The state of Colorado has various examples of the presence of different cultures in the form of food, businesses, and ancestry. Colorado is home to many residents who celebrate their heritage in a number of ways and truly embrace the many places in which their families originated before sowing roots in the Centennial State.

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One of the cultures celebrated across Colorado is Italian with countless authentic Italian restaurants, a popular Italian auto show, and more.

So, which county in Colorado is home to the most residents of Italian descent? The answer may surprise you.

Which Colorado County is Home to the Most Residents of Italian Descent?

In case you're not familiar with it, there is a neighborhood in North Denver known as "Little Italy," and the city of Pueblo has a large population of residents with bloodlines originating in the country.

However, the county in Colorado with the most residents of Italian descent is neither Pueblo nor Denver counties, but rather Las Animas County.

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Las Animas County's biggest distinction is the fact that it's home to the city of Trinidad, Colorado. With a notable presence on the state's New Mexico border, Las Animas County is also the largest in area of all of Colorado's counties.

As you'll see from the data from Valparaiso University, Huerfano County, Pueblo County, Park County, Gilpin County, and Ouray County are also home to a significant number of residents with Italian heritage, but Las Animas County easily tops the list.

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