Alamosa County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08003 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,581 | — | #2,065 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $55,397 | -26.3% | #2,444 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 33.2 years | -14.7% | #3,068 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $239,100 | -15.2% | #998 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $907 | -22.0% | #1,396 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.2% | +36.7% | #2,337 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Alamosa County has a population of 16,581, making it the #2,065 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median.
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The median household income in Alamosa County is $55,397, ranking #2,444 out of 3,222 counties — 26.3% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.2% and unemployment stands at 3.7%.
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The median home value in Alamosa County is $239,100 (-15.2% vs national). Renters pay a median of $907/mo and the homeownership rate is 55.9%.
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94.2% of residents in Alamosa County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.8% above the national rate.
About Alamosa County, Colorado
Alamosa County, Colorado has a total population of 16,581, making it the 2,065th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Alamosa County is 33.2 years, which is 14.7% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Alamosa County is $55,397, which ranks #2,444 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 26.3% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.2%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.7%.
The median home value in Alamosa County is $239,100, 15.2% below the national median. Renters in Alamosa County pay a median gross rent of $907 per month. The homeownership rate is 55.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Alamosa County, 32.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 3.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 17.4 min.
Alamosa County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 48.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (45.2%) and Two or More Races (2.4%).
All data for Alamosa County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.