2023 ACS Census Data · Population 16,515
Alamosa County is a small county in Colorado with a population of 16,515. The median household income is $51,445, 21% below the national average. The poverty rate is 18.2%, median home value is $218,800, and 29.3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 22% above the national average.
Population
16,515
2023 estimate
Rank #2070 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$51,445
Household
Rank #2592 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$218,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #1027 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
29.3%
Adults 25+
Rank #761 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
50.6%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
4.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
20.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
31% below Colorado avg·21% below national avg
Poverty Rate
51% below Colorado avg·22% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% above Colorado avg·8% above national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$29,622
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
18.2%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
62.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
45% below Colorado avg·5% above national avg
Median Monthly Rent
28% below Colorado avg·3% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
22% below Colorado avg·23% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
9% below Colorado avg·34% below national avg
Housing Units
7,148
Households
6,570
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.4
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$1,236
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
89.7%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
16 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
19% below Colorado avg·22% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
3% below Colorado avg·1% above national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
16.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.5%
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