La Junta, CO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Table Of Contents
Population
6,907
Unemployment
5.4%
Poverty
19.9%
Median Home
$94,800
Median Income
$49,654
Median Rent
$635
La Junta SnackAbility
5
Overall SnackAbility
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
6/10
Housing
4
Affordability
9
Diversity
9
Safety
4
Amenities
8.5
Education
7
Commute
8
La Junta, CO Crime Report
309
Total Crimes
Total Crimes
4,505.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
Total Crimes / 100k People
92.03%
Above National Average
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
La Junta / 100k People |
Colorado / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 309 | 4,505.0 | 3,256.9 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 33 | 481.1 | 423.1 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 1 | 14.6 | 5.1 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 6 | 87.5 | 68.3 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 21 | 306.2 | 286.9 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 276 | 4,023.9 | 2,833.8 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 56 | 816.4 | 400.3 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 202 | 2,945.0 | 1,909.3 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 18 | 262.4 | 524.3 | 246.0 |
La Junta, CO Cost Of Living
83
La Junta's Overall Cost Of Living
La Junta's Overall Cost Of Living
0.8x
Lower Than The National Average
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | La Junta | Colorado | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 83 | 112 | 100 | |
| Services | 95 | 104 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 102 | 103 | 100 | |
| Health | 91 | 103 | 100 | |
| Housing | 57 | 133 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 101 | 108 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 93 | 87 | 100 | |
La Junta, CO Photos
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Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn | CC BY-SA 3.0
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Population over time in La Junta
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6,907 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 6,914 | 0.2% |
| 2018 | 6,900 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 6,978 | -0.6% |
| 2016 | 7,018 | -0.3% |
| 2015 | 7,040 | -0.9% |
| 2014 | 7,106 | 0.7% |
| 2013 | 7,060 | 0.2% |
| 2012 | 7,047 | -0.2% |
| 2011 | 7,063 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in La Junta
| Race | La Junta | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 50.7% | 67.5% | 60.1% |
| African American | 1.7% | 3.9% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 2.4% | 3.1% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 3.1% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 1.6% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 40.2% | 21.7% | 18.2% |
Gender in La Junta
| Gender | La Junta | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 52.4% | 49.7% | 50.8% |
| Male | 47.6% | 50.3% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in La Junta for adults over 25
| Education | La Junta | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 6.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 4.0% | 5.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 35.0% | 21.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 23.0% | 21.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 10.0% | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 13.0% | 26.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 7.0% | 11.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For La Junta, Colorado
| Income | La Junta | CO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 13.3% | 4.5% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 9.1% | 3.1% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 8.5% | 6.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 7.4% | 7.2% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 12.0% | 11.0% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 23.9% | 17.4% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 9.8% | 13.6% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 13.9% | 18.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 0.6% | 8.7% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 1.5% | 9.6% | 8.3% |
