Las Animas City, Colorado
As of the census of 2000, there were 2758 residents, 1091 households, and 717 families in the city. The population density was 2134.2 people per square mile (824.02/kmē), making it the 65th most densely populated city in Colorado. There were 1264 housing units at an average density of 979.8 per square mile (378.3/kmē). The average household size was 2.46 and the average family size was 3.04. In the city the population was spread out, with 27.3% under the age of 18, 8.6% from 18 to 24, 24% from 25 to 44, 22.2% from 45 to 64, and 17.9% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 106.3 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 113.9 females. The median age was 38.1 years, The median age of males and females living in Las Animas City was 36 and 39.6 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 74.87% White, 0.91% Black or African American, 2.86% American Indian, 0.58% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 5.44% from two or more races and 15.34% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $26157, making it the 48th lowest city by median household income in Colorado. The median income for a family in the city was $29815, it would be the 36th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Colorado. The per capita income for the city was $13893, it is 60th poorest city by per capita income in Colorado. The median income was $16944, The median income for males was $20640 versus $13939 for females.
In 2000, 770 pupils and students, of which 375 are male and 395 are female, 27.92% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 72 nursery or pri school, 33 kindergarten, 356 elementary school, 210 high school and 99 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 2758 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 2760 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 2740 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 2643 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 2608 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 2545 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 2523 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 2483 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 2451 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 2329 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 2345 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 39 | 33 | 72 |
| Kindergarten | 8 | 25 | 33 |
| Elementary school | 169 | 187 | 356 |
| High school | 119 | 91 | 210 |
| College or graduate school | 40 | 59 | 99 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Las Animas city, Colorado | $26157 | $29815 | $13893 |
| Bent County, Colorado | $28125 | $34096 | $13567 |
| Colorado, United States | $47203 | $55883 | $24049 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |