Las Animas
City in Bent County, Colorado
Las Animas is a city in Bent County, Colorado, with 2,300 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,898 ft (1,188 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Hasty, 14.0 miles E.
- 2,300residents (2020 Census)
- 3,898 ftelevation · 1,188 m
- 1.6 sq miland area · 4.2 km²
- 1,414 / sq mipopulation density
- 81054ZIP code
About Las Animas
Las Animas is the statutory city that is the county seat of, the most populous community in, and the only incorporated municipality in Bent County, Colorado, United States. The city's population was 2,300 at the 2020 United States census. Las Animas is located on the Arkansas River, just west of its confluence with the Purgatoire River, in southeast Colorado east of Pueblo, near the historic Bent's Fort.
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Living in Las Animas
- Median household income
- $51,875
- Median home value
- $132,700
- Median rent
- $1,211/mo
- Median age
- 38.3
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Las Animas had 2,300 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 2,300 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,414 per sq mi (546 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Las Animas at a glance
| State | Colorado (CO) |
|---|---|
| County | Bent County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 2,300 (2020) |
| Land area | 1.63 sq mi (4.2 km²) |
| Water area | 0.05 sq mi (0.12 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,898 ft (1,188 m) |
| Coordinates | 38.0697° N, 103.2232° W |
| ZIP code | 81054 |
| Official website | cityoflasanimas.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 0843660 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Las Animas
- Hasty14.0 mi E
- Cheraw15.9 mi W
- North La Junta17.0 mi W
- La Junta Gardens18.7 mi W
- La Junta18.7 mi W
- McClave20.7 mi E
- Swink22.4 mi W
- Sugar City26.4 mi NW
- Haswell26.6 mi N
- Rocky Ford27.2 mi W
- Wiley28.0 mi E
- Ordway30.8 mi W
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Frequently asked questions about Las Animas
What county is Las Animas in?
Las Animas is in Bent County, Colorado.
What is the population of Las Animas, CO?
2,300 people lived in Las Animas at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Las Animas, CO?
The ZIP code of Las Animas is 81054.
What is the elevation of Las Animas?
3,898 feet (1,188 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Las Animas?
Hasty (14.0 mi), Cheraw (15.9 mi), North La Junta (17.0 mi), La Junta Gardens (18.7 mi), La Junta (18.7 mi).
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