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Las Animas County Population and Races

 
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As of 2010-2014, the total population of Las Animas County is 14,789, which is 2.75% less than it was in 2000. The population growth rate is much lower than the state average rate of 20.84% and is much lower than the national average rate of 11.61%. The Las Animas County population density is 3.10 people per square mile, which is much lower than the state average density of 49.93 people per square mile and is much lower than the national average density of 82.73 people per square mile. The most prevalent race in Las Animas County is white, which represent 84.55% of the total population. The average Las Animas County education level is lower than the state average and is lower than the national average.

Topics:Population GrowthPopulation DensityPopulation by RacesPopulation by First AncestryPopulation by GenderPopulation by AgeEducationSchool EnrollmentHousehold and FamilyMarital StatusPlace of Birth and CitizenshipLanguage

Population in 2010-2014: 14,789. #32

Population Growth Since 2000, #49

Las Animas County
-2.75%
Colorado
20.84%
U.S.
11.61%

Population Density, #50

Las Animas County
3.10 per square mile
Colorado
49.93 per square mile
U.S.
82.73 per square mile

Population by Races

White:12,504 (84.55%, #53)
Black:192 (1.30%, #18)
Hispanic:6,235 (42.16%, #5)
Asian:89 (0.60%, #39)
Native (American Indian, Alaska Native, Hawaiian Native, etc.):331 (2.24%, #11)
One Race, Other:992 (6.71%, see rank)
Two or More Races:681 (4.60%, see rank)

Hispanic Population
Mexican:3,159 (50.67%, see rank)
Puerto Rican:20 (0.32%, see rank)
Cuban:7 (0.11%, see rank)
Central American:7 (0.11%, see rank)
South American:13 (0.21%, see rank)
 

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical race data.

Population by First Ancestry

12,638 (85.46%) out of the total population of 14,789 reported first ancestry.

 Las Animas County% of the Total PopulationColoradoU.S.
Arab160.11%, see rank0.39%0.56%
Czech170.11%, see rank0.70%0.47%
Danish270.18%, see rank0.82%0.42%
Dutch2811.90%, see rank1.81%1.40%
English1,4169.57%, see rank10.49%8.02%
French4743.21%, see rank3.48%3.34%
German2,26315.30%, see rank20.88%15.03%
Greek390.26%, see rank0.38%0.41%
Hungarian390.26%, see rank0.39%0.46%
Irish1,69311.45%, see rank12.04%10.80%
Italian1,72611.67%, see rank5.10%5.52%
Norwegian1190.80%, see rank2.18%1.42%
Polish2131.44%, see rank2.51%3.01%
Portuguese00.00%, see rank0.21%0.44%
Russian160.11%, see rank1.09%0.92%
Scotch-Irish1390.94%, see rank1.27%0.99%
Scottish1481.00%, see rank2.56%1.72%
Subsaharan African490.33%, see rank0.73%0.95%
Swedish1881.27%, see rank2.43%1.27%
Swiss190.13%, see rank0.46%0.30%
Ukrainian140.09%, see rank0.25%0.31%
American5133.47%, see rank5.18%7.12%
Welsh410.28%, see rank0.92%0.57%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical first ancestry data.

Population by Gender

Male: 7,596 (51.36%, see rank)
Females: 7,193 (48.64%, see rank)

Las Animas County
Male: 51.36%
Female: 48.64%
Colorado
Male: 50.18%
Female: 49.82%
U.S.
Male: 49.19%
Female: 50.81%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical gender data.

Population by Age

Median Age (see rank)
Las Animas County
44.60 years old
Colorado
36.20 years old
U.S.
37.40 years old

Median Age, Male (see rank)
Las Animas County
42.90 years old
Colorado
35.30 years old
U.S.
36.10 years old

Median Age, Female (see rank)
Las Animas County
46.60 years old
Colorado
37.30 years old
U.S.
38.80 years old

 Las Animas County% of the Total PopulationColoradoU.S.
Under 5 years7595.13%, see rank6.49%6.36%
5 to 9 years6464.37%, see rank6.79%6.51%
10 to 14 years1,0397.03%, see rank6.63%6.59%
15 to 19 years9726.57%, see rank6.57%6.85%
20 to 24 years8916.02%, see rank7.07%7.13%
25 to 34 years1,57810.67%, see rank14.71%13.47%
35 to 44 years1,57010.62%, see rank13.67%12.96%
45 to 54 years2,03013.73%, see rank13.93%14.09%
55 to 64 years2,36015.96%, see rank12.31%12.29%
65 to 74 years1,69111.43%, see rank6.91%7.64%
75 to 84 9136.17%, see rank3.46%4.25%
85 years and over3402.30%, see rank1.45%1.85%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical age data.

Education for the 25 Years and Over

 Las Animas CountyColoradoU.S.
Total 25 Years and Over Population10,482, 100%3,453,403209,056,129
Less Than High School1,501, 14.32%, see rank9.62%13.67%
High School Graduate2,994, 28.56%, see rank21.99%27.95%
Some College or Associate Degree4,104, 39.15%, see rank30.93%29.09%
Bachelor Degree1,252, 11.94%, see rank23.74%18.27%
Master, Doctorate, or Professional Degree631, 6.02%, see rank13.73%11.01%
USA.com Education Index#13.11, see rank14.1413.54
# Higher USA.com Education Index means more educated population.

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical education level data.

School Enrollment

 Las Animas County ColoradoU.S.
Total PublicPrivatePublicPrivatePublicPrivate
Nursery School, Preschool, Kindergarten33984.66%15.34%72.68%27.32%71.30%28.70%
Elementary School (Grades 1-8)1,41996.12%, see rank3.88%, see rank91.90%8.10%89.86%10.14%
High School (Grades 9-12)65492.51%, see rank7.49%, see rank93.09%6.91%90.60%9.40%
College83892.12%, see rank7.88%, see rank84.22%15.78%78.37%21.63%
Graduate School9878.57%, see rank21.43%, see rank65.39%34.61%58.86%41.14%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical school enrollment data.

Household and Family

 Las Animas CountyColoradoU.S.
Total Households5,890, 100%1,998,314116,211,092
Average Household Size2.41, see rank2.542.63
1 Person Households1,771, 30.07%, see rank28.04%27.57%
2 or More Person Households4,119, 69.93%, see rank71.96%72.43%
Family Households (Families)3,880, 65.87%, see rank64.18%66.22%
Average Family Size3.05, see rank3.223.32
Married-Couple Family2,960, 50.25%, see rank49.32%48.42%
Nonfamily Households2,010, 34.13%, see rank35.82%33.78%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical household and family data.

Marital Status of 15 Years and Over

 Las Animas County%ColoradoU.S.
15 Years and Over Total12,345see rank4,162,789252,974,135
Males, 15 Years and Over6,313100%, see rank2,078,151123,281,364
Never Married1,96831.17%, see rank34.71%35.77%
Married3,36653.32%, see rank52.95%52.04%
Widowed1682.66%, see rank2.06%2.57%
Divorced81112.85%, see rank10.28%9.62%
Females, 15 Years and Over6,032100%, see rank2,084,638129,692,771
Never Married1,48024.54%, see rank27.28%29.48%
Married3,19853.02%, see rank52.25%49.19%
Widowed67011.11%, see rank6.85%9.16%
Divorced68411.34%, see rank13.61%12.16%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical marital status data.

Place of Birth and Citizenship

 Las Animas County%ColoradoU.S.
Native14,30896.75%, see rank90.24%86.93%
Born in the State of Residence8,62558.32%, see rank42.58%58.73%
Born in Different State5,54837.51%, see rank46.22%26.78%
Born in Puerto Rico, U.S. Island Areas,
or Born Abroad to American Parent(s)		1350.91%, see rank1.45%1.42%
Foreign Born4813.25%, see rank9.76%13.07%
Foreign Born with U.S. Citizenship1801.22%, see rank3.70%5.99%
Foreign Born without U.S. Citizenship3012.04%, see rank6.06%7.09%
Born In Europe650.44%, see rank1.37%1.53%
Born In Asia420.28%, see rank2.17%3.82%
Born In Africa40.03%, see rank0.55%0.55%
Born In Oceania00.00%, see rank0.08%0.07%
Born In Latin America3532.39%, see rank5.30%6.83%
Born In Northern America170.11%, see rank0.30%0.26%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical place of birth and citizenship data.

Language Spoken at Home

 Las Animas County%ColoradoU.S.
English4,74280.51%, see rank82.34%79.39%
Spanish97216.50%, see rank11.41%11.75%
Other Indo-European Languages731.24%, see rank3.32%4.52%
Asian and Pacific Islander Languages420.71%, see rank2.07%3.36%
Other611.04%, see rank0.86%0.99%

*Based on 2010-2014 data. View historical language spoken at home data.


 
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