Las Animas County GIS Maps
Las Animas County, Colorado, has 14,555 residents and covers 4,772.9 square miles. The population declined 6.1% between the 2010 and 2020 census. More residents left than arrived over that decade. The FIPS code for Las Animas County is 08071.
Trinidad is the county's largest population center. Las Animas County also includes 9 zip codes, 6 public school districts and 15 municipalities. Those boundaries help explain why population, schools, and housing can look different from one part of the county to another. The map below shows how those county lines, zip codes, and school districts fit together, and the sections that follow use that same geography to show population, demographics, school enrollment and housing patterns in more detail.
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Las Animas County Trends
- Population
- 14,555▾
- Median Home Value
- $214,500▴
- K-12 Enrollment
- 1,870▴
County analytics dashboards with historical trends & projections included in package downloads.
Free starter access previews county maps, lightweight GIS, and sample data. Paid packages unlock full GIS layers, analytics, and database files.
Las Animas County Maps
The maps below show a few of the county map styles included in our downloads. County packages include map exports in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF and GeoTIFF formats plus more than 20 GIS layers for mapping, research and analysis. Available layers include zip codes, area codes, subdivisions, school districts, political boundaries, roads, water features, points of interest and more.
County packages also include historical county demographics, business intelligence, analytical dashboards, AI-ready prompts, markdown files and related reference data. Everything is organized to save hours of manual work collecting current data, cleaning it and joining it together. That makes it easier to move faster on analytics, due diligence, business planning and location research. Paid packages are built for commercial use, but some package contents include source-specific attribution or notice guidance. Review Licensing & Data Source Notices.
Las Animas County Population
Las Animas County had 14,555 residents in 2020. That was 6.1% lower than in 2010. Las Animas County had 652 fewer people in 2020 than it did in 2000, which points to a long-term population decline. The county is fairly spread out, with about 3 people per square mile. Some of the county's most populated postal areas include Trinidad, Aguilar and Weston.
Population Trend in Las Animas County CO
Las Animas County Population per 2000, 2010 and 2020 census counts with a baseline 2030 projection.
Las Animas County Zip Codes
Las Animas County has 9 zip codes. Some of the county's most populated zip codes include Trinidad (81082), Aguilar (81020) and Weston (81091). Trinidad is the largest zip by population, with about 12,026 residents or 83% of the county total. Together, the three largest zips account for about 94% of all county residents based on 2020 population estimates.
Most Populated Zip Codes in Las Animas County CO
| ZIP | Area | Population | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 81082 | Trinidad | 12,026 | ▾ -3.6% |
| 81020 | Aguilar | 890 | ▾ -6.7% |
| 81091 | Weston | 786 | ▾ -3.2% |
| 81024 | Trinidad | 277 | ▴ 106.7% |
| 81049 | Kim | 202 | ▾ -30.1% |
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Las Animas County Zip Code populations and trends per most recent census data.
Las Animas County Demographics
Las Animas County has a median age of 46.5, which makes the county a little older than Colorado overall. About 18.3% of residents are under 18, while 25.6% are 65 or older. That gives the county a fairly even mix of younger families and older adults. The largest age group is 25 to 44 at about 28.6% of the population, which points to a solid working-age base. About 17.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree or higher, above the statewide figure of 44.7%. The county has a more diverse population mix, with no single race or ethnicity accounting for all of the local story.
Key Demographics for Las Animas County CO
Median Age
46.5
Under 18
18.3%
Age 65+
25.6%
Bachelor's+
17.3%
Las Animas County School Districts
Las Animas County is served by 6 public school districts with 1,870 students enrolled in 2024. The largest districts on the county map are Trinidad 1, Branson Reorganized 82 and Hoehne Reorganized 3. Those three districts account for about 80% of public school enrollment in the map area. Total enrollment has stayed fairly steady in recent years, but it is slightly lower than it was in 2017.
Largest School Districts by Enrollment in Las Animas County CO
| District | Enrollment | Share | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trinidad School District 1 | 769 | 41.1% | ▴ 3.4% |
| Branson Reorganized School District 82 | 465 | 24.9% | ▴ 15.1% |
| Hoehne Reorganized School District 3 | 271 | 14.5% | ▾ -7.5% |
| Primero Reorganized School District 2 | 213 | 11.4% | ▾ -15.1% |
| Aguilar Reorganized School District 6 | 127 | 6.8% | ▴ 8.5% |
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Las Animas County school district enrollment and trends per most recent NCES reporting data.
Las Animas County Housing & Real Estate
Las Animas County has a median home value of $214,500 and a median gross rent of $875. About 70% of occupied homes in the county are owner-occupied, so the local housing market leans heavily toward ownership. Home values run below the Colorado median, while rents come in below the state average. In March 2026, the median listing price was $299,000 and homes spent about 126 days on the market.
Las Animas County Housing Mix
Las Animas County housing mix: owner, renter and vacant units.
Las Animas County Housing Trends
Las Animas County median home value and rent trend (last 5 years).
Businesses in Las Animas County, CO
Las Animas County has 823 business listings across 287 categories. The largest categories in Las Animas County business listings are Cannabis Clinic (21, 2.6%), Churches & Religious Organizations (19, 2.3%), and Structure And Geography (18, 2.2%). The full Las Animas County business listings dataset includes names, categories, addresses and contact details where available. Las Animas County packages also include U.S. Census County Business Patterns data with establishment counts, employment and payroll by industry sector.
Top Business Categories in Las Animas County, CO
| Category | Businesses | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Cannabis Clinic | 21 | 2.6% |
| Churches & Religious Organizations | 19 | 2.3% |
| Structure And Geography | 18 | 2.2% |
| Landmark And Historical Building | 15 | 1.8% |
| Restaurants | 15 | 1.8% |
| Hotels | 14 | 1.7% |
| Gas Stations | 14 | 1.7% |
| Lake | 12 | 1.5% |
| Cannabis Dispensary | 12 | 1.5% |
| Parks & Recreation | 12 | 1.5% |
Las Animas County Business Listings
| Business | Category | City |
|---|---|---|
| Crossroads Turning Point | Abuse And Addiction Treatment | Trinidad |
| Trinidad CO | Accommodation | Trinidad |
| Century Financial Group | Accountant | Trinidad |
| SOCO Clubhouse | Active Life | Trinidad |
| Blue Chrysalis Healthcare | Acupuncture | Trinidad |
| Crazy French Ranch | Agriculture | Trinidad |
| Perry Stokes Airport | Airport | Trinidad |
| Trinidad Ambulance District | Ambulance And Ems Services | Trinidad |
| Bob & Earl's Cafe | American Restaurants | Trinidad |
| Trinidad animal shelter | Animal Shelters | Trinidad |
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Las Animas County business listings sourced from Overture Maps. Includes locations with a high level of confidence.
Las Animas County Basemaps
Las Animas County map and data packages include a set of useful basemaps to help you get started quickly. These include a custom light grey canvas, USGS topo, imagery and other reference layers that make it easier to build clear, meaningful county maps using the included GIS layers, your own data or both. Pre-rendered map tiles for the light grey basemap are included so you can use them offline or host them on your own CDN.
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This page shows a preview of what's included in the Las Animas County data package. The full package gives you a ready-to-use county data system with GIS layers, historical data, maps, database files and planning tools that save hours of manual data gathering, cleanup and joins. Everything is organized to help you skip data wrangling and start analysis faster.
- 20+ GIS layers for zip codes, school districts, roads, water, boundaries and more
- Historical county demographics, housing, income and trend data
- ZIP code population files and school district enrollment history
- Database files, markdowns, AI-ready prompts and documentation
- Map exports in PNG, JPEG, PDF, SVG and GeoTIFF formats
- Offline-ready data explorer, map and analytics tools
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Nearby Counties
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