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
10th
Median Household Income $91,020 +21.1% #282 / 3,222
91th
Median Age 55.4 years +42.4% #51 / 3,222
98th
Median Home Value $739,800 +162.4% #40 / 3,222
99th
Median Gross Rent $1,786 +53.6% #101 / 3,222
97th
Poverty Rate 4.3% -66.2% #13 / 3,222
100th

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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Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

96.1%
Native Born
3.9%
Foreign Born

Household Type

Economy

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%.

Median Household Income
$91,020 +21.1% vs nat'l
Rank #282 of 3,222
91th percentile
Per Capita Income
$54,268 +31.5% vs nat'l
Rank #135 of 3,222
96th percentile
Poverty Rate
4.3% −66.2% vs nat'l
Rank #13 of 3,222
100th percentile
Unemployment Rate
3.5% −33.6% vs nat'l
Rank #997 of 3,222
69th percentile
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
56.5% +67.6% vs nat'l
Rank #46 of 3,222
99th percentile
Mean Commute Time
31.5 min +14.2% vs nat'l
Rank #663 of 3,222
79th percentile

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Housing

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%.

Median Home Value
$739,800 +162.4% vs nat'l
Rank #40 of 3,222
99th percentile
Median Gross Rent
$1,786 +53.6% vs nat'l
Rank #101 of 3,222
97th percentile
Homeownership Rate
82.5% +28.2% vs nat'l
Rank #289 of 3,222
91th percentile
82.5% Homeownership

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Health

87.3% of residents in Ouray County have health insurance coverage, which is 4.8% below the national rate.

87.3% Health Insurance
Health Insurance Coverage
87.3% −4.8% vs nat'l
Rank #2,648 of 3,222
18th percentile

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.