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Moving to Alamosa, Colorado

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The current estimated population of Alamosa, Colorado is 9,899, with 49.2% male and 50.8% female. Alamosa has experienced steady growth due to its role as the economic and educational hub of the San Luis Valley, with Adams State University contributing to its population stability.

City Facts

  • Year founded: 1878
  • County: Alamosa
  • Land area: 7.5 square miles
  • Population density: Approximately 1,320 people per square mile
  • Area code: 719
  • Zip code: 81101

Geography and Location

Alamosa, Colorado is located in the southern part of the state, in the heart of the San Luis Valley, a high-altitude desert area surrounded by the Sangre de Cristo and San Juan mountain ranges. The Rio Grande River flows through the town, providing opportunities for fishing and rafting. Alamosa serves as a gateway to nearby attractions like the Great Sand Dunes National Park and Preserve, which boasts the tallest sand dunes in North America. The city’s high-desert climate features cold winters and mild summers, and its location at an elevation of over 7,500 feet gives it a unique environment. Alamosa is also home to Adams State University, a key cultural and economic driver for the town, offering a mix of outdoor recreation, academic activity, and small-town charm.

Demographics

Median resident age: 27.7 years
Median household income: $25,453
Median house value: $83,100

Population by Race

Races in Alamosa:

  • White Non-Hispanic (48.2%)
  • Hispanic (46.8%)
  • Other race (22.4%)
  • Two or more races (4.3%)
  • American Indian (3.3%)
  • Black (1.4%)

(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

Ancestries: German (12.2%), English (6.9%), Irish (5.6%), United States (3.5%), French (2.6%), Italian (2.5%).

Elevation: 7544 feet

Land area: 4.0 square miles

Map of Alamosa, CO

Population by Education

For population 25 years and over in Alamosa

  • High school or higher: 82.5%
  • Bachelor’s degree or higher: 29.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 12.9%
  • Unemployed: 11.9%
  • Mean travel time to work: 11.4 minutes

For population 15 years and over in Alamosa city

  • Never married: 37.0%
  • Now married: 43.6%
  • Separated: 2.0%
  • Widowed: 5.3%
  • Divorced: 12.1%

3.4% Foreign born (2.9% Latin America).

Population change in the 1990s: +370 (+4.9%).

Hospitals

Hospital/medical center in Alamosa:

  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MED CTR (106 BLANCA AVE)

Other hospitals/medical centers near Alamosa:

  • CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL – CAH (about 19 miles; LA JARA, CO)
  • RIO GRANDE HOSPITAL – CAH (about 41 miles; DEL NORTE, CO)
  • HEART OF THE ROCKIES REG MED CENTER (about 74 miles; SALIDA, CO)

Airports

Airports certified for carrier operations nearest to Alamosa:

  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL/BERGMAN FIELD (about 3 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; Abbreviation: ALS)
  • GUNNISON-CRESTED BUTTE REGIONAL (about 103 miles; GUNNISON, CO; Abbreviation: GUC)
  • PUEBLO MEMORIAL (about 112 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Abbreviation: PUB)

Other public-use airports nearest to Alamosa:

  • MONTE VISTA MUNI (about 12 miles; MONTE VISTA, CO; Abbreviation: MVI)
  • BLANCA (about 23 miles; BLANCA, CO; Abbreviation: 05V)
  • LEACH (about 25 miles; CENTER, CO; Abbreviation: 1V8)

Colleges and Universities

College/University in Alamosa:

  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (Full-time enrollment: 4,147; Location: 208 EDGEMONT BLVD; Public; Website: www.adams.edu; Offers Master’s degree)

Other colleges/universities with over 2000 students near Alamosa:

  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 100 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 107 miles; PUEBLO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,275)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 113 miles; GUNNISON, CO; Full-time enrollment: 2,199)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 117 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 5,307)
  • UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO AT COLORADO SPRINGS (about 118 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,953)
  • UNITED STATES AIR FORCE ACADEMY (about 128 miles; USAFA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,330)
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 138 miles; DURANGO, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,051)

Schools

Public high school in Alamosa:

  • ALAMOSA HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 648; Location: 805 CRAFT DRIVE; Grades: 09 – 12)

Public primary/middle schools in Alamosa:

  • ORTEGA MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 596; Location: 401 VICTORIA AVENUE; Grades: 06 – 08)
  • POLSTON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 441; Location: 6935 STATE HIGHWAY 17; Grades: PK – 01)
  • EVANS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 367; Location: 108 LA VETA AVENUE; Grades: 04 – 05)
  • BOYD ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 326; Location: 11TH AND HUNT AVENUES; Grades: 02 – 03)
  • ALAMOSA OPEN SCHOOL (Students: 76; Location: 216 VICTORIA STREET; Grades: 06 – 12)

Private primary/middle schools in Alamosa:

  • TRINITY LUTHERAN SCHOOL (Students: 61; Location: PO BOX 787 52 EL RIO; Grades: PK – 4)
  • ALAMOSA CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 57; Location: 7160 BRUSH LN; Grades: KG – 8)
  • COTTONWOOD CHRISTIAN SCHOOL (Students: 22; Location: 408 VICTORIA PO BOX 455; Grades: KG – 3)

Libraries

Library in Alamosa:

  • ALAMOSA/SOUTHERN PEAKS PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $207,985; Location: 423 4TH STREET; 35,044 books; 1,125 audio materials; 1,342 video materials; 90 serial subscriptions)

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