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.
County Snapshot
Ouray County at a glance
Ouray County currently has 2 quality-checked populated place pages linked on MapSof, making it easier to jump from the county overview into local city pages.
Mapped populated places
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OurayPopulation 1,046
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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 | 23:08:38 (18th April 2026) |
| Density | 4 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth | 11.3% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 17℉ Mostly Clear 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.
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The largest city of Ouray County is Ouray with a population of 1,046. Other cities include and Ridgway population 1,039. See all Ouray County cities & populated places.
Ouray County Populated Places
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Ouray County.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Ouray | 1,046 | Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America |
| Ridgway | 1,039 | Human settlement in Ouray County, Colorado, United States of America |
Weather
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
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Official WebsiteDemographics
The population of Ouray County increased by 11.3% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 4,436 | - | census |
| 2011 | 4,423 | -0.29% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 4,507 | 1.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 4,552 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 4,574 | 0.48% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 4,608 | 0.74% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 4,789 | 3.78% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 4,813 | 0.5% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 4,822 | 0.19% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 4,952 | 2.63% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 5,001 | 0.98% | 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 |