Alamosa East, CO Demographics

A map of Alamosa East's Population by Race

Alamosa East, Colorado has an estimated population of 1,298, a large decrease from the 1,453 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 52.4% Hispanic, 34.1% White, 8.4% Black, 5.2% Multiracial, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Alamosa East, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Alamosa East has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Alamosa East, that probability was 54.5% in 2020 and 60.0% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Alamosa East is ranked the 202nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Alamosa East was ranked the 193rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Alamosa East's White Population

442 residents of Alamosa East, or 34.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Alamosa East is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Alamosa East ranks 440th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamosa East's White population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of Alamosa East's population has decreased from 42.3% to 34.1%.

Alamosa East is less White than neighboring Alamosa (38.5% White), Sanford (48.2% White), La Jara (40.8% White), Hooper (92.1% White), and Manassa (46.7% White).

Alamosa East's Black Population

109 residents of Alamosa East, or 8.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Alamosa East is slightly higher than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Alamosa East ranks 194th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamosa East's Black population has grown by an estimated 1111.1%. Black residents' share of Alamosa East's population has increased from 0.6% to 8.4%.

Alamosa East is more Black than neighboring Alamosa (1.7% Black), Sanford (0% Black), La Jara (0% Black), Hooper (0% Black), and Manassa (0% Black).

Alamosa East's Asian Population

0 residents of Alamosa East, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Alamosa East is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Alamosa East ranks 227th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamosa East's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Alamosa East's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Alamosa East is less Asian than neighboring Alamosa (1.7% Asian), and Sanford (1.8% Asian).

Alamosa East's Hispanic Population

680 residents of Alamosa East, or 52.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Alamosa East is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Alamosa East ranks 34th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamosa East's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 10.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Alamosa East's population has remained roughly unchanged at 52.4%.

Alamosa East is more Hispanic than neighboring Sanford (45.8% Hispanic), and Hooper (5.9% Hispanic). Alamosa East is less Hispanic than neighboring Alamosa (54% Hispanic), La Jara (59.2% Hispanic), and Manassa (52.7% Hispanic).

Alamosa East's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Alamosa East, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Alamosa East is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Alamosa East ranks 291st statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamosa East's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Alamosa East's population has decreased from 0.8% to 0.0%.

Alamosa East is less Native American/Other than neighboring Alamosa (2% Native American/Other), Sanford (2.5% Native American/Other), and Hooper (2% Native American/Other).

Alamosa East's Multiracial Population

67 residents of Alamosa East, or 5.2% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Alamosa East is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Alamosa East ranks 344th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Alamosa East's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 52.3%. Multiracial residents' share of Alamosa East's population has increased from 3.0% to 5.2%.

Alamosa East is more Multiracial than neighboring Alamosa (2.2% Multiracial), Sanford (1.6% Multiracial), La Jara (0% Multiracial), Hooper (0% Multiracial), and Manassa (0.6% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.