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Alamosa County, CO market data
Population, household spending and competition for 56 business types in Alamosa County, each scored against other counties.
- Population, 2025
- 16,688
- +1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 6,648
- Median household income
- $55,397
- +47.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Median home value
- $239,100
- Jobs located here
- 7,016
- Highest market score
- 66
- Pet businesses, #423 of 2,200 scored counties
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Free10 actions over 3 days, no cardSurvey estimates 2020–2024 · population estimates 2025 · official business counts 2023 · map listings September 2026 · Data credits · How we measure
What this means
An estimated 16,688 people live in Alamosa County, in 6,648 households. Population estimates show Alamosa County grew 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). The median household income in Alamosa County is $55,397 a year, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. That rose 47.7% from the 2015–2019 survey, before inflation.
Set against the U.S., households in Alamosa County spend the most on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and the least on clothing, shoes and related services (73).
The highest Groundwork market scores in Alamosa County are for pet businesses (66); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (47); and real estate agents and brokers (45). Alamosa County ranks #423 of 2,200 scored counties for pet businesses.
Alamosa County is part of the Alamosa area. For its number of households, Alamosa County has the most map listings, relative to the U.S., for coffee shops and cafes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and the fewest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (16% below the U.S. rate).
All 56 business types in Alamosa County
Highest Groundwork market score first. Each score compares Alamosa County with other counties for that business type, from 0 to 100. Spending per listing divides a whole spending line (all vehicle repairs, all eating out) by one type’s listings: the demand for each competitor, not a business’s revenue. Compare it across markets with its index, where 100 is the U.S. figure for the same type; the real estate types, whose line is all housing costs, show the index only. How the score works.
| Business type | Score | Rank among counties | Listings | Per 10k households | Spending per listing | Spending per listing vs. U.S. (100) | Official establishments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pet businesses | 66 | #423 of 2,200 | 5 | 7.5 | $1M | 118 | Under 3 |
| Lawn, cleaning and pest control | 47 | #968 of 1,771 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.5M | 87 | 6 |
| Real estate agents and brokers | 45 | #1,338 of 2,176 | 18 | 27.1 | Index only | 105 | 5 |
| Home repair trades | 44 | #1,302 of 2,057 | 6 | 9.0 | $2.6M | 108 | 13 |
| Primary care and pediatrics | 42 | #1,103 of 1,656 | 6 | 9.0 | $1.2M | 67 | 6 |
| Gyms, studios and classes | 42 | #1,435 of 2,088 | 9 | 13.5 | $546K | 83 | 3 |
| Real estate | 39 | #1,686 of 2,229 | 23 | 34.6 | Index only | 103 | 12 |
| Salons, barbers and spas | 38 | #1,818 of 2,385 | 27 | 40.6 | $205K | 96 | 5 |
| Gas stations | 37 | #1,718 of 2,358 | 12 | 18.1 | $1.5M | 62 | 8 |
| Spas and skin care | 35 | #1,408 of 1,769 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.1M | 126 | 3 |
| Doctors, dentists and clinics | 34 | #1,943 of 2,394 | 53 | 79.7 | $135K | 88 | 18 |
| Grocery and convenience stores | 33 | #1,860 of 2,402 | 16 | 24.1 | $2.2M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Convenience stores | 32 | #1,746 of 2,261 | 8 | 12.0 | $4.5M | 57 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair and car care | 30 | #2,046 of 2,401 | 45 | 67.7 | $147K | 55 | 11 |
| Clothing and shoe stores | 29 | #1,739 of 2,087 | 9 | 13.5 | $1.1M | 87 | Under 3 |
| Coffee shops and cafes | 29 | #1,801 of 2,063 | 16 | 24.1 | $1.3M | 36 | 3 |
| Hair salons | 29 | #2,057 of 2,339 | 17 | 25.6 | $325K | 76 | Under 3 |
| Auto repair shops | 28 | #2,098 of 2,378 | 26 | 39.1 | $255K | 57 | 9 |
| Gyms | 26 | #1,580 of 1,792 | 7 | 10.5 | $703K | 54 | 3 |
| Clothing, shoes and laundry | 26 | #1,942 of 2,210 | 13 | 19.6 | $767K | 87 | Under 3 |
| Insurance agencies | 24 | #1,992 of 2,272 | 17 | 25.6 | $736K | 59 | 9 |
| Pizza | 21 | #1,988 of 2,090 | 9 | 13.5 | $2.4M | 46 | 15 |
| Dentists and orthodontists | 20 | #1,822 of 1,886 | 11 | 16.5 | $649K | 66 | 9 |
| Fast food and sandwich shops | 20 | #2,064 of 2,222 | 14 | 21.1 | $1.5M | 50 | 15 |
| Restaurants and cafes | 18 | #2,333 of 2,405 | 95 | 142.9 | $223K | 60 | 36 |
| Sit-down restaurants | 18 | #2,346 of 2,405 | 53 | 79.7 | $400K | 60 | 18 |
| Optometrists and eye care | 17 | #1,232 of 1,302 | 5 | 7.5 | $1.4M | 46 | 3 |
| Bakeries and dessert shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $5.3M | 128 | 3 |
| Child care and preschools | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $765K | 76 | 3 |
| Collision repair and body shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 54 | Under 3 |
| Grocery stores | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $8.9M | 96 | Under 3 |
| Landscaping and lawn care | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.8M | 62 | 3 |
| Nail salons | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.4M | 83 | Under 3 |
| Tire shops | Not scored | Not scored | 4 | 6.0 | $1.7M | 66 | Under 3 |
| Car washes and detailing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.2M | 88 | Under 3 |
| Chiropractors | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Electricians | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $5.3M | 44 | 7 |
| HVAC and plumbing | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $5.3M | 111 | 6 |
| Laundromats | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $3.3M | 27 | Under 3 |
| Physical therapy | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | $2.4M | 99 | Under 3 |
| Property management | Not scored | Not scored | 3 | 4.5 | Index only | 62 | 5 |
| Funeral homes | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $449K | Too few | Under 3 |
| Martial arts and dance studios | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Oil change and quick lube | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $3.3M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Veterinarians | Not scored | Not scored | 2 | 3.0 | $2.6M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Barbershops | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.5M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Dry cleaners | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $10M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Home inspectors | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| House cleaning | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $7.3M | Too few | 3 |
| Mortgage brokers and lenders | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | Index only | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet grooming and boarding | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pet stores | Not scored | Not scored | 1 | 1.5 | $5.2M | Too few | Under 3 |
| Pest control | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Roofing and gutters | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Urgent care and walk-in clinics | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | Under 3 |
| Yoga, Pilates and fitness studios | Not scored | Not scored | 0 | 0.0 | None listed | None listed | 3 |
Household spending in Alamosa County
What households here spend in a year on each line, in total and per household, with the index against the U.S. average (100).
| Spending line | A year, all households | Per household | Index vs. U.S. (100) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle maintenance and repairs | $6.6M | $997 | 104 |
| Gasoline and other fuels | $17.7M | $2,661 | 103 |
| Food away from home | $21.2M | $3,186 | 78 |
| Groceries | $35.6M | $5,362 | 85 |
| Personal care products and services | $5.5M | $831 | 83 |
| Child care and other personal services | $3.1M | $461 | 79 |
| Memberships, classes and admissions | $4.9M | $740 | 75 |
| Medical and dental services | $7.1M | $1,074 | 83 |
| Pets | $5.2M | $781 | 86 |
| Clothing, shoes and related services | $10M | $1,499 | 73 |
| Vehicle insurance | $12.5M | $1,882 | 96 |
| Home repairs, maintenance and insurance | $15.8M | $2,377 | 79 |
| Lawn care, cleaning and other household services | $7.3M | $1,100 | 78 |
| Rent and homeowner costs | $102.9M | $15,485 | 93 |
Household spending is estimated from the incomes of the households in each neighborhood, using what households at each income spent nationally in 2024, adjusted for the region. It counts what residents spend, wherever they spend it.
Population and households in Alamosa County
- Population, 2025 estimate
- 16,688+1.9% since 2020
- Households
- 6,648
- Median age
- 33.3
- Homes lived in by their owners
- 56%
- Vehicles per household
- 1.9
- Land area
- 723 sq. mi.
- People per square mile
- 23
- Median household income
- $55,397+47.7% vs. 2015–2019, before inflation
- Average household income
- $73,625
- Median home value
- $239,100
- Jobs located here
- 7,016
- Daytime population
- 16,804Residents who don’t work, plus everyone whose job is here
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Questions
How fast is Alamosa County, CO growing?
Population estimates put Alamosa County at 16,688 people in 2025, up 1.9% since 2020, slower than the U.S. (+3.1%). It has 6,648 households. Against the 2015–2019 survey, median household income rose 47.7%, before inflation.
How much do households in Alamosa County, CO spend?
Households in Alamosa County spend about $102.9M a year on rent and homeowner costs, $35.6M on groceries and $21.2M on food away from home. Relative to the U.S., household spending in Alamosa County runs highest on vehicle maintenance and repairs (an index of 104, where 100 is the U.S. average) and lowest on clothing, shoes and related services (73).
Which business types have the highest market scores in Alamosa County, CO?
Of the business types scored in Alamosa County, pet businesses (66); lawn care, cleaning and pest control companies (47); and real estate agents and brokers (45) have the highest Groundwork market scores. For pet businesses, that ranks #423 of 2,200 scored counties.
How does Alamosa County, CO compare with the U.S.?
Median household income in Alamosa County is $55,397, 31% below the U.S. median of $80,734. The population rose 1.9% from 2020 to 2025, against +3.1% for the U.S. The median home value is $239,100, against $332,700 for the U.S. Against the U.S., map listings per household run highest for coffee shops and cafes (2.2 times the U.S. rate) and lowest for clothing, shoe and laundry businesses (16% below the U.S. rate).
What is the Groundwork market score?
The Groundwork market score runs from 0 to 100 and compares a market with others of its kind for one business type: states with states, metro areas with metro areas, small-town markets and counties with their own. It weighs household spending per competitor (35%), households per business with payroll (25%), population growth (20%) and spending power (20%), each ranked against those peers. A higher score means that, taken together, the market has more household spending and more households for each business already there, faster population growth and more spending per household than similar markets. It describes a market, not any one site or deal. 27 of the 56 business types have a score in Alamosa County, each ranked against other counties.
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