Population 14,413 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Las Animas County
Household size in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.40 | 2.57 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.43 | 2.63 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.02 | 2.64 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.11 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.04 | −0.03 |
Households in Las Animas County are small: just 2.11 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.40 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.3 | 36.9 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.3 | 37.7 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 46.7 | 38.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.2 | 39.1 | 40.1 |
| Change | +4.0 | +2.1 | +2.3 |
Las Animas County skews older: half of its residents are older than 47.2, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 43.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.9% | 10.5% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.2% | 10.8% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 9.1% | 9.5% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.6% | 9.3% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.7 pts | −1.1 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Las Animas County than nationally: 9.6%, against 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Colorado. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 0.7 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Las Animas County
Renters in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.5% | 32.4% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.4% | 35.2% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.6% | 34.8% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.4% | 33.8% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.9 pts | +1.4 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over three in ten households in Las Animas County rent their homes (31.4%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About half of owners (50.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the west. The renter share is up 0.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 10.3% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.8% | 8.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.5% | 8.0% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 7.3% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.4 pts | −3.0 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.7% of the housing in Las Animas County, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 1.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1957 | 1981 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1982 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1983 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1988 | 1980 |
| Change | +12 | +7 | +6 |
Las Animas County is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. The median year built has moved up from 1957 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $712 | $1,051 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $865 | $1,165 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $784 | $1,450 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $991 | $1,963 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$279 | +$912 | +$606 |
The median renter in Las Animas County pays $991 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $279 a month from 2006–10, a 39% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.1% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the east.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Las Animas County
Bachelor's degrees in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.3% | 36.4% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.8% | 37.8% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.1% | 40.9% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.4% | 45.9% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.1 pts | +9.4 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Las Animas County: 20.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged up 1.1 points since 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. Las Animas County has a lower share of college graduates than at least four in five Colorado counties.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 83.4% | 89.5% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.8% | 90.5% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.5% | 91.8% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 90.6% | 92.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +7.2 pts | +3.3 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Las Animas County is close to the national rate: 90.6% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is lower than in Colorado as a whole (92.8%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 7.2 points, in line with the national trend.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Las Animas County
| Period | Las Animas County | Colorado | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.0% | 6.8% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.1% | 7.9% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 8.7% | 4.4% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.3% | 4.6% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.7 pts | −2.3 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Las Animas County is close to the national rate: 5.3% of the labor force, against 5.4%. The rate is higher than in Colorado overall (4.6%). Unemployment has fallen 2.7 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Las Animas County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Animas County | 2.11 | 47.2 | 9.6% | 31.4% | 18.7% | 1969 | $991 | 20.4% | 90.6% | 5.3% |
| Costilla County | 2.21 | 52.1 | 10.6% | 21.0% | 32.4% | 1981 | $891 | 24.3% | 90.1% | 3.3% |
| Conejos County | 2.41 | 40.3 | 7.5% | 23.5% | 17.1% | 1981 | $781 | 26.6% | 91.1% | 4.0% |
| Archuleta County | 2.36 | 51.2 | 5.4% | 19.9% | 36.4% | 1996 | $1,433 | 39.4% | 95.8% | 1.1% |
| Morton County | 2.61 | 47.9 | 10.9% | 14.6% | 25.0% | 1967 | $628 | 16.3% | 80.9% | 0.9% |
| Stevens County | 2.79 | 39.2 | 15.7% | 25.5% | 16.6% | 1974 | $946 | 22.4% | 76.2% | 3.7% |
| La Plata County | 2.27 | 43.0 | 6.7% | 29.1% | 13.6% | 1991 | $1,421 | 48.9% | 96.4% | 3.9% |
| Seward County | 2.96 | 34.0 | 19.2% | 38.2% | 13.4% | 1975 | $928 | 11.3% | 68.5% | 5.2% |
| Meade County | 2.56 | 39.6 | 15.1% | 26.0% | 20.9% | 1958 | $826 | 26.5% | 88.7% | 1.4% |
| Clark County | 2.45 | 42.1 | 8.4% | 26.4% | 23.8% | 1947 | $785 | 31.1% | 91.7% | 2.9% |
| Comanche County | 2.07 | 50.1 | 7.9% | 26.6% | 18.8% | 1948 | $613 | 20.5% | 96.1% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Las Animas County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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