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La Joya

New Mexico · 159 residents · 0.937 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. The poverty rate of 40.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

159
+14%since 2023
from 139 in 2023
2010 – 2024
170 / sq mi
+14%since 2023
from 148 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.5
Unchangedsince 2023
from 42.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
04487131175201020202024La Joya
2024159
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
40.3%
+8.6 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
59.5%
+31.5 ptssince 2023
from 28.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
100.0%
+36.1 ptssince 2023
from 63.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic20.1%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.9%(111)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score40.2%(56)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(159)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 40 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
76.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

100.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 90.6% in 2023
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
76.0%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
0.0%
−36.1 ptssince 2023
from 36.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
59.7%
+11.5 ptssince 2023
from 48.2% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
40.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 41.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in La Joya, New Mexico?

La Joya, New Mexico has about 159 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in La Joya, New Mexico?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in La Joya, New Mexico hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

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

About 40.3% of people in La Joya, 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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