Alamosa County, Colorado Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Alamosa County, Colorado, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Alamosa County, Colorado. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Alamosa County, Colorado. The estimated population of Alamosa County, Colorado is 16,377 people, with a median age of 32.9.

We can look at the total population in Alamosa County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
16,377
+1.39%
+0.20%
2020
16,153
+0.29%
-
2019
16,107
 -2.05% -
2018
16,444
+0.61%
-
2017
16,345
 - -

Population of Alamosa County, Colorado by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
46.5%
48.6%
 -4.32%
Black/African American
1.7%
1.6%
 +6.25%
Native
0.3%
1.3%
 -76.92%
Hispanic
47.6%
45.8%
 +3.93%
Asian
1%
1%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.1%
0.2%
 -50.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1.3%
 +69.23%
Other
0.7%
0.2%
 +250.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Alamosa County, Colorado by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 32.9 +1.86% 31.7 +1.93% 33.5 +1.21%
2020 32.3 +1.57% 31.1 +1.97% 33.1 -0.3%
2019 31.8 +4.61% 30.5 +3.04% 33.2 +3.43%
2018 30.4 +0.33% 29.6 -1.33% 32.1 +5.25%
2017 30.3 - 30 - 30.5 -

The median age of Alamosa County, Colorado gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,135 -16.54% 970 +16.28% 953 1,135
10 to 19 1,326 +21.81% 1,465 -9.69% 1,627 1,315
20 to 29 1,583 -14.48% 1,605 -23.73% 1,361 1,246
30 to 39 1,034 +30.92% 841 +20.28% 1,386 1,023
40 to 49 744 -13.8% 862 -6.67% 646 796
50 to 59 850 -0.59% 978 -6.56% 840 915
60 to 69 848 -10.18% 798 +22.56% 762 987
70+ 565 +21.78% 741 -6.6% 695 690

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Alamosa County, Colorado is $46,217.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Alamosa County.

  • Under 25
    $29,905.00
  • 25 to 44
    $50,370.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $45,608.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Alamosa County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Alamosa County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Alamosa County, Colorado is currently $64,002.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.16% of households in Alamosa County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Alamosa County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    26.17%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    29.35%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    17.95%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    9.28%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.53%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.56%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Alamosa County is $25,249.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Alamosa County by the total population of Alamosa County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Alamosa County, Colorado, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Alamosa County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.36%
  • Bachelor's degree
    29.67%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.61%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.20%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.16%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Alamosa County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Alamosa County over the age of 16 is 12,914.

Of those people, a total of 61.40% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Alamosa County is 58.00%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,567 43.30% 5.20%
20 to 24 years 1,533 83.50% 9.10%
25 to 29 years 1,074 81.40% 2.20%
30 to 34 years 1,192 81.10% 1.80%
35 to 44 years 1,976 76.30% 9.00%
45 to 54 years 1,502 67.00% 1.20%
55 to 59 years 936 78.10% 6.80%
60 to 64 years 900 46.20% 12.00%
65 to 74 years 1,493 26.10% 0.00%
75 years and over 741 10.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Alamosa County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 9,394 64.50% 5.00%
Black or African American 305 43.60% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 491 31.60% 8.40%
Asian 152 61.80% 8.50%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 9 0.00% 0.00%
Other 976 54.30% 1.30%
Two or more races 1,587 60.30% 11.00%
Hispanic or Latino 5,789 61.70% 6.80%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,251 63.00% 2.60%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Alamosa County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Alamosa County is 7,489, with median earnings of $30,157.00.

Women in Alamosa County, Colorado earning approximately 77.20% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 7,489 $30,157.00
Male 3,784 $35,163.00
Female 3,705 $27,129.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 946 $50,733.00
Business and Financial 356 $48,133.00
Computer and Mathematical 121 $58,661.00
Architecture and Engineering 94 $84,408.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 52 $0.00
Community and Social Service 160 $43,750.00
Legal 92 $60,500.00
Educational and Library 535 $43,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 118 $10,208.00
Healthcare Practitioners 262 $54,671.00
Healthcare Support 398 $23,864.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $7,500.00
Law Enforcement 44 $68,929.00
Food Preparation and Serving 623 $9,692.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 149 $25,515.00
Personal Care and Service 89 $18,625.00
Sales 686 $17,469.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,012 $26,553.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 387 $21,563.00
Construction and Extraction 385 $29,205.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 216 $51,786.00
Production 185 $30,164.00
Transportation and Material Moving 223 $34,087.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 450 $57,451.00 496 $45,833.00
Business and Financial 189 $48,937.00 167 $31,343.00
Computer and Mathematical 98 $82,500.00 23 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 89 $84,572.00 5 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00 25 $0.00
Community and Social Service 66 $23,750.00 94 $55,962.00
Legal 30 $0.00 62 $61,438.00
Educational and Library 129 $74,904.00 406 $36,161.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 84 $4,861.00 34 $35,536.00
Healthcare Practitioners 66 $86,719.00 196 $53,618.00
Healthcare Support 12 $0.00 386 $23,182.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 18 $7,500.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 44 $68,929.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 409 $12,950.00 214 $8,214.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 94 $26,389.00 55 $22,125.00
Personal Care and Service 20 $0.00 69 $13,472.00
Sales 335 $28,795.00 351 $13,272.00
Office and Administrative Support 115 $46,607.00 897 $26,250.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 279 $26,964.00 108 $16,389.00
Construction and Extraction 375 $32,650.00 10 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 206 $51,190.00 10 $0.00
Production 139 $30,818.00 46 $11,597.00
Transportation and Material Moving 204 $35,000.00 19 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 6,327 households in Alamosa County, with an average household size of 2.43 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 3,833 families in Alamosa County with an average family size of 3.11 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 2,710 451 672 2,494
Average Household Size 3.3 3.12 2.91 1.22
Total Families 2,710 451 672 0
Average Household Size 3.29 2.63 2.7 0

Poverty

Of the 3,833 families in Alamosa County, 13.90% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Alamosa County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 7,009 housing units in Alamosa County, Colorado.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 6,327 90.27%
Vacant 682 9.73%

38.71% of the total 7,009 housing units in Alamosa County are rental units. This is approximately 2,713 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,500 are occupied by the owner - or 49.94% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Alamosa County is $698.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Alamosa County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    114
  • Less than $500
    463
  • $500 to $999
    1,842
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    330
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    63
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    15
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Alamosa County is $160,400.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Alamosa County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    476
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    404
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    723
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    747
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    534
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    470
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    108
  • $1,000,000 or more
    38

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Alamosa County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Alamosa County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    818
  • 1940 to 1949
    170
  • 1950 to 1959
    479
  • 1960 to 1969
    724
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,111
  • 1980 to 1989
    917
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,138
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,068
  • 2010 to 2013
    584
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Alamosa County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    526
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,160
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,983
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,658

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Alamosa County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Alamosa County that commute to work in a particular way.

15.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Alamosa County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    591
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    2,476
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,147
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    838
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    677
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    204
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    431
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    40
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    103
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    116
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    159
  • 90 or more minutes
    92

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Alamosa County, Colorado in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Alamosa County, Colorado

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