Alamosa is a city located in Alamosa County Colorado. Alamosa has a 2024 population of 9,905. It is also the county seat of Alamosa County. Alamosa is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 0.92% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,815 in 2020.
The average household income in Alamosa is $65,321 with a poverty rate of 17.81%. The median age in Alamosa is 29.4 years: 29.6 years for males, and 29 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamosa was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,498 | 55.83% |
| Two or more races | 2,655 | 26.96% |
| Other race | 904 | 9.18% |
| Native American | 417 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 253 | 2.57% |
| Asian | 60 | 0.61% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 60 | 0.61% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,894 | 2.31 | 43.8 | 56.2 |
| Non Family | 1,884 | 1.25 | 29.5 | 70.5 |
| Married | 1,245 | 3.54 | 67.1 | 32.9 |
| Female | 456 | 2.78 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 309 | 3.08 | 20.1 | 79.9 |
3.22
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
43.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 98 | 1.82% |
| Associates Degree | 628 | 11.68% |
| Bachelors Degree | 868 | 16.15% |
| Graduate Degree | 729 | 13.56% |
| High School Graduate | 1,264 | 23.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 444 | 8.26% |
| Some College | 1,345 | 25.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,816 | 2,329 | 516 |
| White | 2,086 | 2,053 | 1,019 |
| 2+ Races | 1,545 | 1,259 | 212 |
| Other Race | 476 | 358 | 42 |
| Native American | 189 | 164 | 0 |
| Black | 124 | 118 | 39 |
| Asian | 60 | 53 | 22 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 98.42%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 48.85%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $45,290 | $69,213 | $41,306 |
| Graduate Degree | $68,292 | $59,375 | $69,125 |
| High School Graduate | $36,653 | $36,952 | $31,667 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $18,066 | $22,731 | $0 |
| Overall | $36,522 | $37,241 | $35,604 |
| Some College | $30,275 | $31,110 | $28,996 |
$36,522
Average Earnings
$37,241
Average Male
$35,604
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.22% of Alamosa residents speak only English, while 22.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,317 | 1,072 | 20.16% |
| White | 3,198 | 478 | 14.95% |
| Multiple | 2,559 | 426 | 16.65% |
| Other | 830 | 187 | 22.53% |
| Native | 411 | 50 | 12.17% |
| Asian | 32 | 9 | 28.13% |
17.81%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.54%
Male Poverty Rate
18.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamosa is Asian, with 28.13% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamosa is Native, with 12.17% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.82%. Among those working part-time, it was 27.25%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 33.88% |
| High School | 18.92% |
| Some College | 12.99% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 6.95% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 76.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.33% |
| Male Employed | 15.25% |
| Female Employed | 12.3% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,625 | $83,843 |
| Households | $46,969 | $65,321 |
| Married Families | $76,424 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,688 | $44,024 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.4%
Male Marriage Rate
35.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
171
Number of Veterans
158
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 87 |
| First Gulf War | 23 |
| Second Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 64 |
| 55 to 64 | 50 |
| 35 to 54 | 23 |
| 18 to 34 | 22 |
| 65 to 74 | 12 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 98 | 2.44% |
| Hispanic | 75 | 2.01% |
| Native American | 39 | 18.06% |
| 2+ Races | 24 | 1.19% |
| Other Race | 10 | 1.54% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.8%
Labor Force Participation
60.7%
Employment Rate
1.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.66%
Born in Alamosa
94.37%
Native Born
5.63%
Foreign Born
4%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
94.37% of Alamosa residents were born in the United States, with 66.66% having been born in Colorado. 4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 10,018 | 22 | 0.22% |
| 2028 | 9,996 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2027 | 9,973 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2026 | 9,950 | 22 | 0.22% |
| 2025 | 9,928 | 23 | 0.23% |
| 2024 | 9,905 | 22 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 9,883 | 36 | 0.37% |
| 2022 | 9,847 | -54 | -0.55% |
| 2021 | 9,901 | 86 | 0.88% |
| 2020 | 9,815 | 429 | 4.57% |
| 2019 | 9,386 | 2 | 0.02% |
| 2018 | 9,384 | 89 | 0.96% |
| 2017 | 9,295 | 49 | 0.53% |
| 2016 | 9,246 | 71 | 0.77% |
| 2015 | 9,175 | 49 | 0.54% |
| 2014 | 9,126 | 62 | 0.68% |
| 2013 | 9,064 | 44 | 0.49% |
| 2012 | 9,020 | -1 | -0.01% |
| 2011 | 9,021 | 114 | 1.28% |
| 2010 | 8,907 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,960 | 381 | 5.03% |
| 1990 | 7,579 | 749 | 10.97% |
| 1980 | 6,830 | -155 | -2.22% |
| 1970 | 6,985 | 780 | 12.57% |
| 1960 | 6,205 | 851 | 15.89% |
| 1950 | 5,354 | -259 | -4.61% |
| 1940 | 5,613 | 506 | 9.91% |
| 1930 | 5,107 | 1,936 | 61.05% |
| 1920 | 3,171 | 158 | 5.24% |
| 1910 | 3,013 | -7,005 | -69.92% |