Alamosa, CO Demographics
A map of Alamosa's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 5,216 | 53.2% |
White | 3,834 | 39.1% |
Multiracial | 229 | 2.3% |
Native American/Other | 213 | 2.2% |
Black | 193 | 2.0% |
Asian | 121 | 1.2% |
Alamosa, Colorado had a population of 9,806 in 2020. It was 39.1% White, 2.0% Black, 1.2% Asian, 53.2% Hispanic, 2.2% Native American/Other, and 2.3% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Alamosa, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is the 69th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).
Alamosa's White Population
3,834 residents of Alamosa identify as White, or 39.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Alamosa considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is ranked #448 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
Alamosa is more White than neighboring La Jara (33.3% White), and Monte Vista (33.8% White). Alamosa is less White than neighboring Alamosa East (42.3% White), Sanford (64.4% White), and Hooper (65.4% White).
Alamosa's Black Population
193 residents of Alamosa identify as Black, or 2.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Alamosa roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is ranked #39 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
Alamosa is more Black than neighboring Alamosa East (0.6% Black), La Jara (0% Black), Sanford (0% Black), Hooper (0% Black), and Monte Vista (0.5% Black).
Alamosa's Asian Population
121 residents of Alamosa identify as Asian, or 1.2%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Alamosa roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is ranked #149 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
Alamosa is more Asian than neighboring Alamosa East (0.8% Asian), Sanford (0.2% Asian), Hooper (0% Asian), and Monte Vista (0.3% Asian).
Alamosa's Hispanic Population
5,216 residents of Alamosa identify as Hispanic, or 53.2%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Alamosa considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is ranked #33 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
Alamosa is more Hispanic than neighboring Alamosa East (52.4% Hispanic), Sanford (33.8% Hispanic), and Hooper (27.2% Hispanic). Alamosa is less Hispanic than neighboring La Jara (61.9% Hispanic), and Monte Vista (60.4% Hispanic).
Alamosa's Native American/Other Population
213 residents of Alamosa identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 2.2%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Alamosa roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is ranked #62 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
Alamosa is more Native American/Other than neighboring Alamosa East (0.8% Native American/Other), La Jara (1.4% Native American/Other), Sanford (0.2% Native American/Other), Hooper (0% Native American/Other), and Monte Vista (2% Native American/Other).
Alamosa's Multiracial Population
229 residents of Alamosa identify as Multiracial, or 2.3%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Alamosa roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Alamosa is ranked #398 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
Alamosa is more Multiracial than neighboring La Jara (2.2% Multiracial), and Sanford (1.4% Multiracial). Alamosa is less Multiracial than neighboring Alamosa East (3% Multiracial), Hooper (7.4% Multiracial), and Monte Vista (3% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.