Las Animas County, Colorado Demographics 2026

Name: Las Animas County, Colorado Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Las Animas County, Colorado has a population of 14,413, the 33rd most populous county in Colorado. The median household income is $52,074 and the median home value is $237,600. The poverty rate is 18.7%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Las Animas County Quick Facts

Population 14,413

Median Household Income $52,074

Median Home Value $237,600

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment Rate 5.6%

Median Age 46.6 years

Homeownership Rate 68.6%

Affordability Ratio 4.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%

High School Graduation 90.2%

Cities/Places 13

Population 14,413 33rd of 64

Median Income $52,074 45% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.7%

Unemployment 5.6%

How Las Animas County Changed

Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.

Metric	2019–2023	2020–2024	Change
Population	14,392	14,413	+0.1%
Median household income	$50,408	$52,074	+3.3%
Median home value	$214,500	$237,600	+10.8%

Median Household Income

Las Animas

$52,074

$95,470

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Las Animas

$237,600

$539,400

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 23.5%

$25K-$50K 24.8%

$50K-$100K 30.2%

$100K+ 21.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.7%

$10K-$15K

6.7%

$15K-$20K

6.3%

$20K-$25K

3.8%

$25K-$30K

5.9%

$30K-$35K

6.0%

$35K-$40K

5.7%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.6%

$50K-$60K

5.9%

$60K-$75K

11.8%

$75K-$100K

12.4%

$100K-$125K

8.4%

$125K-$150K

4.9%

$150K-$200K

3.7%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

5.6% Unemployment Rate State: 4.6%|National: 5.2%

51.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.6%

Renter 31.4%

Affordability Index Moderate

4.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $891/mo 20.5% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

18.0%

18-34

18.8%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

29.9%

75+

10.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 52 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Las Animas County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Trinidad	8,286	$52,273	21.1%	$226,800
Aguilar	401	$28,795	18.0%	$96,400
Cokedale	161	$50,952	8.7%	$195,800
El Moro	151	$108,571	4.0%	$237,500
Segundo	143	$79,141	0.0%	$160,700
Starkville	102	$67,727	12.8%	$95,000
Jansen	81	$33,242	35.8%	$132,400
Kim	78	$28,125	17.9%	$187,500
Branson	62	$34,063	11.3%	$50,400
Stonewall Gap	45	$25,583	22.2%	$268,800
Hoehne	40	$78,750	0.0%	N/A
Valdez	26	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Weston	24	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Las Animas County is located in Colorado with a total population of 14,413. It is the 33rd most populous county out of 64 in Colorado. The county encompasses 13 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Las Animas County is 46.6 years. This is 24% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 10.5% 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 $52,074. This is 45% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 35% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.7%. This is 98% higher than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 5.6%. This is 22% higher than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $237,600. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $539,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 68.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Las Animas County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 38.8%. 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 (38.8% vs 22.5%). The Asian population (1.3%) is well below the state average of 3.2%.

Education

19.3% 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 58% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 90.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Las Animas County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Colorado and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Las Animas County, Colorado?

Las Animas County has a population of 14,413, making it the 33rd most populous county in Colorado.

What is the median income in Las Animas County?

The median household income in Las Animas County is $52,074 with a poverty rate of 18.7%.

How many cities are in Las Animas County, Colorado?

Las Animas County contains 13 Census-designated places.