Economy & Jobs — Alamosa, Colorado
Income & Employment
| Median Household Income (Census) | $49,688 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~$53,500 |
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| Per Capita Income | $26,077 |
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| Poverty Rate | 15.9% |
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| Unemployment Rate | 4.4% |
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| In Labor Force | 4,655 |
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Top Industries
| Industry | Share |
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| Education Healthcare | 35.7% |
| Retail | 12.7% |
| Arts Food | 8.3% |
Local Businesses (County)
| Type | Count |
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| Fast Food | 16 |
| Full Service Restaurants | 15 |
| Law Offices | 11 |
| Hotels Motels | 11 |
| Insurance Agencies | 9 |
| Dental Offices | 9 |
| Gas Stations | 8 |
| Real Estate Offices | 6 |
| Commercial Banks | 6 |
| Accounting Firms | 6 |
| General Merchandise | 5 |
| Liquor Stores | 4 |
| Auto Repair | 4 |
| Optometrists | 4 |
| Grocery Stores | 3 |
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; BLS QCEW 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013.
