Las Animas, CO Demographics

A map of Las Animas's Population by Race

Las Animas, Colorado had a population of 2,300 in 2020. It was 52.1% White, 1.3% Black, 0.7% Asian, 40.3% Hispanic, 1.1% Native American/Other, and 4.5% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Las Animas, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is the 163rd most populous. 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's White Population

1,199 residents of Las Animas identify as White, or 52.1%. This makes the White share of the population of Las Animas less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is ranked #410 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Las Animas is more White than neighboring La Junta (44.6% White). Las Animas is less White than neighboring Hasty (68.1% White), Cheraw (66.7% White), North La Junta (65.8% White), and La Junta Gardens (61% White).

Las Animas's Black Population

30 residents of Las Animas identify as Black, or 1.3%. This makes the Black share of the population of Las Animas roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is ranked #79 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Las Animas is more Black than neighboring Hasty (1.1% Black), Cheraw (0% Black), North La Junta (0% Black), La Junta (1.1% Black), and La Junta Gardens (0.8% Black).

Las Animas's Asian Population

16 residents of Las Animas identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Las Animas roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Las Animas is more Asian than neighboring Hasty (0% Asian), Cheraw (0% Asian), and North La Junta (0% Asian). Las Animas is less Asian than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0.8% Asian).

Las Animas's Hispanic Population

927 residents of Las Animas identify as Hispanic, or 40.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Las Animas larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is ranked #65 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Las Animas is more Hispanic than neighboring Hasty (24.7% Hispanic), Cheraw (25.3% Hispanic), North La Junta (32.2% Hispanic), and La Junta Gardens (34.1% Hispanic). Las Animas is less Hispanic than neighboring La Junta (49.3% Hispanic).

Las Animas's Native American/Other Population

25 residents of Las Animas identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.1%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Las Animas roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is ranked #194 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Las Animas is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hasty (0.5% Native American/Other), Cheraw (0% Native American/Other), and North La Junta (1% Native American/Other). Las Animas is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Junta (1.5% Native American/Other), and La Junta Gardens (2.4% Native American/Other).

Las Animas's Multiracial Population

103 residents of Las Animas identify as Multiracial, or 4.5%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Las Animas roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, Las Animas is ranked #181 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Las Animas is more Multiracial than neighboring North La Junta (1% Multiracial), La Junta (2.7% Multiracial), and La Junta Gardens (0.8% Multiracial). Las Animas is less Multiracial than neighboring Hasty (5.5% Multiracial), and Cheraw (8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.