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.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 38.3 years
Female: 39.5 years
Male: 34.9 years
There are 1,987 adults, (553 of whom are seniors) in Las Animas.
Female: 1,280 (50.4%)
Male: 1,260 (49.6%)
The racial composition of Las Animas includes 62.17% White, 17.72% other race, and smaller percentages for Native American, Asian and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,579 | 62.17% |
| Other race | 450 | 17.72% |
| Two or more races | 447 | 17.6% |
| Native American | 58 | 2.28% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.24% |
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%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $74,205 | - |
| Families | $55,833 | $63,505 |
| Households | $51,875 | $62,948 |
| Non Families | $31,019 | $52,398 |
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