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Las Animas, CO
City in Bent County, Colorado.
Population
2,540
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,562
ZIP codes
0
Las Animas and its ZIP codes
Las Animas at a glance
- Las Animas is about 28 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $51,875 a year, 46% less than the Colorado figure of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,700 (75% below Colorado) and median rent is $1,211 a month.
Local data for Las Animas, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Las Animas, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$51,875
Poverty rate
35.7%
Median home value
$132,700
Median rent
$1,211/mo
Homeownership
61.0%
Bachelor's or higher
13.9%
Median age
38.3
Average commute
21.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (917), German Americans (231), Irish Americans (170).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bent County. PPP loans are for Las Animas.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,145
1,172 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$34,964
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$48.7M
FY 2026, $8,614 per person
How people get to work
Las Animas, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone79.0%
- Carpooled13.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Las Animas, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
301
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 16°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Las Animas, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.4%
U.S. 33.3% +1.1 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
20.0%
U.S. 12.8% +7.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.0%
U.S. 11.1% +9.9 pts
Cities near Las Animas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HastyCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| CherawTown | 16 mi | 0.2 |
| North La JuntaCensus-designated place | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| La Junta GardensCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| La JuntaCity | 19 mi | 3.2 |
| McClaveCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 1.9 |
| SwinkTown | 23 mi | 0.3 |
| Sugar CityTown | 27 mi | 0.4 |
| HaswellTown | 27 mi | 0.8 |
| Rocky FordCity | 27 mi | 1.7 |
| WileyTown | 28 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Las Animas, CO in?
- Las Animas is in Bent County, Colorado.
- What is the population of Las Animas, CO?
- About 2,540 people live in Las Animas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Las Animas?
- Nearby places include Hasty (14 mi), Cheraw (16 mi), North La Junta (17 mi), La Junta Gardens (19 mi), La Junta (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023