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Alamosa

Colorado · 9,806 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 $38,000. Population has grown 23% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,800. At a median age of 31.5, 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 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,806
+23%since 2000
from 7,960 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,231 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 999 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+14%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K8K9K9K10K1990201020202024Alamosa
202410K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,981
+36%since 2000
from $15,405 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,800
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$683
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $395 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 52.5% in 2000
55.4% rent
Afford Score
4.0
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic39.1%(3,834)
Black2%(193)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(5,216)
Asian1.2%(121)
Other4.7%(463)
Diversity Score70.4%(6,905)
Diversity Score
70
+8%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.5%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 9.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.3%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−75.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamosa, Colorado?

Alamosa, Colorado has about 9,806 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamosa, Colorado?

The typical household in Alamosa, Colorado earns about $38,000 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 $153,800, and the typical rent is about $683 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa, Colorado?

About 23.5% 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 2,247 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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