2023 ACS Census Data · Population 5,024
Ouray County is a small rural county in Colorado with a population of 5,024. The median household income is $84,556, 30% above the national average. The poverty rate is 5.0%, median home value is $670,100, and 54.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 124% above the national average.
Population
5,024
2023 estimate
Rank #2903 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$84,556
Household
Rank #373 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$670,100
Owner-occupied
Rank #48 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
54.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #56 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
48.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
3.1%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
5.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
9.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% above Colorado avg·30% above national avg
Poverty Rate
58% above Colorado avg·66% above national avg
Labor Force Participation
10% below Colorado avg·5% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$53,914
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
5.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
54.9%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
68% above Colorado avg·220% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above Colorado avg·51% above national avg
Home Ownership Rate
8% above Colorado avg·7% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
10% above Colorado avg·10% below national avg
Housing Units
3,466
Households
2,514
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.0
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,953
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
92.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
50% above Colorado avg·124% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
6% above Colorado avg·10% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
6.8%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
22.1%
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