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Branson, CO
Town in Las Animas County, Colorado.
Population
62
Land area
0.2sq mi
People per sq mi
253
ZIP codes
0
Branson and its ZIP codes
Branson at a glance
- Branson is about 4.5 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
Local data for Branson, CO
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Las Animas County. PPP loans are for Branson.
Unemployment rate
6.9%
Aug 2026, +1.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$46,821
4,634 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,422
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$140M
FY 2026, $9,604 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Branson, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
1,165
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
86° / 15°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Cities near Branson
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Folsom, NMVillage | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| Des Moines, NMVillage | 17 mi | 0.9 |
| Capulin, NMCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Branson, CO in?
- Branson is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Branson, CO?
- About 62 people live in Branson, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Branson?
- Nearby places include Folsom, NM (12 mi), Des Moines, NM (17 mi), Capulin, NM (20 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023