Time Zone: Las Animas County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Trinidad is the Seat for Las Animas County.
Las Animas County was founded February 9, 1866 and was created by taking area from HuerfanoCounty.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Las Animas had a population of 16,020 people. This is an increase of 5.35% since the last Census (which gave a population of 15,207 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Las Animas represented 0.35% of the total population of Colorado, making it the state's 27th most populous county (out of 64 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 15,507 | +1.97% | -3.2% since 2009 |
2009 | 16,020 | +5.35% | +0.75% since 2008 |
2008 | 15,901 | +4.56% | +0.54% since 2007 |
2007 | 15,815 | +4% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 15,207 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Las Animas County Census Page for Las Animas County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Las Animas County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Las Animas County):
Websites for Las Animas County
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