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La Junta, CO
City in Otero County, Colorado.
Population
7,140
Land area
3.2sq mi
People per sq mi
2,234
ZIP codes
0
La Junta and its ZIP codes
La Junta at a glance
- La Junta is about 39 times as dense as Colorado as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 94th among 472 cities and towns in Colorado.
- The median household income is $52,315, 45% below the Colorado median of $95,470.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $194,800 (64% below Colorado) and median rent is $642 a month.
Local data for La Junta, CO
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Junta, CO, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$52,315
Poverty rate
27.4%
Median home value
$194,800
Median rent
$642/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.0%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
22.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,668), German Americans (1,220), Irish Americans (778).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Otero County. PPP loans are for La Junta.
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, +0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$48,661
6,030 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,135
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$127M
FY 2026, $6,807 per person
How people get to work
La Junta, CO, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.7%
- Carpooled11.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home7.1%
Average one-way commute: 22.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Junta, CO, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: lightning
Storm events since 1996
453
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
40
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 17°F
13.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone7 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in La Junta, CO, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.8%
U.S. 11.1% +9.7 pts
Cities near La Junta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La Junta GardensCensus-designated place | 2 mi | 0.5 |
| North La JuntaCensus-designated place | 2.2 mi | 1.4 |
| SwinkTown | 5.6 mi | 0.3 |
| CherawTown | 9.6 mi | 0.2 |
| Rocky FordCity | 11 mi | 1.7 |
| Las AnimasCity | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| Sugar CityTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| ManzanolaTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
| OrdwayTown | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| CrowleyTown | 23 mi | 0.2 |
| Olney SpringsTown | 26 mi | 0.2 |
| FowlerTown | 29 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Junta, CO in?
- La Junta is in Otero County, Colorado.
- What is the population of La Junta, CO?
- About 7,140 people live in La Junta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Junta?
- Nearby places include La Junta Gardens (2 mi), North La Junta (2.2 mi), Swink (5.6 mi), Cheraw (9.6 mi), Rocky Ford (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023