Alamosa, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2022-04-08
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Alamosa, Colorado Info Snack

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
Jobs
4/10
Housing
6
Affordability
5
Diversity
9
Safety
3
Amenities
8
Education
6
Commute
10

Alamosa, CO Crime Report

557
Total Crimes
5,760.7
Total Crimes / 100k People
145.55%
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
0.9x
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

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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

White
37.6% (3,520)
African American
0.3% (32)
American Indian
1.9% (180)
Asian
1.4% (132)
Hawaiian
0.4% (42)
Other
0.1% (6)
Two Or More
2.3% (214)
Hispanic
55.9% (5,234)
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

Female
52.1% (4,874)
Male
47.9% (4,486)
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

< 9th Grade
8.0% (748)
9-12th Grade
5.0% (468)
High School / GED
27.0% (2,527)
Some College
26.0% (2,433)
Associate's Degree
11.0% (1,029)
Bachelor's Degree
12.0% (1,123)
Master's Degree
7.0% (655)
Professional Degree
2.0% (187)
Doctorate Degree
2.0% (187)
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

Less than $10,000
9.9% (92,274)
$10,000 to $14,999
10.8% (101,109)
$15,000 to $24,999
10.3% (96,201)
$25,000 to $34,999
14.7% (137,430)
$35,000 to $49,999
21.8% (204,427)
$50,000 to $74,999
16.8% (157,308)
$75,000 to $99,999
2.8% (25,768)
$100,000 to $149,999
9.9% (92,520)
$150,000 to $199,999
0.9% (8,343)
$200,000 or more
2.2% (20,614)
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%

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