CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Alamosa East

Colorado · 1,458 residents · 3.254 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Alamosa micropolitan area
Compare
The short version

Alamosa East has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,590. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $107,700. The poverty rate of 34.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,458
−5%since 2000
from 1,528 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
448 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 470 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+13%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Alamosa East
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,590
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,176 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,982
+46%since 2000
from $10,948 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.7%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 24.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information28.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,700
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$399
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $560 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
48.3%
−28.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
28.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.1%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.5%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
−3%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alamosa East on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.8%(638)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(831)
Asian0.9%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.6%(957)
2010
White, non-Hispanic42.2%(616)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino54.1%(789)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other2.8%(40)
Diversity Score66%(962)
Diversity Score
66
+5%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
90.5%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.9 min
+15%since 2000
from 9.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.4%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Foreign born
8.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.7%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Alamosa East

Palm Shores
Pop 1,209
Key Vista
Pop 1,418
Pine Lakes
Pop 1,437
Molino
Pop 1,447
Places similar to Alamosa East
Head to head

Compare Alamosa East to nearby cities

ALAMOSA EAST VS
Alamosa
Income$49,688+29%
Home value$225,200+109%
Population9,849+659%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALAMOSA EAST VS
Cañon City
Income$64,787+68%
Home value$316,100+194%
Population17,030+1212%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALAMOSA EAST VS
Trinidad
Income$52,273+35%
Home value$226,800+111%
Population8,091+523%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
ALAMOSA EAST VS
Pueblo West
Income$96,810+151%
Home value$397,000+269%
Population35,681+2649%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamosa East, Colorado?

Alamosa East, Colorado has about 1,458 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamosa East, Colorado?

The typical household in Alamosa East, Colorado earns about $38,590 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamosa East, Colorado expensive?

In Alamosa East, Colorado, the median home is worth about $107,700, and the typical rent is about $399 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa East, Colorado?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Alamosa East, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamosa East, Colorado?

About 34.7% of people in Alamosa East, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamosa East, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamosa East, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 49 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Colorado
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Alamosa East with another place

DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

How we source and harmonize this data →