North La Junta, Colorado Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 535, North La Junta's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

North La Junta is a small community located in Colorado, within Otero County. The total population is 535. It ranks as the 282nd most populous out of 472 Census-designated places in Colorado.

Age Demographics

The median age in North La Junta is 40.8 years. This is 8% higher than the state median of 37.7 years. 11.6% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in North La Junta is $47,941. This is 50% lower than the state median of $95,470. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 5.1%. This is 47% lower than the state poverty rate of 9.4%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 47% lower than the state rate of 4.6%. The median home value is $120,800. Housing costs are 78% lower than the state median of $539,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, North La Junta is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 24% lower than the state average of 66.2%.

Race & Ethnicity

North La Junta is a highly diverse community where no single racial or ethnic group constitutes a majority of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 35.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (35.3% vs 22.5%).

Education

15.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 45.7%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 92.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for North La Junta, Colorado is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Colorado state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 472 Census-designated places in Colorado. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.