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Las Animas County

Colorado · 15,507 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 $38,134. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $142,300. With a median age of 43.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 32% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,507
+2%since 2000
from 15,207 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 3 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.9
+7%since 2000
from 40.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,134
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,273 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,887
+30%since 2000
from $16,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.463
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing6.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$142,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $86,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+22%since 2000
from 3.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.2%(8,387)
Black0.3%(52)
Hispanic / Latino41.5%(6,304)
Asian0.3%(53)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.1%(9,450)
2010
White, non-Hispanic54.2%(8,399)
Black1.3%(195)
Hispanic / Latino41.6%(6,446)
Asian0.6%(98)
Other3.6%(562)
Diversity Score68%(10,540)
Diversity Score
68
+9%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 76.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.2%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.2%
−30.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
49.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−36.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Las Animas County, Colorado?

Las Animas County, Colorado has about 15,507 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Las Animas County, Colorado earns about $38,134 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 $142,300, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Las Animas County, Colorado?

About 19.3% 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 16.8% 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 1,742 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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