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Las Animas County, Colorado
Las Animas County, Colorado. Las Animas County had 14,391 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. It holds 14 places (6 cities, villages and boroughs and 8 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 08071.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,391
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,555 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,413
Median household income
$52,074
±$5,521 (90% margin)
Colorado: $95,470
Median home value
$237,600
±$13,366 (90% margin)
Colorado: $539,400
Median gross rent
$891
±$106 (90% margin)
Colorado: $1,761
How many people live in Las Animas County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,555 residents in Las Animas County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,391 for July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Colorado grew 4.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,413 over 4,773 square miles of land.
| Measure | Las Animas County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,413 | 5,862,189 | +147 |
| Households | 6,513±230 | 2,374,218 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.09±0.07 | 2.42 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,170±33 | 2,589,053 | −406 |
Las Animas County's population since 2000
From 15,207 in 2000 to 14,391 in 2025: down 5.4%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Las Animas County?
Las Animas County holds 14 places: 6 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 8 census-designated places. The largest is Trinidad with 8,091 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Trinidad | 8,329 | $52,273 |
|---|---|---|
| Aguilar | 456 | $28,795 |
| El MoroGEOID 0824290 | 216 | $108,571 |
| CokedaleGEOID 0815550 | 127 | $50,952 |
| JansenGEOID 0839250 | 101 | $33,242 |
| SegundoGEOID 0868985 | 100 | $79,141 |
| HoehneGEOID 0836940 | 80 | $78,750 |
| Stonewall GapGEOID 0874275 | 66 | $25,583 |
| KimGEOID 0840570 | 63 | $28,125 |
| StarkvilleGEOID 0873715 | 62 | $67,727 |
| BransonGEOID 0808345 | 57 | $34,063 |
| WestonGEOID 0884000 | 53 | not published |
| ValdezGEOID 0880095 | 46 | not published |
| LynnGEOID 0847015 | 11 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Las Animas County?
The median resident of Las Animas County is 46.6 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 26.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 54.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 38.8%. 3.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Las Animas County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.6±0.4 | 37.7 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0%±0.4 pts | 21.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.0%±0.3 pts | 15.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 38.8% | 22.5% | −2.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 54.2%±0.4 pts | 64.8% | +1.3 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 1.6%±0.4 pts | 3.8% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±0.4 pts | 3.2% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.7 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.2%±0.9 pts | 9.8% | −2.1 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 10.4%±2.2 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 9.1%±1.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 21.6%±2.0 pts | 11.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.4%±1.5 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.2%±1.6 pts | 92.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.3%±2.0 pts | 45.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.6%±1.3 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.3%±0.8 pts | 3.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Las Animas County earn?
Half of Las Animas County's 6,513 households earn less than $52,074 a year (±$5,521), against $95,470 in Colorado. In 2015-2019 it was $51,464 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Las Animas County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $52,074±$5,521 | $95,470 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $68,556±$4,305 | $128,255 | – |
| Per capita income | $30,125±$1,666 | $52,636 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7%±3.1 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 25.0%±9.2 pts | 11.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 20.3%±2.9 pts | 8.5% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 87.3%±2.3 pts | 93.5% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Las Animas County?
Owners occupy 68.6% of Las Animas County's occupied homes and renters 31.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $237,600 by its owner (±$13,366). The median renter pays $891 a month including utilities, and 39.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Las Animas County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $237,600±$13,366 | $539,400 | +$51,642 |
| Median gross rent | $891±$106 | $1,761 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.8%±8.6 pts | 42.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,480±$98 | $2,326 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.6%±3.0 pts | 66.2% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,170±33 | 2,589,053 | −406 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.6%±2.7 pts | 61.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.6%±1.7 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 31.8%±3.0 pts | 7.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Las Animas County building?
Builders took permits for 30 new housing units across Las Animas County in 2025 (30 single-family), 2.1 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Las Animas County get to work?
65.4% of Las Animas County's workers drive alone and 11.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.6%.
| Measure | Las Animas County | Colorado | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 51.9%±2.1 pts | 68.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6%±1.8 pts | 4.6% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 65.4%±4.1 pts | 65.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 15.2%±3.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Walked | 4.5%±1.7 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 11.5%±2.1 pts | 21.0% | +2.9 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 19.5 min±2.7 | 25.2 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Las Animas County's census tracts?
Las Animas County is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $33,289 (Tract 1) to $73,313 (Tract 8).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Las Animas County compare with Colorado's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 33rd of 64 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 47th of 64 |
| Residents per square mile | 50th of 64 |
| Median household income | 56th of 64 |
| Median home value | 51st of 64 |
| Median gross rent | 54th of 63 |
| Poverty rate | 8th of 63 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 59th of 64 |
| Median age | 18th of 64 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Las Animas County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.