Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico
PR · FIPS 72079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 23,035 | — | #1,730 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $19,695 | -73.8% | #3,213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 48.5 years | +24.7% | #330 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $107,800 | -61.8% | #2,881 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $479 | -58.8% | #3,183 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 52.6% | +317.8% | #3,211 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lajas Municipio has a population of 23,035, making it the #1,730 most populous county in the US. The median age is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lajas Municipio is $19,695, ranking #3,213 out of 3,222 counties — 73.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 52.6% and unemployment stands at 16.5%.
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The median home value in Lajas Municipio is $107,800 (-61.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $479/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.8%.
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95.1% of residents in Lajas Municipio have health insurance coverage, which is 3.7% above the national rate.
About Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a total population of 23,035, making it the 1,730th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lajas Municipio is 48.5 years, which is 24.7% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lajas Municipio is $19,695, which ranks #3,213 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 73.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 52.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 16.5%.
The median home value in Lajas Municipio is $107,800, 61.8% below the national median. Renters in Lajas Municipio pay a median gross rent of $479 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lajas Municipio, 22.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 34.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.6 min.
Lajas Municipio is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 98.6% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (1.2%).
All data for Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.