Alamosa
City in Alamosa County, Colorado
Alamosa is a city in Alamosa County, Colorado, with 9,806 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 7,543 ft (2,299 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Alamosa East, 2.0 miles E.
- 9,806residents (2020 Census)
- 7,543 ftelevation · 2,299 m
- 8.0 sq miland area · 20.6 km²
- 1,231 / sq mipopulation density
- 81101ZIP code
About Alamosa
Alamosa is the home rule city that is the county seat of, and the most populous municipality in, Alamosa County, Colorado United States. Alamosa is located along the Rio Grande. The city population was 9,806 in the 2020 United States census. The city is the commercial center of the San Luis Valley in south-central Colorado, and is the home of Adams State University. Alamosa is the primary city of the Alamosa, CO Micropolitan Statistical Area.
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Living in Alamosa
- Median household income
- $49,688
- Median home value
- $225,200
- Median rent
- $837/mo
- Median age
- 31.2
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Alamosa had 9,806 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 9,806 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,231 per sq mi (475 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Alamosa at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Alamosa County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 9,806 (2020) |
| Land area | 7.96 sq mi (20.6 km²) |
| Water area | 0.07 sq mi (0.19 km²) |
| Elevation | 7,543 ft (2,299 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.4745° N, 105.8770° W |
| ZIP code | 81101 |
| Official website | cityofalamosa.org |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0801090 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Alamosa
- Alamosa East2.0 mi E
- La Jara14.6 mi S
- Sanford15.1 mi S
- Monte Vista16.6 mi NW
- Capulin18.3 mi SW
- Hooper18.8 mi N
- Blanca20.1 mi E
- Manassa21.0 mi S
- Romeo21.7 mi S
- Center23.1 mi NW
- Fort Garland24.5 mi E
- San Acacio25.1 mi SE
Straight-line distance between town centers.
Frequently asked questions about Alamosa
What county is Alamosa in?
Alamosa is in Alamosa County, Colorado.
What is the population of Alamosa, CO?
9,806 people lived in Alamosa at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Alamosa, CO?
The ZIP code of Alamosa is 81101.
What is the elevation of Alamosa?
7,543 feet (2,299 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Alamosa?
Alamosa East (2.0 mi), La Jara (14.6 mi), Sanford (15.1 mi), Monte Vista (16.6 mi), Capulin (18.3 mi).
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