North La Junta, CO Demographics

A map of North La Junta's Population by Race

North La Junta, Colorado has an estimated population of 535, a large increase from the 482 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 42.6% White, 35.3% Hispanic, 11.4% Native American/Other, 10.7% Multiracial, 0.0% Black, and 0.0% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of North La Junta, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

North La Junta has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably more diverse than Colorado overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In North La Junta, that probability was 46.4% in 2020 and 66.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

North La Junta is ranked the 282nd most populous place in Colorado, out of 482 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). North La Junta was ranked the 291st most populous place in the 2020 Census.

North La Junta's White Population

228 residents of North La Junta, or 42.6% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in North La Junta is significantly lower than in Colorado overall, where 64.8% of the population is White. North La Junta ranks 358th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North La Junta's White population has declined by an estimated 28.1%. White residents' share of North La Junta's population has decreased from 65.8% to 42.6%.

North La Junta is more White than neighboring La Junta Gardens (36.6% White), and Rocky Ford (30.2% White). North La Junta is less White than neighboring La Junta (52.6% White), Swink (56.4% White), and Cheraw (79.8% White).

North La Junta's Black Population

0 residents of North La Junta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in North La Junta is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.8% of the population is Black. North La Junta ranks 340th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North La Junta's Black population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Black residents' share of North La Junta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North La Junta is less Black than neighboring La Junta (1.3% Black).

North La Junta's Asian Population

0 residents of North La Junta, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in North La Junta is slightly lower than in Colorado overall, where 3.2% of the population is Asian. North La Junta ranks 354th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North La Junta's Asian population has grown from 0 to an estimated 0. Asian residents' share of North La Junta's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

North La Junta is less Asian than neighboring La Junta (0.2% Asian), Swink (5% Asian), and Rocky Ford (2.2% Asian).

North La Junta's Hispanic Population

189 residents of North La Junta, or 35.3% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in North La Junta is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 22.5% of the population is Hispanic. North La Junta ranks 89th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North La Junta's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 21.9%. Hispanic residents' share of North La Junta's population has increased from 32.2% to 35.3%.

North La Junta is more Hispanic than neighboring Cheraw (12.2% Hispanic). North La Junta is less Hispanic than neighboring La Junta (42.7% Hispanic), La Junta Gardens (63.4% Hispanic), Swink (37.9% Hispanic), and Rocky Ford (66.8% Hispanic).

North La Junta's Native American/Other Population

61 residents of North La Junta, or 11.4% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in North La Junta is considerably higher than in Colorado overall, where 1% of the population is Native American/Other. North La Junta ranks 226th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North La Junta's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 1120.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of North La Junta's population has increased from 1.0% to 11.4%.

North La Junta is more Native American/Other than neighboring La Junta (0.6% Native American/Other), La Junta Gardens (0% Native American/Other), Swink (0% Native American/Other), Cheraw (0% Native American/Other), and Rocky Ford (0.5% Native American/Other).

North La Junta's Multiracial Population

57 residents of North La Junta, or 10.7% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in North La Junta is higher than in Colorado overall, where 4.6% of the population is Multiracial. North La Junta ranks 451st statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 482 places.

Since the 2020 Census, North La Junta's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 1040.0%. Multiracial residents' share of North La Junta's population has increased from 1.0% to 10.7%.

North La Junta is more Multiracial than neighboring La Junta (2.6% Multiracial), La Junta Gardens (0% Multiracial), Swink (0.7% Multiracial), Cheraw (8% Multiracial), and Rocky Ford (0.3% 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.