Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Las Animas, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,540

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

45.7%1,160

White

43%1,093

Two or More

11.1%281

Asian

0.2%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.6%166

High School Diploma

21.6%375

Some College (<1 yr)

16.1%279

Some College (1+ yr)

6.9%119

Associate's Degree

10.8%188

Bachelor's Degree

8.5%148

Master's Degree

4.3%74

Professional Degree

1.1%19

HS or Higher

78.8%

BA or Higher

13.9%

Graduate+

5.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$132,700

Median Renti

$1,211

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61%647

Renter-Occupied

39%413

Total Units

1,259

Homeownership

61%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

14.7%95

$50K–$100K

30%194

$100K–$150K

8.7%56

$150K–$200K

22.4%145

$200K–$300K

11.1%72

$300K–$500K

5.4%35

$500K–$1M

0.5%3

$1M+

7.3%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

139

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

1.8%23

2010–2019

0.2%3

2000–2009

2.1%26

1990–1999

7.5%94

1980–1989

9.5%120

1970–1979

15.7%198

1960–1969

8.7%109

1950–1959

13.9%175

1940–1949

11.6%146

1939 or earlier

29%365

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

78%827

Electricity

20%212

No Fuel

1.3%14

Bottled/LP Gas

0.4%4

Solar

0.3%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$51,875

Mean Household Incomei

$62,948

Per Capita Incomei

$26,473

Poverty Ratei

35%

Unemploymenti

9.2%

Labor Forcei

1,070

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

10.7%113

$10K–$15K

3.6%38

$15K–$20K

3.8%40

$20K–$25K

6.4%68

$25K–$30K

10.3%109

$30K–$35K

5.8%62

$35K–$40K

0.2%2

$40K–$45K

2.6%28

$45K–$50K

6.3%67

$50K–$60K

12%127

$60K–$75K

11.7%124

$75K–$100K

12.9%137

$100K–$125K

4%42

$125K–$150K

3.9%41

$150K–$200K

2.6%28

$200K+

3.2%34

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

139

Residentsi

185

Avg. Tenant Renti

$397/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers121 homes78% occupied$400/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 818 homes99% occupied$380/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $51,875/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

85.1%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

12.4%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

1.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.9%

Who Receives This Housing

73.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40.6% of subsidized households are minority

35.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.2% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

130.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

972

Avg. Commutei

21.7 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

972

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

151(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.3%Insured

9.7%Uninsured

Las Animas, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026