La Junta is a city located in Otero County Colorado. La Junta has a 2024 population of 6,939. It is also the county seat of Otero County. La Junta is currently declining at a rate of -1.34% annually and its population has decreased by -5.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,314 in 2020.
The average household income in La Junta is $67,355 with a poverty rate of 26%. The median age in La Junta is 39.6 years: 38.9 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Junta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,038 | 69.87% |
| Other race | 1,119 | 15.52% |
| Two or more races | 728 | 10.1% |
| Native American | 192 | 2.66% |
| Black or African American | 86 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 45 | 0.62% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 3 | 0.04% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,194 | 2.16 | 65.2 | 34.8 |
| Non Family | 1,356 | 1.16 | 53.1 | 46.9 |
| Married | 1,312 | 2.71 | 85.3 | 14.7 |
| Female | 385 | 3.55 | 34.3 | 65.7 |
| Male | 141 | 2.86 | 78 | 22 |
2.8
Average Family Size
2.16
Average Household Size
65.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 625 | 12.48% |
| Associates Degree | 509 | 10.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 491 | 9.8% |
| Graduate Degree | 412 | 8.23% |
| High School Graduate | 1,518 | 30.31% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 181 | 3.61% |
| Some College | 1,273 | 25.41% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,694 | 2,534 | 782 |
| Hispanic | 1,961 | 1,331 | 100 |
| Other Race | 644 | 415 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 503 | 452 | 62 |
| Native American | 81 | 81 | 7 |
| Black | 52 | 52 | 9 |
| Asian | 40 | 40 | 0 |
| Islander | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.03%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $57,652 | $51,094 | $58,371 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,464 | $64,031 | $71,554 |
| High School Graduate | $36,875 | $47,054 | $23,555 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $36,887 | $36,675 | $0 |
| Overall | $38,393 | $46,763 | $32,724 |
| Some College | $34,715 | $41,076 | $31,767 |
$38,393
Average Earnings
$46,763
Average Male
$32,724
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.67% of La Junta residents speak only English, while 16.33% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 15.79% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,093 | 1,128 | 36.47% |
| Other | 1,115 | 618 | 55.43% |
| White | 3,393 | 557 | 16.42% |
| Native | 191 | 136 | 71.2% |
| Multiple | 708 | 81 | 11.44% |
| Black | 52 | 23 | 44.23% |
| Asian | 40 | 8 | 20% |
26%
Overall Poverty Rate
25.11%
Male Poverty Rate
26.88%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Junta is Native, with 71.2% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Junta is Multiple, with 11.44% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.64%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.58%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.18%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 40.62% |
| Some College | 23.35% |
| High School | 14.48% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.83% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 30.93% |
| Female Employed | 19.37% |
| Male Employed | 6.21% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $74,207 | $81,566 |
| Households | $54,253 | $67,355 |
| Married Families | $79,954 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $36,145 | $44,241 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.8%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
616
Number of Veterans
604
Male Veterans
12
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 224 |
| Vietnam | 173 |
| First Gulf War | 137 |
| Korea | 60 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 178 |
| 65 to 74 | 169 |
| 35 to 54 | 115 |
| 75+ | 113 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 508 | 12.08% |
| Hispanic | 134 | 5.94% |
| 2+ Races | 80 | 14.01% |
| Black | 20 | 23.26% |
| Native American | 8 | 9.88% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.69%
Veteran Poverty Rate
27%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.4%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
5.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
66.48%
Born in La Junta
97.06%
Native Born
2.94%
Foreign Born
0.93%
Non Citizen
2.01%
Naturalized
97.06% of La Junta residents were born in the United States, with 66.48% having been born in Colorado. 0.93% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 6,470 | -94 | -1.43% |
| 2028 | 6,564 | -94 | -1.41% |
| 2027 | 6,658 | -93 | -1.38% |
| 2026 | 6,751 | -94 | -1.37% |
| 2025 | 6,845 | -94 | -1.35% |
| 2024 | 6,939 | -94 | -1.34% |
| 2023 | 7,033 | -115 | -1.61% |
| 2022 | 7,148 | -81 | -1.12% |
| 2021 | 7,229 | -85 | -1.16% |
| 2020 | 7,314 | 437 | 6.35% |
| 2019 | 6,877 | -55 | -0.79% |
| 2018 | 6,932 | -15 | -0.22% |
| 2017 | 6,947 | 23 | 0.33% |
| 2016 | 6,924 | 90 | 1.32% |
| 2015 | 6,834 | -66 | -0.96% |
| 2014 | 6,900 | -41 | -0.59% |
| 2013 | 6,941 | -67 | -0.96% |
| 2012 | 7,008 | -73 | -1.03% |
| 2011 | 7,081 | -6 | -0.08% |
| 2010 | 7,087 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,568 | -69 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 7,637 | -701 | -8.41% |
| 1980 | 8,338 | 400 | 5.04% |
| 1970 | 7,938 | -88 | -1.1% |
| 1960 | 8,026 | 314 | 4.07% |
| 1950 | 7,712 | 672 | 9.55% |
| 1940 | 7,040 | -153 | -2.13% |
| 1930 | 7,193 | 2,229 | 44.9% |
| 1920 | 4,964 | 810 | 19.5% |
| 1910 | 4,154 | 1,641 | 65.3% |
| 1900 | 2,513 | -3,957 | -61.16% |