Alamosa, CO

Census Place

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2021 Population

9,704

3.68% 1-year growth

US Senator

Michael Bennet

Democratic Party

US Senator

John Hickenlooper

Democratic Party

2021 Median Age

28.7

0.35% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

19.9%

20.4% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$43,153

13.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$154,500

0.455% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

4,470

4.03% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Alamosa, CO had a population of 9.7k people with a median age of 28.7 and a median household income of $43,153. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Alamosa, CO grew from 9,360 to 9,704, a 3.68% increase and its median household income grew from $38,000 to $43,153, a 13.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Alamosa, CO are White (Non-Hispanic) (37.1%), White (Hispanic) (30.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (12.2%), Other (Hispanic) (10.5%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.08%).

None of the households in Alamosa, 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.

96.1% of the residents in Alamosa, CO are U.S. citizens.

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

In 2021, the median property value in Alamosa, CO was $154,500, and the homeownership rate was 40.7%.

Most people in Alamosa, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Alamosa, CO was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Alamosa, CO is home to a population of 9.7k people, from which 96.1% are citizens. As of 2021, 7.22% of Alamosa, CO residents were born outside of the country (701 people).

In 2021, there were 1.22 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.61k people) in Alamosa, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.96k White (Hispanic) and 1.18k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.1%

2021 Citizenship

95%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 96.1% of Alamosa, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Alamosa, CO was 95%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alamosa, CO

White (Non-Hispanic)
3.61k ± 310
White (Hispanic)
2.96k ± 486
Two+ (Hispanic)
1.18k ± 405

56.3%

Hispanic Population

5.46k people

56.3% of the people in Alamosa, CO are hispanic (5.46k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place 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

7.22%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

701 people

7.7%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

721 people

As of 2021, 7.22% of Alamosa, CO residents (701 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, CO was 7.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (1990s)
72 ± 66
Gulf War (2001-)
47 ± 53
Vietnam
11 ± 30

Alamosa, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 1.53 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Alamosa, CO employs 4.47k people. The largest industries in Alamosa, CO are Educational Services (795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (701 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (658 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($88,092), Transportation & Warehousing ($86,953), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,391).

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

4.47k

2021 Value

± 541

4.03%

1 Year growth

± 16.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alamosa, CO grew at a rate of 4.03%, from 4.3k employees to 4.47k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alamosa, CO, are Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (531 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (526 people), and Management Occupations (522 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alamosa, 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

4.47k

2021 Value

± 541

4.03%

1 Year growth

± 16.6%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Alamosa, CO grew at a rate of 4.03%, from 4.3k employees to 4.47k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alamosa, CO, are Educational Services (795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (701 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (658 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alamosa, CO, though some of these residents may live in Alamosa, CO and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$30,674

Median earning men ± $4,279

$25,557

Median earning women ± $6,146

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($85,391), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($63,750), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($61,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($53,450), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($33,382), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,417).

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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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 Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

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

Voting results are not available for Alamosa, CO. Showing the available data for Colorado.

2020 Election Results

Joseph R Biden Jr. (55%)
Democratic Party
Donald J. Trump (41.6%)
Republican Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.6%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Joseph R Biden Jr. with 55% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (41.6%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.6%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado 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, CO awarded 946 degrees. The student population of Alamosa, CO in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 1,347 male students and 1,791 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Alamosa, 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, CO by number of degrees awarded are Adams State University (946 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Alamosa, 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, 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, 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, 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 degree-majors awarded
Counseling Psychology
231 degree-majors awarded
Teacher Education
54 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Alamosa, 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, 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, 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, CO was $154,500 in 2021, which is 0.631 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $153,800 to $154,500, a 0.455% increase. The homeownership rate in Alamosa, CO is 40.7%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Alamosa, CO have an average commute time of 13.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alamosa, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$154,500

Median Property Value 2021

±$18,949

$1,609

Median Property Taxes

±$276

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, CO the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

40.7%

Homeownership

2021

70.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 40.7% of the housing units in Alamosa, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 38.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alamosa, 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 9603

The following map shows all of the places in Alamosa, 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.

$43,153

Median Household Income

± $5,266

3.96k

Number of Households

± 501

In 2021, the median household income of the 3.96k households in Alamosa, CO grew to $43,153 from the previous year's value of $38,000.

The following chart displays the households in Alamosa, 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, 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 (77.2%)
Carpooled (11.9%)
Walked (5.72%)

In 2021, 77.2% of workers in Alamosa, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.9%) and those who walked to work (5.72%).

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

13.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Alamosa, CO have a shorter commute time (13.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.06% of the workforce in Alamosa, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Alamosa, 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, CO distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Alamosa, CO have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

19.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alamosa, CO (1.78k out of 8.93k 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 Males 18 - 24.

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

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, CO has health coverage, with 39.1% on employee plans, 34.8% on Medicaid, 7.24% on Medicare, 7.46% on non-group plans, and 1.06% 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.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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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 28.7% under 18 years, 31.1% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 9.59% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.8% were men and 51.2% were women.

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

Uninsured People

10.3%

Uninsured

39.1%

Employer Coverage

34.8%

Medicaid

7.24%

Medicare

7.46%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alamosa, CO declined by 9.96% from 11.5% to 10.3%.

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