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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

La Jara

New Mexico · 209 residents · 14.252 sq mi
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La Jara has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $39,444. The city has more than doubled in size since 2009, adding 162 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Renters pay a median $2,001 per month, above the US median of $602. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Owner-heavy
91% owner-occupied
US average: 66%
Section 01

Population & growth

209
+345%vs 2009
vs 47 in 2009
2000 – 2024
15 / sq mi
+345%vs 2009
vs 3 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
48.6
−23%vs 2009
vs 63.4 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
161102042983922000201020202024La Jara
2024176
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$39,444
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $24,417 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$19,691
+12%vs 2009
vs $17,566 in 2009
US average: $21,522
6.6%
+6.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$70,000
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$2,001
US average: $602
91.4%
+56.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 34.8% in 2009
8.6% rent
1.8
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic61.7%(29)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino38.3%(18)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.1%(28)
2000
White, non-Hispanic19.6%(41)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.4%(166)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.7%(83)
40
−33%vs 2009
vs 59 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.2%
+11.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
96.1%
−3.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 100.0% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
5.9%
+5.9 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.4 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in La Jara, New Mexico?

La Jara, New Mexico has about 209 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in La Jara, New Mexico earns about $39,444 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 $70,000, and the typical rent is about $2,001 a month.

How educated are people in La Jara, New Mexico?

About 11.2% 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 6.6% 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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