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Alamosa, CO
City in Alamosa County, Colorado.
Population
9,879
Land area
8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,240
ZIP codes
0
Alamosa and its ZIP codes
Alamosa at a glance
- Alamosa is about 22 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 72nd among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $49,688, 48% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $225,200 (58% below Colorado) and median rent is $837 a month.
Local data for Alamosa, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Alamosa, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$49,688
Poverty rate
15.9%
Median home value
$225,200
Median rent
$837/mo
Homeownership
44.3%
Bachelor's or higher
33.3%
Median age
31.2
Average commute
14.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,690), German Americans (981), Irish Americans (778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Alamosa County. PPP loans are for Alamosa.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,552
8,181 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,523
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$111M
FY 2026, $6,807 per person
How people get to work
Alamosa, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled7.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked9.5%
- Bicycle0.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.6%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 14.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Alamosa, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
691
Countywide, mostly winter storm
Flood insurance policies
40
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
83° / 0°F
7.3 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone9 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Alamosa, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
30.4%
U.S. 33.3% -2.9 pts
Diabetes
10.8%
U.S. 12.1% -1.3 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
19.2%
U.S. 11.1% +8.1 pts
Cities near Alamosa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Alamosa EastCensus-designated place | 2.1 mi | 3.3 |
| La JaraTown | 15 mi | 0.4 |
| SanfordTown | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| Monte VistaCity | 16 mi | 2.6 |
| CapulinCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.9 |
| HooperTown | 19 mi | 0.3 |
| BlancaTown | 20 mi | 1.8 |
| ManassaTown | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| RomeoTown | 22 mi | 0.2 |
| CenterTown | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| Fort GarlandCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| San AcacioCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 1.3 |
| ConejosCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 0.5 |
| AntonitoTown | 29 mi | 0.4 |
| Del NorteTown | 30 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Alamosa, CO in?
- Alamosa is in Alamosa County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Alamosa, CO?
- About 9,879 people live in Alamosa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Alamosa?
- Nearby places include Alamosa East (2.1 mi), La Jara (15 mi), Sanford (15 mi), Monte Vista (16 mi), Capulin (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023