County

Las Animas County, CO

9 ZIP codes  ·  9 cities  ·  Colorado

👥14,351Population
💰$52,617Median HH Income▼ 31% below avg
🎂46.1Median Age
🏠$218,733Median Home Value▼ 22% below avg
🎓34.5%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊5.7%Unemployment▲ 16% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 52.8% Female 47.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 54.3%Hispanic: 39.1%Black: 1.8%Asian: 1.4%Other: 2.5%Race
White54.3%
Hispanic39.1%
Black1.8%
Asian1.4%
Other2.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
23%
45–64
26%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age46.1 yrs
Avg HH Size2.05
Below Poverty16.5% ▲ 65% above avg
College Grads34.5% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment5.7% ▲ 16% above avg
No HS Diploma117 (1.2%)
HS Graduate2,662 (27.7%)
Some College1,209 (12.6%)
Associates2,323 (24.2%)
Bachelors1,614 (16.8%)
Graduate Degree1,694 (17.6%)

Education

No HS: 1.2%HS Grad: 27.7%Some College: 12.6%Associates: 24.2%Bachelors: 16.8%Graduate: 17.6%Edu
No HS1.2%
HS Grad27.7%
Some College12.6%
Associates24.2%
Bachelors16.8%
Graduate17.6%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 70%Renter: 30%Tenure
Owner70.0%
Renter30.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
5%
$50k–$100k
12%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
14%
$200k–$300k
22%
$300k–$500k
23%
Over $500k
8%

Financials

Median HH Income$52,617 ▼ 31% below avg
Median Home Value$218,732 ▼ 22% below avg
Home/Income Ratio4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$892/mo
Total Housing Units8,118
Vacant Units1,434

Income Distribution

Under $25k
27%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
19%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
4%
Over $200k
5%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
83%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%
Work From Home
13%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
22%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
9%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
10%
1980s–1990s
18%
2000+
63%
About Las Animas County, CO

Las Animas County is located in Colorado and encompasses 9 ZIP codes spanning 9 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 14,351 residents. With a median age of 46.07, it is a mature county.

Las Animas County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $52,616 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 5.7%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 16.5% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Las Animas County is an affordable housing market, with a median home value of $218,732 — below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $892. Homeownership rates are high at 70.0%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Las Animas County are majority White (54.3%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Las Animas County, CO is a working-class area in Colorado. The 9 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Las Animas County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
81020 Aguilar 807 $29,777 $109,600 5.6% 26.5%
81027 Branson 114 $44,583 $55,800 0.0% 43.8%
81049 Kim 155 $42,266 $134,400 0.0% 51.8%
81081 Trinchera 81 $39,243 0.0% 13.2%
81082 Trinidad 11,750 $54,788 $219,400 $915 5.7% 34.0%
81091 Weston 1,201 $49,722 $301,900 $670 7.8% 42.9%