Las Animas County Demographics

A map of Las Animas County's Population by Race

Las Animas County, Colorado has an estimated population of 14,413, a less than 1% change from the 14,555 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 54.2% White, 38.8% Hispanic, 2.9% Multiracial, 1.6% Black, 1.3% Asian, and 1.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Las Animas County, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Las Animas has become slightly more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is 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 County, that probability was 54.9% in 2020 and 55.5% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Las Animas County is ranked the 33rd most populous county in Colorado, out of 64 counties. Las Animas County was ranked the 33rd most populous county in the 2020 Census.

Las Animas County's White Population

7,805 residents of Las Animas County, or 54.2% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Las Animas County is considerably lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. Las Animas County ranks 56th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas County's White population has declined by an estimated 2.0%. White residents' share of Las Animas County's population has decreased from 54.7% to 54.2%.

Las Animas County is more White than neighboring Otero County (52.4% White), Colfax County (47.4% White), Pueblo County (51% White), and Union County (53.3% White). Las Animas County is less White than neighboring Huerfano County (62.9% White).

Las Animas County's Black Population

234 residents of Las Animas County, or 1.6% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Las Animas County is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. Las Animas County ranks 16th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas County's Black population has grown by an estimated 27.9%. Black residents' share of Las Animas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.6%.

Las Animas County is more Black than neighboring Otero County (1.1% Black), Colfax County (0.5% Black), Huerfano County (0% Black), and Union County (1.1% Black). Las Animas County is less Black than neighboring Pueblo County (1.9% Black).

Las Animas County's Asian Population

181 residents of Las Animas County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Las Animas County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. Las Animas County ranks 27th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas County's Asian population has grown by an estimated 67.6%. Asian residents' share of Las Animas County's population has increased from 0.7% to 1.3%.

Las Animas County is more Asian than neighboring Otero County (0.7% Asian), Colfax County (0.2% Asian), Pueblo County (0.8% Asian), Huerfano County (0.2% Asian), and Union County (0% Asian).

Las Animas County's Hispanic Population

5,587 residents of Las Animas County, or 38.8% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Las Animas County is significantly higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. Las Animas County ranks 9th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas County's Hispanic population has remained roughly the same. Hispanic residents' share of Las Animas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 38.8%.

Las Animas County is more Hispanic than neighboring Huerfano County (30.6% Hispanic). Las Animas County is less Hispanic than neighboring Otero County (42% Hispanic), Colfax County (47.6% Hispanic), Pueblo County (42.1% Hispanic), and Union County (40.1% Hispanic).

Las Animas County's Native American/Other Population

182 residents of Las Animas County, or 1.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Las Animas County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. Las Animas County ranks 15th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas County's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 25.4%. Native American/Other residents' share of Las Animas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.3%.

Las Animas County is more Native American/Other than neighboring Otero County (0.8% Native American/Other), Colfax County (1.2% Native American/Other), and Pueblo County (1% Native American/Other). Las Animas County is less Native American/Other than neighboring Huerfano County (1.7% Native American/Other), and Union County (2.7% Native American/Other).

Las Animas County's Multiracial Population

424 residents of Las Animas County, or 2.9% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Las Animas County is comparable to the share in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. Las Animas County ranks 55th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 64 counties.

Since the 2020 Census, Las Animas County's Multiracial population has remained roughly the same. Multiracial residents' share of Las Animas County's population has remained roughly unchanged at 2.9%.

Las Animas County is more Multiracial than neighboring Union County (2.8% Multiracial). Las Animas County is less Multiracial than neighboring Colfax County (3% Multiracial), Pueblo County (3.2% Multiracial), and Huerfano County (4.6% 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.