La Junta, CO
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7,244
TOTAL POPULATION
3,633
MALE POPULATION
3,611
FEMALE POPULATION
100.61
MALES / 100 FEMALES
99.39
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.3
MEDIAN AGE
2.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.1
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$28,147
PER CAPITA INCOME
$70,143
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,799
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
33.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
66.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,195
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
6.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
La Junta Zip Codes
La Junta Area Codes
Race in La Junta
The most populous races in La Junta are White / Caucasian (5,243 | 72.4%), Hispanic or Latino (3,261 | 45.0%), and Some other Race (819 | 11.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 84 | 1.2% |
Black / African American | 79 | 1.1% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 4 | 0.1% |
Hispanic or Latino | 3,261 | 45.0% |
Native / Alaskan | 199 | 2.8% |
White / Caucasian | 5,243 | 72.4% |
Two or more Races | 816 | 11.3% |
Some other Race | 819 | 11.3% |
Total | 7,244 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in La Junta
The most populous ancestries reported in La Junta are Mexican (2,748 | 37.9%), German (1,083 | 14.9%), English (937 | 12.9%), Irish (631 | 8.7%), and Italian (312 | 4.3%), together accounting for 78.8% of all La Junta residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 244 | 3.4% |
Arab | 148 | 2.0% |
Bhutanese | 9 | 0.1% |
Burmese | 3 | 0.0% |
Celtic | 26 | 0.4% |
Cherokee | 107 | 1.5% |
Chickasaw | 11 | 0.2% |
Crow | 2 | 0.0% |
Cuban | 4 | 0.1% |
Czech | 13 | 0.2% |
Czechoslovakian | 21 | 0.3% |
Dutch | 140 | 1.9% |
Ecuadorian | 105 | 1.5% |
English | 937 | 12.9% |
European | 17 | 0.2% |
French | 197 | 2.7% |
German | 1,083 | 14.9% |
Greek | 4 | 0.1% |
Indian (Asian) | 4 | 0.1% |
Irish | 631 | 8.7% |
Iroquois | 1 | 0.0% |
Italian | 312 | 4.3% |
Korean | 25 | 0.4% |
Lebanese | 65 | 0.9% |
Mexican | 2,748 | 37.9% |
Mexican American Indian | 3 | 0.0% |
Navajo | 27 | 0.4% |
Northern European | 79 | 1.1% |
Norwegian | 23 | 0.3% |
Peruvian | 9 | 0.1% |
Polish | 3 | 0.0% |
Russian | 5 | 0.1% |
Scandinavian | 53 | 0.7% |
Scotch-Irish | 95 | 1.3% |
Scottish | 135 | 1.9% |
Sioux | 15 | 0.2% |
South American | 119 | 1.6% |
Spaniard | 67 | 0.9% |
Spanish | 53 | 0.7% |
Sri Lankan | 62 | 0.9% |
Swedish | 54 | 0.7% |
Swiss | 42 | 0.6% |
Thai | 8 | 0.1% |
Venezuelan | 5 | 0.1% |
Welsh | 39 | 0.5% | View All 45 Rows |
Immigrants in La Junta
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Junta came from Latin America (168 | 2.3%), Central America (114 | 1.6%), El Salvador (65 | 0.9%), South America (50 | 0.7%), and Mexico (49 | 0.7%), together accounting for 6.2% of all La Junta residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 13 | 0.2% |
Canada | 9 | 0.1% |
Caribbean | 4 | 0.1% |
Central America | 114 | 1.6% |
China | 3 | 0.0% |
Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.0% |
Eastern Europe | 5 | 0.1% |
Ecuador | 36 | 0.5% |
El Salvador | 65 | 0.9% |
Europe | 5 | 0.1% |
Latin America | 168 | 2.3% |
Mexico | 49 | 0.7% |
Peru | 9 | 0.1% |
Philippines | 10 | 0.1% |
Russia | 5 | 0.1% |
South America | 50 | 0.7% |
South Eastern Asia | 10 | 0.1% |
Venezuela | 5 | 0.1% | View All 18 Rows |
Sex and Age in La Junta
Sex and Age in La Junta
The most populous age groups in La Junta are 40 to 44 Years (324 | 8.9%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (326 | 9.0%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 300 (8.3%) | 134 (3.7%) |
5 to 9 Years | 148 (4.1%) | 318 (8.8%) |
10 to 14 Years | 244 (6.7%) | 128 (3.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 223 (6.1%) | 326 (9.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 190 (5.2%) | 162 (4.5%) |
25 to 29 Years | 216 (5.9%) | 263 (7.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 297 (8.2%) | 146 (4.0%) |
35 to 39 Years | 158 (4.3%) | 299 (8.3%) |
40 to 44 Years | 324 (8.9%) | 116 (3.2%) |
45 to 49 Years | 91 (2.5%) | 255 (7.1%) |
50 to 54 Years | 239 (6.6%) | 243 (6.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 151 (4.2%) | 229 (6.3%) |
60 to 64 Years | 274 (7.5%) | 173 (4.8%) |
65 to 69 Years | 246 (6.8%) | 248 (6.9%) |
70 to 74 Years | 197 (5.4%) | 145 (4.0%) |
75 to 79 Years | 31 (0.9%) | 139 (3.8%) |
80 to 84 Years | 85 (2.3%) | 143 (4.0%) |
85 Years and over | 219 (6.0%) | 144 (4.0%) |
Total | 3,633 (100.0%) | 3,611 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in La Junta
Median Family Size in La Junta
The median family size in La Junta is 2.81 persons per family, with single female/mother families (378 | 20.4%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.27 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (282 | 15.2%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.07 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 1,197 (64.5%) | 2.83 |
Single Male/Father | 282 (15.2%) | 2.07 |
Single Female/Mother | 378 (20.4%) | 3.27 |
Total Families | 1,857 (100.0%) | 2.81 |
Median Household Size in La Junta
The median household size in La Junta is 2.15 persons per household, with single female/mother households (378 | 11.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.34 persons per household. non-family households (1,369 | 42.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 1,197 (37.1%) | 2.84 |
Single Male/Father | 282 (8.7%) | 2.35 |
Single Female/Mother | 378 (11.7%) | 3.34 |
Non-family | 1,369 (42.4%) | 1.19 |
Total Households | 3,226 (100.0%) | 2.15 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Junta
Out of a total of 3,226 households in La Junta, 1,857 (57.6%) are family households, while 1,369 (42.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 863, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 1,092.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 1,092 (33.9%) |
2-Person Households | 863 (26.8%) | 277 (8.6%) |
3-Person Households | 570 (17.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 205 (6.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 58 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 135 (4.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 26 (0.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,857 (57.6%) | 1,369 (42.4%) |
Female Fertility in La Junta
Fertility by Age in La Junta
Average fertility rate in La Junta is 50.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 144.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 82 (100.0%) | 144.0 |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 82 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Junta
92.7% of women with births (82) in La Junta are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 7.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 76 (92.7%) | 6 (7.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 76 (92.7%) | 6 (7.3%) |
Fertility by Education in La Junta
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 6 (7.3%) | 9.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 12 (14.6%) | 128.0 |
Graduate Degree | 64 (78.0%) | 275.0 |
Total | 82 (100.0%) | 50.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Junta
7.3% of women with births in La Junta are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 6 (100.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 12 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 64 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 76 (92.7%) | 6 (7.3%) |
Income in La Junta
Income Overview in La Junta
Per Capita Income in La Junta is $28,147, while median incomes of families and households are $70,143 and $50,799 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 7,244 | $28,147 |
Median Family Income | 1,857 | $70,143 |
Mean Family Income | 1,857 | $75,318 |
Median Household Income | 3,226 | $50,799 |
Mean Household Income | 3,226 | $64,053 |
Income Deficit | 1,857 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 7,244 | 33.45% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 7,244 | 66.55¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 7,244 | 0.41 |
Earnings by Sex in La Junta
Average Earnings in La Junta are $36,332, $47,532 for men and $31,633 for women, a difference of 33.5%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 1,662 (50.4%) | $47,532 |
Female | 1,638 (49.6%) | $31,633 |
Total | 3,300 (100.0%) | $36,332 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Junta
The most common earnings brackets in La Junta are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (337 | 20.3%) and $30,000 to $34,999 for women (198 | 12.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 0 (0.0%) | 128 (7.8%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 7 (0.4%) | 69 (4.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 39 (2.4%) | 64 (3.9%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 38 (2.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 3 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 59 (3.5%) | 16 (1.0%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 32 (1.9%) | 181 (11.1%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 38 (2.3%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (1.8%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 72 (4.3%) | 94 (5.7%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 151 (9.1%) | 102 (6.2%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 241 (14.5%) | 198 (12.1%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 105 (6.3%) | 153 (9.3%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 62 (3.7%) | 89 (5.4%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 98 (5.9%) | 10 (0.6%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 186 (11.2%) | 34 (2.1%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 96 (5.8%) | 63 (3.8%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 337 (20.3%) | 183 (11.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 79 (4.8%) | 141 (8.6%) |
$100,000+ | 57 (3.4%) | 46 (2.8%) |
Total | 1,662 (100.0%) | 1,638 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Junta
Average earnings in La Junta are $52,581 for men and $36,230 for women, a difference of 31.1%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $62,276, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $52,566. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $68,919, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $17,114.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | - | - |
High School Diploma | $52,567 | $27,050 |
College or Associate's Degree | $52,566 | $31,383 |
Bachelor's Degree | $55,357 | $56,065 |
Graduate Degree | $62,276 | $68,919 |
Total | $52,581 | $36,230 |
Family Income in La Junta
Family Income Brackets in La Junta
According to the La Junta family income data, there are 507 families falling into the $50,000 to $74,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.3% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 119 | 6.4% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 188 | 10.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 173 | 9.3% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 182 | 9.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 507 | 27.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 130 | 7.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 436 | 23.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 93 | 5.0% |
$200,000+ | 32 | 1.7% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Junta
3-person families (436 | 23.5%) account for the highest median family income in La Junta with $131,964 per family, while 3-person families (436 | 23.5%) have the highest median income of $43,988 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 997 (53.7%) | $70,608 |
3-Person Families | 436 (23.5%) | $131,964 |
4-Person Families | 205 (11.0%) | $37,887 |
5-Person Families | 64 (3.5%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 153 (8.2%) | $34,239 |
7+ Person Families | 2 (0.1%) | $0 |
Total | 1,857 (100.0%) | $70,143 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in La Junta
The median family income in La Junta is $70,143, with families comprising 3+ earners (182) having the highest median family income of $134,006, while families with 1 earner (564) have the lowest median family income of $34,561, accounting for 9.8% and 30.4% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 473 (25.5%) | $43,250 |
1 Earner | 564 (30.4%) | $34,561 |
2 Earners | 638 (34.4%) | $86,406 |
3+ Earners | 182 (9.8%) | $134,006 |
Total | 1,857 (100.0%) | $70,143 |
Household Income in La Junta
Household Income Brackets in La Junta
With 687 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in La Junta, accounting for 21.3% of all households. In contrast, only 32 households (1.0%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 165 | 5.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 174 | 5.4% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 429 | 13.3% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 284 | 8.8% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 536 | 16.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 687 | 21.3% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 281 | 8.7% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 539 | 16.7% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 106 | 3.3% |
$200,000+ | 32 | 1.0% |
Household Income by Householder Age in La Junta
The median household income in La Junta is $50,799, with the highest median household income of $64,151 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 1,077 households (33.4%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 96 households (3.0%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 96 (3.0%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 995 (30.8%) | $56,938 |
45 to 64 Years | 1,077 (33.4%) | $64,151 |
65+ Years | 1,058 (32.8%) | $40,645 |
Total | 3,226 (100.0%) | $50,799 |
Poverty in La Junta
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Junta
With 23.1% poverty level for males and 23.2% for females among the residents of La Junta, under 5 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 180 males (60.0%) and 6 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 180 (60.0%) | 28 (20.9%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (9.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 62 (31.0%) | 153 (57.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 51 (31.1%) | 41 (39.8%) |
15 Years | 15 (20.8%) | 6 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 76 (52.8%) |
18 to 24 Years | 38 (18.9%) | 28 (11.8%) |
25 to 34 Years | 107 (20.9%) | 116 (28.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 57 (13.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 97 (29.4%) | 117 (23.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 187 (44.1%) | 89 (22.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 67 (15.1%) | 54 (14.2%) |
75 Years and over | 0 (0.0%) | 37 (9.0%) |
Total | 804 (23.1%) | 809 (23.2%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Junta
According to the poverty statistics in La Junta, males aged 5 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 91.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 120 (40.0%) | 106 (79.1%) |
5 Years | 28 (100.0%) | 71 (91.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 138 (69.0%) | 112 (42.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 113 (68.9%) | 62 (60.2%) |
15 Years | 57 (79.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 4 (100.0%) | 68 (47.2%) |
18 to 24 Years | 163 (81.1%) | 209 (88.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 405 (79.1%) | 293 (71.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 481 (100.0%) | 358 (86.3%) |
45 to 54 Years | 233 (70.6%) | 381 (76.5%) |
55 to 64 Years | 237 (55.9%) | 313 (77.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 376 (84.9%) | 325 (85.8%) |
75 Years and over | 328 (100.0%) | 375 (91.0%) |
Total | 2,683 (76.9%) | 2,673 (76.8%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Junta
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Junta show that 17.3% or 207 of the total 1,197 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 79.1%, comprising of 110 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.6%, which includes 2 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 656 (87.4%) | 95 (12.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 305 (99.4%) | 2 (0.6%) |
3 or 4 Children | 29 (20.9%) | 110 (79.1%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 990 (82.7%) | 207 (17.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Junta
According to the poverty data in La Junta, 14.2% or 40 single-father households and 27.0% or 102 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 19 households (32.8%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (80.9%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 21 (10.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 19 (32.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 102 (80.9%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 40 (14.2%) | 102 (27.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Junta
The poverty data for La Junta shows that 207 of the married-couple family households (17.3%) and 142 of the single-parent households (21.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 110 households (79.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 household (69.4%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 95 (12.7%) | 21 (6.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 2 (0.6%) | 19 (10.0%) |
3 or 4 Children | 110 (79.1%) | 102 (69.4%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 207 (17.3%) | 142 (21.5%) |
Employment Characteristics in La Junta
Employment by Class of Employer in La Junta
Among the 2,911 employed individuals in La Junta, private company employees (1,638 | 56.3%), local government employees (551 | 18.9%), and state government employees (322 | 11.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 1,638 | 56.3% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 15 | 0.5% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 76 | 2.6% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 251 | 8.6% |
Local Government Employees | 551 | 18.9% |
State Government Employees | 322 | 11.1% |
Federal Government Employees | 58 | 2.0% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 2,911 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in La Junta
According to the labor force statistics for La Junta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (5,894), 54.2% or 3,195 individuals are in the labor force, with 6.0% or 192 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 92.7% or 444 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 31.0% or 22 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 71 (15.1%) | 22 (31.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 215 (61.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Years | 444 (92.7%) | 110 (24.8%) |
30 to 34 Years | 400 (90.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 776 (86.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 585 (70.7%) | 12 (2.1%) |
55 to 59 Years | 237 (62.4%) | 12 (5.1%) |
60 to 64 Years | 202 (45.2%) | 36 (17.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 225 (26.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 39 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,195 (54.2%) | 192 (6.0%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Junta
According to labor force statistics for La Junta, 76.1% of individuals (2,644) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,474) are in the labor force, with 6.4% or 169 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 81.8% or 539 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 34.6% or 125 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 361 (63.8%) | 196 (34.6%) |
High School Diploma | 745 (78.8%) | 26 (2.8%) |
College / Associate Degree | 999 (76.7%) | 16 (1.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 539 (81.8%) | 14 (2.2%) |
Total | 2,644 (76.1%) | 222 (6.4%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in La Junta
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Junta are Community & Social Service (501 | 16.7%), Management (337 | 11.2%), Education Instruction & Library (265 | 8.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (183 | 6.1%), and Education, Arts & Media (156 | 5.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Junta, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (64.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (91.8%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 217 (64.4%) | 120 (35.6%) |
Business & Financial | 0 (0.0%) | 53 (100.0%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 22 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 181 (36.1%) | 320 (63.9%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 22 (14.1%) | 134 (85.9%) |
Legal Services & Support | 24 (45.3%) | 29 (54.7%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 135 (50.9%) | 130 (49.1%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 66 (36.1%) | 117 (63.9%) |
Health Technologists | 10 (8.2%) | 112 (91.8%) |
Total (Category) | 486 (44.3%) | 610 (55.7%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,603 (53.4%) | 1,399 (46.6%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in La Junta are Food Preparation & Serving (124 | 4.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (78 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (70 | 2.3%), Law Enforcement (39 | 1.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (31 | 1.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in La Junta, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 27 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 70 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 40 (32.3%) | 84 (67.7%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 0 (0.0%) | 78 (100.0%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 5 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 110 (36.2%) | 194 (63.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,603 (53.4%) | 1,399 (46.6%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Junta are Sales & Related (287 | 9.6%), and Office & Administration (283 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 77 (26.8%) | 210 (73.2%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 283 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 77 (13.5%) | 493 (86.5%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,603 (53.4%) | 1,399 (46.6%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Junta are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (273 | 9.1%), Construction & Extraction (195 | 6.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (59 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 195 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 273 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 527 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,603 (53.4%) | 1,399 (46.6%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Junta are Production (355 | 11.8%), Transportation (121 | 4.0%), and Material Moving (29 | 1.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 296 (83.4%) | 59 (16.6%) |
Transportation | 107 (88.4%) | 14 (11.6%) |
Material Moving | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 403 (79.8%) | 102 (20.2%) |
Total (Overall) | 1,603 (53.4%) | 1,399 (46.6%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in La Junta
Employment Industries in La Junta
The major employment industries in La Junta include Health Care & Social Assistance (514 | 17.1%), Educational Services (420 | 14.0%), Retail Trade (406 | 13.5%), Public Administration (323 | 10.8%), and Accommodation & Food Services (268 | 8.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Junta
The La Junta industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (85.7%), Health Care & Social Assistance (84.2%), and Administrative & Support (80.5%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 59 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 162 (97.6%) | 4 (2.4%) |
Manufacturing | 250 (96.2%) | 10 (3.8%) |
Wholesale Trade | 11 (57.9%) | 8 (42.1%) |
Retail Trade | 222 (54.7%) | 184 (45.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 51 (78.5%) | 14 (21.5%) |
Utilities | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Information | 67 (67.7%) | 32 (32.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 12 (14.3%) | 72 (85.7%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 51 (70.8%) | 21 (29.2%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 8 (19.5%) | 33 (80.5%) |
Educational Services | 219 (52.1%) | 201 (47.9%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 81 (15.8%) | 433 (84.2%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 31 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 88 (32.8%) | 180 (67.2%) |
Public Administration | 121 (37.5%) | 202 (62.5%) |
Total | 1,603 (53.4%) | 1,399 (46.6%) |
Education in La Junta
School Enrollment in La Junta
The most common levels of schooling among the 1,685 students in La Junta are college / undergraduate (402 | 23.9%), middle school (347 | 20.6%), and elementary school (314 | 18.6%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 222 | 13.2% |
Kindergarten | 65 | 3.9% |
Elementary School | 314 | 18.6% |
Middle School | 347 | 20.6% |
High School | 284 | 16.9% |
College / Undergraduate | 402 | 23.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 51 | 3.0% |
Total | 1,685 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Junta
Out of a total of 1,685 students who are enrolled in schools in La Junta, 25 (1.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,660 (98.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 21 (5.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 187 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 187 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 447 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 333 (94.1%) | 21 (5.9%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 242 (98.4%) | 4 (1.6%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 198 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 83 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 84 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 Years and over | 86 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,660 (98.5%) | 25 (1.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Junta
Education (226 | 21.1%), arts & humanities (190 | 17.7%), business (170 | 15.9%), science & technology (100 | 9.3%), and psychology (65 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 1,071 individuals in La Junta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 14 | 1.3% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 44 | 4.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 35 | 3.3% |
Psychology | 65 | 6.1% |
Social Sciences | 57 | 5.3% |
Engineering | 27 | 2.5% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 12 | 1.1% |
Science & Technology | 100 | 9.3% |
Business | 170 | 15.9% |
Education | 226 | 21.1% |
Literature & Languages | 27 | 2.5% |
Liberal Arts & History | 50 | 4.7% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 54 | 5.0% |
Communications | 0 | 0.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 190 | 17.7% |
Total | 1,071 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in La Junta
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Junta
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Junta are males with 2 vehicles (505, accounting for 32.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (248, making up 37.9%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 117 (7.6%) | 32 (2.4%) |
1 Vehicle | 285 (18.5%) | 271 (20.3%) |
2 Vehicles | 505 (32.9%) | 248 (18.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 417 (27.1%) | 559 (41.9%) |
4 Vehicles | 68 (4.4%) | 148 (11.1%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 145 (9.4%) | 75 (5.6%) |
Total | 1,537 (100.0%) | 1,333 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in La Junta
The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Junta are 5 to 9 minutes (1,052 commuters, 37.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (553 commuters, 19.6%), and 15 to 19 minutes (336 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 332 | 11.7% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,052 | 37.2% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 553 | 19.6% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 336 | 11.9% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 87 | 3.1% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 27 | 0.9% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 46 | 1.6% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 26 | 0.9% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 124 | 4.4% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 60 | 2.1% |
90 or more Minutes | 185 | 6.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in La Junta
The most common commute times in La Junta are 5 to 9 minutes (667 commuters, 44.5%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (385 commuters, 28.9%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 255 (17.0%) | 77 (5.8%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 667 (44.5%) | 385 (28.9%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 177 (11.8%) | 376 (28.3%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 157 (10.5%) | 179 (13.5%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 71 (4.7%) | 16 (1.2%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 27 (1.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 41 (2.7%) | 5 (0.4%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (1.9%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 62 (4.1%) | 62 (4.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 26 (1.7%) | 34 (2.6%) |
90 or more Minutes | 15 (1.0%) | 170 (12.8%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Junta
The most frequent times of departure to work in La Junta are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (319, 21.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (415, 31.2%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 269 (18.0%) | 23 (1.7%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 54 (3.6%) | 1 (0.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 71 (4.7%) | 68 (5.1%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 178 (11.9%) | 105 (7.9%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 315 (21.0%) | 241 (18.1%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 65 (4.3%) | 239 (18.0%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 319 (21.3%) | 415 (31.2%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 41 (2.7%) | 46 (3.5%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 59 (3.9%) | 43 (3.2%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 7 (0.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 23 (1.5%) | 107 (8.1%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 26 (1.7%) | 24 (1.8%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 78 (5.2%) | 11 (0.8%) |
Total | 1,498 (100.0%) | 1,330 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in La Junta
Occupancy by Ownership in La Junta
Of the total 3,226 dwellings in La Junta, owner-occupied units account for 2,129 (66.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,097 (34.0%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 2,129 | 66.0% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 1,097 | 34.0% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 3,226 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in La Junta
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 1,092 | 33.9% |
2-Person Household | 1,140 | 35.3% |
3-Person Household | 570 | 17.7% |
4+ Person Household | 424 | 13.1% |
Total Housing Units | 3,226 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Junta
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 720 (65.9%) | 372 (34.1%) |
2-Person Household | 739 (64.8%) | 401 (35.2%) |
3-Person Household | 534 (93.7%) | 36 (6.3%) |
4+ Person Household | 136 (32.1%) | 288 (67.9%) |
Total Housing Units | 2,129 (66.0%) | 1,097 (34.0%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Junta
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 31 (10.2%) | 274 (89.8%) |
High School Diploma | 755 (68.0%) | 355 (32.0%) |
College/Associate Degree | 765 (66.7%) | 381 (33.3%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 578 (86.9%) | 87 (13.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Junta
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 572 | 17.7% |
35 to 44 Years | 519 | 16.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 515 | 16.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 562 | 17.4% |
65 to 74 Years | 581 | 18.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 254 | 7.9% |
85 Years and Over | 223 | 6.9% |
Total | 3,226 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in La Junta
Median Income by Occupancy in La Junta
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 2,129 (66.0%) | $70,977 |
Renter-Occupied | 1,097 (34.0%) | $33,990 |
Average | 3,226 (100.0%) | $50,799 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Junta
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 31 (1.5%) | 14 (1.3%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 118 (10.8%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 109 (5.1%) | 65 (5.9%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 169 (7.9%) | 109 (9.9%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 60 (2.8%) | 90 (8.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 80 (3.8%) | 203 (18.5%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 252 (11.8%) | 282 (25.7%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 587 (27.6%) | 99 (9.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 256 (12.0%) | 26 (2.4%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 455 (21.4%) | 84 (7.7%) |
$150,000 or more | 130 (6.1%) | 7 (0.6%) |
Total | 2,129 (100.0%) | 1,097 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Junta
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 276 (13.0%) | 134 (12.2%) |
$300 to $499 | 475 (22.3%) | 80 (7.3%) |
$500 to $799 | 137 (6.4%) | 352 (32.1%) |
$800 to $999 | 487 (22.9%) | 64 (5.8%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 482 (22.6%) | 327 (29.8%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 105 (4.9%) | 65 (5.9%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 129 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 25 (1.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 13 (0.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,129 (100.0%) | 1,097 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in La Junta
Housing Structures in La Junta
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 2,361 | 73.2% |
Single Unit, Attached | 123 | 3.8% |
2 Unit Apartments | 105 | 3.3% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 102 | 3.2% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 172 | 5.3% |
10 or more Apartments | 194 | 6.0% |
Mobile Home / Other | 169 | 5.2% |
Total | 3,226 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Junta
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 1,919 (81.3%) | 442 (18.7%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 84 (68.3%) | 39 (31.7%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 13 (12.4%) | 92 (87.6%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 43 (42.2%) | 59 (57.8%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 172 (100.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 194 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 70 (41.4%) | 99 (58.6%) |
Total | 2,129 (66.0%) | 1,097 (34.0%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Junta
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 0 (0.0%) | 36 (3.3%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 43 (2.0%) | 240 (21.9%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 841 (39.5%) | 422 (38.5%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 624 (29.3%) | 289 (26.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 621 (29.2%) | 110 (10.0%) |
Total | 2,129 (100.0%) | 1,097 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Junta
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 1,807 (84.9%) | 700 (63.8%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 29 (1.4%) | 15 (1.4%) |
Electricity | 210 (9.9%) | 357 (32.5%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 83 (3.9%) | 25 (2.3%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 2,129 (100.0%) | 1,097 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in La Junta
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 62 (2.9%) | 278 (25.3%) |
1 Vehicle | 570 (26.8%) | 566 (51.6%) |
2 Vehicles | 669 (31.4%) | 136 (12.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 828 (38.9%) | 117 (10.7%) |
Total | 2,129 (100.0%) | 1,097 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in La Junta
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Junta
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 799 | 1,330 |
Median Property Value | $91,600 | $162,400 |
Median Household Income | $51,779 | $84 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $357 | $13 |
Real Estate Taxes | $284 | $12 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Junta
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 100 (12.5%) | 19 (1.4%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 313 (39.2%) | 293 (22.0%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 357 (44.7%) | 868 (65.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 17 (2.1%) | 128 (9.6%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 12 (1.5%) | 9 (0.7%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 13 (1.0%) |
Total | 799 (100.0%) | 1,330 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Junta
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 226 (28.3%) | 31 (2.3%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 56 (7.0%) | 112 (8.4%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 99 (12.4%) | 24 (1.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 181 (22.7%) | 153 (11.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 137 (17.2%) | 406 (30.5%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 54 (6.8%) | 119 (8.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 46 (5.8%) | 401 (30.1%) |
Total | 799 (100.0%) | 1,330 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Junta
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 353 (44.2%) | 73,247 (5,507.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 21 (2.6%) | 641 (48.2%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 163 (20.4%) | 294 (22.1%) |
4.0x or more | 262 (32.8%) | 96 (7.2%) |
Total | 799 (100.0%) | 1,330 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Junta
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 685 (85.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 69 (8.6%) | 973 (73.2%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 45 (5.6%) | 233 (17.5%) |
Total | 799 (100.0%) | 1,330 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in La Junta
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Junta
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 533 (98.7%) | 7 (1.3%) |
6 to 18 Years | 1,107 (95.6%) | 51 (4.4%) |
19 to 25 Years | 434 (84.3%) | 81 (15.7%) |
26 to 34 Years | 799 (90.7%) | 82 (9.3%) |
35 to 44 Years | 896 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 710 (85.8%) | 118 (14.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 796 (96.4%) | 30 (3.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 822 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 740 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 6,837 (94.9%) | 369 (5.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Junta
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 533 (98.7%) | 7 (1.3%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 1,107 (95.6%) | 51 (4.4%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 434 (84.3%) | 81 (15.7%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Junta
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 1,179 (92.1%) | 101 (7.9%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 1,705 (91.1%) | 166 (8.9%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,262 (97.5%) | 33 (2.5%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 435 (89.3%) | 52 (10.7%) |
$100,000 and over | 2,016 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Junta
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 309 (57.2%) | 224 (41.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 763 (65.9%) | 395 (34.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 114 (22.1%) | 359 (69.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 319 (36.2%) | 480 (54.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 294 (32.8%) | 602 (67.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 149 (18.0%) | 561 (67.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 350 (42.4%) | 446 (54.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 777 (94.5%) | 426 (51.8%) |
75 Years and over | 740 (100.0%) | 339 (45.8%) |
Total | 3,815 (52.9%) | 3,832 (53.2%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Junta
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 54 (18.0%) | 9 (6.7%) |
5 to 17 Years | 29 (6.1%) | 125 (20.6%) |
18 to 34 Years | 62 (7.4%) | 82 (11.1%) |
35 to 64 Years | 203 (16.4%) | 165 (12.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 168 (37.9%) | 91 (24.0%) |
75 Years and over | 188 (57.3%) | 234 (56.8%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Junta
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 9 (6.7%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 62 (7.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 41 (3.3%) | 28 (2.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 168 (37.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 115 (35.1%) | 62 (15.0%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 54 (18.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (3.1%) | 51 (8.4%) |
18 to 34 Years | 23 (2.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 59 (4.8%) | 31 (2.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 26 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 4 (1.2%) | 56 (13.6%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 14 (2.9%) | 68 (11.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 39 (4.6%) | 61 (8.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 184 (14.9%) | 89 (6.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 35 (7.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 26 (7.9%) | 74 (18.0%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 23 (2.7%) | 21 (2.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 82 (6.6%) | 65 (4.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 35 (7.9%) | 91 (24.0%) |
75 Years and over | 116 (35.4%) | 99 (24.0%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 23 (2.7%) | 61 (8.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 75 (6.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 14 (3.7%) |
75 Years and over | 69 (21.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Technology Access in La Junta
Computing Device Access in La Junta
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 2,072 | 64.2% |
Smartphone | 2,432 | 75.4% |
Tablet | 1,345 | 41.7% |
No Computing Device | 473 | 14.7% |
Total | 3,226 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in La Junta
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 6 | 0.2% |
Broadband Home | 2,211 | 68.5% |
Cellular Data Only | 278 | 8.6% |
Satellite Internet | 169 | 5.2% |
No Internet | 614 | 19.0% |
Total | 3,226 | 100.0% |
La Junta Summary
La Junta is a city located in Otero County, Colorado, United States. It is the county seat and the most populous city in the county. The population was 7,077 at the 2010 census, up from 6,475 at the 2000 census. La Junta is located in southeastern Colorado, near the Arkansas River and the Kansas border.
History
The area around La Junta has been inhabited for thousands of years. The first known inhabitants were the Apache, who lived in the area until the late 19th century. The first Europeans to settle in the area were Spanish explorers in the late 18th century. The area was part of the Spanish Empire until 1821, when Mexico gained independence. The area was then part of the Mexican state of Chihuahua until 1848, when it became part of the United States after the Mexican-American War.
The town of La Junta was founded in 1875 by a group of settlers from New Mexico. The town was named after the Spanish word for "meeting," as it was the site of a meeting between the settlers and the local Native American tribes. The town quickly grew and by 1880 had a population of over 1,000.
Geography
La Junta is located in southeastern Colorado, near the Arkansas River and the Kansas border. The city is situated at the intersection of U.S. Route 50 and U.S. Route 350. The city is located in the High Plains region of Colorado, and is surrounded by rolling hills and prairies. The city is located at an elevation of 4,092 feet (1,249 m).
Economy
La Junta's economy is largely based on agriculture and related industries. The city is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as several food processing plants. The city is also home to a large number of small businesses, including restaurants, retail stores, and service providers.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, there were 7,077 people, 2,845 households, and 1,845 families residing in the city. The population density was 1,717.3 people per square mile (662.2/km2). There were 3,093 housing units at an average density of 725.3 per square mile (280.2/km2). The racial makeup of the city was 75.2% White, 0.9% African American, 1.2% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 3.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 41.2% of the population.
There were 2,845 households, out of which 30.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 44.2% were married couples living together, 15.3% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.7% were non-families. 29.7% of all households were made up of individuals, and 14.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.02.
In the city, the population was spread out, with 25.9% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.3% from 25 to 44, 22.3% from 45 to 64, and 17.8% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 92.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 87.3 males.
The median income for a household in the city was $27,917, and the median income for a family was $33,906. Males had a median income of $27,917 versus $20,972 for females. The per capita income for the city was $14,945. About 16.2% of families and 19.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 25.2% of those under age 18 and 11.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of La Junta?
Total Population of La Junta is 7,244.
What is the Total Male Population of La Junta?
Total Male Population of La Junta is 3,633.
What is the Total Female Population of La Junta?
Total Female Population of La Junta is 3,611.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Junta?
There are 100.61 Males per 100 Females in La Junta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Junta?
There are 99.39 Females per 100 Males in La Junta.
What is the Median Population Age in La Junta?
Median Population Age in La Junta is 40.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Junta
Average Family Size in La Junta is 2.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Junta
Average Household Size in La Junta is 2.1 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Junta?
Per Capita income in La Junta is $28,147.
What is the Median Family Income in La Junta?
Median Family Income in La Junta is $70,143.
What is the Median Household income in La Junta?
Median Household Income in La Junta is $50,799.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Junta?
Income or Wage Gap in La Junta is 33.4%.
Women in La Junta earn 66.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Junta?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Junta is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Junta?
There are 3,195 People in the Labor Forcein in La Junta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Junta?
54.2% of People are in the Labor Force in La Junta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Junta?
Unemployment Rate in La Junta is 6.0%.