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 $50,153 with a poverty rate of 34.55%. The median age in Las Animas is 38.8 years: 41.1 years for males, and 38.1 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Las Animas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,642 | 67.82% |
| Two or more races | 331 | 13.67% |
| Other race | 284 | 11.73% |
| Native American | 124 | 5.12% |
| Black or African American | 33 | 1.36% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.29% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,037 | 2.22 | 52.8 | 47.2 |
| Non Family | 445 | 1.16 | 49.9 | 50.1 |
| Married | 380 | 3.34 | 65.5 | 34.5 |
| Female | 181 | 2.34 | 29.8 | 70.2 |
| Male | 31 | 3 | 74.2 | 25.8 |
2.94
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
52.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 265 | 15.86% |
| Associates Degree | 144 | 8.62% |
| Bachelors Degree | 96 | 5.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 125 | 7.48% |
| High School Graduate | 596 | 35.67% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 56 | 3.35% |
| Some College | 389 | 23.28% |
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 | 826 | 722 | 175 |
| Hispanic | 726 | 517 | 8 |
| Other Race | 168 | 77 | 4 |
| 2+ Races | 124 | 113 | 27 |
| Native American | 105 | 105 | 11 |
| Black | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| Asian | 7 | 7 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 21.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $54,500 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $29,681 | $32,235 | $28,235 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $14,792 |
| Overall | $28,977 | $32,770 | $27,776 |
| Some College | $24,098 | $24,547 | $22,857 |
$28,977
Average Earnings
$32,770
Average Male
$27,776
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.59% of Las Animas residents speak only English, while 6.41% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 5.52% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,123 | 461 | 41.05% |
| White | 956 | 333 | 34.83% |
| Other | 284 | 119 | 41.9% |
| Multiple | 331 | 33 | 9.97% |
| Native | 124 | 31 | 25% |
34.55%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.07%
Male Poverty Rate
38.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Las Animas is Other, with 41.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Las Animas is Multiple, with 9.97% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 36.36%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.39% |
| Some College | 33.4% |
| High School | 32.02% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 5.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 24.24% |
| Female Employed | 15.32% |
| Male Employed | 3.91% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $44,706 | $55,166 |
| Households | $45,355 | $50,153 |
| Married Families | $64,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $24,671 | $37,460 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.3%
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
156
Number of Veterans
137
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Korea | 26 |
| World War II | 8 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 53 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 35 to 54 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 1 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 102 | 7.63% |
| Hispanic | 55 | 6.76% |
| 2+ Races | 39 | 25.49% |
| Native American | 11 | 9.91% |
| Other Race | 4 | 1.9% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
30.28%
Veteran Poverty Rate
59.15%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.4%
Labor Force Participation
44.3%
Employment Rate
10.3%
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
72.41%
Born in Las Animas
98.93%
Native Born
1.07%
Foreign Born
0.54%
Non Citizen
0.54%
Naturalized
98.93% of Las Animas residents were born in the United States, with 72.41% having been born in Colorado. 0.54% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
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% |