North La Junta is a CDP located in Bent County Colorado. North La Junta has a 2024 population of 452. North La Junta is currently declining at a rate of -1.09% annually but its population has increased by 18.32% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 382 in 2020.
The average household income in North La Junta is $49,345 with a poverty rate of 3.69%. The median age in North La Junta is 40.5 years: 43.6 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of North La Junta was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 301 | 65.29% |
| Other race | 101 | 21.91% |
| Two or more races | 52 | 11.28% |
| Black or African American | 7 | 1.52% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 214 | 2.15 | 48.6 | 51.4 |
| Married | 112 | 2.4 | 41.1 | 58.9 |
| Non Family | 58 | 1.24 | 69 | 31 |
| Female | 38 | 2.79 | 31.6 | 68.4 |
| Male | 6 | 2.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.49
Average Family Size
2.15
Average Household Size
48.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 0 | 0% |
| Associates Degree | 94 | 29.1% |
| Bachelors Degree | 34 | 10.53% |
| Graduate Degree | 0 | 0% |
| High School Graduate | 76 | 23.53% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13 | 4.02% |
| Some College | 106 | 32.82% |
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 | 146 | 141 | 27 |
| Hispanic | 119 | 112 | 7 |
| Other Race | 62 | 62 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 16 | 15 | 0 |
| Black | 7 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 18.49%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $16,094 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,321 | $36,538 | $24,190 |
| Some College | $27,321 | $36,613 | $24,375 |
$27,321
Average Earnings
$36,538
Average Male
$24,190
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
93.66% of North La Junta residents speak only English, while 6.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.29% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 160 | 10 | 6.25% |
| Black | 7 | 7 | 100% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 7 | 3.57% |
3.69%
Overall Poverty Rate
3.33%
Male Poverty Rate
3.91%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in North La Junta is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in North La Junta is Hispanic, with 3.57% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.61%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 3.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 53.85% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.65% |
| High School | 5.26% |
| Some College | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 4.49% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,519 | $56,836 |
| Households | $51,042 | $49,345 |
| Married Families | $59,028 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,786 | $29,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
66.2%
Male Marriage Rate
41.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
65
Number of Veterans
65
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 31 |
| First Gulf War | 31 |
| Vietnam | 29 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 31 |
| 65 to 74 | 28 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 1 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34 | 13.88% |
| Other Race | 31 | 40.79% |
| Hispanic | 12 | 9.02% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
20%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
68.7%
Labor Force Participation
66.8%
Employment Rate
2.7%
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
71.15%
Born in North La Junta
98.26%
Native Born
1.74%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.74%
Naturalized
98.26% of North La Junta residents were born in the United States, with 71.15% having been born in Colorado. 0% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 452 | -5 | -1.09% |
| 2023 | 457 | -4 | -0.87% |
| 2022 | 461 | -17 | -3.56% |
| 2021 | 478 | 96 | 25.13% |
| 2020 | 382 | 45 | 13.35% |
| 2019 | 337 | 24 | 7.67% |
| 2018 | 313 | -21 | -6.29% |
| 2017 | 334 | -85 | -20.29% |
| 2016 | 419 | -30 | -6.68% |
| 2015 | 449 | 55 | 13.96% |
| 2014 | 394 | 4 | 1.03% |
| 2013 | 390 | -113 | -22.47% |
| 2012 | 503 | 43 | 9.35% |
| 2011 | 460 | -52 | -10.16% |
| 2010 | 512 | 0 | 0% |