State
County
Land Area (mi²)
0.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,254.20/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
2.27%
Growth Since 2010
8.20%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Ouray, Colorado Population 2021
1,082
Ouray is a city located in Ouray County Colorado. It is also the county seat of Ouray County. With a 2020 population of 1,082, it is the 147th largest city in Colorado and the 9988th largest city in the United States . Ouray is currently growing at a rate of 2.27% annually and its population has increased by 8.20% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,000 in 2010. Ouray reached it's highest population of 1,082 in 2021. Spanning over 1 miles, Ouray has a population density of 1,254 people per square mile.
The average household income in Ouray is $87,716 with a poverty rate of 8.02%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $865 per month, and the median house value is $374,200. The median age in Ouray is 46 years, 44.7 years for males, and 48.2 years for females.
Ouray Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ouray was:
- White: 95.89%
- Asian: 3.51%
- Two or more races: 0.60%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Other race: 0.00%
The current population of Ouray, Colorado is 1,082 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 1,010.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 1,000.
Ouray, Colorado Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 957 | 95.89% |
| Asian | 35 | 3.51% |
| Two or More Races | 6 | 0.60% |
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Ouray Population by Race
Ouray Population Pyramid $2021
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Ouray Population by Age
Ouray Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 444 | 2.25 | 68.9 |
| Non Family | 217 | 1.56 | 53.5 |
| Married | 189 | 2.93 | 89.9 |
| Female | 30 | 2.93 | 66.7 |
| Male | 8 | 2.25 | 0 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.25
Average Household Size
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Ouray Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0.00% | |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 19 | 2.39% |
| High School Graduate | 137 | 17.21% |
| Some College | 187 | 23.49% |
| Associates Degree | 52 | 6.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 207 | 26.01% |
| Graduate Degree | 194 | 24.37% |
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Ouray Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Ouray Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 788 | 769 | 395 |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 100.00%.
Ouray Educational Attainment by Race
Ouray Earnings by Educational Attainment
Ouray Language by Age
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Ouray Language
91.90% of Ouray residents speak only English, while 8.10% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Other Indo-European, which is spoken by 5.33% of the population.
Ouray Language
8.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
10.57%
Male Poverty Rate
5.71%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Ouray
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ouray is Asian, with 100.00% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ouray is White, with 4.71% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0.00%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 8.97%.
Ouray Poverty
Ouray Poverty Rate by Education
Ouray Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.4%
Male Marriage Rate
49.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Ouray Married by Age and Sex
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Ouray Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Ouray Marital Status by Race
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Ouray Marital Status
Ouray Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 114 | 13.56% |
| 2+ Races | 6 | 100.00% |
Ouray Veterans by Race
Ouray Veterans by Education
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8.33%
Veteran Poverty Rate
16.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
Ouray Veterans by Education
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70.9%
Labor Force Participation
68.7%
Employment Rate
3.1%
Unemployment Rate
Ouray Employment by Age
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Ouray Employment by Race
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Ouray Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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98.60%
Native Born
1.40%
Foreign Born
0.50%
Non Citizen
0.90%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
98.60% of Ouray residents were born in the United States, with 23.95% having been born in Colorado. 0.50% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Ouray Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1,082 | 24 | 2.27% |
| 2020 | 1,058 | 24 | 2.32% |
| 2019 | 1,034 | 24 | 2.38% |
| 2018 | 1,010 | -8 | -0.79% |
| 2017 | 1,018 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 1,018 | 30 | 3.04% |
| 2015 | 988 | -12 | -1.20% |
| 2014 | 1,000 | -12 | -1.19% |
| 2013 | 1,012 | 4 | 0.40% |
| 2012 | 1,008 | 14 | 1.41% |
| 2011 | 994 | -12 | -1.19% |
| 2010 | 1,006 | 0.00% |