Lajas, PR

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Lajas Overview

4,518
TOTAL POPULATION
1,997
MALE POPULATION
2,521
FEMALE POPULATION
79.21
MALES / 100 FEMALES
126.24
FEMALES / 100 MALES
51.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$11,939
PER CAPITA INCOME
$23,979
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$21,630
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
17.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
82.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,916
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.50
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,785
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
45.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
19.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Lajas Zip Codes

Lajas Area Codes

Race in Lajas

The most populous races in Lajas are Hispanic or Latino (4,510 | 99.8%), White / Caucasian (2,179 | 48.2%), and Some other Race (1,534 | 34.0%).
Race in Lajas
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1804.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,51099.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian2,17948.2%
Two or more Races62513.8%
Some other Race1,53434.0%
Total4,518100.0%

Ancestry in Lajas

The most populous ancestries reported in Lajas are Puerto Rican (4,417 | 97.8%), Spaniard (63 | 1.4%), American (39 | 0.9%), Argentinean (15 | 0.3%), and Cuban (15 | 0.3%), together accounting for 100.7% of all Lajas residents.
Ancestry in Lajas
Ancestry# Population% Population
American390.9%
Argentinean150.3%
Cuban150.3%
Italian140.3%
Puerto Rican4,41797.8%
South American150.3%
Spaniard631.4%
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Immigrants in Lajas

Immigrants in Lajas
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Lajas

Sex and Age in Lajas

The most populous age groups in Lajas are 55 to 59 Years (276 | 13.8%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (235 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Lajas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (1.1%)75 (3.0%)
5 to 9 Years150 (7.5%)73 (2.9%)
10 to 14 Years41 (2.1%)193 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years72 (3.6%)148 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years113 (5.7%)185 (7.3%)
25 to 29 Years171 (8.6%)91 (3.6%)
30 to 34 Years47 (2.4%)78 (3.1%)
35 to 39 Years63 (3.2%)123 (4.9%)
40 to 44 Years74 (3.7%)134 (5.3%)
45 to 49 Years149 (7.5%)172 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years204 (10.2%)235 (9.3%)
55 to 59 Years276 (13.8%)197 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years46 (2.3%)139 (5.5%)
65 to 69 Years67 (3.4%)69 (2.7%)
70 to 74 Years86 (4.3%)128 (5.1%)
75 to 79 Years142 (7.1%)176 (7.0%)
80 to 84 Years135 (6.8%)207 (8.2%)
85 Years and over140 (7.0%)98 (3.9%)
Total1,997 (100.0%)2,521 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Lajas

Median Family Size in Lajas

The median family size in Lajas is 3.38 persons per family, with married-couple families (503 | 49.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.59 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (182 | 17.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.05 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Lajas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple503 (49.3%)3.59
Single Male/Father182 (17.8%)3.05
Single Female/Mother336 (32.9%)3.26
Total Families1,021 (100.0%)3.38

Median Household Size in Lajas

The median household size in Lajas is 2.63 persons per household, with married-couple households (503 | 29.4%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (691 | 40.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.32 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Lajas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple503 (29.4%)3.59
Single Male/Father182 (10.6%)3.46
Single Female/Mother336 (19.6%)3.44
Non-family691 (40.4%)1.32
Total Households1,712 (100.0%)2.63

Household Size by Marriage Status in Lajas

Out of a total of 1,712 households in Lajas, 1,021 (59.6%) are family households, while 691 (40.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 544, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 592.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Lajas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-592 (34.6%)
2-Person Households544 (31.8%)81 (4.7%)
3-Person Households172 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households235 (13.7%)18 (1.1%)
5-Person Households70 (4.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,021 (59.6%)691 (40.4%)

Female Fertility in Lajas

Fertility by Age in Lajas

Average fertility rate in Lajas is 68.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 189.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Lajas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years67 (100.0%)189.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total67 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lajas

46.3% of women with births (67) in Lajas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 53.7% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 53.7% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Lajas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years31 (46.3%)36 (53.7%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (46.3%)36 (53.7%)

Fertility by Education in Lajas

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Lajas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree67 (100.0%)161.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total67 (100.0%)68.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lajas

53.7% of women with births in Lajas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 46.3% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 53.7% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Lajas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree31 (46.3%)36 (53.7%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (46.3%)36 (53.7%)

Income in Lajas

Income Overview in Lajas

Per Capita Income in Lajas is $11,939, while median incomes of families and households are $23,979 and $21,630 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,518$11,939
Median Family Income1,021$23,979
Mean Family Income1,021$29,618
Median Household Income1,712$21,630
Mean Household Income1,712$26,823
Income Deficit1,021$12,916
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,51817.25%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,51882.75¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,5180.50

Earnings by Sex in Lajas

Average Earnings in Lajas are $15,265, $14,438 for men and $17,447 for women, a difference of 17.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Lajas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male779 (49.7%)$14,438
Female788 (50.3%)$17,447
Total1,567 (100.0%)$15,265

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lajas

The most common earnings brackets in Lajas are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (140 | 18.0%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (104 | 13.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Lajas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less103 (13.2%)48 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99922 (2.8%)79 (10.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49963 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99946 (5.9%)104 (13.2%)
$10,000 to $12,49947 (6.0%)31 (3.9%)
$12,500 to $14,999140 (18.0%)86 (10.9%)
$15,000 to $17,49990 (11.6%)47 (6.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99964 (8.2%)97 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)12 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99925 (3.2%)77 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $29,99942 (5.4%)37 (4.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99938 (4.9%)99 (12.6%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99936 (4.6%)71 (9.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99946 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9998 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9999 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total779 (100.0%)788 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lajas

Average earnings in Lajas are $14,929 for men and $18,131 for women, a difference of 17.7%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $30,164, while those with college or associate's degree education earn the least with $9,130. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,516, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $12,895.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Lajas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$18,203$16,518
College or Associate's Degree$9,130$12,895
Bachelor's Degree$30,164$30,516
Graduate Degree--
Total$14,929$18,131

Family Income in Lajas

Family Income Brackets in Lajas

According to the Lajas family income data, there are 247 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Lajas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00024724.2%
$10,000 to $14,99910510.3%
$15,000 to $24,99918317.9%
$25,000 to $34,99915715.4%
$35,000 to $49,99920319.9%
$50,000 to $74,999605.9%
$75,000 to $99,999323.1%
$100,000 to $149,999121.2%
$150,000 to $199,999222.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lajas

4-person families (220 | 21.5%) account for the highest median family income in Lajas with $40,431 per family, while 2-person families (597 | 58.5%) have the highest median income of $12,218 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Lajas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families597 (58.5%)$24,436
3-Person Families177 (17.3%)$17,083
4-Person Families220 (21.5%)$40,431
5-Person Families27 (2.6%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total1,021 (100.0%)$23,979

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lajas

Family Income by Number of Earners in Lajas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners450 (44.1%)$11,885
1 Earner320 (31.3%)$18,583
2 Earners227 (22.2%)$39,637
3+ Earners24 (2.4%)$0
Total1,021 (100.0%)$23,979

Household Income in Lajas

Household Income Brackets in Lajas

With 500 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Lajas, accounting for 29.2% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Lajas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00050029.2%
$10,000 to $14,99918310.7%
$15,000 to $24,99927416.0%
$25,000 to $34,99925014.6%
$35,000 to $49,99932418.9%
$50,000 to $74,9991166.8%
$75,000 to $99,999331.9%
$100,000 to $149,999120.7%
$150,000 to $199,999221.3%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Lajas

The median household income in Lajas is $21,630, with the highest median household income of $27,992 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 750 households (43.8%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Lajas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years335 (19.6%)$14,718
45 to 64 Years627 (36.6%)$16,250
65+ Years750 (43.8%)$27,992
Total1,712 (100.0%)$21,630

Poverty in Lajas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lajas

With 41.1% poverty level for males and 47.9% for females among the residents of Lajas, 16 and 17 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 16 males (100.0%) and 75 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Lajas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years148 (77.5%)125 (89.9%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)91 (80.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)16 (39.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (100.0%)15 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years78 (46.2%)132 (47.6%)
25 to 34 Years92 (42.2%)57 (33.7%)
35 to 44 Years69 (50.4%)192 (74.7%)
45 to 54 Years174 (49.3%)107 (26.3%)
55 to 64 Years145 (45.5%)109 (32.4%)
65 to 74 Years51 (33.3%)56 (28.4%)
75 Years and over46 (11.0%)215 (45.7%)
Total819 (41.1%)1,204 (47.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lajas

According to the poverty statistics in Lajas, males aged under 5 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 73.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Lajas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years43 (22.5%)14 (10.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)22 (19.5%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)25 (61.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years91 (53.8%)145 (52.3%)
25 to 34 Years126 (57.8%)112 (66.3%)
35 to 44 Years68 (49.6%)65 (25.3%)
45 to 54 Years179 (50.7%)300 (73.7%)
55 to 64 Years174 (54.5%)227 (67.6%)
65 to 74 Years102 (66.7%)141 (71.6%)
75 Years and over371 (89.0%)256 (54.3%)
Total1,175 (58.9%)1,307 (52.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lajas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Lajas show that 27.8% or 140 of the total 503 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 43.1%, comprising of 53 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 22.9%, which includes 87 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Lajas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children293 (77.1%)87 (22.9%)
1 or 2 Children70 (56.9%)53 (43.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total363 (72.2%)140 (27.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lajas

According to the poverty data in Lajas, 72.0% or 131 single-father households and 56.6% or 190 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 60 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 102 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Lajas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children71 (58.2%)66 (31.1%)
1 or 2 Children60 (100.0%)102 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total131 (72.0%)190 (56.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lajas

The poverty data for Lajas shows that 140 of the married-couple family households (27.8%) and 321 of the single-parent households (62.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 53 households (43.1%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 162 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Lajas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children87 (22.9%)137 (41.0%)
1 or 2 Children53 (43.1%)162 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total140 (27.8%)321 (62.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Lajas

Employment by Class of Employer in Lajas

Among the 1,402 employed individuals in Lajas, private company employees (721 | 51.4%), local government employees (222 | 15.8%), and state government employees (193 | 13.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Lajas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees72151.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)221.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1248.8%
Not-for-profit Organizations1047.4%
Local Government Employees22215.8%
State Government Employees19313.8%
Federal Government Employees161.1%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,402100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Lajas

According to the labor force statistics for Lajas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (3,924), 45.5% or 1,785 individuals are in the labor force, with 19.5% or 348 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 93.1% or 244 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 16 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Lajas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years16 (8.9%)16 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years197 (66.1%)100 (50.8%)
25 to 29 Years244 (93.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years94 (75.2%)16 (17.0%)
35 to 44 Years217 (55.1%)33 (15.2%)
45 to 54 Years510 (67.1%)88 (17.3%)
55 to 59 Years346 (73.2%)95 (27.5%)
60 to 64 Years53 (28.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years43 (12.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over65 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,785 (45.5%)348 (19.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lajas

According to labor force statistics for Lajas, 66.6% of individuals (1,465) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,199) are in the labor force, with 15.8% or 231 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 84.4% or 475 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.6% or 140 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Lajas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School54 (21.8%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma389 (61.6%)96 (15.2%)
College / Associate Degree546 (72.1%)194 (25.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher475 (84.4%)39 (6.9%)
Total1,465 (66.6%)347 (15.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Lajas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lajas are Community & Social Service (153 | 10.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (99 | 6.9%), Business & Financial (97 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (93 | 6.5%), and Management (91 | 6.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Lajas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Lajas, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (100.0%), Business & Financial (87.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (85.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Lajas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (41.8%)53 (58.2%)
Business & Financial12 (12.4%)85 (87.6%)
Computers, Engineering & Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science8 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 98 (64.0%)55 (35.9%)
Education, Arts & Media60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library38 (40.9%)55 (59.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating14 (14.1%)85 (85.9%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)170 (38.0%)278 (62.1%)
Total (Overall)724 (50.4%)713 (49.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Lajas are Cleaning & Maintenance (112 | 7.8%), Personal Care & Service (44 | 3.1%), Healthcare Support (38 | 2.6%), Security & Protection (38 | 2.6%), and Law Enforcement (38 | 2.6%).
Services Occupations in Lajas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Lajas, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (88.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (79.5%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Lajas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
Security & Protection38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (42.4%)19 (57.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance99 (88.4%)13 (11.6%)
Personal Care & Service9 (20.4%)35 (79.5%)
Total (Category)160 (60.4%)105 (39.6%)
Total (Overall)724 (50.4%)713 (49.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Lajas are Office & Administration (302 | 21.0%), and Sales & Related (192 | 13.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Lajas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Lajas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related116 (60.4%)76 (39.6%)
Office & Administration112 (37.1%)190 (62.9%)
Total (Category)228 (46.2%)266 (53.8%)
Total (Overall)724 (50.4%)713 (49.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Lajas are Construction & Extraction (28 | 1.9%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (16 | 1.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Lajas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Lajas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)724 (50.4%)713 (49.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Lajas are Production (149 | 10.4%), Transportation (28 | 1.9%), and Material Moving (9 | 0.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Lajas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Lajas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production85 (57.1%)64 (42.9%)
Transportation28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)122 (65.6%)64 (34.4%)
Total (Overall)724 (50.4%)713 (49.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Lajas

Employment Industries in Lajas

The major employment industries in Lajas include Health Care & Social Assistance (319 | 22.2%), Retail Trade (228 | 15.9%), Public Administration (187 | 13.0%), Manufacturing (147 | 10.2%), and Educational Services (121 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Lajas

Employment Industries by Sex in Lajas

The Lajas industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (72.5%), and Manufacturing (62.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Lajas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing55 (37.4%)92 (62.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade170 (74.6%)58 (25.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific35 (57.4%)26 (42.6%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support56 (78.9%)15 (21.1%)
Educational Services50 (41.3%)71 (58.7%)
Health Care & Social Assistance122 (38.2%)197 (61.8%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services30 (27.5%)79 (72.5%)
Public Administration75 (40.1%)112 (59.9%)
Total724 (50.4%)713 (49.6%)

Education in Lajas

School Enrollment in Lajas

The most common levels of schooling among the 931 students in Lajas are college / undergraduate (360 | 38.7%), elementary school (223 | 23.9%), and middle school (158 | 17.0%).
School Enrollment in Lajas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten141.5%
Elementary School22323.9%
Middle School15817.0%
High School14815.9%
College / Undergraduate36038.7%
Graduate / Professional283.0%
Total931100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lajas

Out of a total of 931 students who are enrolled in schools in Lajas, 324 (34.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 607 (65.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 95 (85.6% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 223 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Lajas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds198 (93.4%)14 (6.6%)
15 to 17 Year Olds72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds74 (50.0%)74 (50.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds24 (14.5%)141 (85.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over16 (14.4%)95 (85.6%)
Total607 (65.2%)324 (34.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lajas

Education (280 | 33.3%), business (254 | 30.2%), bio, nature & agricultural (80 | 9.5%), science & technology (62 | 7.4%), and social sciences (32 | 3.8%) are the most common fields of study among 841 individuals in Lajas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Lajas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural809.5%
Physical & Health Sciences313.7%
Psychology313.7%
Social Sciences323.8%
Engineering151.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology627.4%
Business25430.2%
Education28033.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History222.6%
Visual & Performing Arts91.1%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities253.0%
Total841100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Lajas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lajas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Lajas are males with 2 vehicles (383, accounting for 52.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (380, making up 56.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Lajas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle189 (26.1%)112 (16.5%)
2 Vehicles383 (52.9%)380 (56.1%)
3 Vehicles88 (12.1%)175 (25.9%)
4 Vehicles9 (1.2%)10 (1.5%)
5 or more Vehicles55 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total724 (100.0%)677 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Lajas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Lajas are 5 to 9 minutes (337 commuters, 25.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (228 commuters, 16.9%), and 10 to 14 minutes (163 commuters, 12.1%).
Commute Time in Lajas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes826.1%
5 to 9 Minutes33725.0%
10 to 14 Minutes16312.1%
15 to 19 Minutes22816.9%
20 to 24 Minutes1088.0%
25 to 29 Minutes785.8%
30 to 34 Minutes1299.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes13510.0%
45 to 59 Minutes735.4%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes151.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Lajas

The most common commute times in Lajas are 5 to 9 minutes (250 commuters, 36.8%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (163 commuters, 24.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Lajas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes43 (6.3%)39 (5.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes250 (36.8%)87 (13.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)163 (24.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes109 (16.0%)119 (17.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes25 (3.7%)83 (12.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)78 (11.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes77 (11.3%)52 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes126 (18.5%)9 (1.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes35 (5.1%)38 (5.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes15 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lajas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Lajas are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (188, 27.7%) for males and 9:00 AM to 9:59 AM (173, 25.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Lajas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM31 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM49 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM0 (0.0%)1 (0.2%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM188 (27.7%)84 (12.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM86 (12.7%)114 (17.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM90 (13.2%)133 (19.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM125 (18.4%)15 (2.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM41 (6.0%)32 (4.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM56 (8.2%)173 (25.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)35 (5.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM14 (2.1%)56 (8.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)25 (3.7%)
Total680 (100.0%)668 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Lajas

Occupancy by Ownership in Lajas

Of the total 1,712 dwellings in Lajas, owner-occupied units account for 1,057 (61.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 655 (38.3%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Lajas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,05761.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units65538.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,712100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Lajas

Occupancy by Household Size in Lajas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household59234.6%
2-Person Household62536.5%
3-Person Household17210.1%
4+ Person Household32318.9%
Total Housing Units1,712100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lajas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Lajas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household316 (53.4%)276 (46.6%)
2-Person Household477 (76.3%)148 (23.7%)
3-Person Household75 (43.6%)97 (56.4%)
4+ Person Household189 (58.5%)134 (41.5%)
Total Housing Units1,057 (61.7%)655 (38.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lajas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Lajas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School104 (55.6%)83 (44.4%)
High School Diploma349 (59.9%)234 (40.1%)
College/Associate Degree293 (54.2%)248 (45.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher311 (77.6%)90 (22.4%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lajas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Lajas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1398.1%
35 to 44 Years19611.5%
45 to 54 Years32819.2%
55 to 64 Years29917.5%
65 to 74 Years20512.0%
75 to 84 Years42424.8%
85 Years and Over1217.1%
Total1,712100.0%

Housing Finances in Lajas

Median Income by Occupancy in Lajas

Median Income by Occupancy in Lajas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,057 (61.7%)$28,806
Renter-Occupied655 (38.3%)$13,271
Average1,712 (100.0%)$21,630

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lajas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Lajas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000179 (16.9%)189 (28.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99940 (3.8%)92 (14.1%)
$10,000 to $14,99995 (9.0%)88 (13.4%)
$15,000 to $19,99983 (7.9%)60 (9.2%)
$20,000 to $24,99959 (5.6%)72 (11.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999179 (16.9%)71 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $49,999266 (25.2%)57 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99990 (8.5%)26 (4.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99932 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99912 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more22 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,057 (100.0%)655 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lajas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Lajas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300585 (55.3%)60 (9.2%)
$300 to $499157 (14.8%)71 (10.8%)
$500 to $799202 (19.1%)154 (23.5%)
$800 to $99914 (1.3%)21 (3.2%)
$1,000 to $1,49988 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more11 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,057 (100.0%)655 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Lajas

Housing Structures in Lajas

Housing Structures in Lajas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,36679.8%
Single Unit, Attached1056.1%
2 Unit Apartments382.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments533.1%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1277.4%
10 or more Apartments231.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,712100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lajas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Lajas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,015 (74.3%)351 (25.7%)
Single Unit, Attached42 (40.0%)63 (60.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)127 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)23 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,057 (61.7%)655 (38.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lajas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Lajas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room13 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms78 (7.4%)81 (12.4%)
4 or 5 Rooms678 (64.1%)484 (73.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms255 (24.1%)90 (13.7%)
8 or more Rooms33 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,057 (100.0%)655 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lajas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Lajas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas11 (1.0%)7 (1.1%)
Electricity198 (18.7%)101 (15.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels21 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used827 (78.2%)547 (83.5%)
Total1,057 (100.0%)655 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Lajas

Household Vehicle Usage in Lajas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle97 (9.2%)221 (33.7%)
1 Vehicle413 (39.1%)285 (43.5%)
2 Vehicles431 (40.8%)106 (16.2%)
3 or more Vehicles116 (11.0%)43 (6.6%)
Total1,057 (100.0%)655 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Lajas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Lajas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units729328
Median Property Value$109,500$115,000
Median Household Income$25,144$0
Monthly Housing Costs$146$0
Real Estate Taxes$1,000$308

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lajas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Lajas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00049 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999259 (35.5%)31 (9.5%)
$100,000 to $299,999412 (56.5%)297 (90.5%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9999 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total729 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lajas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Lajas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000187 (25.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999176 (24.1%)32 (9.8%)
$25,000 to $34,99969 (9.5%)61 (18.6%)
$35,000 to $49,999190 (26.1%)110 (33.5%)
$50,000 to $74,99962 (8.5%)76 (23.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99923 (3.2%)28 (8.5%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)9 (2.7%)
$150,000 or more22 (3.0%)12 (3.7%)
Total729 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lajas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Lajas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x111 (15.2%)31,023 (9,458.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x139 (19.1%)21 (6.4%)
3.0x to 3.9x17 (2.3%)66 (20.1%)
4.0x or more410 (56.2%)129 (39.3%)
Total729 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lajas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Lajas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80019 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49940 (5.5%)20 (6.1%)
$800 to $1,49919 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total729 (100.0%)328 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Lajas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lajas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lajas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years585 (96.5%)21 (3.5%)
19 to 25 Years401 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years341 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years381 (96.7%)13 (3.3%)
45 to 54 Years702 (92.4%)58 (7.6%)
55 to 64 Years647 (98.8%)8 (1.2%)
65 to 74 Years350 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older878 (98.9%)10 (1.1%)
Total4,395 (97.6%)110 (2.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lajas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Lajas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen585 (96.5%)21 (3.5%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen401 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lajas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Lajas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,077 (98.5%)31 (1.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,498 (96.8%)49 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999445 (93.7%)30 (6.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999202 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over172 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lajas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Lajas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6110 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years501 (82.7%)84 (13.9%)
19 to 25 Years236 (58.9%)165 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Years146 (42.8%)203 (59.5%)
35 to 44 Years278 (70.6%)103 (26.1%)
45 to 54 Years419 (55.1%)352 (46.3%)
55 to 64 Years340 (51.9%)316 (48.2%)
65 to 74 Years320 (91.4%)111 (31.7%)
75 Years and over772 (86.9%)325 (36.6%)
Total3,122 (69.3%)1,659 (36.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lajas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Lajas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)38 (11.8%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)29 (6.5%)
35 to 64 Years199 (24.6%)135 (13.5%)
65 to 74 Years91 (59.5%)62 (31.5%)
75 Years and over245 (58.8%)298 (63.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Lajas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Lajas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)24 (7.4%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years15 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years29 (19.0%)1 (0.5%)
75 Years and over95 (22.8%)138 (29.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Lajas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)9 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years87 (10.7%)26 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years58 (37.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over43 (10.3%)99 (21.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Lajas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)14 (4.3%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)20 (4.5%)
35 to 64 Years122 (15.1%)27 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years22 (14.4%)38 (19.3%)
75 Years and over120 (28.8%)115 (24.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Lajas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (6.7%)56 (5.6%)
65 to 74 Years36 (23.5%)48 (24.4%)
75 Years and over193 (46.3%)246 (52.2%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Lajas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years32 (4.0%)22 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)9 (4.6%)
75 Years and over97 (23.3%)93 (19.8%)

Technology Access in Lajas

Computing Device Access in Lajas

Computing Device Access in Lajas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop81947.8%
Smartphone1,02359.8%
Tablet63937.3%
No Computing Device52130.4%
Total1,712100.0%

Internet Access in Lajas

Internet Access in Lajas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet231.3%
Broadband Home69140.4%
Cellular Data Only1498.7%
Satellite Internet1428.3%
No Internet68139.8%
Total1,712100.0%

Lajas Summary

Lajas is a municipality located in the southwestern region of Puerto Rico. It is bordered by the municipalities of Cabo Rojo, San Germán, Sabana Grande, and Guánica. The municipality is spread over an area of approximately 97 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 33,000 people.

History

The area that is now known as Lajas was originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno people. The Taíno people were the first inhabitants of Puerto Rico and were known for their agricultural practices and fishing. The Taíno people were eventually displaced by the Spanish who arrived in the 16th century. The Spanish established a settlement in the area and named it Lajas after the abundance of lajas (flat stones) found in the area.
The area was then used for cattle ranching and agriculture. In the 19th century, the area was divided into two municipalities, Lajas and Cabo Rojo. In 1878, the two municipalities were merged to form the current municipality of Lajas.

Geography

Lajas is located in the southwestern region of Puerto Rico. It is bordered by the municipalities of Cabo Rojo, San Germán, Sabana Grande, and Guánica. The municipality is spread over an area of approximately 97 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 33,000 people.
The terrain of Lajas is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The municipality is located in a tropical climate and is known for its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall. The area is also known for its lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.

Economy

The economy of Lajas is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The municipality is home to several farms that produce a variety of crops such as coffee, sugarcane, and bananas. The area is also known for its fishing industry, which produces a variety of seafood such as shrimp, lobster, and conch.
Tourism is also an important part of the economy of Lajas. The municipality is home to several beaches, such as Playa Santa, which is known for its white sand and crystal clear waters. The area is also known for its historical sites, such as the ruins of the old Spanish fort, El Castillo de San Cristobal.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Lajas was 33,038. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of other ethnicities. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic, with a small percentage of other religions. The median household income in Lajas is $17,845, which is lower than the national average. The unemployment rate in Lajas is also higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Lajas is a municipality located in the southwestern region of Puerto Rico. It is bordered by the municipalities of Cabo Rojo, San Germán, Sabana Grande, and Guánica. The municipality is spread over an area of approximately 97 square miles and is home to a population of approximately 33,000 people. The economy of Lajas is largely based on agriculture and tourism, and the population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent. The area is known for its warm temperatures and abundant rainfall, as well as its lush vegetation and diverse wildlife.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Lajas?
Total Population of Lajas is 4,518.
What is the Total Male Population of Lajas?
Total Male Population of Lajas is 1,997.
What is the Total Female Population of Lajas?
Total Female Population of Lajas is 2,521.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Lajas?
There are 79.21 Males per 100 Females in Lajas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Lajas?
There are 126.24 Females per 100 Males in Lajas.
What is the Median Population Age in Lajas?
Median Population Age in Lajas is 51.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Lajas
Average Family Size in Lajas is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Lajas
Average Household Size in Lajas is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Lajas?
Per Capita income in Lajas is $11,939.
What is the Median Family Income in Lajas?
Median Family Income in Lajas is $23,979.
What is the Median Household income in Lajas?
Median Household Income in Lajas is $21,630.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Lajas?
Income or Wage Gap in Lajas is 17.2%.
Women in Lajas earn 82.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Lajas?
Family Income Deficit in Lajas is $12,916.
Families that are below poverty line in Lajas earn $12,916 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Lajas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Lajas is 0.50.
How Large is the Labor Force in Lajas?
There are 1,785 People in the Labor Forcein in Lajas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Lajas?
45.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Lajas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Lajas?
Unemployment Rate in Lajas is 19.5%.