Alamosa East is a CDP located in Alamosa County Colorado. Alamosa East has a 2024 population of 1,296. Alamosa East is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually but its population has increased by 31.31% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 987 in 2020.
The average household income in Alamosa East is $80,182 with a poverty rate of 33.11%. The median age in Alamosa East is 49.8 years: 47.7 years for males, and 54 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Alamosa East was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 699 | 49.79% |
| Two or more races | 361 | 25.71% |
| Native American | 227 | 16.17% |
| Other race | 71 | 5.06% |
| Black or African American | 31 | 2.21% |
| Asian | 15 | 1.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Native American
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 676 | 2.08 | 68.5 | 31.5 |
| Married | 241 | 2.14 | 59.3 | 40.7 |
| Non Family | 208 | 1.74 | 50 | 50 |
| Female | 151 | 2.55 | 92.7 | 7.3 |
| Male | 76 | 1.87 | 100 | 0 |
2.1
Average Family Size
2.08
Average Household Size
68.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 184 | 16.61% |
| Associates Degree | 90 | 8.12% |
| Bachelors Degree | 205 | 18.5% |
| Graduate Degree | 130 | 11.73% |
| High School Graduate | 228 | 20.58% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Some College | 271 | 24.46% |
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 | 684 | 517 | 163 |
| White | 343 | 326 | 161 |
| 2+ Races | 231 | 184 | 65 |
| Native American | 227 | 107 | 0 |
| Other Race | 71 | 71 | 0 |
| Black | 22 | 22 | 11 |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $13,724 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $188,510 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $28,411 | $32,806 | $28,021 |
| Some College | $32,622 | $34,909 | $28,047 |
$28,411
Average Earnings
$32,806
Average Male
$28,021
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
73.75% of Alamosa East residents speak only English, while 26.25% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 26.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 787 | 304 | 38.63% |
| White | 470 | 142 | 30.21% |
| Native | 227 | 120 | 52.86% |
| Multiple | 304 | 85 | 27.96% |
| Asian | 15 | 15 | 100% |
| Other | 71 | 12 | 16.9% |
33.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
32.93%
Male Poverty Rate
33.28%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Alamosa East is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Alamosa East is Other, with 16.9% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 54.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 54.97%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 87.5% |
| High School | 37.28% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.57% |
| Some College | 13.85% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 21.9% |
| Female Employed | 13.15% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | - | $81,853 |
| Households | $44,741 | $80,182 |
| Married Families | $62,713 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $79,853 | $68,531 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.2%
Male Marriage Rate
48.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
111
Number of Veterans
108
Male Veterans
3
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| First Gulf War | 35 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 47 |
| 55 to 64 | 34 |
| 35 to 54 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 84 | 13.31% |
| Hispanic | 53 | 7.3% |
| Native American | 27 | 11.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
50.45%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.4%
Labor Force Participation
67.1%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
69.02%
Born in Alamosa East
98.5%
Native Born
1.5%
Foreign Born
0.64%
Non Citizen
0.85%
Naturalized
98.5% of Alamosa East residents were born in the United States, with 69.02% having been born in Colorado. 0.64% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,296 | -11 | -0.84% |
| 2023 | 1,307 | -12 | -0.91% |
| 2022 | 1,319 | -65 | -4.7% |
| 2021 | 1,384 | 397 | 40.22% |
| 2020 | 987 | -308 | -23.78% |
| 2019 | 1,295 | -144 | -10.01% |
| 2018 | 1,439 | -181 | -11.17% |
| 2017 | 1,620 | -70 | -4.14% |
| 2016 | 1,690 | 114 | 7.23% |
| 2015 | 1,576 | -95 | -5.69% |
| 2014 | 1,671 | 20 | 1.21% |
| 2013 | 1,651 | -341 | -17.12% |
| 2012 | 1,992 | 130 | 6.98% |
| 2011 | 1,862 | 404 | 27.71% |
| 2010 | 1,458 | 0 | 0% |