Las Animas is a city located in Bent County Colorado. Las Animas has a 2024 population of 2,399. It is also the county seat of Bent County. Las Animas is currently growing at a rate of 1.05% annually and its population has increased by 4.4% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,298 in 2020.
The average household income in Las Animas is $53,267 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.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Las Animas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,625 | 65.52% |
| Two or more races | 384 | 15.48% |
| Other race | 381 | 15.36% |
| Native American | 85 | 3.43% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.2% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,103 | 2.16 | 57.8 | 42.2 |
| Non Family | 446 | 1.15 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Married | 412 | 2.98 | 68.7 | 31.3 |
| Female | 207 | 2.73 | 40.6 | 59.4 |
| Male | 38 | 1.95 | 81.6 | 18.4 |
2.7
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
57.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 363 | 20.63% |
| Associates Degree | 149 | 8.47% |
| Bachelors Degree | 117 | 6.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 114 | 6.48% |
| High School Graduate | 510 | 28.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 76 | 4.32% |
| Some College | 431 | 24.49% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 925 | 806 | 175 |
| Hispanic | 724 | 437 | 42 |
| Other Race | 236 | 99 | 7 |
| 2+ Races | 151 | 116 | 43 |
| Native American | 68 | 68 | 0 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 28.48%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $56,818 | $107,988 |
| High School Graduate | $29,402 | $30,757 | $27,639 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,925 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $30,359 | $32,824 | $25,547 |
| Some College | $24,505 | $0 | $22,060 |
$30,359
Average Earnings
$32,824
Average Male
$25,547
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
92.42% of Las Animas residents speak only English, while 7.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,132 | 528 | 46.64% |
| White | 1,027 | 337 | 32.81% |
| Other | 381 | 143 | 37.53% |
| Multiple | 384 | 129 | 33.59% |
| Native | 85 | 38 | 44.71% |
37.88%
Overall Poverty Rate
34.13%
Male Poverty Rate
41.35%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Las Animas is Hispanic, with 46.64% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Las Animas is White, with 32.81% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.48%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 55.96% |
| Some College | 30.54% |
| High School | 26.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 16.74% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.68% |
| Female Unemployed | 40.74% |
| Female Employed | 13.11% |
| Male Employed | 7.27% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $49,886 | $58,610 |
| Households | $48,917 | $53,267 |
| Married Families | $68,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,438 | $37,208 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.9%
Male Marriage Rate
38.4%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
135
Number of Veterans
129
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 58 |
| Vietnam | 48 |
| Korea | 20 |
| World War II | 10 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 45 |
| 65 to 74 | 44 |
| 75+ | 37 |
| 35 to 54 | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 101 | 7.36% |
| Hispanic | 37 | 4.51% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 15.12% |
| Other Race | 3 | 1.13% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
33.05%
Veteran Poverty Rate
80.51%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
47.5%
Labor Force Participation
43.8%
Employment Rate
7.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.9%
Born in Las Animas
99.6%
Native Born
0.4%
Foreign Born
0.4%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
99.6% of Las Animas residents were born in the United States, with 66.9% having been born in Colorado. 0.4% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Asia.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,526 | 26 | 1.04% |
| 2028 | 2,500 | 25 | 1.01% |
| 2027 | 2,475 | 25 | 1.02% |
| 2026 | 2,450 | 26 | 1.07% |
| 2025 | 2,424 | 25 | 1.04% |
| 2024 | 2,399 | 25 | 1.05% |
| 2023 | 2,374 | 45 | 1.93% |
| 2022 | 2,329 | -15 | -0.64% |
| 2021 | 2,344 | 46 | 2% |
| 2020 | 2,298 | 145 | 6.73% |
| 2019 | 2,153 | -8 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 2,161 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2017 | 2,165 | -4 | -0.18% |
| 2016 | 2,169 | -37 | -1.68% |
| 2015 | 2,206 | 30 | 1.38% |
| 2014 | 2,176 | -70 | -3.12% |
| 2013 | 2,246 | -67 | -2.9% |
| 2012 | 2,313 | -42 | -1.78% |
| 2011 | 2,355 | -50 | -2.08% |
| 2010 | 2,405 | 0 | 0% |