Census ACS · #853 μSA
Alamosa Metro Area
The Alamosa, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has 27,622 residents. The median household income is $48,011 and the median home value is $191,800.
27,622
Population
9
People / sq mi
$48,011
Median Income
$191,800
Median Home Value
The Alamosa CBSA covers 3,238 sq mi of land at 8.5 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 60.4% |
| Black or African American | 1.6% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 8.5% |
Economy & Income
$48,011
Median Household Income
$29,009
Per Capita Income
14.1%
Poverty Rate
1.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$191,800
Median Home Value
$874
Median Rent
64.5%
Homeownership
Education
89.2%
High School+
27.4%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
7.2%
Work From Home
18.5 min
Avg Commute
30.4%
Foreign Born
Alamosa spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Alamosa, Co Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 27,622 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #853 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Alamosa metro area is $48,011, with a per capita income of $29,009.
The Alamosa, Co CBSA spans the state of Colorado.
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Data for the Alamosa, Co CBSA (10480) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.