Alamosa, Colorado
Alamosa: City in Colorado, USA
About
Alamosa is a city located in the county of Alamosa in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 8,780. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 9,367 inhabitants.
The city was created 146 years ago in 1877.
Quick Facts about Alamosa
| Population : | 9,367 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Colorado (United States) |
| County : | Alamosa County |
| Phone Area Codes : | 719 |
| Water as percent of area : | 2.26% |
| Land as percent of area : | 97.74% |
| Altitude : | 7,543 feet / 2299 meters |
| Capital city : | Alamosa is capital of Alamosa County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1878 (146 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time : | 23:00:18 (24th April 2024) |
| Postal code : | 81101 |
| Population growth : | 6.27% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Alamosa is located at 37°28'10"N 105°52'12"W (37.4694500, -105.8700200).
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- Official Website
Official website of Alamosa
Demographics
The population of Alamosa increased by 6.27% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 8,780 | - | census |
| 2011 | 9,030 | 2.77% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 9,035 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 9,109 | 0.81% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 9,156 | 0.51% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 9,270 | 1.23% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 9,361 | 0.97% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 9,455 | 0.99% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 9,566 | 1.16% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 9,591 | 0.26% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 9,367 | -2.39% | estimation process |
People born in Alamosa (17)
People born in Alamosa, including politician Ken Salazar, politician John Salazar, politician Garrey Carruthers, .
List
- Norman G. Thomas (American astronomer) he was born in 01/05/1930
- Michael Johnson (American pop, country and folk singer-songwriter and guitarist) he was born in 08/08/1944
- Chuck Asay (cartoonist) he was born in 01/09/1942
- Danny Ledonne (American film director) he was born in 18/01/1982
- David E. Clemmer (American chemist) he was born in 23/02/1965
- Edward L. Romero (United States ambassador) he was born in 02/01/1934
- Grant James (American rower) he was born in 17/08/1987
- Jack R. Janney (American engineer) he was born in 17/06/1924
- Ross James (American rower) he was born in 17/08/1987
- Michael Lukow (American Paralympic archer) he was born in 08/06/1986
- Ernestine D. Evans (politician) she was born in 01/01/1917
- Kris Paronto he was born in 02/03/1971
- Jim Carruthers (American politician) he was born in 04/12/1940
- Ivan Sack (forester) he was born in 04/10/1908
Schools in Alamosa
College & universities near Alamosa, CO
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126182 | Adams State University | Alamosa (CO) | 81101 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Alamosa, CO
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMC | Alamosa, CO | 111 Pike Avenue | BUS |
| PSG | Poncha Springs, CO | 6250 US Highway 285 | BUS |
| SLD | Salida, CO | 54 Jones Avenue | BUS |
Post offices near Alamosa
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Alamosa Post Office | Alamosa (CO) | 81101 |
Other cities in Alamosa County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Alamosa County , CO.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Hooper | 104 | Human settlement in Alamosa County, Colorado, United States of America |
Distance to Other Cities
Alamosa distances to largest Colorado cities
