Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico
PR · FIPS 72081 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 27,855 | — | #1,551 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $18,917 | -74.8% | #3,215 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 45.5 years | +17.0% | #678 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $105,100 | -62.7% | #2,916 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $505 | -56.6% | #3,168 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 55.4% | +339.4% | #3,217 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Lares Municipio has a population of 27,855, making it the #1,551 most populous county in the US. The median age is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Lares Municipio is $18,917, ranking #3,215 out of 3,222 counties — 74.8% below the national median. The poverty rate is 55.4% and unemployment stands at 13.0%.
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The median home value in Lares Municipio is $105,100 (-62.7% vs national). Renters pay a median of $505/mo and the homeownership rate is 63.0%.
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94.6% of residents in Lares Municipio have health insurance coverage, which is 3.2% above the national rate.
About Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico
Lares Municipio, Puerto Rico has a total population of 27,855, making it the 1,551st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Lares Municipio is 45.5 years, which is 17.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Lares Municipio is $18,917, which ranks #3,215 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 74.8% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 55.4%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 13.0%.
The median home value in Lares Municipio is $105,100, 62.7% below the national median. Renters in Lares Municipio pay a median gross rent of $505 per month. The homeownership rate is 63.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Lares Municipio, 21.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 36.9% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 94.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 34.2 min.
Lares Municipio is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 99.5% of the population.
All data for Lares 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.