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Las Animas

Colorado · 2,410 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 $30,680. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,200. The poverty rate of 32.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

2,410
−13%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,482 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
41.9
+10%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Las Animas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,680
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,157 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$14,553
+5%since 2000
from $13,893 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
32.1%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.415
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Information6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$61,200
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$573
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $853
30.9%
−34.1 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
39.6% rent
11.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
27.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
34.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
2.0
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.5%(1,475)
Black0.5%(15)
Hispanic / Latino42.6%(1,175)
Asian0.5%(13)
Other0%
Diversity Score63%(1,738)
2010
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(1,330)
Black0.7%(16)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(1,001)
Asian0.7%(17)
Other1.9%(46)
Diversity Score65.3%(1,573)
65
+4%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
6.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
81.4%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
13.6%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
4.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
11.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

23.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
32.5%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

51.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
48.5%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
0.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
14.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Animas, Colorado?

Las Animas, Colorado has about 2,410 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Las Animas, Colorado earns about $30,680 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 $61,200, and the typical rent is about $573 a month.

How educated are people in Las Animas, Colorado?

About 15.1% 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 32.1% 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 48 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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