La Jara, NM Demographics

A map of La Jara's Population by Race

La Jara, New Mexico had a population of 177 in 2020. It was 16.9% White, 0.0% Black, 1.7% Asian, 76.3% Hispanic, 3.4% Native American/Other, and 1.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Jara, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is the 371st most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

La Jara's White Population

30 residents of La Jara identify as White, or 16.9%. This makes the White share of the population of La Jara less than the White share of the population of New Mexico (36.5% White). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is ranked #358 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

La Jara is more White than neighboring Cuba (16.6% White), Gallina (12% White), and Coyote (11.8% White). La Jara is less White than neighboring Regina (64.4% White), and Lindrith (71.9% White).

La Jara's Black Population

0 residents of La Jara identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Jara roughly similar to the Black share of the population of New Mexico (1.8% Black). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is ranked #304 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

La Jara is less Black than neighboring Cuba (1.1% Black).

La Jara's Asian Population

3 residents of La Jara identify as Asian, or 1.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Jara roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of New Mexico (1.7% Asian). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is ranked #39 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

La Jara is more Asian than neighboring Cuba (0.5% Asian), Gallina (1.3% Asian), Lindrith (0% Asian), and Coyote (0% Asian). La Jara is less Asian than neighboring Regina (4.1% Asian).

La Jara's Hispanic Population

135 residents of La Jara identify as Hispanic, or 76.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Jara considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of New Mexico (47.7% Hispanic). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is ranked #101 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

La Jara is more Hispanic than neighboring Regina (26% Hispanic), Cuba (53% Hispanic), and Lindrith (12.5% Hispanic). La Jara is less Hispanic than neighboring Gallina (82.6% Hispanic), and Coyote (85.5% Hispanic).

La Jara's Native American/Other Population

6 residents of La Jara identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 3.4%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Jara slightly less than the Native American/Other share of the population of New Mexico (9.5% Native American/Other). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is ranked #187 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

La Jara is more Native American/Other than neighboring Regina (1.4% Native American/Other), Gallina (1.3% Native American/Other), and Coyote (0.9% Native American/Other). La Jara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Cuba (26.8% Native American/Other), and Lindrith (9.4% Native American/Other).

La Jara's Multiracial Population

3 residents of La Jara identify as Multiracial, or 1.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Jara roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of New Mexico (2.8% Multiracial). Of the 527 places in New Mexico, La Jara is ranked #328 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

La Jara is less Multiracial than neighboring Regina (4.1% Multiracial), Cuba (2.1% Multiracial), Gallina (2.7% Multiracial), Lindrith (6.3% Multiracial), and Coyote (1.8% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.