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La Jara

New Mexico · 177 residents · 14.252 sq mi
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Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 32 residents. With a median age of 51.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
177
−15%since 2000
from 209 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
12 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 15 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
51.1
+5%since 2000
from 48.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
161102042983922000201020202024La Jara
2024176
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$13,955
−29%since 2000
from $19,691 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade15.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
87.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
13.0% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.9%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(135)
Asian1.7%(3)
Other12.1%(21)
Diversity Score56.8%(100)
Diversity Score
57
+43%since 2000
from 40 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
60.7%
−35.4 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
16.9%
−83.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
22.7%
+22.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
34.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2011
from 30.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
83.1%
−16.9 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
41.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.4%
−91.1 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in La Jara, New Mexico?

La Jara, New Mexico has about 177 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in La Jara, New Mexico?

About 34.7% 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 27.2% 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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