Alamosa County, CO

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2021 Population

16,377

1.39% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

32.9

1.86% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

16%

13.6% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$46,217

12.4% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$160,400

4.36% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

7,489

2.48% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alamosa County, CO had a population of 16.4k people with a median age of 32.9 and a median household income of $46,217. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alamosa County, CO grew from 16,153 to 16,377, a 1.39% increase and its median household income grew from $41,121 to $46,217, a 12.4% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alamosa County, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (46.5%), White (Hispanic) (26.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.58%), Other (Hispanic) (7.48%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (3.14%).

None of the households in Alamosa County, CO reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

95.6% of the residents in Alamosa County, CO are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Alamosa County, CO are Adams State University (946 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2021, the median property value in Alamosa County, CO was $160,400, and the homeownership rate was 55.3%.

Most people in Alamosa County, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Alamosa County, CO was 2 cars per household.

Alamosa County, CO borders Conejos County, CO, Costilla County, CO, Huerfano County, CO, Rio Grande County, CO, and Saguache County, CO.

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Population & Diversity

Alamosa County, CO is home to a population of 16.4k people, from which 95.6% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.6% of Alamosa County, CO residents were born outside of the country (1.25k people).

In 2021, there were 1.75 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.61k people) in Alamosa County, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.36k White (Hispanic) and 1.57k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.6%

2021 Citizenship

95.3%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 95.6% of Alamosa County, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alamosa County, CO was 95.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Alamosa County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alamosa County, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.61k ± 82
White (Hispanic)
4.36k ± 519
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.57k ± 456

47.6%

Hispanic Population

7.79k people

47.6% of the people in Alamosa County, CO are hispanic (7.79k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Alamosa County, CO as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Colorado.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
210,883 ± 11,065 people
India
21,272 ± 3,574 people
China
18,229 ± 3,310 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 210,883 Colorado residents, followed by India with 21,272 and China with 18,229.

Foreign-Born Population

7.6%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

1.25k people

7.66%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

1.24k people

As of 2021, 7.6% of Alamosa County, CO residents (1.25k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alamosa County, CO was 7.66%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Alamosa County, CO compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
221 ± 68
Gulf War (2001-)
123 ± 70
Gulf War (1990s)
114 ± 70

Alamosa County, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alamosa County, CO employs 7.49k people. The largest industries in Alamosa County, CO are Educational Services (1,116 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,096 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (763 people), and the highest paying industries are Transportation & Warehousing ($72,782), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($68,813), and Utilities ($68,375).

Males in Colorado have an average income that is 1.31 times higher than the average income of females, which is $61,864. The income inequality in Colorado (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

7.49k

2021 Value

± 658

2.48%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alamosa County, CO grew at a rate of 2.48%, from 7.31k employees to 7.49k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alamosa County, CO, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,012 people), Management Occupations (946 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (686 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alamosa County, CO.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Colorado (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

7.49k

2021 Value

± 658

2.48%

1 Year growth

± 12.1%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alamosa County, CO grew at a rate of 2.48%, from 7.31k employees to 7.49k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alamosa County, CO, are Educational Services (1,116 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,096 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (763 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alamosa County, CO, though some of these residents may live in Alamosa County, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$35,163

Median earning men ± $4,974

$27,129

Median earning women ± $2,134

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($72,540), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($60,481), and Public Administration ($58,611).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($61,042), Construction ($60,036), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($34,130).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Colorado.

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

200
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
142
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
100
Retail Trade

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$120k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$62.1k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
$32.3k
Retail Trade

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

Mixed freight
$23.8B
Coal-n.e.c.
$17.7B
Machinery
$15.3B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado product (by dollars) was Mixed freight with $23.8B, followed by Coal-n.e.c. ($17.7B) and Machinery ($15.3B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Colorado products.

Domestic Trade Growth

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$207B

2020 Value in Colorado

$434B

Projected 2050 Value in Colorado

110% growth

In 2020, total outbound Colorado trade was $207B. This is expected to increase 110% to $434B by 2050.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Colorado trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Colorado to other states, or from other states to Colorado.

Most Common Trade Partners

California
$9.69B
Texas
$8.1B
Wyoming
$8.09B

In 2020, the top outbound Colorado domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was California with $9.69B, followed by Texas with $8.1B and Wyoming and $8.09B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Colorado shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alamosa County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%), followed by Other (1.87%).

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing the state of Colorado. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (48.8%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%)
Democratic Party
Other (1.87%)
Green and Other Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Alamosa County, CO went to Donald J. Trump with 48.8% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (48.1%), followed by Other (1.87%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Alamosa County, CO for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Colorado

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Michael Bennet

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 21, 2009
Appointed to the seat following the resignation of Ken Salazar, who had become Secretary of the Interior.

John Hickenlooper

Senator from Colorado

Assumed office on January 3, 2021

Michael Bennet and John Hickenlooper are the senators currently representing Colorado.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Colorado over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Colorado

Colorado is currently represented by 8 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Colorado have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2021, universities in Alamosa County, CO awarded 946 degrees. The student population of Alamosa County, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,347 male students and 1,791 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alamosa County, CO are White (532 and 56.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (256 and 27.3%), Unknown (50 and 5.34%), and Black or African American (43 and 4.59%).

The largest universities in Alamosa County, CO by number of degrees awarded are Adams State University (946 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alamosa County, CO are Counseling Psychology (238 and 25.2%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (150 and 15.9%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (109 and 11.5%).

The median tuition cost in Alamosa County, CO for a public four year colleges is $5,976 for in-state students and $14,229 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Alamosa County, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.8%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 18.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 3,138 (42.9% men and 57.1% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 3,138 students enrolled in Alamosa County, CO, 42.9% men and 57.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,574 records, of which 61.5% were women and 38.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
33 degrees awarded
Counseling Psychology
231 degrees awarded
Teacher Education
54 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Alamosa County, CO was General Business Administration & Management with 33 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Masters Degree from schools in Alamosa County, CO according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Adams State University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

946 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Adams State University with 946 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 400 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alamosa County, CO, which is 0.733 times less than the 546 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 532 degrees mean that there were 2.08 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 256 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,976) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,704) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2021, 0.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.785% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were Bachelors Degree (1.12M), Some college (999k), and High School or Equivalent (988k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Alamosa County, CO was $160,400 in 2021, which is 0.655 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,700 to $160,400, a 4.36% increase. The homeownership rate in Alamosa County, CO is 55.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alamosa County, CO have an average commute time of 15.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alamosa County, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Alamosa County, CO is $46,217. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Alamosa County, CO was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $62,900, followed by Census Tract 9600 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $53,882 and $40,625.

In 2022, 16.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alamosa County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.28%.

Housing

Property

$160,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$11,714

$3,500

Median Property Taxes

±$379

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Alamosa County, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Alamosa County, CO compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

55.3%

Homeownership

2021

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 55.3% of the housing units in Alamosa County, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 55%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alamosa County, CO compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9600
Census Tract 9603

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Alamosa County, CO was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $62,900, followed by Census Tract 9600 and Census Tract 9603, with respective values of $53,882 and $40,625.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Alamosa County, CO colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$46,217

Median Household Income

± $4,358

6.33k

Number of Households

± 579

In 2021, the median household income of the 6.33k households in Alamosa County, CO grew to $46,217 from the previous year's value of $41,121.

The following chart displays the households in Alamosa County, CO distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Alamosa County, CO is from Colorado.

0.465

2021 Wage GINI in Colorado

0.467

2020 Wage GINI in Colorado

In 2021, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Colorado across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (79.7%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Walked (4.69%)

In 2021, 79.7% of workers in Alamosa County, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who walked to work (4.69%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

15.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alamosa County, CO have a shorter commute time (15.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.34% of the workforce in Alamosa County, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alamosa County, CO compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Alamosa County, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alamosa County, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 16.8% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Alamosa County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 3.28%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

16% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alamosa County, CO (2.47k out of 15.4k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 35 - 44 and then Females 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Alamosa County, CO is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Children in Poverty

In 2022, 20.9% of the children was living in poverty in Alamosa County, CO. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 11.7%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.7% of the population of Alamosa County, CO has health coverage, with 34.4% on employee plans, 33.6% on Medicaid, 9.82% on Medicare, 9.74% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Alamosa County, CO see 1160 patients per year on average, which represents a 9.59% decrease from the previous year (1283 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 770 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 68 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,160 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Alamosa County, CO

Primary care physicians in Alamosa County, CO see an average of 1,160 patients per year. This represents a 9.59% decrease from the previous year (1,283 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Alamosa County, CO in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.8% under 18 years, 26.3% between 18 and 34 years, 32.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.4% were men and 51.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

34.4%

Employer Coverage

33.6%

Medicaid

9.82%

Medicare

9.74%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alamosa County, CO declined by 8.78% from 11.3% to 10.3%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alamosa County, CO changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 75.9 in Alamosa County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Alamosa County, CO.

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 29.2% in Alamosa County, CO.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Alamosa County, CO.

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