Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

La Junta, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,140

Median Agei

38.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

52.6%3,753

Hispanic/Latino

42.7%3,048

Two or More

2.6%188

Black

1.3%95

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%41

Asian

0.2%15

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%269

High School Diploma

19.7%913

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%460

Some College (1+ yr)

15.4%716

Associate's Degree

15.1%700

Bachelor's Degree

9.1%421

Master's Degree

6.5%302

Professional Degree

2.1%97

Doctorate

0.3%16

HS or Higher

84%

BA or Higher

18%

Graduate+

8.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$194,800

Median Renti

$642

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

67%2,030

Renter-Occupied

33%1,000

Total Units

3,281

Homeownership

67%

Vacancy Rate

7.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.7%95

$50K–$100K

19.6%398

$100K–$150K

12.8%259

$150K–$200K

13.6%276

$200K–$300K

38%772

$300K–$500K

9.9%201

$500K–$1M

1.4%29

Rent Distribution

Under $500

197

$500–$750

355

$750–$1,000

192

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

123

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

3.3%109

2000–2009

5%165

1990–1999

7.7%253

1980–1989

5.8%191

1970–1979

21.1%691

1960–1969

7.3%239

1950–1959

14.1%464

1940–1949

10.8%354

1939 or earlier

24.8%815

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

77.3%2,342

Electricity

17.4%526

Bottled/LP Gas

2.8%85

Wood

2.5%77

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$52,315

Mean Household Incomei

$67,480

Per Capita Incomei

$28,073

Poverty Ratei

26.2%

Unemploymenti

7.9%

Labor Forcei

3,024

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%154

$10K–$15K

6.8%207

$15K–$20K

3.8%114

$20K–$25K

5.9%179

$25K–$30K

5.6%171

$30K–$35K

5.8%177

$35K–$40K

9.4%284

$40K–$45K

1.6%49

$45K–$50K

2.6%80

$50K–$60K

10.2%310

$60K–$75K

4%122

$75K–$100K

14.5%438

$100K–$125K

9%273

$125K–$150K

11.1%337

$150K–$200K

2.4%74

$200K+

2%61

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

381

Residentsi

593

Avg. Tenant Renti

$398/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes90% occupied$501/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers138 homes73% occupied$440/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8130 homes90% occupied$304/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

811/PRAC27 homes89% occupied$301/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $52,315/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

82.8%

Very low income$16K–$26K/yr

14.3%

Low income$26K–$42K/yr

2.2%

Moderate / aboveOver $42K/yr

0.7%

Who Receives This Housing

62.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.7% of subsidized households are minority

36.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

35.4% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

2613.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Canada

China

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,752

Avg. Commutei

22.3 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,785

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

459(8.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

95.1%Insured

4.9%Uninsured

La Junta, CO Population, Income & Demographics 2026