Alamosa County, CO population by race
The table below shows Alamosa County's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,104 | 67.46% |
| Black or African American | 185 | 1.12% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 713 | 4.33% |
| Asian | 356 | 2.16% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 44 | 0.27% |
| Some other race | 1,221 | 7.42% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 2,837 | 17.24% |
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Alamosa County population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Alamosa County has a population in all of the race categories.
This confirms that Alamosa County's population has become increasingly diverse.
The percent distribution of Alamosa County population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 67.46% are white, 1.12% are Black or African American, 4.33% are American Indian and Alaska Native, 2.16% are Asian, 0.27% are Native Hawaiian and other Pacific Islander, 7.42% are some other race and 17.24% are multiracial.
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Alamosa County, CO population by race.
The largest racial group in Alamosa County is White with a population of 11,104 (67.46% of the total population).
Alamosa County 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is an absolute majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of White population in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Alamosa County is White with a population of 11,104 (67.46% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 2,837 (17.24% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Alamosa County, CO
By ethnicity, 7,897 (47.98% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 8,563 (52.02% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Alamosa County, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 7,520 (87.82% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Alamosa County, CO Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Alamosa County's Non-Hispanic population.
Alamosa County Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 7,520 | 87.82% |
| Black or African American alone | 172 | 2.01% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 79 | 0.92% |
| Asian alone | 339 | 3.96% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 6 | 0.07% |
| Some other race alone | 106 | 1.24% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 341 | 3.98% |
Among the Hispanic population in Alamosa County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,095 (64.52% of the total Hispanic population).
FIGURE 3
Alamosa County, CO Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Alamosa County's Hispanic population.
Alamosa County Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 5,095 | 64.52% |
| Puerto Rican | 97 | 1.23% |
| Cuban | 10 | 0.13% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 2,695 | 34.13% |
Things to know
What percentage of Alamosa County, CO is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 47.98% of Alamosa County population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Alamosa County, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Mexican origin, with a population of 5,095 (64.52% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Alamosa County, CO have?
Alamosa County, CO has 185 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 1.12% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Alamosa County is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Alamosa County, CO?
With 52.02% of the total population, Non-Hispanics are the largest ethnic minority in Alamosa County.
That being said, with a 7.42% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Alamosa County.
What is the majority race in Alamosa County, CO?
With a population of 11,104 (67.46% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Alamosa County.
Some other races are second largest race in Alamosa County, with 7.42% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
