Las Animas, Colorado
Las Animas: city in Bent County, Colorado, United States
About
Las Animas is a city located in the county of Bent in the U.S. state of Colorado. Its population at the 2010 census was 2,410. After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 2,128 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Las Animas
| Population | 2,128 (2020) |
| Country | United States of America |
| State | Colorado (United States) |
| County | Bent County |
| Different from | Las Animas County |
| Postal code | 81054 |
| Phone Area Codes | 719 |
| Water as percent of area | 2.75% |
| Land as percent of area | 97.25% |
| Latitude & Longitude | 38.0667,-103.2227 |
| Altitude | 3,898 feet / 1188 meters |
| Capital city | Las Animas is capital of Bent County |
| Time Zone | Mountain Time Zone |
| Local time | 03:14:24 (18th April 2026) |
| Population growth | -13.25% (2010-2020) |
| Weather | 28℉ Chance Rain And Snow Showers 7-days weather |
Geography
Las Animas is located at 38°4'0"N 103°13'22"W (38.0666700, -103.2227100).
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Weather
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Official WebsiteDemographics
According to census records, the population of Las Animas decreased by 13.25% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 2,410 | - | census |
| 2011 | 2,359 | -2.16% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 2,316 | -1.86% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 2,252 | -2.84% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 2,182 | -3.21% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 2,212 | 1.36% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 2,180 | -1.47% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 2,173 | -0.32% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 2,178 | 0.23% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 2,165 | -0.6% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 2,128 | -1.74% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 5,377 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 5,593 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | -3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 5,269 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 5,607 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 7.2% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 14.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 52.3% |
| White only, percent : | 35.2% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 63.8% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.0% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.2% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 0.8% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 1.2% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 34.5% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 172 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 0.6% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 47.6% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $67,100 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,040 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $348 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $580 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 2,244 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.37 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 96.0% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 1.6% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 77.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 52.0% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 78.2% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 11.3% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 12.9% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 14.1% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 54.6% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 62,674 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 265,441 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 55,621 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $10,082 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 27.8 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $26,330 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $17,157 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 27.6% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 482 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 205 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 256 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 190 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 57 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 378 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,716.2 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.27 |
Services and Civic Places in Las Animas
1USDA Rural Development
760 Bent Ave # 5, Las Animas, CO 81054, United States View details
Phone: +17198466343 | Website available
2US Consolidated Farm Services Agency
760 Bent Ave, Las Animas, CO 81054, United States View details
Phone: +17194560757 | Website available
People born in Las Animas (3)
People born in Las Animas, including psychologist, educator Patricia M. Bricklin, politician Norma O. Walker, Ken Heizer, .
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Nearby Schools and Colleges
Schools and campuses linked to Las Animas, CO. Select a name to open its map and contact details.
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 127778 | Otero Junior College | La Junta (CO) | 81050 |
| 127389 | Lamar Community College | Lamar (CO) | 81052-3999 |
Nearby Transit Stations (2)
Rail and bus stations connected to Las Animas, CO. Select a station to open its map and address details.
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAJ | La Junta | 1 West First St. | RAIL |
| LMR | Lamar station | Main & Beach Streets | RAIL |
Closest post offices linked to Las Animas.
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Las Anima Post Office | Las Animas (CO) | 81054 |
| Hasty Post Office | Hasty (CO) | 81044 |
| Cheraw Post Office | Cheraw (CO) | 81030 |
| La Junta Post Office | La Junta (CO) | 81050 |
| Mc Clav Post Office | Mc Clave (CO) | 81057 |
Distance to Other Cities
Las Animas distances to largest Colorado cities