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Las Animas

Colorado · 2,300 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 $33,042. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 458 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $56,100. With a median age of 44.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 56% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,300
−17%since 2000
from 2,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,415 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 1,696 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.1
+16%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Las Animas
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,042
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,157 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,816
+35%since 2000
from $13,893 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 25.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance9.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services6.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services5.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information5.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,100
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$704
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $410 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−15%since 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.1%(1,199)
Black1.3%(30)
Hispanic / Latino40.3%(927)
Asian0.7%(16)
Other10%(229)
Diversity Score74%(1,703)
Diversity Score
74
+18%since 2000
from 63 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 77.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
+9%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 69.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
16.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.6%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 16.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
42.5%
−14.9 ptssince 2011
from 57.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.5%
−49.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−82.3 ptssince 2013
from 89.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Animas, Colorado?

Las Animas, Colorado has about 2,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Las Animas, Colorado earns about $33,042 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 $56,100, and the typical rent is about $704 a month.

How educated are people in Las Animas, Colorado?

About 17.0% 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 30.1% of people in Las Animas, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Animas, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Animas, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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