Branson
Town in Las Animas County, Colorado
Branson is a town in Las Animas County, Colorado, with 57 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 6,257 ft (1,907 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Folsom, 11.7 miles S.
- 57residents (2020 Census)
- 6,257 ftelevation · 1,907 m
- 0.2 sq miland area · 0.6 km²
- 233 / sq mipopulation density
- 81081ZIP code
About Branson
Branson is a statutory town located in Las Animas County, Colorado, United States. The town population was 57 at the 2020 United States census. Branson is the southernmost town in the State of Colorado, located just 1 mile (1.6 km) from the New Mexico border.
Branson is located approximately 35 miles east of Trinidad, Colorado, on State Highway 389, in the Great Plains, as well in the Raton Mesa region. A few hundred feet south of Branson, Chicora Mesa rises 800 ft (240 m) above the village. It is a ranching community today. Farming in the area was severely impacted by the Dust Bowl of the 1930s and the population of Branson and its region has since been declining.
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Living in Branson
- Median household income
- $34,063
- Median home value
- $50,400
- Median age
- 45
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Branson had 57 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 57 |
|---|---|
| Density | 233 per sq mi (90 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Branson at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Las Animas County |
| Type | Town |
| Population | 57 (2020) |
| Land area | 0.24 sq mi (0.6 km²) |
| Elevation | 6,257 ft (1,907 m) |
| Coordinates | 37.0155° N, 103.8838° W |
| ZIP code | 81081 |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0808345 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Branson
- Folsom, NM11.7 mi S
- Des Moines, NM17.8 mi S
- Capulin, NM19.7 mi S
- Raton, NM32.0 mi W
- Grenville, NM32.9 mi SE
- Kim33.3 mi NE
- Hoehne33.3 mi NW
- El Moro35.2 mi NW
- Trinidad35.2 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Branson
What county is Branson in?
Branson is in Las Animas County, Colorado.
What is the population of Branson, CO?
57 people lived in Branson at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Branson, CO?
The ZIP code of Branson is 81081.
What is the elevation of Branson?
6,257 feet (1,907 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Branson?
Folsom (11.7 mi), Des Moines (17.8 mi), Capulin (19.7 mi), Raton (32.0 mi), Grenville (32.9 mi).
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