Population 5,087 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ouray County
Household size in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.54 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.29 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.20 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.00 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.55 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Ouray County are small: just 2.00 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.54 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.2 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 53.4 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 53.9 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 54.0 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Ouray County skews older: half of its residents are older than 54.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 47.2, as it has nationally. Only one other Colorado county is older.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 5.7% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 3.4% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 4.1% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.4% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 4.4% of households in Ouray County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.3 points, mirroring the country. Of Colorado's 64 counties, only four have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Ouray County
Renters in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.7% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.2% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.7% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 17.5% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.3 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 17.5% of households in Ouray County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Nearly half of owners (47.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has fallen 8.3 points, even as the national share rose. Few Colorado counties have a lower share of renters: only four of 64.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 34.7% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 21.8% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −10.1 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 21.8% of the housing in Ouray County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has fallen 10.1 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1988 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1991 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1993 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1994 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +7 | +6 |
Ouray County has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1994, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1988 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Ouray County has newer homes than at least four in five Colorado counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $1,194 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $1,027 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,188 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $2,011 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$817 | +$912 | +$606 |
Rent in Ouray County runs $2,011 a month at the median, utilities included, well above the U.S. median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $817 a month since 2006–10, up 68%, faster than rents rose nationally. The typical renter here spends 34.2% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Ouray County
Bachelor's degrees in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 50.2% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 48.1% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 57.7% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +16.6 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College graduates are unusually common in Ouray County: 57.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's degree or higher, against 35.6% nationally. Education tends to track local incomes and the kinds of jobs nearby. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 16.6 points, mirroring the country.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 95.2% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 98.1% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 97.7% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
Finishing high school is nearly universal in Ouray County: 97.7% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 2.5 points, as it has nationally. Ouray County has a higher share of high school graduates than at least four in five Colorado counties.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Ouray County
| Period | Ouray County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.6% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 10.1% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.0% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 2.6% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −5.0 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Ouray County has been low: just 2.6% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 5.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Ouray County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ouray County | 2.00 | 54.0 | 4.4% | 17.5% | 21.8% | 1994 | $2,011 | 57.7% | 97.7% | 2.6% |
| Hinsdale County | 1.96 | 48.5 | 16.4% | 23.9% | 62.0% | 1984 | $1,171 | 47.7% | 100.0% | 0.0% |
| Custer County | 2.08 | 53.4 | 5.1% | 14.7% | 43.7% | 1994 | $1,025 | 43.3% | 93.9% | 3.3% |
| Pueblo County | 2.47 | 41.1 | 13.0% | 31.1% | 7.6% | 1975 | $1,167 | 25.6% | 90.9% | 4.7% |
| Crowley County | 3.58 | 39.1 | 9.2% | 30.5% | 13.5% | 1955 | $1,041 | 10.1% | 78.6% | 4.5% |
| Otero County | 2.47 | 41.0 | 12.9% | 31.1% | 14.6% | 1959 | $862 | 20.0% | 88.8% | 6.8% |
| Piute County | 3.09 | 46.8 | 3.1% | 4.5% | 36.2% | 1975 | $974 | 20.3% | 86.0% | 5.7% |
| Bent County | 2.28 | 42.7 | 14.6% | 34.8% | 12.8% | 1963 | $1,203 | 16.0% | 83.6% | 6.0% |
| Beaver County | 3.00 | 34.4 | 7.4% | 19.0% | 20.3% | 1980 | $1,005 | 21.6% | 92.9% | 1.1% |
| Prowers County | 2.51 | 37.4 | 11.5% | 32.9% | 14.5% | 1968 | $865 | 19.2% | 86.8% | 5.0% |
| Hodgeman County | 2.38 | 49.0 | 7.5% | 20.9% | 15.5% | 1957 | $937 | 30.2% | 95.5% | 0.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Ouray County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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