City

Las Animas, CO

1 ZIP code  ·  Bent County  ·  Colorado

👥4,760Population
💰$46,964Median HH Income▼ 38% below avg
🎂40.0Median Age
🏠$124,200Median Home Value▼ 55% below avg
🎓24.6%College Grads▼ 37% below avg
📊5.6%Unemployment▲ 14% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 63.2% Female 36.8% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 50.8%Hispanic: 34.5%Black: 4%Asian: 0.9%Other: 8%Race
White50.8%
Hispanic34.5%
Black4.0%
Asian0.9%
Other8.0%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
4%
5–17
12%
18–24
5%
25–44
36%
45–64
25%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.21
Below Poverty25.3% ▲ 153% above avg
College Grads24.6% ▼ 37% below avg
Unemployment5.6% ▲ 14% above avg
No HS Diploma19 (0.6%)
HS Graduate923 (30.4%)
Some College1,006 (33.1%)
Associates342 (11.3%)
Bachelors282 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree463 (15.3%)

Education

No HS: 0.6%HS Grad: 30.4%Some College: 33.1%Associates: 11.3%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 15.3%Edu
No HS0.6%
HS Grad30.4%
Some College33.1%
Associates11.3%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate15.3%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 62%Renter: 38%Tenure
Owner62.0%
Renter38.0%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
16%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
24%
$200k–$300k
8%
$300k–$500k
5%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$46,964 ▼ 38% below avg
Median Home Value$124,200 ▼ 55% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.6x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$860/mo
Total Housing Units1,791
Vacant Units258

Income Distribution

Under $25k
33%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
5%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
1%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
88%
Public Transit
4%
Work From Home
8%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
52%
15–30 min
20%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
14%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
8%
1940s–1950s
13%
1960s–1970s
15%
1980s–1990s
3%
2000+
61%
About Las Animas, CO

Las Animas is a city in Colorado, located in Bent County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 4,760 residents. It is a middle-aged city, with a median age of 40 years.

Economically, Las Animas is a working-class community. The median household income of $46,964 is below the national average. Approximately 25.3% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 5.6%, near the national average.

The real estate market in Las Animas is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $124,200, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $860 per month. Homeownership is high at 62.0%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Las Animas is less-educated. 24.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is majority White (50.76%).

Las Animas, CO offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Colorado.

ZIP Codes in Las Animas
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
81054 4,760 $46,964 $124,200 $860 5.6% 24.6% 62.0%