Ouray County Demographics

A map of Ouray County's Population by Race

Ouray County, Colorado has an estimated population of 5,087, an increase from the 4,874 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 89.1% White, 6.1% Hispanic, 3.9% Multiracial, 0.5% Asian, 0.2% Black, and 0.2% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Ouray County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Ouray has become less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Ouray County, that probability was 21.4% in 2020 and 20.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Ouray County is ranked the 52nd most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Ouray County was ranked the 51st most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Ouray County's White Population

4,535 residents of Ouray County, or 89.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Ouray County is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Ouray County ranks 3rd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Ouray County's White population has grown by an estimated 5.3%. White residents' share of Ouray County's population has increased from 88.4% to 89.1%.

Ouray County is more White than neighboring San Juan County (76.2% White), Montrose County (73.1% White), Hinsdale County (86.6% White), San Miguel County (84% White), and Delta County (79.8% White).

Ouray County's Black Population

11 residents of Ouray County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Ouray County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Ouray County ranks 48th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Ouray County's Black population has declined by an estimated 31.3%. Black residents' share of Ouray County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Ouray County is more Black than neighboring San Juan County (0% Black). Ouray County is less Black than neighboring Montrose County (0.4% Black), Hinsdale County (0.3% Black), San Miguel County (1% Black), and Delta County (0.7% Black).

Ouray County's Asian Population

25 residents of Ouray County, or 0.5% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Ouray County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Ouray County ranks 39th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Ouray County's Asian population has declined by an estimated 10.7%. Asian residents' share of Ouray County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.5%.

Ouray County is more Asian than neighboring San Juan County (0% Asian), and Hinsdale County (0% Asian). Ouray County is less Asian than neighboring San Miguel County (0.6% Asian).

Ouray County's Hispanic Population

308 residents of Ouray County, or 6.1% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Ouray County is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Ouray County ranks 61st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Ouray County's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 5.5%. Hispanic residents' share of Ouray County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 6.1%.

Ouray County is more Hispanic than neighboring Hinsdale County (1.9% Hispanic). Ouray County is less Hispanic than neighboring San Juan County (18.2% Hispanic), Montrose County (21.5% Hispanic), San Miguel County (11.7% Hispanic), and Delta County (14.5% Hispanic).

Ouray County's Native American/Other Population

9 residents of Ouray County, or 0.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Ouray County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Ouray County ranks 49th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Ouray County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 78.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Ouray County's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.2%.

Ouray County is less Native American/Other than neighboring San Juan County (1% Native American/Other), Montrose County (0.8% Native American/Other), Hinsdale County (2.9% Native American/Other), and Delta County (1.5% Native American/Other).

Ouray County's Multiracial Population

199 residents of Ouray County, or 3.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Ouray County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Ouray County ranks 34th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Ouray County's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 5.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Ouray County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.9%.

Ouray County is more Multiracial than neighboring Montrose County (3.7% Multiracial), San Miguel County (2.5% Multiracial), and Delta County (3.1% Multiracial). Ouray County is less Multiracial than neighboring San Juan County (4.6% Multiracial), and Hinsdale County (8.4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.