La Junta, CO Demographics
A map of La Junta's Population by Race
Race | Population | Percent |
|---|---|---|
Hispanic | 3,610 | 49.3% |
White | 3,264 | 44.6% |
Multiracial | 199 | 2.7% |
Native American/Other | 113 | 1.5% |
Black | 84 | 1.1% |
Asian | 52 | 0.7% |
La Junta, Colorado had a population of 7,322 in 2020. It was 44.6% White, 1.1% Black, 0.7% Asian, 49.3% Hispanic, 1.5% Native American/Other, and 2.7% Multiracial. This map presents the population of La Junta, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.
Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is the 93rd 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 Junta's White Population
3,264 residents of La Junta identify as White, or 44.6%. This makes the White share of the population of La Junta considerably less than the White share of the population of Colorado (65.1% White). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is ranked #431 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.
La Junta is more White than neighboring Rocky Ford (38.2% White). La Junta is less White than neighboring La Junta Gardens (61% White), North La Junta (65.8% White), Swink (71.2% White), and Cheraw (66.7% White).
La Junta's Black Population
84 residents of La Junta identify as Black, or 1.1%. This makes the Black share of the population of La Junta roughly similar to the Black share of the population of Colorado (3.8% Black). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is ranked #105 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.
La Junta is more Black than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0.8% Black), North La Junta (0% Black), Swink (0.7% Black), Cheraw (0% Black), and Rocky Ford (0.7% Black).
La Junta's Asian Population
52 residents of La Junta identify as Asian, or 0.7%. This makes the Asian share of the population of La Junta roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Colorado (3.4% Asian). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is ranked #229 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.
La Junta is more Asian than neighboring North La Junta (0% Asian), and Cheraw (0% Asian). La Junta is less Asian than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0.8% Asian), and Swink (0.8% Asian).
La Junta's Hispanic Population
3,610 residents of La Junta identify as Hispanic, or 49.3%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of La Junta considerably larger than the Hispanic share of the population of Colorado (21.9% Hispanic). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is ranked #38 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.
La Junta is more Hispanic than neighboring La Junta Gardens (34.1% Hispanic), North La Junta (32.2% Hispanic), Swink (24.8% Hispanic), and Cheraw (25.3% Hispanic). La Junta is less Hispanic than neighboring Rocky Ford (57% Hispanic).
La Junta's Native American/Other Population
113 residents of La Junta identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 1.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of La Junta roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Colorado (1.3% Native American/Other). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is ranked #108 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.
La Junta is more Native American/Other than neighboring North La Junta (1% Native American/Other), Swink (0.2% Native American/Other), Cheraw (0% Native American/Other), and Rocky Ford (1.1% Native American/Other). La Junta is less Native American/Other than neighboring La Junta Gardens (2.4% Native American/Other).
La Junta's Multiracial Population
199 residents of La Junta identify as Multiracial, or 2.7%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of La Junta roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Colorado (4.5% Multiracial). Of the 482 places in Colorado, La Junta is ranked #364 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.
La Junta is more Multiracial than neighboring La Junta Gardens (0.8% Multiracial), North La Junta (1% Multiracial), Swink (2.3% Multiracial), and Rocky Ford (2.3% Multiracial). La Junta is less Multiracial than neighboring Cheraw (8% Multiracial).
Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.