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La Jara

County:
Sandoval County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
14.252
State:
New Mexico

La Jara is a CDP located in Sandoval County, New Mexico. La Jara has a 2026 population of 153. La Jara is currently declining at a rate of -1.92% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in La Jara is $16,049 with a poverty rate of 82.39%. The median age in La Jara is 68 years: 72.2 years for males, and 0 years for females. For every 100 females there are 147.9 males.

153
Total Population
11
Density (mi²)
-3 -1.92%
Growth

La Jara Population

La Jara Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026153-3-1.92%
2025156-4-2.5%

Median Age

Overall: 68 years
Female: 0 years
Male: 72.2 years

La Jara Adults

There are 176 adults, (146 of whom are seniors) in La Jara.

Sex Ratio

Female: 71 (40.3%)
Male: 105 (59.7%)

Demographics

The racial composition of La Jara includes 44.32% other race, 34.09% White, 16.48% Native American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race7844.32%
White6034.09%
Native American2916.48%
Two or more races95.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
Other race7844.32%
Two or more races95.11%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White6034.09%
Native American2916.48%

La Jara Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

La Jara 's average per capita income is $0. Household income levels show a median of $16,049. The poverty rate stands at 82.39%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Households$16,049$22,084
Non Families$2,499-
Families--
Married Families--

$0

Average Income

$16,049

Median Household Income

82.39%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)