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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

La Jara

Colorado · 722 residents · 0.408 sq mi
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La Jara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,625. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 155 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $39,300. The poverty rate of 29.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 48% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

722
−18%vs 2000
vs 877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,770 / sq mi
−18%vs 2000
vs 2,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4656368089801K1990201020202024La Jara
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$15,625
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $24,167 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2023
$7,236
−39%vs 2000
vs $11,877 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.5%
+4.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 25.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$39,300
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $58,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$256
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $363 in 2000
US average: $450
67.7%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 68.4% in 2000
32.3% rent
2.5
+3%vs 2000
vs 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.9%(552)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score57.1%(501)
1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58%(419)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.5%(47)
Diversity Score64.2%(463)
64
+12%vs 2000
vs 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.5%
−0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
69.5%
−6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.5%
−2.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 6.6% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.6 min
+117%vs 2000
vs 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Jara, Colorado?

La Jara, Colorado has about 722 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in La Jara, Colorado?

The typical household in La Jara, Colorado earns about $15,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Jara, Colorado expensive?

In La Jara, Colorado, the median home is worth about $39,300, and the typical rent is about $256 a month.

How educated are people in La Jara, Colorado?

About 12.5% of adults age 25 and over in La Jara, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Jara, Colorado?

About 29.5% of people in La Jara, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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