Las Animas County, Colorado
County
Overview
- County Name
- Las Animas County
- State
- Colorado
- FIPS Code
- 08071
- State FIPS
- 08
- County FIPS
- 071
Geography
- Land Area
- 4772.94 sq mi
- Water Area
- 2.68 sq mi
- Total Area
- 4775.61 sq mi
- Latitude
- 37.318831
- Longitude
- -104.044110
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 14,099
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 11,520
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 8,674 | 61.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,435 | 38.5% |
| White | 7,866 | 55.8% |
| Black | 250 | 1.8% |
| Asian | 104 | 0.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 122 | 0.9% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 15 | 0.1% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 7,382 | 64.1% |
| Hispanic | 4,135 | 35.9% |
| White | 6,761 | 58.7% |
| Black | 234 | 2.0% |
| Asian | 144 | 1.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 228 | 2.0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 9 | 0.1% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 14,413
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $55,090
- Poverty Rate
- 17.7%
- Population Below Poverty
- 2,555
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 9,922 | 68.8% |
| Black | 247 | 1.7% |
| Asian | 195 | 1.4% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 9,957
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,304 | 33.2% |
| Republican | 2,460 | 24.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 4,025 | 40.4% |
| Other | 26 | 0.3% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 5,014 | 50.4% |
| Female | 4,942 | 49.6% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 5,852 | 58.8% |
| Hispanic | 3,141 | 31.5% |
| Black | 17 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 74 | 0.7% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 6,634
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 66.6%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 4,094 | 70.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,874 | 59.7% |
| Black | 7 | 41.2% |
| Asian | 40 | 54.1% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 3,271 | 65.2% |
| Female | 3,363 | 68.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 2,610 (24.2%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 2,064 (19.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 8,170
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $235,679
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $857
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 65.6%
- Public Transit
- 0.2%
- Work From Home
- 11.8%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 26.0%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.