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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Alamosa

Colorado · 7,960 residents · 7.965 sq mi
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Alamosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $25,453. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $79,800. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,960
+5%since 1990
from 7,559 in 1990
1990 – 2025
999 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 949 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.7
+5%since 1990
from 26.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Alamosa
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,453
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,333 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,405
+78%since 1990
from $8,675 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.0%
−5.4 ptssince 1990
from 30.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$79,800
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $47,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$395
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
52.5%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.1% in 1990
47.5% rent
3.1
+7%since 1990
from 2.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(5,949)
Black0.6%(49)
Hispanic / Latino43%(3,248)
Asian1%(75)
Diversity Score73.5%(5,553)
2000
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(3,833)
Black1.1%(86)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(3,725)
Asian0.9%(72)
Diversity Score65%(5,174)
65
−12%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.5%
+1.9 ptssince 1990
from 27.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.5%
+7.7 ptssince 1990
from 74.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
12.9%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 10.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

9.8 min
−16%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamosa, Colorado?

Alamosa, Colorado has about 7,960 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Alamosa, Colorado?

The typical household in Alamosa, Colorado earns about $25,453 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamosa, Colorado expensive?

In Alamosa, Colorado, the median home is worth about $79,800, and the typical rent is about $395 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa, Colorado?

About 29.5% of adults age 25 and over in Alamosa, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamosa, Colorado?

About 25.0% of people in Alamosa, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamosa, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamosa, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 401 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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

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