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La Junta

Colorado · 7,322 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 $49,654. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value is $94,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Colorado median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,322
−3%since 2000
from 7,568 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,291 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 2,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+3%since 2000
from 35.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024La Junta
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,654
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,002 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,744
+72%since 2000
from $14,928 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information10.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction2.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$94,800
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$635
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $360 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.6% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−18%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.6%(3,981)
Black0.9%(69)
Hispanic / Latino43.6%(3,300)
Asian0.8%(63)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(4,856)
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(3,264)
Black1.1%(84)
Hispanic / Latino49.3%(3,610)
Asian0.7%(52)
Other4.9%(361)
Diversity Score70.2%(5,139)
Diversity Score
70
+9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.6%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.3%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.4%
−10.4 ptssince 2011
from 15.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 56.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.1%
−29.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
52.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
−74.7 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Junta, Colorado?

La Junta, Colorado has about 7,322 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Junta, Colorado earns about $49,654 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 $94,800, and the typical rent is about $635 a month.

How educated are people in La Junta, Colorado?

About 22.1% 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 19.9% 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 318 residents, a change of about -4 percent over that period.

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

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