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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Alamosa County

Colorado · 14,966 residents · 722.645 sq mi
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Alamosa County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,447. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $84,600. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 21.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 35.2
More educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,966
+10%since 1990
from 13,617 in 1990
1990 – 2025
21 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 19 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
30.6
+8%since 1990
from 28.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Alamosa County
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,447
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,265 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,037
+62%since 1990
from $9,286 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.3%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 24.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$84,600
+33%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$408
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $291 in 1990
US average: $602
64.0%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 62.5% in 1990
36.0% rent
2.9
+20%since 1990
from 2.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic82.3%(11,210)
Black0.4%(49)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(5,156)
Asian0.6%(83)
Diversity Score69.2%(9,418)
2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(8,089)
Black0.7%(106)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(6,197)
Asian0.7%(112)
Diversity Score63.3%(9,472)
63
−8%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.0%
+2.8 ptssince 1990
from 24.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
82.6%
+5.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 9.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.2 min
−37%since 1990
from 16.1 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 County, Colorado?

Alamosa County, Colorado has about 14,966 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Alamosa County, Colorado earns about $29,447 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamosa County, Colorado expensive?

In Alamosa County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $84,600, and the typical rent is about $408 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa County, Colorado?

About 27.0% of adults age 25 and over in Alamosa County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamosa County, Colorado?

About 21.3% of people in Alamosa County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamosa County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamosa County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,349 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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