La Jara, NM Demographics
A map of La Jara's Population by Race
La Jara, New Mexico has an estimated population of 176, a less than 1% change from the 177 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 49.4% Hispanic, 34.1% White, 16.5% Native American/Other, 0.0% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Multiracial. This demographic dot map shows the population of La Jara, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.
La Jara has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is less diverse than New Mexico overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In La Jara, that probability was 38.8% in 2020 and 61.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.
La Jara is ranked the 373rd most populous place in New Mexico, out of 528 places. 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 was ranked the 371st most populous place in the 2020 Census.
La Jara's White Population
60 residents of La Jara, or 34.1% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in La Jara is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 36% of the population is White. La Jara ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Jara's White population has grown by an estimated 100.0%. White residents' share of La Jara's population has increased from 16.9% to 34.1%.
La Jara is more White than neighboring Cuba (19% White), Gallina (0% White), and Coyote (0% White). La Jara is less White than neighboring Regina (71% White), and Lindrith (79.3% White).
La Jara's Black Population
0 residents of La Jara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in La Jara is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.8% of the population is Black. La Jara ranks 304th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Jara's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of La Jara's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.
La Jara's Asian Population
0 residents of La Jara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in La Jara is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 1.6% of the population is Asian. La Jara ranks 44th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Jara's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of La Jara's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.
La Jara is less Asian than neighboring Gallina (24.8% Asian).
La Jara's Hispanic Population
87 residents of La Jara, or 49.4% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in La Jara is comparable to the share in New Mexico overall, where 48.4% of the population is Hispanic. La Jara ranks 101st statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Jara's Hispanic population has declined by an estimated 35.6%. Hispanic residents' share of La Jara's population has decreased from 76.3% to 49.4%.
La Jara is more Hispanic than neighboring Regina (0% Hispanic), and Lindrith (0% Hispanic). La Jara is less Hispanic than neighboring Cuba (76.2% Hispanic), Gallina (75.2% Hispanic), and Coyote (100% Hispanic).
La Jara's Native American/Other Population
29 residents of La Jara, or 16.5% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in La Jara is higher than in New Mexico overall, where 9% of the population is Native American/Other. La Jara ranks 189th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Jara's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 383.3%. Native American/Other residents' share of La Jara's population has increased from 3.4% to 16.5%.
La Jara is more Native American/Other than neighboring Regina (0% Native American/Other), Cuba (0% Native American/Other), Gallina (0% Native American/Other), and Coyote (0% Native American/Other). La Jara is less Native American/Other than neighboring Lindrith (20.7% Native American/Other).
La Jara's Multiracial Population
0 residents of La Jara, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in La Jara is slightly lower than in New Mexico overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. La Jara ranks 329th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 528 places.
Since the 2020 Census, La Jara's Multiracial population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Multiracial residents' share of La Jara's population has decreased from 1.7% to 0.0%.
La Jara is less Multiracial than neighboring Regina (29% Multiracial), and Cuba (4.8% Multiracial).
Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.