Las Animas, CO Demographics

A map of Las Animas's Population by Race

Las Animas, Colorado has an estimated population of 2,540, a large increase from the 2,300 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 45.7% Hispanic, 43.0% White, 11.1% Multiracial, 0.2% Asian, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Animas, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Las Animas has become more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Las Animas, that probability was 56.4% in 2020 and 59.4% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Las Animas is ranked the 160th most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Las Animas was ranked the 163rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Las Animas's White Population

1,093 residents of Las Animas, or 43.0% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Animas is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Las Animas ranks 410th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas's White population has declined by an estimated 8.8%. White residents' share of Las Animas's population has decreased from 52.1% to 43.0%.

Las Animas is more White than neighboring North La Junta (42.6% White), and La Junta Gardens (36.6% White). Las Animas is less White than neighboring Hasty (71.2% White), Cheraw (79.8% White), and La Junta (52.6% White).

Las Animas's Black Population

0 residents of Las Animas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Las Animas is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Las Animas ranks 84th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas's Black population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Black residents' share of Las Animas's population has decreased from 1.3% to 0.0%.

Las Animas is less Black than neighboring La Junta (1.3% Black).

Las Animas's Asian Population

6 residents of Las Animas, or 0.2% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Las Animas is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Las Animas ranks 239th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas's Asian population has declined by an estimated 62.5%. Asian residents' share of Las Animas's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.2%.

Las Animas is more Asian than neighboring Hasty (0% Asian), Cheraw (0% Asian), North La Junta (0% Asian), and La Junta Gardens (0% Asian).

Las Animas's Hispanic Population

1,160 residents of Las Animas, or 45.7% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Animas is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Las Animas ranks 65th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 25.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Las Animas's population has increased from 40.3% to 45.7%.

Las Animas is more Hispanic than neighboring Hasty (25.6% Hispanic), Cheraw (12.2% Hispanic), North La Junta (35.3% Hispanic), and La Junta (42.7% Hispanic). Las Animas is less Hispanic than neighboring La Junta Gardens (63.4% Hispanic).

Las Animas's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Las Animas, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Las Animas is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Animas ranks 213th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Animas's population has decreased from 1.1% to 0.0%.

Las Animas is less Native American/Other than neighboring North La Junta (11.4% Native American/Other), and La Junta (0.6% Native American/Other).

Las Animas's Multiracial Population

281 residents of Las Animas, or 11.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Animas is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Las Animas ranks 193rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 172.8%. Multiracial residents' share of Las Animas's population has increased from 4.5% to 11.1%.

Las Animas is more Multiracial than neighboring Hasty (3.2% Multiracial), Cheraw (8% Multiracial), North La Junta (10.7% Multiracial), La Junta (2.6% Multiracial), and La Junta Gardens (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.