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Conejos County

Population in July 2008: 792. Population change since 2000: -9.7%
 

Males: 379  (47.9%)
Females: 413  (52.1%)

Median resident age:  35.0 years
Colorado median age:  34.3 years

Zip codes: 81140.


Estimated median household income in 2007: $32,925 (it was $24,167 in 2000)
La Jara:  $32,925
Colorado:  $55,212

Estimated per capita income in 2007: $15,359
La Jara:  $15,359
Colorado:  $29,133

Estimated median house or condo value in 2007: $95,512 (it was $58,900 in 2000)
La Jara:  $95,512
Colorado:  $233,900

Mean prices in 2007: All housing units: $117,900; Detached houses: $96,617; Townhouses or other attached units: $26,678; Mobile homes: $147,109
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Races in La Jara:

  • Hispanic (62.9%)
  • White Non-Hispanic (34.3%)
  • Other race (27.0%)
  • American Indian (3.4%)
  • Two or more races (2.7%)
(Total can be greater than 100% because Hispanics could be counted in other races)

2008 cost of living index in La Jara: 78.9 (low, U.S. average is 100)

Ancestries: English (7.1%), German (5.7%), Irish (5.6%), Danish (5.2%), French (3.0%), United States (2.7%).

Current Local Time: MST time zone

Elevation: 7602 feet

Land area: 0.35 square miles.

Population density: 2241 people per square mile 
 
 (low).

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For population 25 years and over in La Jara

  • High school or higher: 76.0%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 13.3%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 6.6%
  • Unemployed: 5.4%
  • Mean travel time to work: 17.2 minutes

For population 15 years and over in La Jara town

  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 52.4%
  • Separated: 1.8%
  • Widowed: 7.4%
  • Divorced: 11.4%

45 residents are foreign born (4.7% Latin America).

This town:  5.1%
Colorado:  8.6%


According to our research there were 2 registered sex offenders living in La Jara, Colorado in early 2007.
The ratio of number of residents in La Jara to the number of sex offenders is 396 to 1.

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units in 2000:

La Jara:  0.8% ($468)
Colorado:  0.7% ($1,132)
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Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Pueblo, CO (100.4 miles , pop. 102,121).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Colorado Springs, CO (127.0 miles , pop. 360,890).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Phoenix, AZ (431.1 miles , pop. 1,321,045).

Nearest cities: Sanford, CO (1.9 miles ), Manassa, CO (2.7 miles ), Romeo, CO (2.7 miles ), Antonito, CO (3.7 miles ), Alamosa, CO (3.8 miles ), Alamosa East, CO (3.9 miles ), Monte Vista, CO (4.8 miles ), Mosca-Hooper, CO (5.2 miles ).


Single-family new house construction building permits:
  • 1996: 0 buildings
  • 1997: 1 building, cost: $338,300
  • 1998: 3 buildings, average cost: $37,000
  • 1999: 1 building, cost: $25,000
  • 2000: 0 buildings
  • 2001: 0 buildings
  • 2002: 1 building, cost: $200,000
  • 2003: 0 buildings
  • 2004: 2 buildings, average cost: $70,000
  • 2005: 3 buildings, average cost: $83,200
  • 2006: 2 buildings, average cost: $72,800
  • 2007: 4 buildings, average cost: $127,500
  • 2008: 0 buildings

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Latitude: 37.27 N, Longitude: 105.96 W

Area code: 719

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Population change in the 1990s: +82 (+10.3%).

Most common industries for males (%):



  • Construction (18%)
  • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting (9%)
  • Public administration (8%)
  • Repair and maintenance (7%)
  • Food and beverage stores (5%)
  • Department and other general merchandise stores (5%)
  • Building material and garden equipment and supplies dealers (5%)

Most common industries for females (%):



  • Health care (22%)
  • Educational services (17%)
  • Accommodation and food services (10%)
  • Food and beverage stores (8%)
  • Public administration (6%)
  • Religious, grantmaking, civic, professional, and similar organizations (5%)
  • U. S. Postal service (4%)

Most common occupations for males (%)



  • Other sales and related workers including supervisors (15%)
  • Vehicle and mobile equipment mechanics, installers, and repairers (6%)
  • Laborers and material movers, hand (5%)
  • Construction trades workers except carpenters, electricians, painters, plumbers, and construction laborers (5%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (4%)
  • Other office and administrative support workers including supervisors (4%)
  • Agricultural workers including supervisors (4%)

Most common occupations for females (%)



  • Secretaries and administrative assistants (9%)
  • Counselors, social workers, and other community and social service specialists (8%)
  • Cashiers (7%)
  • Other management occupations except farmers and farm managers (6%)
  • Health technologists and technicians (5%)
  • Nursing, psychiatric, and home health aides (5%)
  • Waiters and waitresses (4%)



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La Jara-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Colorado state average. It is 31% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:22, a magnitude 5.0 (5.0 MB, 4.7 MS, 5.0 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 70.2 miles away from La Jara center
On 1/3/2007 at 14:34:38, a magnitude 4.6 (4.6 MB, 4.4 MW, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 60.5 miles away from the city center
On 9/5/2001 at 10:52:07, a magnitude 4.5 (4.5 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 74.5 miles away from the city center
On 8/1/2004 at 06:50:47, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.3 MW, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 54.8 miles away from La Jara center
On 3/22/2004 at 12:09:56, a magnitude 4.4 (4.4 MB, 4.4 LG, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 67.8 miles away from the city center
On 8/10/2005 at 22:08:16, a magnitude 4.1 (4.1 MB, Depth: 3.1 mi) earthquake occurred 66.7 miles away from La Jara center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

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Hospital/medical center in La Jara:
  • CONEJOS COUNTY HOSPITAL - CAH (19021 STATE HWY 285)
Other hospitals/medical centers near La Jara:
  • SAN LUIS VALLEY REGIONAL MED CTR (about 16 miles; ALAMOSA, CO)
  • RIO GRANDE HOSPITAL - CAH (about 40 miles; DEL NORTE, CO)
  • HOLY CROSS HOSPITAL (about 64 miles; TAOS, NM)

Political contributions by individuals in La Jara, CO

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to La Jara:
  • ADAMS STATE COLLEGE (about 15 miles; ALAMOSA, CO; Full-time enrollment: 4,147)
  • PUEBLO COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 97 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 2,587)
  • UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN COLORADO (about 104 miles; PUEBLO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,275)
  • FORT LEWIS COLLEGE (about 104 miles; DURANGO, CO; FT enrollment: 4,051)
  • WESTERN STATE COLLEGE COLORADO (about 113 miles; GUNNISON, CO; FT enrollment: 2,199)
  • PIKES PEAK COMMUNITY COLLEGE (about 122 miles; COLORADO SPRINGS, CO; FT enrollment: 5,307)
  • SAN JUAN COLLEGE (about 126 miles; FARMINGTON, NM; FT enrollment: 2,837)
Public high school in La Jara:
  • CENTAURI HIGH SCHOOL (Students: 352; Location: 17889 STATE HIGHWAY 285; Grades: 09 - 12)
Public elementary/middle schools in La Jara:
  • LA JARA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL (Students: 279; Location: 214 POPLAR STREET; Grades: PK - 05)
  • CENTAURI MIDDLE SCHOOL (Students: 268; Location: 17891 STATE HIGHWAY 285; Grades: 06 - 08)
  • LA JARA SECOND CHANCE SCHOOL (Students: 69; Location: 104 SPRUCE STREET; Grades: 06 - 12)
See full list of schools located in La Jara, School District: NORTH CONEJOS RE-1J

Library in La Jara:
  • CONEJOS COUNTY PUBLIC LIBRARY (Operating income: $51,025; Location: HIGHWAY 285 LA JARA; 24,820 books; 246 audio materials; 900 video materials; 14 serial subscriptions)

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Drinking water stations with addresses in La Jara and their reported violations in the past:

LA JARA, TOWN OF (Population served: 825, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • One regular monitoring violation

Average household size:
This town:  2.8 people
Colorado:  2.5 people

Percentage of family households:
This town:  73.5%
Whole state:  65.4%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This town:  4.5%
Whole state:  5.5%

Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.0% of all households

Residents with income below the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  25.5%
Whole state:  9.3%

Residents with income below 50% of the poverty level in 2007:
This town:  5.0%
Whole state:  4.1%

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La Jara compared to Colorado state average:
  • Median household income below state average.
  • Median house value significantly below state average.
  • Unemployed percentage below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly above state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage below state average.
  • Number of rooms per house above state average.
  • House age below state average.
  • Number of college students below state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher significantly below state average.


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Banks with branches in La Jara (2009 data):
  • Community Banks of Colorado: La Jara Branch at 501 Main Street, branch established on 1910-10-10. Info updated 2006-11-03: Bank assets: $1,721.4 mil, Deposits: $1,503.7 mil, headquarters in Greenwood Village, CO, positive income, Commercial Lending Specialization, 37 total offices, Holding Company: Community Bankshares, Inc.



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2004 Presidential Election results in Conejos County Colorado:




Most commonly used house heating fuel:
  • Utility gas (72%)
  • Electricity (12%)
  • Wood (8%)
  • Bottled, tank, or LP gas (7%)
  • Other fuel (2%)


Religion statistics for La Jara

Adherents


NameCatholic ChurchChurch of Jesus Christ of Latter-day SaintsEvangelical Free Church of AmericaAssemblies of GodOther religions
Adherents53.4%40.7%2.2%1.7%1.9%
Congregations41.7%33.3%4.2%8.3%12.5%
Source: Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center.
Tables represent county-level data.


Local government employment and payroll (March 2007)

Function Full-time employees Monthly full-time payroll Average yearly full-time wage Part-time employees Monthly part-time payroll
Other Government Administration 2$6,442$38,6520$0
Judicial and Legal 0$0 3$1,673
Police Protection - Officers 4$10,172$30,5160$0
Sewerage 1$3,070$36,8400$0
Water Supply 1$1,860$22,3200$0
Other and Unallocable 0$0 2$865
Totals for Government 8$21,544$32,3165$2,538



La Jara government finances in 2002:
  • Charges - Sewerage: $31,000
  • Current Operations - Police Protection: $136,000
    Water Utilities: $115,000
    Regular Highways: $51,000
    Sewerage: $41,000
    Financial Administration: $33,000
    General - Other: $23,000
    Fire Protection: $1,000
  • Long Term Debt Beginning Outstanding - Water Utilities: $193,000
  • Long Term Debt Outstanding Nonguaranteed - Water Utilities: $178,000
  • Long Term Debt Retired Unspecified - Water Utilities: $15,000
  • Miscellaneous - Interest Earnings: $5,000
  • Other Funds - Cash & Deposits: $115,000
  • Revenue - Water Utilities: $87,000
  • Sinking Fund - Cash & Deposits: $0
  • State Intergovernmental - Highways: $19,000
  • Tax - Total General Sales: $124,000
    Property: $47,000
    Public Utilities: $17,000
    Motor Vehicle License: $13,000
  • Total Salaries & Wages: $212,000
  • Water Utilities - Interest on Debt: $12,000

5.40% of this county's 2006 resident taxpayers lived in other counties in 2005 ($33,550 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  5.40%
Colorado average:  10.77%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved from foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties from which taxpayers relocated into this county between 2005 and 2006:
from Alamosa County, CO  0.99% ($33,292 average AGI)
from Rio Grande County, CO  0.54% ($28,769)
from Denver County, CO  0.45% ($22,545)


7.58% of this county's 2005 resident taxpayers moved to other counties in 2006 ($26,819 average adjusted gross income)

Here:  7.58%
Colorado average:  10.03%

10 or fewer of this county's residents moved to foreign countries between 2005 and 2006.

Top counties to which taxpayers relocated from this county between 2005 and 2006:
to Alamosa County, CO  2.38% ($24,847 average AGI)
to Pueblo County, CO  0.52% ($31,538)


Strongest AM radio stations in La Jara:
  • KKOB (770 AM; 50 kW; ALBUQUERQUE, NM; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • KGIW (1450 AM; 1 kW; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KOA (850 AM; 50 kW; DENVER, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KLTT (670 AM; 50 kW; COMMERCE CITY, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KTNN (660 AM; 50 kW; WINDOW ROCK, AZ; Owner: THE NAVAJO NATION)
  • KKZN (760 AM; 50 kW; THORNTON, CO; Owner: JACOR BROADCASTING OF COLORADO, INC.)
  • KNZZ (1100 AM; 50 kW; GRAND JUNCTION, CO; Owner: M B C GRAND BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KMXA (1090 AM; 50 kW; AURORA, CO; Owner: ENTRAVISION HOLDINGS, LLC)
  • KSLV (1240 AM; 1 kW; MONTE VISTA, CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • KHAC (880 AM; 43 kW; TSE BONITO, NM; Owner: WESTERN INDIAN MINISTRIES, INC.)
  • KCBR (1040 AM; daytime; 15 kW; MONUMENT, CO; Owner: KLZ RADIO, INC.)
  • KICA (980 AM; 50 kW; CLOVIS, NM; Owner: BROADCAST ENTERTAINMENT CORPORATION)
  • KLMO (1060 AM; 30 kW; LONGMONT, CO; Owner: PILGRIM COMMUNICATIONS, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in La Jara:
  • K244DO (96.7 FM; ALAMOSA, ETC., CO; Owner: SAN LUIS VALLEY TELEVISION, INC.)
  • KRZA (88.7 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: EQUAL REPRESENTATION/MEDIA ADVOCACY)
  • KTAO (101.9 FM; TAOS, NM; Owner: TAOS COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • KKIT (99.1 FM; ANGEL FIRE, NM; Owner: DMC BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • K278AE (103.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: FRANK A. SHULTZ, III)
  • KALQ-FM (93.5 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: COMMUNITY BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • KASF (90.9 FM; ALAMOSA, CO; Owner: ADAMS STATE COLLEGE)



FCC Registered Antenna Towers: 2
  • William J Hackett, Ne 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 26, Township 35 N, Range 9 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 61 m, Overall height: 65.5 m
    Registrant: Alltel Corporation, 601 Pennsylvania Ave., N.W., #720, Washington, DC 20004, Phone: (202) 783-3975, Email:
  • Gene A DeJordy, Ne 1/4 Se 1/4 Section 26, Township 35 N, Range 9 E, Type: Tower, Structure height: 57.9 m, Overall height: 60.4 m, , Licensee ID: L00008937
    Registrant: Wwc Holding Co., Inc., One Allied Drive, B2f2-A, Little Rock, AR 72202, Phone: (501) 905-8555, Email:

FCC Registered Private Land Mobile Towers: 1
  • Conejos County Hospital 1/2 Mi S Town On Hwy 285, Call Sign: KNEN691, Licensee ID: L00333639
    Assigned Frequencies : 154.965 MHz
    Grant Date: 05/14/2003, Expiration Date: 08/04/2013
    Registrant: County Of Conejos, La Jara, CO 81140, Phone: (719) 274-5121

FCC Registered Amateur Radio Licenses: 1
  • Call Sign: KA0ZNA, Previous Call Sign:
    Grant Date: 04/04/1997, Expiration Date: 04/04/2007, Cancelation Date: 04/07/2009
    Registrant: Larry D Winchester, La Jara, CO 81140


FAA Registered Aircrafts: 2
  • Aircraft: CESSNA TU206G (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 6, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 132 mph), Engine: CONT MOTOR TSIO-520 SER (300 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 6134X , Serial Number: U20605826, Year manufactured: 1980, Airworthiness Date: 06/25/1980
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy A Dba Polkowske, Po Box 80, La Jara, CO 81140, Other Owners: Acc Property
  • Aircraft: PIPER PA-20 (Fixed wing single engine, Category: Land, Seats: 4, Weight: Up to 12,499 Pounds, Speed: 94 mph), Engine: LYCOMING 0-320 SERIES (180 HP) (Reciprocating)
    N-Number: 7728K , Serial Number: 20-550, Year manufactured: 1950, Airworthiness Date: 02/18/1993
    Registrant (Individual): Leroy Polkowske, 103 Walnut, La Jara, CO 81140


2006 National Fire Incident Reporting System Incidents:
  • Fire: 23

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