State
County
Land Area (mi²)
1.6 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,315.30/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.60%
Growth Since 2010
-11.24%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Las Animas, Colorado Population 2021
2,139
Las Animas is a city located in Bent County Colorado. It is also the county seat of Bent County. With a 2020 population of 2,139, it is the 116th largest city in Colorado and the 7372nd largest city in the United States . Las Animas is currently declining at a rate of -0.60% annually and its population has decreased by -11.24% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,410 in 2010. Las Animas reached it's highest population of in . Spanning over 2 miles, Las Animas has a population density of 1,315 people per square mile.
The average household income in Las Animas is $39,305 with a poverty rate of 40.98%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $666 per month, and the median house value is $52,600. The median age in Las Animas is 41.1 years, 39.5 years for males, and 41.7 years for females.
Las Animas Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Las Animaswas:
- White: 90.44%
- Other race: 3.70%
- Two or more races: 2.47%
- Native American: 2.29%
- Black or African American: 0.79%
- Asian: 0.31%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Las Animas, Colorado is 2,139 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 2,165.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 2,410.
Las Animas, Colorado Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,052 | 90.44% |
| Some Other Race | 84 | 3.70% |
| Two or More Races | 56 | 2.47% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 52 | 2.29% |
| Black or African American | 18 | 0.79% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.31% |
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Las Animas Population by Race
Las Animas Population Pyramid $2021
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Las Animas Population by Age
Las Animas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 974 | 2.19 | 44.8 |
| Non Family | 395 | 1.09 | 52.9 |
| Married | 348 | 3.22 | 56.6 |
| Female | 159 | 2.57 | 6.9 |
| Male | 72 | 2.39 | 26.4 |
2.85
Average Family Size
2.19
Average Household Size
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Las Animas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 105 | 6.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 169 | 10.36% |
| High School Graduate | 630 | 38.63% |
| Some College | 391 | 23.97% |
| Associates Degree | 135 | 8.28% |
| Bachelors Degree | 113 | 6.93% |
| Graduate Degree | 88 | 5.40% |
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Las Animas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Las Animas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 932 | 852 | 169 |
| Hispanic | 669 | 475 | 27 |
| Other Race | 54 | 54 | |
| Native American | 48 | 48 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 37 | 29 | 9 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | |
| Black | 4 | 4 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 24.32%.
Las Animas Educational Attainment by Race
Las Animas Earnings by Educational Attainment
Las Animas Language by Age
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Las Animas Language
90.15% of Las Animas residents speak only English, while 9.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 9.62% of the population.
Las Animas Language
Las Animas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 950 | 438 | 46.11% |
| White | 1,191 | 435 | 36.52% |
| Multiple | 56 | 24 | 42.86% |
| Native | 52 | 24 | 46.15% |
| Other | 84 | 5 | 5.95% |
| Asian | 7 | 5 | 71.43% |
40.98%
Overall Poverty Rate
45.31%
Male Poverty Rate
37.14%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Las Animas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Las Animas is Asian, with 71.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Las Animas is Other, with 5.95% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.47%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.04%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.38%.
Las Animas Poverty
Las Animas Poverty Rate by Education
Las Animas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
41.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
Las Animas Married by Age and Sex
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Las Animas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Las Animas Marital Status by Race
Las Animas Marital Status
Las Animas Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 7.44% |
| Hispanic | 27 | 3.80% |
| Native American | 11 | 22.92% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 21.62% |
| Other Race | 6 | 11.11% |
| Asian | 5 | 100.00% |
Las Animas Veterans by Race
Las Animas Veterans by Education
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18.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
Las Animas Veterans by Education
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39.1%
Labor Force Participation
35.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Las Animas Employment by Age
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Las Animas Employment by Race
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Las Animas Employment by Education
Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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71.79%
Born in Las Animas
96.69%
Native Born
3.31%
Foreign Born
1.90%
Non Citizen
1.41%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
96.69% of Las Animas residents were born in the United States, with 71.79% having been born in Colorado. 1.90% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Las Animas Place of Birth
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2,139 | -13 | -0.60% |
| 2020 | 2,152 | -13 | -0.60% |
| 2019 | 2,165 | -13 | -0.60% |
| 2018 | 2,178 | 5 | 0.23% |
| 2017 | 2,173 | -7 | -0.32% |
| 2016 | 2,180 | -32 | -1.45% |
| 2015 | 2,212 | 30 | 1.37% |
| 2014 | 2,182 | -70 | -3.11% |
| 2013 | 2,252 | -64 | -2.76% |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -43 | -1.82% |
| 2011 | 2,359 | -49 | -2.03% |
| 2010 | 2,408 | 0.00% |