,786 per month. The homeownership rate is 82.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Ouray County, 56.5% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 67.6% above the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 87.3% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 31.5 min.
Ouray County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 89.1% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (6.1%) and Two or More Races (3.9%).
All data for Ouray County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.