Las Animas County, CO Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Las Animas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 14,144 | 5,847,426 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3.0 | 56.2 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | 0.07% | 1.14% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 46.4 | 35.3 | 37.1 |
| Households | 6,701 | 2,319,504 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Las Animas County declined by 9.0% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 14,392 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Las Animas County has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Las Animas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,480 | $93,055 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 2.45% | 5.76% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.6% | 4.4% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Las Animas County is about 46% lower than in Colorado.
Housing
| Metric | Las Animas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $212,500 | $480,058 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $874 | $1,692 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 70.1% | 66.3% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Las Animas County is about 20.3 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $874 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Las Animas County spend about 25 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 103 hours, about 4.3 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Las Animas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 12.3 | 22.2 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 24.6 | 44.3 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 103 | 185 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $3,182 | $5,727 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 10.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | 4,391 | 8,183 | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | 98 | 1,277 | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Colorado:
Hinsdale County (6.4 min), Rio Blanco County (7.7 min), Prowers County (8.0 min).
Slowest:
Park County (42.2 min), Elbert County (42.2 min), Custer County (30.9 min).
The average commute time in Las Animas County is 12 minutes, shorter than the 22 minutes in Colorado.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Las Animas County has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Las Animas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 15.1% | 40.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.03 | 2.45 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Colorado:
Boulder County (0.5), Douglas County (0.4), Broomfield County (0.4).
Lowest:
Crowley County (0.2), Bent County (0.2), Lincoln County (0.2).
Health
Las Animas County has a health index of B, which means it is quite healthy.
| Metric | Las Animas County | Colorado Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | 78.6 | 80.0 | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | 16.8% | 13.2% | 16.3% |
| Smokers | 16.4% | 16.1% | 19.0% |
Highest health index among counties in
Colorado:
Douglas County (0.9), Boulder County (0.8), Broomfield County (0.8).
Lowest:
Costilla County (0.8), Otero County (0.8), Bent County (0.8).
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the population of Las Animas County, Colorado?
The population of Las Animas County, Colorado is 14,144, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Las Animas County, Colorado?
The population density of Las Animas County, Colorado is 3.0 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Las Animas County, Colorado?
The median household income in Las Animas County, Colorado is $50,480, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Las Animas County, Colorado?
The median home price in Las Animas County, Colorado is $212,500, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Las Animas County, Colorado?
The unemployment rate in Las Animas County, Colorado is 5.6%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.