Ouray County

Ouray County, Colorado

PO Box C
Ouray, CO 81427
Phone: (970) 325-4961
Fax: (970) 325-0452
www.co.ouray.co.us

In southwestern CO, north of Durango; organized as Uncompahgre County Jan 18, 1877, from San Juan County; name changed Mar 2, 1883. Name Origin: For the Ute Indian chief Ouray (1820-80), possibly 'the arrow.' He was chief of Uncompahgre Utes and signed a treaty with U.S. in 1863 as 'U-ray' or 'Arrow'; signed one in 1868 'U-re,' and later that year 'Ouray.'

Area (sq mi):: 542.21 (land 540.47; water 1.74) Population per square mile: 7.90
Population 2005: 4,260 State rank: 53 Population change: 2000-20005 13.80%; 1990-2000 63.10% Population 2000: 3,742 (White 93.20%; Black or African American 0.10%; Hispanic or Latino 4.10%; Asian 0.30%; Other 3.20%). Foreign born: 3.20%. Median age: 43.40
Income 2000: per capita $24,335; median household $42,019; Population below poverty level: 7.20% Personal per capita income (2000-2003): $26,424-$31,364
Unemployment (2004): 4.40% Unemployment change (from 2000): 1.20% Median travel time to work: 23.60 minutes Working outside county of residence: 27.80%
Cities with population over 10,000: None
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