Alamosa, CO

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    2024 Population
    9,879
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    31.2
    6.12% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    15.9%
    10.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $49,688
    5.79% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $225,200
    12.5% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    4,544
    0.656% 1-year decline

    About

    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.

    95.3% of the residents in Alamosa, CO are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Alamosa, CO are Adams State University (968 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Alamosa, CO was $225,200, and the homeownership rate was 44.3%.

    Most people in Alamosa, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.1 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 9.88k people, from which 95.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 6.8% of Alamosa, CO residents were born outside of the country (672 people).

    In 2024, there were 1.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.8k people) in Alamosa, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    95.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    96%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 95.3% of Alamosa, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alamosa, CO was 96%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alamosa, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      3.8k ± 396
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      2.29k ± 510
    3. White (Hispanic)
      1.58k ± 458
    54%
    Hispanic Population
    5.33k people

    In 2024, there were 1.66 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (3.8k people) in Alamosa, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 2.29k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 1.58k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    54% of the people in Alamosa, CO are hispanic (5.33k people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Alamosa, CO as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

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    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      205,206 ± 10,925 people
    2. India
      23,918 ± 3,789 people
    3. China
      18,011 ± 3,290 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Colorado was Mexico, the natal country of 205,206 Colorado residents, followed by India with 23,918 and China with 18,011.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    6.8%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    672 people
    5.63%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    554 people

    As of 2024, 6.8% of Alamosa, CO residents (672 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Alamosa, CO was 5.63%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      110 ± 69
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      34 ± 59
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      25 ± 35

    Alamosa, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 3.24 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    95.1% of the population of Alamosa, CO has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 37.3% on Medicaid, 9.24% on Medicare, 7.12% on non-group plans, and 1.36% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Colorado see 1,207 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,207 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1161 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 204 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 29.1% under 18 years, 27.8% between 18 and 34 years, 30.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.6% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.3% were men and 49.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.93%
    Uninsured
    40.1%
    Employer Coverage
    37.3%
    Medicaid
    9.24%
    Medicare
    7.12%
    Non-Group
    1.36%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alamosa, CO declined by 29.7% from 7.01% to 4.93%.

    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.

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    Economy

    The economy of Alamosa, CO employs 4.54k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Alamosa, CO were Health Care & Social Assistance (937 people), Retail Trade (704 people), and Educational Services (659 people), and the highest paying industries were Transportation & Warehousing ($101,800), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($101,525), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($73,056).

    Employment

    Occupations

    4.54k
    2024 Value
    ± 594
    −0.656%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alamosa, CO declined at a rate of −0.656%, from 4.57k employees to 4.54k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alamosa, CO, are Sales & Related Occupations (848 people), Management Occupations (475 people), and Office & Administrative Support Occupations (453 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alamosa, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    4.54k
    2024 Value
    ± 594
    −0.656%
    1 Year decline
    ± 18.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alamosa, CO declined at a rate of −0.656%, from 4.57k employees to 4.54k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alamosa, CO, are Health Care & Social Assistance (937 people), Retail Trade (704 people), and Educational Services (659 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.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $35,740
    Median earning men ± $6,146
    $32,462
    Median earning women ± $10,179

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($101,525), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($71,528), and Public Administration ($57,439).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Other Services Except Public Administration ($110,645), Public Administration ($54,773), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($49,548).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    1.73%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 2.87M people employed in Colorado. This represents a 1.73% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 11.9%.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    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

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Kamala Harris (54.1%)
      Democratic Party
    2. Donald J. Trump (43.1%)
      Republican Party
    3. Robert Kennedy (1.12%)
      Independent Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Colorado went to Kamala Harris with 54.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Donald J. Trump (43.1%), followed by Robert Kennedy (1.12%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Colorado for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Colorado

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    Michael Bennet
    Senator from Colorado3
    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 Colorado2
    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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Alamosa, CO awarded 968 degrees. The student population of Alamosa, CO in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 1,289 male students and 1,612 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Alamosa, CO are White (550 and 57.2%), Hispanic or Latino (228 and 23.7%), Unknown (76 and 7.9%), and Black or African American (44 and 4.57%).

    The largest universities in Alamosa, CO by number of degrees awarded are Adams State University (968 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Alamosa, CO are Counseling Psychology (443 and 45.8%), Liberal Arts & Sciences (114 and 11.8%), and Other Liberal Arts & Sciences, General Studies, & Humanities (98 and 10.1%).

    The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,120 for in-state students and $18,240 for out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2022 in Alamosa, CO, the percentage of applicants admitted was 99.2%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 19.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 2,901 (44.4% men and 55.6% women).

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 2,901 students enrolled in Alamosa, CO, 44.4% men and 55.6% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 1,536 records, of which 58.9% were women and 41.1% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Counseling Psychology
      436 degrees awarded
    2. General Business Administration & Management
      39 degrees awarded
    3. Teacher Education
      33 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Masters Degree recipients in Alamosa, CO was Counseling Psychology with 436 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Adams State University
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    968 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Adams State University with 968 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 340 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Alamosa, CO, which is 0.541 times less than the 628 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 550 degrees mean that there were 2.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 228 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Universities

    Public, 4-year or above ($6,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($3,704) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($1,460) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Alamosa, CO was $225,200 in 2024, which is 0.677 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $200,200 to $225,200, a 12.5% increase. The homeownership rate in Alamosa, CO is 44.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Alamosa, CO have an average commute time of 14.1 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

    $225,200
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$36,648
    $1,810
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$339

    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.

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    Rent vs Own

    44.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    74.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 44.3% of the housing units in Alamosa, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 43.8%.

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

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $49,688
    Median Household Income
    ± $6,281
    4.08k
    Number of Households
    ± 569

    In 2024, the median household income of the 4.08k households in Alamosa, CO grew to $49,688 from the previous year's value of $46,969.

    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 $45k - $50k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Alamosa, CO is from Colorado.
    0.46
    2024 Wage GINI in Colorado
    0.462
    2023 Wage GINI in Colorado

    In 2024, the income inequality in Colorado was 0.46 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.498% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Colorado was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Colorado in comparison to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (75.9%)
    2. Walked (9.49%)
    3. Carpooled (7.23%)

    In 2024, 75.9% of workers in Alamosa, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.49%) and those who carpooled to work (7.23%).

    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.

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    Commute Time

    14.1 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Alamosa, CO have a shorter commute time (14.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.11% of the workforce in Alamosa, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    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.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alamosa, CO (1.44k out of 9.08k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

    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.

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