La Jara is a town located in Conejos County Colorado. La Jara has a 2024 population of 712. La Jara is currently declining at a rate of -0.56% annually and its population has decreased by -2.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 728 in 2020.
The average household income in La Jara is $58,189 with a poverty rate of 25.11%. The median age in La Jara is 34.4 years: 36.8 years for males, and 32.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of La Jara was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 502 | 75.04% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 19.88% |
| Other race | 21 | 3.14% |
| Native American | 13 | 1.94% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 268 | 2.38 | 66.4 | 33.6 |
| Non Family | 106 | 1.01 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Married | 95 | 3.74 | 73.7 | 26.3 |
| Female | 47 | 2.74 | 10.6 | 89.4 |
| Male | 20 | 2.35 | 90 | 10 |
3.18
Average Family Size
2.38
Average Household Size
66.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 20 | 5.05% |
| Associates Degree | 27 | 6.82% |
| Bachelors Degree | 58 | 14.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 20 | 5.05% |
| High School Graduate | 137 | 34.6% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 22 | 5.56% |
| Some College | 112 | 28.28% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 271 | 231 | 54 |
| White | 125 | 123 | 24 |
| 2+ Races | 104 | 97 | 31 |
| Other Race | 19 | 19 | 7 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 36.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $41,250 | $63,281 | $33,438 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $41,354 | $33,583 | $43,636 |
| Some College | $41,705 | $34,000 | $43,512 |
$41,354
Average Earnings
$33,583
Average Male
$43,636
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.4% of La Jara residents speak only English, while 22.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 21.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 267 | 86 | 32.21% |
| Hispanic | 394 | 82 | 20.81% |
| Native | 13 | 10 | 76.92% |
| Multiple | 133 | 6 | 4.51% |
25.11%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.17%
Male Poverty Rate
25.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in La Jara is Native, with 76.92% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in La Jara is Multiple, with 4.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.52%. Among those working part-time, it was 26.19%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 24.04%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 19.71% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.54% |
| Some College | 11.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 2.38% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.17% |
| Female Employed | 16.06% |
| Male Employed | 8.65% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $42,381 | $58,625 |
| Households | $43,333 | $58,189 |
| Married Families | $82,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $27,000 | $48,701 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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
48
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
11
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 34 |
| Second Gulf War | 3 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 30 |
| 55 to 64 | 10 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 33 | 10.89% |
| White | 28 | 8.67% |
| 2+ Races | 14 | 13.46% |
| Other Race | 6 | 31.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
12.5%
Veteran Poverty Rate
79.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.7%
Labor Force Participation
51.5%
Employment Rate
15.1%
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
85.8%
Born in La Jara
97.01%
Native Born
2.99%
Foreign Born
2.09%
Non Citizen
0.9%
Naturalized
97.01% of La Jara residents were born in the United States, with 85.8% having been born in Colorado. 2.09% 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 | 692 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2028 | 696 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2027 | 700 | -4 | -0.57% |
| 2026 | 704 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2025 | 708 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2024 | 712 | -4 | -0.56% |
| 2023 | 716 | -15 | -2.05% |
| 2022 | 731 | -6 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 737 | 9 | 1.24% |
| 2020 | 728 | -83 | -10.23% |
| 2019 | 811 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2018 | 814 | -5 | -0.61% |
| 2017 | 819 | 7 | 0.86% |
| 2016 | 812 | -3 | -0.37% |
| 2015 | 815 | -18 | -2.16% |
| 2014 | 833 | 2 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 831 | -8 | -0.95% |
| 2012 | 839 | -5 | -0.59% |
| 2011 | 844 | -3 | -0.35% |
| 2010 | 847 | 0 | 0% |