La Junta, COPublished Date: December 23, 2024La Junta is located in Otero County, Colorado and has a population of 7,244. The poverty rate in La Junta is 23.1% and is higher than the US poverty rate of 11.5%. The U.S. poverty level for a family of four in 2023 is $31,200. The unemployment rate in La Junta is 6% while the Otero County unemployment rate is 5.9%.
| | Population | |
|---|
| Male | | 50.2% |
| Female | | 49.8% |
| | Median Age (city/county) | |
|---|
| La Junta | | 40.3 |
| Otero | | 40.5 |
| | Median Household Income (city/county) | |
|---|
| La Junta | | $50,799 |
| Otero | | $47,500 |
| | Median Home Value (city/county) | |
|---|
| La Junta | | $135,829 |
| Otero | | $133,341 |
| | Median Rent (city/county) | |
|---|
| La Junta | | $717 |
| Otero | | $802 |
| | Poverty Rate (city/county) | |
|---|
| La Junta | | 23.1% |
| Otero | | 24% |
Races and Ethnicity
▩ White 72.4%
▩ Black or African American 1.1%
▩ Asian 1.2%
▩ Native 2.7%
▩ Pacific 0.1%
▩ Other 11.3%
▩ Hispanic 45%
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