Demographics in La Junta, CO

Population, age, race, ethnicity, and household statistics — 2023 ACS Data

Where is La Junta?

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Population

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Total Population

7,211

Male

3,587

49.7%

Female

3,624

50.3%

Median Age

39.6

Age Distribution

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Race & Ethnicity

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

White

69.9%

Black

1.2%

Hispanic

44.1%

Asian

0.6%

Two or More

10.1%

Other

15.5%

Education & Household

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

Bachelor's or Higher

12.5%

High School or Higher

33.6%

Foreign Born

2.9%

Veterans

8.5%

Married

38.8%

Avg Household Size

2.2

Marital Status by Age

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023)

La Junta, CO has a population of 7,211 with a median age of 39.6. The racial makeup is 69.9% White, 44.1% Hispanic, 1.2% Black, 0.6% Asian. About 12.5% of residents hold a bachelor's degree or higher. The foreign-born population is 2.9%.