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Las Animas

County:
Bent County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
1.626
State:
Colorado

Las Animas is a city located in Bent County, Colorado. Las Animas has a 2026 population of 2,393. It is also the county seat of Bent County. Las Animas is currently growing at a rate of 0.67% annually and its population has increased by 4.18% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,297 in 2020.

The median household income in Las Animas is $51,875 with a poverty rate of 35.72%. The median age in Las Animas is 38.3 years: 34.9 years for males, and 39.5 years for females. For every 100 females there are 98.4 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,471
Density (mi²)
16 0.67%
Growth

Las Animas Population

Las Animas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20262,393160.67%
20252,377160.68%
20242,361-20-0.84%
20232,381552.36%
20222,326-17-0.73%
20212,343462%
20202,297-11-0.48%
20192,153-8-0.37%
20182,161-4-0.18%
20172,165-4-0.18%
20162,169-37-1.68%
20152,206301.38%
20142,176-70-3.12%
20132,246-67-2.9%
20122,313-42-1.78%
20112,355-55-2.28%
20102,405-1-0.04%

Median Age

Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 34.9 years

Las Animas Adults

There are 1,987 adults, (553 of whom are seniors) in Las Animas.

Sex Ratio

Female: 1,280 (50.4%)
Male: 1,260 (49.6%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Las Animas includes 62.17% White, 17.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,57962.17%
Other race45017.72%
Two or more races44717.6%
Native American582.28%
Asian60.24%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White48619.13%
Other race45017.72%
Two or more races1666.54%
Native American582.28%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,09343.03%
Two or more races28111.06%
Asian60.24%

Las Animas Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Las Animas ' average per capita income is $32,625. Household income levels show a median of $51,875. The poverty rate stands at 35.72%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$74,205-
Families$55,833$63,505
Households$51,875$62,948
Non Families$31,019$52,398

$32,625

Average Income

$51,875

Median Household Income

35.72%

Poverty Rate

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)