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North La Junta

Colorado · 482 residents · 1.36 sq mi
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North La Junta has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,821. Population has grown 43% since 2019. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $103,400. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
482
+43%since 2019
from 337 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
354 / sq mi
+43%since 2019
from 248 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
−17%since 2019
from 57.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
291357424491557201020202024North La Junta
2024535
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,821
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $39,643 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,935
+8%since 2019
from $22,204 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+16.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−15.7 ptssince 2019
from 17.5% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15%
US avg: 6.7%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $102,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$838
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $727 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2019
from 73.7% in 2019
29.2% rent
Afford Score
1.7
−33%since 2019
from 2.6 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67.7%(228)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.3%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(184)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.8%(317)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.2%(155)
Asian0%(0)
Other9.9%(48)
Diversity Score66.4%(320)
Diversity Score
66
+21%since 2019
from 55 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+6.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.4% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.6%
+4.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.6% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 3.1% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
10.0 min
−4%since 2019
from 10.5 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
64.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2019
from 53.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 5.1% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2019
from 52.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2019
from 18.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 41.5% in 2019
Female
54.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 58.5% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2019
from 3.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in North La Junta, Colorado?

North La Junta, Colorado has about 482 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in North La Junta, Colorado earns about $59,821 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is North La Junta, Colorado expensive?

In North La Junta, Colorado, the median home is worth about $103,400, and the typical rent is about $838 a month.

How educated are people in North La Junta, Colorado?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in North La Junta, Colorado hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in North La Junta, Colorado?

About 1.8% of people in North La Junta, 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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