Alamosa East, CO

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    2024 Population
    1,298
    US Senator
    Michael Bennet
    Democratic Party
    US Senator
    John Hickenlooper
    Democratic Party
    2024 Median Age
    49.7
    0.201% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    27.5%
    17% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $76,683
    71.4% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $264,400
    20.7% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    730
    10.6% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Alamosa East, 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.

    96.3% of the residents in Alamosa East, CO are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Alamosa East, CO was $264,400, and the homeownership rate was 72.4%.

    Most people in Alamosa East, CO drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 15.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Alamosa East, CO was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Alamosa East, CO is home to a population of 1.3k people, from which 96.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 3.7% of Alamosa East, CO residents were born outside of the country (48 people).

    In 2024, there were 2.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (442 people) in Alamosa East, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 187 White (Hispanic) and 181 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    96.3%
    2024 Citizenship
    99.4%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 96.3% of Alamosa East, CO residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Alamosa East, CO was 99.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Alamosa East, CO
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      442 ± 153
    2. White (Hispanic)
      187 ± 120
    3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      181 ± 138
    52.4%
    Hispanic Population
    680 people

    In 2024, there were 2.36 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (442 people) in Alamosa East, CO than any other race or ethnicity. There were 187 White (Hispanic) and 181 Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    52.4% of the people in Alamosa East, CO are hispanic (680 people).

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

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    Global Diversity

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

    3.7%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    48 people
    1.5%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    21 people

    As of 2024, 3.7% of Alamosa East, CO residents (48 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 East, CO was 1.5%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (1990s)
      52 ± 54
    2. Vietnam
      12 ± 28

    Alamosa East, CO has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (1990s), 4.33 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Alamosa East, CO.

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    Health

    95.5% of the population of Alamosa East, CO has health coverage, with 34.1% on employee plans, 34.9% on Medicaid, 12.9% on Medicare, 12.1% on non-group plans, and 1.54% 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, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 10.9% between 18 and 34 years, 54.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 53.3% were men and 46.7% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    4.55%
    Uninsured
    34.1%
    Employer Coverage
    34.9%
    Medicaid
    12.9%
    Medicare
    12.1%
    Non-Group
    1.54%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Alamosa East, CO grew by 255% from 1.28% to 4.55%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Alamosa East, 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 East, CO employs 730 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Alamosa East, CO were Accommodation & Food Services (123 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (116 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (88 people), and the highest paying industries were Retail Trade ($250,001), Utilities ($89,375), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,625).

    Employment

    Occupations

    730
    2024 Value
    ± 208
    −10.6%
    1 Year decline
    ± 44.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alamosa East, CO declined at a rate of −10.6%, from 817 employees to 730 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Alamosa East, CO, are Sales & Related Occupations (106 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (87 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (86 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Alamosa East, CO.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    730
    2024 Value
    ± 208
    −10.6%
    1 Year decline
    ± 44.8%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Alamosa East, CO declined at a rate of −10.6%, from 817 employees to 730 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Alamosa East, CO, are Accommodation & Food Services (123 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (116 people), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (88 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Alamosa East, CO, though some of these residents may live in Alamosa East, 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

    $41,103
    Median earning men ± $15,125
    $35,143
    Median earning women ± $13,077

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($250,001), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($86,625), and Construction ($72,321).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($40,000), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,929), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($24,435).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    Y-Axis
    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%.

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

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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.

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

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Alamosa East, CO was $264,400 in 2024, which is 0.795 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $219,100 to $264,400, a 20.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Alamosa East, CO is 72.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Alamosa East, CO have an average commute time of 15.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Alamosa East, CO is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $264,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$32,869
    $422
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$172

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

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    Rent vs Own

    72.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    65.9%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 72.4% of the housing units in Alamosa East, CO were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.5%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Alamosa East, 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.
    $76,683
    Median Household Income
    ± $25,600
    583
    Number of Households
    ± 193

    In 2024, the median household income of the 583 households in Alamosa East, CO grew to $76,683 from the previous year's value of $44,741.

    The following chart displays the households in Alamosa East, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Alamosa East, 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.

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

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (72.5%)
    2. Worked At Home (15.1%)
    3. Carpooled (11.8%)

    In 2024, 72.5% of workers in Alamosa East, CO drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (15.1%) and those who carpooled to work (11.8%).

    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

    15.2 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Alamosa East, CO have a shorter commute time (15.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.968% of the workforce in Alamosa East, CO have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    27.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Alamosa East, CO (349 out of 1.27k 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 45 - 54, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

    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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