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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Jara

Colorado · 877 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 $24,167. Population has grown 21% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 25.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

877
+21%since 1990
from 722 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,150 / sq mi
+21%since 1990
from 1,770 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.0
+5%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4656368089801K1990201020202024La Jara
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,167
+17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $15,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2023
$11,877
+64%since 1990
from $7,236 in 1990
US average: $21,522
25.5%
−4.0 ptssince 1990
from 29.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$58,900
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$363
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
68.4%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 67.7% in 1990
31.6% rent
2.4
−3%since 1990
from 2.5 in 1990
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(675)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58%(419)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score64.2%(463)
2000
White, non-Hispanic34.3%(301)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.9%(552)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score57.1%(501)
57
−11%since 1990
from 64 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.0%
+6.5 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.6%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 4.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.4 min
−54%since 1990
from 22.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Jara, Colorado?

La Jara, Colorado has about 877 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Jara, Colorado earns about $24,167 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 $58,900, and the typical rent is about $363 a month.

How educated are people in La Jara, Colorado?

About 13.3% 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 25.5% of people in La Jara, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Jara, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, La Jara, Colorado has grown since 1990. The population has added about 155 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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