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La Jara

Colorado · 730 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 $46,250. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 147 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $116,300. The poverty rate of 24.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 39% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

730
−17%since 2000
from 877 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,789 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 2,150 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
39.3
+12%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
4656368089801K1990201020202024La Jara
2024522
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
$19,960
+68%since 2000
from $11,877 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
24.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 25.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$116,300
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
$663
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,124
66.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.4% in 2000
33.6% rent
2.5
+3%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.3%(243)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino61.9%(452)
Asian1.2%(9)
Other0.5%(3)
Diversity Score59.2%(432)
59
+4%since 2000
from 57 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

22.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
7.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
+67%since 2000
from 10.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
73.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
2.7%
−9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

12.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
69.9%
+5.7 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
30.9%
−30.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

50.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
49.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
5.2%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.0%
−65.9 ptssince 2013
from 70.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Jara, Colorado?

La Jara, Colorado has about 730 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Jara, Colorado earns about $46,250 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 $116,300, and the typical rent is about $663 a month.

How educated are people in La Jara, Colorado?

About 22.7% 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 24.5% 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 8 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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