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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Junta

Colorado · 7,568 residents · 3.196 sq mi
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La Junta has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $29,002. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $67,400. The poverty rate of 21.4% 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: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

7,568
−1%since 1990
from 7,640 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,368 / sq mi
−1%since 1990
from 2,390 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.8
+7%since 1990
from 33.5 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024La Junta
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,002
+13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,506 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,928
+49%since 1990
from $9,997 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.4%
−3.1 ptssince 1990
from 24.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$67,400
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$360
−9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $299 in 1990
US average: $602
64.6%
+1.6 ptssince 1990
from 62.9% in 1990
35.4% rent
2.3
+11%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic86.3%(6,591)
Black0.3%(22)
Hispanic / Latino39.2%(2,997)
Asian1.2%(89)
Diversity Score66.1%(5,050)
2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(3,981)
Black0.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(3,300)
Asian0.8%(63)
Diversity Score64.2%(4,856)
64
−3%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.3%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.8%
+6.9 ptssince 1990
from 69.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
7.0%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.9 min
−7%since 1990
from 12.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Junta, Colorado?

La Junta, Colorado has about 7,568 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Junta, Colorado earns about $29,002 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Junta, Colorado expensive?

In La Junta, Colorado, the median home is worth about $67,400, and the typical rent is about $360 a month.

How educated are people in La Junta, Colorado?

About 16.3% of adults age 25 and over in La Junta, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Junta, Colorado?

About 21.4% of people in La Junta, Colorado live below the federal poverty line.

Has La Junta, Colorado grown since 1990?

Yes, La Junta, Colorado has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 72 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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