Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County: county in Colorado, United States.
About
Ouray County is a county located in the U.S. state of Colorado. As of the 2010 census, the population was 4,436 and a population density of 3 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 county had an estimated population of 5,001 inhabitants. Its county seat is Ouray. The county was created 149 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Ouray County
| Population | 5,001 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| Area | 1405 km2 |
| Water as percent of area | 0.1% |
| Land as percent of area | 99.9% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.1555,-107.7693 |
| Named for | Chief Ouray |
| Altitude | 7,333 feet / 2235 meters |
| Capital | Ouray |
| Establishment | January 18, 1877 |
| Time Zone | America/Denver |
| Local time | 05:13:10 (23rd September 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 12.74% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 48℉ Showers And Thunderstorms Likely 7-days weather |
Geography
Ouray County is located at 38°9'20"N 107°46'10"W (38.1555000, -107.7693200). It has 5 neighbors: Gunnison County, Hinsdale County, Montrose County, San Juan County and San Miguel County.
Ouray County map
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Ouray County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouray County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
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Weather
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Cloudy, with a low around 48. Southeast wind 0 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
7-Day ForecastOfficial website of Ouray County
Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ouray County increased by 12.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,436 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,423 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,507 | 1.9% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,552 | 1% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,574 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,608 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,789 | 3.93% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,813 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,822 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,952 | 2.7% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,001 | 0.99% | estimation process |
Colorado Other Counties (more counties)
| County Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Denver | 735,538 | The twentieth most populous city in the United States and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Denver County | 735,538 | County in Colorado, United States, coterminous with the City of Denver |
| El Paso County | 728,310 | One of the 64 counties in the U. |
| Arapahoe County | 657,452 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Jefferson County | 583,283 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Adams County | 519,883 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Colorado Springs | 482,131 | The second most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Colorado Springs metropolitan area. |
| Aurora | 387,377 | The third most populous city in Colorado and the center of the Denver metropolitan area. |
| Douglas County | 360,750 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Larimer County | 360,428 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Weld County | 333,983 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Boulder County | 327,171 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Pueblo County | 169,823 | County in Colorado, United States |
| Fort Collins | 168,234 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Lakewood | 157,429 | The fifth most populous city in Colorado. |
| Mesa County | 155,603 | County in Colorado, United States |