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La Jara

New Mexico · 176 residents · 14.252 sq mi
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La Jara has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,049. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 33 residents. Median home value is $13,400. With a median age of 68.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 82.4% is well above the national figure. It falls in the bottom 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.0
US median: 38.9
Average education
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 89%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
176
−16%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
68.0
+40%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
161102042983922000201020202024La Jara
2024176
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$16,049
−78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,444 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,785
−30%since 2000
from $19,691 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
9.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
82.4%
+75.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.562
+65%since 2010
from 0.341 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$13,400
−89%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
72.4%
−19.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
27.6% rent
Vacancy rate
45.0%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
73.7%
+73.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.8
−53%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
34
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.4%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score39.7%(83)
2024
White, non-Hispanic34.1%(60)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino49.4%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other16.5%(29)
Diversity Score76.5%(135)
Diversity Score
77
+93%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
38.1%
+26.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
27.6%
+27.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
0.6%
−29.5 ptssince 2011
from 30.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
40.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
31.8%
+31.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
76.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.3%
+21.8 ptssince 2012
from 26.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.6%
−90.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.9%
+36.6 ptssince 2017
from 25.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.9%
+56.8 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.6%
−62.4 ptssince 2016
from 80.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Jara, New Mexico?

La Jara, New Mexico has about 176 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in La Jara, New Mexico?

The typical household in La Jara, New Mexico earns about $16,049 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is La Jara, New Mexico expensive?

In La Jara, New Mexico, the median home is worth about $13,400.

How educated are people in La Jara, New Mexico?

About 38.1% of adults age 25 and over in La Jara, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in La Jara, New Mexico?

About 82.4% of people in La Jara, New Mexico 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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