Alamosa, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
9,360
Unemployment
9.7%
Poverty
25.0%
Median Home
$153,800
Median Income
$38,000
Median Rent
$683
Alamosa SnackAbility
3
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10
Alamosa, CO Crime Report
557
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
5,760.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
145.55%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Alamosa / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 557 | 5,760.7 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 73 | 755.0 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 3 | 31.0 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 7 | 72.4 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 51 | 527.5 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 484 | 5,005.7 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 69 | 713.6 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 371 | 3,837.0 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 44 | 455.1 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
Alamosa, CO Cost Of Living
90
Alamosa's Overall Cost Of Living
Alamosa's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Alamosa | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 90 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 97 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 99 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 73 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 104 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 90 | 87 | 100 | |
Alamosa, CO Photos
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Population over time in Alamosa
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 9,360 | -4.3% |
| 2019 | 9,780 | 1.1% |
| 2018 | 9,675 | 0.0% |
| 2017 | 9,671 | 0.8% |
| 2016 | 9,592 | 1.8% |
| 2015 | 9,427 | 1.7% |
| 2014 | 9,273 | 1.9% |
| 2013 | 9,097 | 3.9% |
| 2012 | 8,752 | 0.7% |
| 2011 | 8,693 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Alamosa
| Race | Alamosa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 37.6% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 0.3% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 1.9% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 1.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.4% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 2.3% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 55.9% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in Alamosa
| Gender | Alamosa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.1% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.9% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Alamosa for adults over 25
| Education | Alamosa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 8.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 5.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 27.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 26.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 11.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 12.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 2.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Alamosa, Colorado
| Income | Alamosa | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 9.9% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 10.8% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 10.3% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 14.7% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 21.8% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 16.8% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 2.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.9% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.2% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
