Alamosa County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Alamosa County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08003
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 003
Geography
- Land Area
- 722.65 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.65 sq mi
- Total Area
- 723.29 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.568442
- Longitude
- -105.788041
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 15,999
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 12,111
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,464 | 52.9% |
| Hispanic | 7,533 | 47.1% |
| White | 7,622 | 47.6% |
| Black | 244 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 118 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 161 | 1.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 13 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 27 | 0.2% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 6,888 | 56.9% |
| Hispanic | 5,220 | 43.1% |
| White | 6,170 | 50.9% |
| Black | 242 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 166 | 1.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 273 | 2.3% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 12 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 30 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 16,581
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $57,549
- Poverty Rate
- 16.3%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,706
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,586 | 57.8% |
| Black | 309 | 1.9% |
| Asian | 188 | 1.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,757
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 2,870 | 29.4% |
| Republican | 2,561 | 26.2% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,145 | 42.5% |
| Other | 30 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 4,675 | 47.9% |
| Female | 5,078 | 52.0% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,262 | 53.9% |
| Hispanic | 3,629 | 37.2% |
| Black | 23 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 97 | 1.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 5,886
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 60.3%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 3,547 | 67.4% |
| Hispanic | 1,824 | 50.3% |
| Black | 14 | 60.9% |
| Asian | 56 | 57.7% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 2,786 | 59.6% |
| Female | 3,099 | 61.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,014 (19.7%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 3,312 (32.6%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 7,241
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $256,049
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $902
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 74.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.1%
- Work From Home
- 4.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 34.3%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.