Alamosa County, Colorado

Total Population: 16,515

County Seat: Alamosa

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Median Home Value

$218,800

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$51,445

Across all households

Median Age

33.1 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

29.3%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino47.8%
White (Non-Hispanic)45.8%
Two or More Races2.6%
Black (Non-Hispanic)1.7%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Other Race0.4%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%

Under 18 Years

23.6%

65 Years and Over

14.8%

Male

49.4%

Female

50.6%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

96.4%

No Health Insurance

6.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

89.1%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

29.3%

Enrolled in College (18+)

13.2%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$51,445

Mean Household Income

$73,926

Per Capita Income

$29,622

Unemployment Rate (16+)

2.5%

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.6%

SNAP / Food Stamps

26.9%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$218,800

Median Rent

$904/mo

Total Housing Units

7,148

Owner-Occupied

56.4%

Renter-Occupied

43.6%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Married Couple Households

39.5%

Cohabiting Couple Households

8.3%

Male Householder, No Partner

25.0%

Female Householder, No Partner

27.2%

Average Household Size

2.37

Broadband Internet Access

89.7%

Housing Built Since 2010

11.2%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 08003.