Race & Ethnicity
Age Breakdown
Key Indicators
| Median Age | 46.1 yrs |
|---|---|
| Avg HH Size | 2.05 |
| Below Poverty | 16.5% ▲ 65% above avg |
| College Grads | 34.5% ▼ 11% below avg |
| Unemployment | 5.7% ▲ 16% above avg |
| No HS Diploma | 117 (1.2%) |
| HS Graduate | 2,662 (27.7%) |
| Some College | 1,209 (12.6%) |
| Associates | 2,323 (24.2%) |
| Bachelors | 1,614 (16.8%) |
| Graduate Degree | 1,694 (17.6%) |
Education
Housing Tenure
Home Value Distribution
Financials
| Median HH Income | $52,617 ▼ 31% below avg |
|---|---|
| Median Home Value | $218,732 ▼ 22% below avg |
| Home/Income Ratio | 4.2x (nat avg ~3.5x) |
| Median Rent | $892/mo |
| Total Housing Units | 8,118 |
| Vacant Units | 1,434 |
Income Distribution
How People Get to Work
Commute Time
Year Built
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 | City | Population | Median Income | Median Home | Median Rent | Unemp. | 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% |