Las Animas County, Colorado
CO · FIPS 08071 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 14,413 | — | #2,193 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $52,074 | -30.7% | #2,654 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 46.6 years | +19.8% | #524 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $237,600 | -15.7% | #1,013 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $891 | -23.4% | #1,484 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 18.7% | +48.5% | #2,540 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Las Animas County has a population of 14,413, making it the #2,193 most populous county in the US. The median age is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median.
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The median household income in Las Animas County is $52,074, ranking #2,654 out of 3,222 counties — 30.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 18.7% and unemployment stands at 5.6%.
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The median home value in Las Animas County is $237,600 (-15.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $891/mo and the homeownership rate is 68.6%.
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91.6% of residents in Las Animas County have health insurance coverage, which is 0.1% below the national rate.
About Las Animas County, Colorado
Las Animas County, Colorado has a total population of 14,413, making it the 2,193rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Las Animas County is 46.6 years, which is 19.8% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Las Animas County is $52,074, which ranks #2,654 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 30.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 18.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.6%.
The median home value in Las Animas County is $237,600, 15.7% below the national median. Renters in Las Animas County pay a median gross rent of $891 per month. The homeownership rate is 68.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Las Animas County, 19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 42.8% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 91.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 20.5 min.
Las Animas County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 54.2% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (38.8%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Las Animas County, Colorado comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.