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La Jara Overview

669
TOTAL POPULATION
302
MALE POPULATION
367
FEMALE POPULATION
82.29
MALES / 100 FEMALES
121.52
FEMALES / 100 MALES
34.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$23,686
PER CAPITA INCOME
$42,381
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$43,333
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
19.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
80.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.41
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
284
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
60.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
15.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

La Jara Zip Codes

La Jara Area Codes

Race in La Jara

The most populous races in La Jara are White / Caucasian (502 | 75.0%), Hispanic or Latino (394 | 58.9%), and Two or more Races (133 | 19.9%).
Race in La Jara
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino39458.9%
Native / Alaskan131.9%
White / Caucasian50275.0%
Two or more Races13319.9%
Some other Race213.1%
Total669100.0%

Ancestry in La Jara

The most populous ancestries reported in La Jara are Mexican (233 | 34.8%), German (85 | 12.7%), Spanish (76 | 11.4%), Spaniard (59 | 8.8%), and American (41 | 6.1%), together accounting for 73.9% of all La Jara residents.
Ancestry in La Jara
Ancestry# Population% Population
American416.1%
Apache314.6%
British10.2%
Cherokee162.4%
Danish50.7%
Dutch71.1%
English263.9%
European355.2%
French Canadian20.3%
German8512.7%
Irish243.6%
Italian172.5%
Mexican23334.8%
Spaniard598.8%
Spanish7611.4%
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Immigrants in La Jara

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in La Jara came from Central America (20 | 3.0%), Latin America (20 | 3.0%), and Mexico (20 | 3.0%), together accounting for 9.0% of all La Jara residents.
Immigrants in La Jara
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Central America203.0%
Latin America203.0%
Mexico203.0%
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Sex and Age in La Jara

Sex and Age in La Jara

The most populous age groups in La Jara are 35 to 39 Years (52 | 17.2%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (43 | 11.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in La Jara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years20 (6.6%)34 (9.3%)
5 to 9 Years39 (12.9%)18 (4.9%)
10 to 14 Years30 (9.9%)43 (11.7%)
15 to 19 Years17 (5.6%)14 (3.8%)
20 to 24 Years20 (6.6%)38 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Years2 (0.7%)19 (5.2%)
30 to 34 Years4 (1.3%)41 (11.2%)
35 to 39 Years52 (17.2%)25 (6.8%)
40 to 44 Years5 (1.7%)5 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years14 (4.6%)27 (7.4%)
50 to 54 Years7 (2.3%)15 (4.1%)
55 to 59 Years21 (7.0%)26 (7.1%)
60 to 64 Years14 (4.6%)15 (4.1%)
65 to 69 Years38 (12.6%)22 (6.0%)
70 to 74 Years6 (2.0%)3 (0.8%)
75 to 79 Years11 (3.6%)14 (3.8%)
80 to 84 Years2 (0.7%)8 (2.2%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total302 (100.0%)367 (100.0%)

Families and Households in La Jara

Median Family Size in La Jara

The median family size in La Jara is 3.18 persons per family, with married-couple families (95 | 58.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.74 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (20 | 12.3%) represent the smallest median family size with 1.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in La Jara
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple95 (58.6%)3.74
Single Male/Father20 (12.3%)1.95
Single Female/Mother47 (29.0%)2.57
Total Families162 (100.0%)3.18

Median Household Size in La Jara

The median household size in La Jara is 2.38 persons per household, with married-couple households (95 | 35.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.74 persons per household. non-family households (106 | 39.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.01 persons per household.
Median Household Size in La Jara
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple95 (35.4%)3.74
Single Male/Father20 (7.5%)2.35
Single Female/Mother47 (17.5%)2.74
Non-family106 (39.6%)1.01
Total Households268 (100.0%)2.38

Household Size by Marriage Status in La Jara

Out of a total of 268 households in La Jara, 162 (60.5%) are family households, while 106 (39.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 55, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 104.
Household Size by Marriage Status in La Jara
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-104 (38.8%)
2-Person Households55 (20.5%)2 (0.7%)
3-Person Households25 (9.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households28 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households22 (8.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households15 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households17 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total162 (60.5%)106 (39.6%)

Female Fertility in La Jara

Fertility by Age in La Jara

Average fertility rate in La Jara is 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 69.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 50.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in La Jara
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years4 (50.0%)41.0
35 to 50 years4 (50.0%)69.0
Total8 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Jara

50.0% of women with births (8) in La Jara are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in La Jara
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)

Fertility by Education in La Jara

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in La Jara
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree4 (50.0%)87.0
Graduate Degree4 (50.0%)667.0
Total8 (100.0%)47.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Jara

50.0% of women with births in La Jara are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in La Jara
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Graduate Degree4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4 (50.0%)4 (50.0%)

Income in La Jara

Income Overview in La Jara

Per Capita Income in La Jara is $23,686, while median incomes of families and households are $42,381 and $43,333 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income669$23,686
Median Family Income162$42,381
Mean Family Income162$58,625
Median Household Income268$43,333
Mean Household Income268$58,189
Income Deficit162$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)66919.48%
Wage / Income Gap ($)66980.52¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6690.41

Earnings by Sex in La Jara

Average Earnings in La Jara are $37,396, $33,417 for men and $41,500 for women, a difference of 19.5%.
Earnings by Sex in La Jara
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male125 (43.9%)$33,417
Female160 (56.1%)$41,500
Total285 (100.0%)$37,396

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Jara

The most common earnings brackets in La Jara are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (29 | 23.2%) and $40,000 to $44,999 for women (27 | 16.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in La Jara
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less17 (13.6%)6 (3.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99913 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,4992 (1.6%)9 (5.6%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)10 (6.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9992 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,4996 (4.8%)1 (0.6%)
$17,500 to $19,9991 (0.8%)5 (3.1%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)14 (8.7%)
$22,500 to $24,9992 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,9990 (0.0%)10 (6.2%)
$30,000 to $34,99929 (23.2%)4 (2.5%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)18 (11.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99919 (15.2%)27 (16.9%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)4 (2.5%)
$50,000 to $54,9992 (1.6%)8 (5.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99920 (16.0%)9 (5.6%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (7.2%)17 (10.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991 (0.8%)1 (0.6%)
$100,000+2 (1.6%)17 (10.6%)
Total125 (100.0%)160 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Jara

Average earnings in La Jara are $33,583 for men and $43,636 for women, a difference of 23.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $63,281, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $34,000. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $43,512, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $33,438.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in La Jara
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$63,281$33,438
College or Associate's Degree$34,000$43,512
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$33,583$43,636

Family Income in La Jara

Family Income Brackets in La Jara

According to the La Jara family income data, there are 30 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.5% of all families. Conversely, the $200,000+ income bracket is the least frequent group with only 1 families (0.6%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in La Jara
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000159.3%
$10,000 to $14,99953.1%
$15,000 to $24,9992113.0%
$25,000 to $34,999148.6%
$35,000 to $49,9993018.5%
$50,000 to $74,9992817.3%
$75,000 to $99,9992314.2%
$100,000 to $149,9992012.3%
$150,000 to $199,99953.1%
$200,000+10.6%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Jara

3-person families (33 | 20.4%) account for the highest median family income in La Jara with $96,750 per family, while 3-person families (33 | 20.4%) have the highest median income of $32,250 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in La Jara
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families55 (34.0%)$0
3-Person Families33 (20.4%)$96,750
4-Person Families38 (23.5%)$40,694
5-Person Families4 (2.5%)$0
6-Person Families15 (9.3%)$0
7+ Person Families17 (10.5%)$0
Total162 (100.0%)$42,381

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Jara

Family Income by Number of Earners in La Jara
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners14 (8.6%)$36,667
1 Earner98 (60.5%)$31,875
2 Earners42 (25.9%)$105,000
3+ Earners8 (4.9%)$0
Total162 (100.0%)$42,381

Household Income in La Jara

Household Income Brackets in La Jara

With 45 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in La Jara, accounting for 16.8% of all households. In contrast, only 1 households (0.4%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in La Jara
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000145.2%
$10,000 to $14,999124.5%
$15,000 to $24,9994416.4%
$25,000 to $34,9994516.8%
$35,000 to $49,999259.3%
$50,000 to $74,9994115.3%
$75,000 to $99,9994416.4%
$100,000 to $149,9993713.8%
$150,000 to $199,99951.9%
$200,000+10.4%

Household Income by Householder Age in La Jara

The median household income in La Jara is $43,333, with the highest median household income of $85,000 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 102 households (38.1%) 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 20 households (7.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in La Jara
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20 (7.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years75 (28.0%)$28,625
45 to 64 Years102 (38.1%)$85,000
65+ Years71 (26.5%)$26,938
Total268 (100.0%)$43,333

Poverty in La Jara

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Jara

With 24.2% poverty level for males and 25.9% for females among the residents of La Jara, 12 to 14 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 12 males (75.0%) and 4 females (80.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in La Jara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years13 (65.0%)24 (70.6%)
5 Years3 (23.1%)4 (80.0%)
6 to 11 Years23 (57.5%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years12 (75.0%)8 (26.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)28 (73.7%)
25 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (43.3%)
35 to 44 Years16 (28.1%)4 (13.3%)
45 to 54 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years6 (17.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)1 (4.5%)
Total73 (24.2%)95 (25.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Jara

According to the poverty statistics in La Jara, males aged 15 years and females aged 6 to 11 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in La Jara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years7 (35.0%)10 (29.4%)
5 Years10 (76.9%)1 (20.0%)
6 to 11 Years17 (42.5%)26 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years4 (25.0%)22 (73.3%)
15 Years4 (100.0%)13 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years13 (100.0%)1 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years20 (100.0%)10 (26.3%)
25 to 34 Years6 (100.0%)34 (56.7%)
35 to 44 Years41 (71.9%)26 (86.7%)
45 to 54 Years21 (100.0%)42 (100.0%)
55 to 64 Years29 (82.9%)41 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years44 (100.0%)25 (100.0%)
75 Years and over13 (100.0%)21 (95.5%)
Total229 (75.8%)272 (74.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Jara

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in La Jara show that 11.6% or 11 of the total 95 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 77.8%, comprising of 7 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in La Jara
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children22 (84.6%)4 (15.4%)
5 or more Children2 (22.2%)7 (77.8%)
Total84 (88.4%)11 (11.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Jara

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in La Jara
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (46.4%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)27 (57.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Jara

The poverty data for La Jara shows that 11 of the married-couple family households (11.6%) and 27 of the single-parent households (40.3%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 7 households (77.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 13 household (46.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in La Jara
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)13 (46.4%)
3 or 4 Children4 (15.4%)14 (43.8%)
5 or more Children7 (77.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total11 (11.6%)27 (40.3%)

Employment Characteristics in La Jara

Employment by Class of Employer in La Jara

Among the 241 employed individuals in La Jara, private company employees (100 | 41.5%), local government employees (74 | 30.7%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (25 | 10.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in La Jara
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10041.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)93.7%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2510.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations72.9%
Local Government Employees7430.7%
State Government Employees10.4%
Federal Government Employees197.9%
Unpaid Family Workers62.5%
Total241100.0%

Employment Status by Age in La Jara

According to the labor force statistics for La Jara, out of the total population over 16 years of age (468), 60.7% or 284 individuals are in the labor force, with 15.1% or 43 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 21 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 6 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in La Jara
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years6 (42.9%)6 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years38 (65.5%)6 (15.8%)
25 to 29 Years21 (100.0%)5 (23.8%)
30 to 34 Years37 (82.2%)15 (40.5%)
35 to 44 Years73 (83.9%)11 (15.1%)
45 to 54 Years60 (95.2%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years23 (48.9%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years15 (51.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years4 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over7 (20.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (60.7%)43 (15.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Jara

According to labor force statistics for La Jara, 78.4% of individuals (229) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (292) are in the labor force, with 13.5% or 31 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of less than high school, with 100.0% or 12 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 91.7% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in La Jara
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12 (100.0%)11 (91.7%)
High School Diploma69 (67.6%)7 (7.2%)
College / Associate Degree99 (83.9%)18 (15.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher49 (81.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total229 (78.4%)39 (13.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in La Jara

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Jara are Management (22 | 9.1%), Community & Social Service (9 | 3.7%), Education Instruction & Library (8 | 3.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (2 | 0.8%), and Legal Services & Support (1 | 0.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in La Jara

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in La Jara, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Management (22.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (88.9%), and Management (77.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in La Jara
OccupationMaleFemale
Management5 (22.7%)17 (77.3%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 1 (11.1%)8 (88.9%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)8 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)8 (24.2%)25 (75.8%)
Total (Overall)104 (43.1%)137 (56.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in La Jara are Security & Protection (26 | 10.8%), Law Enforcement (26 | 10.8%), Cleaning & Maintenance (14 | 5.8%), Healthcare Support (12 | 5.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (3 | 1.2%).
Services Occupations in La Jara

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in La Jara, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (71.4%), Security & Protection (69.2%), and Law Enforcement (69.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Healthcare Support (83.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in La Jara
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support2 (16.7%)10 (83.3%)
Security & Protection18 (69.2%)8 (30.8%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement18 (69.2%)8 (30.8%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance10 (71.4%)4 (28.6%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Total (Category)30 (51.7%)28 (48.3%)
Total (Overall)104 (43.1%)137 (56.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in La Jara are Office & Administration (73 | 30.3%), and Sales & Related (26 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in La Jara

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in La Jara
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related8 (30.8%)18 (69.2%)
Office & Administration7 (9.6%)66 (90.4%)
Total (Category)15 (15.1%)84 (84.9%)
Total (Overall)104 (43.1%)137 (56.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in La Jara are Construction & Extraction (11 | 4.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (6 | 2.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in La Jara

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in La Jara
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)104 (43.1%)137 (56.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in La Jara are Transportation (33 | 13.7%), and Material Moving (1 | 0.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in La Jara

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in La Jara
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)104 (43.1%)137 (56.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in La Jara

Employment Industries in La Jara

The major employment industries in La Jara include Public Administration (51 | 21.2%), Construction (35 | 14.5%), Retail Trade (32 | 13.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (29 | 12.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (19 | 7.9%).
Employment Industries in La Jara

Employment Industries by Sex in La Jara

The La Jara industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (83.3%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Administrative & Support (100.0%), and Educational Services (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in La Jara
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction23 (65.7%)12 (34.3%)
Manufacturing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
Transportation & Warehousing10 (34.5%)19 (65.5%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information1 (20.0%)4 (80.0%)
Finance & Insurance1 (10.0%)9 (90.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)1 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific5 (83.3%)1 (16.7%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance2 (10.5%)17 (89.5%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
Public Administration26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Total104 (43.1%)137 (56.9%)

Education in La Jara

School Enrollment in La Jara

The most common levels of schooling among the 162 students in La Jara are middle school (67 | 41.4%), elementary school (32 | 19.8%), and high school (27 | 16.7%).
School Enrollment in La Jara
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool74.3%
Kindergarten1710.5%
Elementary School3219.8%
Middle School6741.4%
High School2716.7%
College / Undergraduate127.4%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total162100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Jara

Out of a total of 162 students who are enrolled in schools in La Jara, 16 (9.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 146 (90.1%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 4 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 69 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in La Jara
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)4 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old39 (88.6%)5 (11.4%)
10 to 14 Year Olds69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds4 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds1 (12.5%)7 (87.5%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total146 (90.1%)16 (9.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Jara

Education (26 | 31.7%), arts & humanities (20 | 24.4%), business (15 | 18.3%), social sciences (9 | 11.0%), and computers & mathematics (4 | 4.9%) are the most common fields of study among 82 individuals in La Jara who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in La Jara
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics44.9%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology22.4%
Social Sciences911.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1518.3%
Education2631.7%
Literature & Languages11.2%
Liberal Arts & History44.9%
Visual & Performing Arts11.2%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities2024.4%
Total82100.0%

Transportation & Commute in La Jara

Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Jara

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in La Jara are males with 2 vehicles (43, accounting for 41.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (37, making up 31.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in La Jara
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle27 (26.0%)48 (35.0%)
2 Vehicles43 (41.3%)37 (27.0%)
3 Vehicles24 (23.1%)16 (11.7%)
4 Vehicles8 (7.7%)35 (25.6%)
5 or more Vehicles2 (1.9%)1 (0.7%)
Total104 (100.0%)137 (100.0%)

Commute Time in La Jara

The most frequently occuring commute durations in La Jara are less than 5 minutes (49 commuters, 22.7%), 5 to 9 minutes (45 commuters, 20.8%), and 20 to 24 minutes (29 commuters, 13.4%).
Commute Time in La Jara
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes4922.7%
5 to 9 Minutes4520.8%
10 to 14 Minutes2712.5%
15 to 19 Minutes2310.6%
20 to 24 Minutes2913.4%
25 to 29 Minutes41.8%
30 to 34 Minutes198.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes10.5%
45 to 59 Minutes73.2%
60 to 89 Minutes125.6%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in La Jara

The most common commute times in La Jara are less than 5 minutes (26 commuters, 29.9%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (45 commuters, 34.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in La Jara
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes26 (29.9%)23 (17.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)45 (34.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes21 (24.1%)6 (4.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes17 (19.5%)6 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes5 (5.8%)24 (18.6%)
25 to 29 Minutes2 (2.3%)2 (1.5%)
30 to 34 Minutes1 (1.1%)18 (14.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes1 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes2 (2.3%)5 (3.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes12 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Jara

The most frequent times of departure to work in La Jara are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (22, 25.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (34, 26.4%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in La Jara
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (13.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM12 (13.8%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)2 (1.5%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)13 (10.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM7 (8.1%)13 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM6 (6.9%)34 (26.4%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (25.3%)11 (8.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM16 (18.4%)18 (14.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)3 (2.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM3 (3.5%)1 (0.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM2 (2.3%)1 (0.8%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM12 (13.8%)12 (9.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM7 (8.1%)4 (3.1%)
Total87 (100.0%)129 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in La Jara

Occupancy by Ownership in La Jara

Of the total 268 dwellings in La Jara, owner-occupied units account for 178 (66.4%), while renter-occupied units make up 90 (33.6%).
Occupancy by Ownership in La Jara
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units17866.4%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units9033.6%
Total Occupied Housing Units268100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in La Jara

Occupancy by Household Size in La Jara
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household10438.8%
2-Person Household5721.3%
3-Person Household259.3%
4+ Person Household8230.6%
Total Housing Units268100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Jara

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in La Jara
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household83 (79.8%)21 (20.2%)
2-Person Household31 (54.4%)26 (45.6%)
3-Person Household8 (32.0%)17 (68.0%)
4+ Person Household56 (68.3%)26 (31.7%)
Total Housing Units178 (66.4%)90 (33.6%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Jara

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in La Jara
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School26 (92.9%)2 (7.1%)
High School Diploma47 (57.3%)35 (42.7%)
College/Associate Degree57 (60.0%)38 (40.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher48 (76.2%)15 (23.8%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Jara

Occupancy by Age of Householder in La Jara
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5922.0%
35 to 44 Years3613.4%
45 to 54 Years5520.5%
55 to 64 Years4717.5%
65 to 74 Years4014.9%
75 to 84 Years3111.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total268100.0%

Housing Finances in La Jara

Median Income by Occupancy in La Jara

Median Income by Occupancy in La Jara
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied178 (66.4%)$64,643
Renter-Occupied90 (33.6%)$28,250
Average268 (100.0%)$43,333

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Jara

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in La Jara
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0007 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)7 (7.8%)
$10,000 to $14,9997 (3.9%)5 (5.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99913 (7.3%)8 (8.9%)
$20,000 to $24,9992 (1.1%)21 (23.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99930 (16.9%)15 (16.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (6.2%)14 (15.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99933 (18.5%)8 (8.9%)
$75,000 to $99,99944 (24.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99925 (14.0%)12 (13.3%)
$150,000 or more6 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Jara

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in La Jara
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30033 (18.5%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $49947 (26.4%)21 (23.3%)
$500 to $79923 (12.9%)12 (13.3%)
$800 to $99917 (9.6%)12 (13.3%)
$1,000 to $1,49934 (19.1%)25 (27.8%)
$1,500 to $1,9992 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4994 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9991 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more17 (9.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in La Jara

Housing Structures in La Jara

Housing Structures in La Jara
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached19974.3%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments31.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments72.6%
10 or more Apartments20.7%
Mobile Home / Other5721.3%
Total268100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Jara

Housing Structures by Occupancy in La Jara
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached146 (73.4%)53 (26.6%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)3 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)2 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other32 (56.1%)25 (43.9%)
Total178 (66.4%)90 (33.6%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Jara

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in La Jara
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms7 (3.9%)15 (16.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms63 (35.4%)48 (53.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms46 (25.8%)12 (13.3%)
8 or more Rooms62 (34.8%)15 (16.7%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Jara

Housing Structure by Heating Type in La Jara
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas97 (54.5%)53 (58.9%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas8 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity33 (18.5%)31 (34.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels40 (22.5%)6 (6.7%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in La Jara

Household Vehicle Usage in La Jara
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle6 (3.4%)11 (12.2%)
1 Vehicle68 (38.2%)32 (35.6%)
2 Vehicles65 (36.5%)18 (20.0%)
3 or more Vehicles39 (21.9%)29 (32.2%)
Total178 (100.0%)90 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in La Jara

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in La Jara

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units9385
Median Property Value$99,400$163,700
Median Household Income$36,250$5
Monthly Housing Costs$326$17
Real Estate Taxes$467$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Jara

Property Value by Mortgage Status in La Jara
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00038 (40.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,9999 (9.7%)7 (8.2%)
$100,000 to $299,99942 (45.2%)56 (65.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)1 (1.2%)
$500,000 to $749,9994 (4.3%)21 (24.7%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total93 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Jara

Household Income by Mortgage Status in La Jara
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99919 (20.4%)7 (8.2%)
$25,000 to $34,99926 (28.0%)3 (3.5%)
$35,000 to $49,99911 (11.8%)4 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99910 (10.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99920 (21.5%)23 (27.1%)
$100,000 to $149,9996 (6.5%)24 (28.2%)
$150,000 or more1 (1.1%)19 (22.4%)
Total93 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Jara

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in La Jara
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x45 (48.4%)78,438 (92,280.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x18 (19.4%)22 (25.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (11.8%)27 (31.8%)
4.0x or more19 (20.4%)24 (28.2%)
Total93 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Jara

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in La Jara
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80071 (76.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49914 (15.0%)32 (37.7%)
$800 to $1,4995 (5.4%)41 (48.2%)
Total93 (100.0%)85 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in La Jara

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Jara

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Jara
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years68 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
6 to 18 Years136 (95.1%)7 (4.9%)
19 to 25 Years47 (79.7%)12 (20.3%)
26 to 34 Years61 (93.9%)4 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years80 (91.9%)7 (8.1%)
45 to 54 Years60 (95.2%)3 (4.8%)
55 to 64 Years71 (93.4%)5 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older35 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total627 (93.7%)42 (6.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Jara

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in La Jara
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born68 (94.4%)4 (5.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen136 (95.1%)7 (4.9%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen47 (79.7%)12 (20.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Jara

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in La Jara
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000140 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999120 (85.7%)20 (14.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999130 (97.0%)4 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999118 (87.4%)17 (12.6%)
$100,000 and over88 (98.9%)1 (1.1%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Jara

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in La Jara
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 663 (87.5%)5 (6.9%)
6 to 18 Years114 (79.7%)36 (25.2%)
19 to 25 Years15 (25.4%)32 (54.2%)
25 to 34 Years34 (52.3%)41 (63.1%)
35 to 44 Years55 (63.2%)25 (28.7%)
45 to 54 Years10 (15.9%)55 (87.3%)
55 to 64 Years29 (38.2%)50 (65.8%)
65 to 74 Years69 (100.0%)22 (31.9%)
75 Years and over31 (88.6%)20 (57.1%)
Total420 (62.8%)286 (42.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Jara

Disability Status by Sex by Age in La Jara
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years6 (7.0%)4 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (12.2%)
35 to 64 Years19 (16.8%)18 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years34 (77.3%)17 (68.0%)
75 Years and over12 (92.3%)17 (77.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in La Jara

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in La Jara: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (20.4%)1 (4.0%)
75 Years and over4 (30.8%)15 (68.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in La Jara: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)4 (5.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years6 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years18 (40.9%)1 (4.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in La Jara: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years6 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years7 (6.2%)12 (10.6%)
65 to 74 Years13 (29.5%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over6 (46.2%)10 (45.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in La Jara: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)12 (12.2%)
35 to 64 Years12 (10.6%)18 (15.9%)
65 to 74 Years20 (45.5%)16 (64.0%)
75 Years and over12 (92.3%)13 (59.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in La Jara: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)7 (7.1%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)6 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years11 (25.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in La Jara

Computing Device Access in La Jara

Computing Device Access in La Jara
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop17766.0%
Smartphone19472.4%
Tablet12245.5%
No Computing Device5721.3%
Total268100.0%

Internet Access in La Jara

Internet Access in La Jara
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home13851.5%
Cellular Data Only186.7%
Satellite Internet197.1%
No Internet7628.4%
Total268100.0%

La Jara Summary

La Jara is a small town located in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. It is situated in the southwestern part of the state, about 90 miles south of Denver. The town was founded in 1876 and is the county seat of Conejos County. La Jara has a population of 1,845 people, according to the 2010 census.

History

La Jara was founded in 1876 by a group of settlers from New Mexico. The town was named after the Spanish word for “the jar,” which was a type of pottery made by the local Native Americans. The town was originally a farming community, and the settlers grew wheat, corn, and other crops.
In the late 1800s, La Jara became a stop on the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad. This allowed the town to become a trading center for the surrounding area. The railroad also brought in new settlers, and the population of La Jara began to grow.
In the early 1900s, La Jara became a center for the local coal mining industry. The town was home to several coal mines, and the miners provided much of the town’s income. The coal industry declined in the mid-1900s, and the town’s economy shifted to agriculture and tourism.

Geography

La Jara is located in the San Luis Valley of Colorado. The valley is a large, flat basin surrounded by mountains on all sides. The town is situated at an elevation of 7,400 feet, and the surrounding area is mostly flat.
The climate in La Jara is semi-arid, with hot summers and cold winters. The average annual temperature is around 50 degrees Fahrenheit, and the average annual precipitation is around 12 inches.

Economy

The economy of La Jara is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is home to several farms, which produce wheat, corn, hay, and other crops. The town is also a popular tourist destination, and visitors come to enjoy the area’s natural beauty and outdoor activities.
The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and other services. The town is also home to a branch of the Conejos County Bank, which provides banking services to the local community.

Demographics

According to the 2010 census, La Jara has a population of 1,845 people. The town is predominantly Hispanic, with over 90% of the population identifying as Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is $31,250, and the median age is 33.
La Jara is a small, rural town with a close-knit community. The town is home to several churches, and the local schools are highly rated. The town is also home to several parks and recreational areas, which provide a variety of outdoor activities for residents and visitors alike.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of La Jara?
Total Population of La Jara is 669.
What is the Total Male Population of La Jara?
Total Male Population of La Jara is 302.
What is the Total Female Population of La Jara?
Total Female Population of La Jara is 367.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in La Jara?
There are 82.29 Males per 100 Females in La Jara.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in La Jara?
There are 121.52 Females per 100 Males in La Jara.
What is the Median Population Age in La Jara?
Median Population Age in La Jara is 34.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in La Jara
Average Family Size in La Jara is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in La Jara
Average Household Size in La Jara is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in La Jara?
Per Capita income in La Jara is $23,686.
What is the Median Family Income in La Jara?
Median Family Income in La Jara is $42,381.
What is the Median Household income in La Jara?
Median Household Income in La Jara is $43,333.
What is Income or Wage Gap in La Jara?
Income or Wage Gap in La Jara is 19.5%.
Women in La Jara earn 80.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in La Jara?
Inequality or Gini Index in La Jara is 0.41.
How Large is the Labor Force in La Jara?
There are 284 People in the Labor Forcein in La Jara.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in La Jara?
60.7% of People are in the Labor Force in La Jara.
What is the Unemployment Rate in La Jara?
Unemployment Rate in La Jara is 15.1%.