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CITY · 2010 ACS

La Jara

New Mexico · 207 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 $23,958. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $101,400. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 45% less than the New Mexico median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
207
−1%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
15 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+4%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
161102042983922000201020202024La Jara
2024176
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,958
−52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,444 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,440
−17%since 2000
from $19,691 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+18.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.341
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$101,400
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
39.3%
−52.1 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
13.5% rent
Vacancy rate
66.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.2
+138%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(42)
Black0.5%(1)
Hispanic / Latino74.9%(155)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43.6%(90)
Diversity Score
44
+10%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.3%
−20.8 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
63.0%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
46.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
24.7%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Jara, New Mexico?

La Jara, New Mexico has about 207 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in La Jara, New Mexico earns about $23,958 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 $101,400.

How educated are people in La Jara, New Mexico?

About 0.0% 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 24.7% 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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