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Alamosa Micro

Alamosa, CO · 3 counties · 27,225 residents · 3,237.666 sq mi
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Alamosa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,740. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $122,016. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,225
+1%since 2000
from 27,029 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
8 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 8 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+10%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
24K25K26K27K29K1990201020202024Alamosa
202428K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,740
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,642 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,135
+34%since 2000
from $13,527 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.465
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade10.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,016
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,406 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−33.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.5% in 2000
32.1% rent
Vacancy rate
19.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 19.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+35%since 2000
from 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46%(12,420)
Black0.5%(136)
Hispanic / Latino50.4%(13,622)
Asian0.6%(154)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.7%(17,226)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.8%(12,204)
Black0.6%(156)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(14,057)
Asian0.7%(182)
Other3.9%(1,073)
Diversity Score68.2%(18,577)
Diversity Score
68
+7%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.3%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+41%since 2000
from 12.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−37.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

AlamosaCENTRAL9,849
What's inside

3 component counties

Alamosa CountyCENTRAL16,688Conejos County7,529Costilla County3,679
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Alamosa, CO?

Alamosa, CO has about 27,225 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Alamosa, CO?

The typical household in Alamosa, CO earns about $33,740 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Alamosa, CO expensive?

In Alamosa, CO, the median home is worth about $122,016, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Alamosa, CO?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Alamosa, CO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Alamosa, CO?

About 22.7% of people in Alamosa, CO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Alamosa, CO grown since 1990?

Yes, Alamosa, CO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,965 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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