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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Las Animas County

Colorado · 15,207 residents · 4,772.938 sq mi
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Las Animas County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,273. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 40.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 40.9
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

15,207
+10%since 1990
from 13,765 in 1990
1990 – 2025
3 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 3 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
40.9
+8%since 1990
from 38.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$28,273
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,286 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,829
+88%since 1990
from $8,934 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.3%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 26.2% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$86,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+22%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $247 in 1990
US average: $602
70.6%
+3.6 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
29.4% rent
3.1
+12%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic87.4%(12,026)
Black0.3%(39)
Hispanic / Latino43.3%(5,959)
Asian0.3%(40)
Diversity Score66.2%(9,117)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(8,387)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(6,304)
Asian0.3%(53)
Diversity Score62.1%(9,450)
62
−6%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 12.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.9%
+9.2 ptssince 1990
from 67.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.2%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.1 min
−17%since 1990
from 18.0 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 County, Colorado?

Las Animas County, Colorado has about 15,207 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Las Animas County, Colorado earns about $28,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Las Animas County, Colorado expensive?

In Las Animas County, Colorado, the median home is worth about $86,300, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Las Animas County, Colorado?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Las Animas County, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Las Animas County, Colorado?

About 17.3% of people in Las Animas County, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has Las Animas County, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, Las Animas County, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,442 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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