2023 ACS Census Data · Population 23,133
Lajas Municipio is a small county in Puerto Rico with a population of 23,133. The median household income is $18,920, 71% below the national average. The poverty rate is 53.0%, median home value is $102,400, and 21.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 25% below the national average.
Population
23,133
2023 estimate
Rank #1727 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$18,920
Household
Rank #3209 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$102,400
Owner-occupied
Rank #2902 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
21.0%
Adults 25+
Rank #1717 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.1%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.5%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
92.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
20% below Puerto Rico avg·71% below national avg
Poverty Rate
19% below Puerto Rico avg·253% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Puerto Rico avg·25% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$10,924
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
53.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
13% below Puerto Rico avg·51% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
6% below Puerto Rico avg·46% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
1% above Puerto Rico avg·2% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
25% above Puerto Rico avg·36% above national avg
Housing Units
12,129
Households
8,236
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$694
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
64.2%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
24 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
15% below Puerto Rico avg·13% below national avg
High School Graduation Rate
7% below Puerto Rico avg·18% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
19.4%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
7.3%
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