Las Animas County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Las Animas County is located in Colorado with a total population of 14,392. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in Las Animas County is 46.5 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.5 years. 10.0% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Las Animas County is $50,408. This is 45% lower than the state median of $92,470. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 36% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.4%. This is 85% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 24% higher than the state rate of 4.5%. The median home value is $214,500. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $502,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.3x. 70.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 66.3%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Las Animas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 39.0%. The Black or African American population (1.6%) is well below the state average of 3.8%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (39.0% vs 22.2%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

17.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 61% lower than the state rate of 44.7%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.