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La Joya

New Mexico · 80 residents · 0.937 sq mi
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The city has more than doubled in size since 2019, adding 66 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 55.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 28.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 55.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

80
+471%since 2019
from 14 in 2019
2010 – 2024
85 / sq mi
+471%since 2019
from 15 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
55.0
US average: 38.8
Population, 20102024
04487131175201020202024La Joya
2024159
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$11,817
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
28.6%
−71.4 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing100%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction100%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
0.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino35.7%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(8)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino66.3%(53)
Asian1.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score53.7%(43)
54
−6%since 2019
from 57 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
14.3%
−50.0 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

51.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 64.3% in 2019
48.6%
+12.9 ptssince 2019
from 35.7% in 2019
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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How many people live in La Joya, New Mexico?

La Joya, New Mexico has about 80 residents according to the 2020 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 28.6% 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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