Las Animas County's 2026 population is estimated at 14,766, reflecting a 0.85% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Las Animas County is the 33rd largest county in Colorado. The 2010 population was 15,422 and has grown -4.25% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 46.6 years
Female: 49.3 years
Male: 44 years
There are 11,821 adults, (3,751 of whom are seniors) in Las Animas County.
Female: 6,872 (47.7%)
Male: 7,541 (52.3%)
The racial composition of Las Animas County includes 68.84% White, 4.33% Native American, 4.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,922 | 68.84% |
| Two or more races | 2,802 | 19.44% |
| Native American | 624 | 4.33% |
| Other race | 614 | 4.26% |
| Black or African American | 247 | 1.71% |
| Asian | 195 | 1.35% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.06% |
Las Animas County 's average per capita income is $40,401. Household income levels show a median of $52,074. The poverty rate stands at 18.71%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $79,816 | - |
| Families | $70,565 | $84,459 |
| Households | $52,074 | $68,556 |
| Non Families | $29,819 | $40,755 |
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