Ouray County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Ouray County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08091
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 091
Geography
- Land Area
- 540.67 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.54 sq mi
- Total Area
- 542.21 sq mi
- Latitude
- 38.154731
- Longitude
- -107.788480
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 4,994
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 4,354
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,685 | 93.8% |
| Hispanic | 307 | 6.1% |
| White | 4,525 | 90.6% |
| Black | 12 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0 | 0.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,118 | 94.6% |
| Hispanic | 237 | 5.4% |
| White | 3,992 | 91.7% |
| Black | 41 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 46 | 1.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 44 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 5,087
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $90,831
- Poverty Rate
- 4.2%
- Population Below Poverty
- 216
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 4,563 | 89.7% |
| Black | 77 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 25 | 0.5% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 4,267
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 969 | 22.7% |
| Republican | 1,016 | 23.8% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 2,216 | 51.9% |
| Other | 5 | 0.1% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 2,132 | 50.0% |
| Female | 2,135 | 50.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 3,563 | 83.5% |
| Hispanic | 163 | 3.8% |
| Black | 1 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 36 | 0.8% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 3,419
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 80.1%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 2,885 | 81.0% |
| Hispanic | 96 | 58.9% |
| Black | 0 | 0.0% |
| Asian | 29 | 80.6% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,676 | 78.6% |
| Female | 1,743 | 81.6% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 618 (14.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,455 (56.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 3,531
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $746,873
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $1,846
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 59.9%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 20.0%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 17.9%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.