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COUNTY · 2020 ACS

Alamosa County

Colorado · 16,376 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 $41,121. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $153,700. Households here earn about 45% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,376
+9%since 2000
from 14,966 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
35.0
+14%since 2000
from 30.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
13K14K15K16K17K1990201020202024Alamosa County
202417K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.6%(916)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(1,129)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.1%(1,169)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198%(1,307)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(1,399)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.8%(2,259)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.7%(1,913)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 549.9%(1,616)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6412.4%(2,023)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 7410%(1,642)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.5%(731)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.7%(272)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,121
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,447 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,020
+53%since 2000
from $15,037 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 21.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$153,700
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $84,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$696
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
3.7
−11%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Alamosa County on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54%(8,089)
Black0.7%(106)
Hispanic / Latino41.4%(6,197)
Asian0.7%(112)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(7,490)
Black1.3%(211)
Hispanic / Latino47%(7,701)
Asian0.9%(142)
Other4.4%(720)
Segregation Score
30
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican30.7%(4,955)
Spaniard3%(477)
Guatemalan2.6%(419)
Peruvian0.3%(46)
Puerto Rican0.2%(31)
Salvadoran0.1%(9)
Cuban0%(8)
Asian origin
Filipino0.4%(57)
Chinese0.3%(52)
Vietnamese0.2%(37)
Korean0.2%(25)
Pacific Islander origin
Tongan0.2%(34)
Chamorro0.2%(31)
Ancestry
German11.1%(1,800)
Irish10.2%(1,648)
English6.9%(1,117)
American2.9%(471)
Swedish1.9%(309)
Norwegian1.7%(278)
French1.7%(272)
Dutch1.6%(264)
Italian1.6%(256)
Scottish1.4%(228)
Polish0.9%(140)
Austrian0.7%(116)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
Lithuanian0.6%(100)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(76)
Czech0.4%(65)
Finnish0.3%(55)
Welsh0.3%(54)
Canadian0.3%(51)
Greek0.3%(50)
Swiss0.2%(38)
Russian0.2%(35)
Croatian0.2%(25)
British0.1%(20)
Portuguese0.1%(19)
Danish0.1%(9)
Hungarian0.1%(9)
Slovak0%(6)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest Spaniard population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
+50%since 2000
from 10.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.2%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 71.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2009
from 65.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Female
50.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−75.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married46.2%(3,121)
Married38.9%(2,627)
Widowed2.3%(152)
Divorced12.6%(852)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(2,008)
Married44.6%(2,944)
Widowed8.1%(536)
Divorced16.9%(1,114)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamosa County, Colorado?

Alamosa County, Colorado has about 16,376 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Alamosa County, Colorado earns about $41,121 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 $153,700, and the typical rent is about $696 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa County, Colorado?

About 24.5% 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 18.5% 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 2,759 residents, a change of about 20 percent over that period.

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

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