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County record · fips 08071 · Colorado

Las AnimasCO

Republican ×3 since 2016reported 1880–2024 · 37 elections

The Long Record

37 elections against the Colorado and national vote
2024 result
R+13.8
won by Republicans
Record since first cycle
26–11
Dem–Rep two-party wins
Voted with the winner
22/37
60% of its elections
Closest election
2004
D+1.6
this countyColoradonational (official)dot colour = two-party winner · hollow = tie or unknown total · click a dot to open that election

The Biggest Swings

Cycle-over-cycle change in the two-party margin, in points
ElectionSwingToward
1896+166.0 ptsDemocrats
1892-102.4 ptsRepublicans
1900-55.2 ptsRepublicans
1928+44.1 ptsDemocrats
1960+40.2 ptsDemocrats

Who Lives Here

Census & ACS county profile, 2024
Population
14,413
College (BA+)
19%
Median income
$52,074
2024 dollars
Non-white
46%
Rural
43%
Age 65+
26%

Interpolated between Census/ACS anchors; income CPI-deflated to 2024. Demographics begin in 2000 — earlier cycles have returns only.

Neighbouring counties

Baca, CO · Bent, CO · Costilla, CO · Huerfano, CO · Otero, CO · Pueblo, CO · Colfax, NM · Union, NM