Las Animas, Colorado Population 2022
Las Animas is a city located in Bent County Colorado. Las Animas has a 2020 population of 2,126. It is also the county seat of Bent County. Las Animas is currently declining at a rate of -0.61% annually and its population has decreased by -11.71% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,408 in 2010.
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%
Population by Race
| 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% |
Las Animas Population Pyramid $2022
| 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
| 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% |
Las Animas Educational Attainment by Race
| 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 Language by Age
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 Poverty by Race
| 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 | 5 | NaN% | |
| 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 NaN% 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 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
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
| 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 Education
18.98%
Veteran Poverty Rate
43.80%
Veteran Disability Rate
39.1%
Labor Force Participation
35.5%
Employment Rate
9.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2,126 | -13 | -0.61% |
| 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% |