The map below shows majority race by area in Alamosa, as self-identified on the US census. Darker shades indicate a larger racial majority in that neighborhood. This page also contains data and maps on Alamosa racial diversity and diversity scores. Click here to scroll to diversity data.
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Majority race by area
The majority race in Alamosa overall is hispanic, making up 78.9% of residents. The next most-common racial group is other at 7.1%. There are more hispanic people in the north areas of the neighborhood. People who identify as other are most likely to be living in the south places. The data below shows how many people identify themselves as each of the following races, which most Americans base on their family's national origin:
Race |
Alamosa, Albuquerque, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.3% |
Hispanic |
78.9% |
Black |
7.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
7.1% |
Racial Distribution Key
White
Hispanic
Black
Asian
Native American
Other
Self-Identified Race |
Alamosa, Albuquerque, NM Population |
|---|---|
White |
5.3% |
Hispanic |
78.9% |
Black |
7.0% |
Asian |
0.0% |
Native American |
1.7% |
Other |
7.1% |
Diversity and Diversity Scores for Alamosa, Albuquerque, NM
The map below shows diversity in Alamosa. Areas in green are more diverse, while areas in red are much less diverse. Diversity, in this case, means a mixture of people with different race and ethnicity living close to one another. For example, all-black and all-white areas in the neighborhood would both be considered lacking diversity.
Diversity Score
Diverse
Moderately diverse
No diversity
Alamosa Diversity Score
36
With a diversity score of 36 out of 100, Alamosa is less diverse than other US neighborhoods. The most diverse area within Alamosa's proper boundaries is to the south of the neighborhood. The least diverse areas are located in the north parts of Alamosa.
Data Sources: U.S. Census, proprietary data mapping and analysis. Special thanks to the University of Virginia.
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