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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Las Animas

Colorado · 2,758 residents · 1.626 sq mi
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Las Animas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,157. Population has grown 17% since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $52,000. The poverty rate of 25.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,758
+17%since 1990
from 2,362 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,696 / sq mi
+17%since 1990
from 1,453 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
38.1
−13%since 1990
from 43.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Las Animas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$26,157
+37%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,500 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,893
+61%since 1990
from $8,655 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.0%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 25.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$52,000
+78%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $22,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$410
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $292 in 1990
US average: $602
65.0%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 68.6% in 1990
35.0% rent
2.0
+30%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(2,139)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(927)
Asian1.2%(28)
Diversity Score61.8%(1,460)
2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,475)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(1,175)
Asian0.5%(13)
Diversity Score63%(1,738)
63
+2%since 1990
from 62 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.8%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
77.3%
+7.6 ptssince 1990
from 69.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.2%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 4.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.2 min
−32%since 1990
from 18.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Animas, Colorado?

Las Animas, Colorado has about 2,758 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Las Animas, Colorado?

The typical household in Las Animas, Colorado earns about $26,157 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Animas, Colorado expensive?

In Las Animas, Colorado, the median home is worth about $52,000, and the typical rent is about $410 a month.

How educated are people in Las Animas, Colorado?

About 11.8% of adults age 25 and over in Las Animas, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Animas, Colorado?

About 25.0% of people in Las Animas, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Animas, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Animas, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 396 residents, a change of about 17 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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