Ouray County, Colorado Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Ouray County, Colorado
Ouray County, Colorado Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
5,087
Median Age
55.4
Male Median
57.3
Female Median
54.1
Ouray County, Colorado Population Growth

Ouray County, Colorado Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by +17.8%%.
+17.8%% Growth
Ouray County, Colorado Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Ouray County, Colorado Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 55.4 | 5,087 |
| 2023 | 55.6 | 5,024 |
| 2022 | 56.8 | 4,936 |
| 2021 | 54.4 | 4,850 |
| 2020 | 53.5 | 4,890 |
| 2019 | 54.1 | 4,796 |
| 2018 | 53.0 | 4,722 |
| 2017 | 53.7 | 4,653 |
| 2016 | 53.3 | 4,651 |
| 2015 | 52.9 | 4,580 |
| 2014 | 52.5 | 4,532 |
| 2013 | 52.5 | 4,475 |
| 2012 | 52.4 | 4,445 |
| 2011 | 47.4 | 4,371 |
| 2010 | 46.2 | 4,319 |
Ouray County, Colorado Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 1.8% |
| 5–17 | 10.7% |
| 18–24 | 2.0% |
| 25–34 | 8.1% |
| 35–54 | 26.6% |
| 55–64 | 14.9% |
| 65+ | 35.8% |
Dependency Ratios for Ouray County, Colorado
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 93.6
- Youth Dependency:
- 24.3
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 69.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Ouray County, Colorado
The median age in Ouray County, Colorado is 55.4 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Ouray County, Colorado is 5,087.
In Ouray County, Colorado, seniors (ages 65+) make up 35.8% of the population, while children under 18 represent 10.7%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Ouray County, Colorado is aging.