La Jara, New Mexico facts for kids
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La Jara, New Mexico
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Location of La Jara, New Mexico
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 La Jara, New Mexico
Location in the United States
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| Country | United States |
| State | New Mexico |
| County | Sandoval |
| Area | |
| • Total | 14.25 sq mi (36.91 km2) |
| • Land | 14.25 sq mi (36.91 km2) |
| • Water | 0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2) |
| Elevation | 7,129 ft (2,173 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 177 |
| • Density | 12.42/sq mi (4.79/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-7 (Mountain (MST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-6 (MDT) |
| ZIP code |
87027
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| Area code(s) | 575 |
| FIPS code | 35-37490 |
| GNIS feature ID | 0907648 |
La Jara is a small community in Sandoval County, New Mexico, United States. It is known as a census-designated place (CDP). This means it's a place that the U.S. Census Bureau identifies for gathering population data, even though it's not officially a city or town.
In 2020, about 177 people lived in La Jara. It is part of the larger Albuquerque Metropolitan Statistical Area. This area includes Albuquerque and nearby communities that are connected by jobs and daily life.
Where is La Jara Located?
La Jara is found in New Mexico at these coordinates: 36°5′45″N 106°57′23″W / 36.09583°N 106.95639°W. This helps pinpoint its exact spot on a map.
The community covers a total area of about 14.2 square miles (36.9 square kilometers). All of this area is land, meaning there are no large lakes or rivers within its boundaries.
Who Lives in La Jara?
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| 2020 | 177 | — | |
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In the year 2000, there were 209 people living in La Jara. By 2020, the population had changed to 177 people.
Most people living in La Jara in 2000 identified as White. A significant number, about 79%, were of Hispanic or Latino background. A smaller group identified as Native American or from other racial groups.
The community had 93 households. Many of these were married couples living together. Some households had children under 18. The average age of people in La Jara in 2000 was about 49 years old.
Education in La Jara
Students in La Jara attend schools that are part of the Cuba Independent Schools district.
See also
In Spanish: La Jara (Nuevo México) para niños
