La Junta city, Colorado
Official LSAD Designation: La Junta city • Census GEOID: 0842110
• Otero County
La Junta city is an incorporated city in Otero County, Colorado. According to official records from the Census (2025), La Junta city had an estimated population of 6,864 residents. Official Census Bureau geographic records classify this community under LSAD designation La Junta city (GEOID 0842110).
Local Government Administration U.S. Census Bureau GMAF
City Of La Junta
Municipal
Official Title:
Engineering Department
Address:
PO BOX 489, LA JUNTA CO 81050-0489
County Of Otero
County
Official Title:
Administrator
Address:
13 WEST THIRD ST, SUITE 212, LA JUNTA CO 81067
Civic & Statistical Snapshot
| Category | Estimate | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,864 | 2025 |
| Median Household Income | $52,315 | 2020-2024 |
| Median Home Value | $194,800 | 2020-2024 |
| Land Area | 3.20 sq mi | Gazetteer (2026) |
| Civic & Public Services | Hospitals, Libraries, Colleges | CMS / IMLS / IPEDS |
| Schools & Districts | NCES Directory Listings | Provided by k12guides.com |
| Nearby Airports | Landing Facilities | Provided by airport-data.com |
| Climate & Weather | NOAA 30-Year Normals | 1991–2020 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).