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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 2025 population of 2,361 . It is also the county seat of Bent County . Las Animas is currently declining at a rate of -0.84% annually but its population has increased by 2.79% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,297 in 2020.

The median household income in Las Animas is $48,917 with a poverty rate of 37.88%. The median age in Las Animas is 40.2 years: 39.8 years for males, and 40.8 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.8 males.

2.4K
Total Population
1,452
Density (mi²)
-20 -0.84%
Growth

Las Animas Population

Las Animas Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Demographics

The racial composition of Las Animas includes 65.52% White, 15.36% other race, 3.43% Native American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

White (65.52%)

Two or more races (15.48%)

Other race (15.36%)

Native American (3.43%)

Asian (0.2%)

Race
Population
Percentage (of total)
White1,62565.52%
Two or more races38415.48%
Other race38115.36%
Native American853.43%
Asian50.2%

Las Animas Marital Status

OverallMalesFemales0%10%20%30%40%50%60%70%80%90%100%

Married

Widowed

Divorced

Separated

Never Married

Economics and Income Statistics

Las Animas' average per capita income is $30,359. Household income levels show a median of $48,917. The poverty rate stands at 37.88%.

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$68,750-
Families$49,886$58,610
Households$48,917$53,267
Non Families$28,438$37,208

$30,359

Average Income

$48,917

Median Household Income

37.88%

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)