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Alamosa

Colorado · 8,780 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 $31,398. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $137,400. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 27.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,780
+10%since 2000
from 7,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,102 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
+4%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Alamosa
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1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,398
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,453 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,808
+16%since 2000
from $15,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.492
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information10.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction5.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance3%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$137,400
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$542
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.6%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
52.2% rent
Vacancy rate
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.4
+40%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.2%(3,833)
Black1.1%(86)
Hispanic / Latino46.8%(3,725)
Asian0.9%(72)
Other0%
Diversity Score65%(5,174)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41.5%(3,648)
Black1.4%(124)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(4,674)
Asian1.1%(97)
Other3.9%(346)
Diversity Score69.2%(6,072)
Diversity Score
69
+6%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
18.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
2.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.2%
−37.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamosa, Colorado?

Alamosa, Colorado has about 8,780 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamosa, Colorado?

The typical household in Alamosa, Colorado earns about $31,398 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 $137,400, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa, Colorado?

About 32.1% 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 27.0% 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 1,221 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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

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