Rio Lajas, PR

Q: What is the Total Population of Rio Lajas?

Total Population of Rio Lajas is 1,724.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Rio Lajas?

Total Male Population of Rio Lajas is 770.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Rio Lajas?

Total Female Population of Rio Lajas is 954.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rio Lajas?

There are 80.71 Males per 100 Females in Rio Lajas.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rio Lajas?

There are 123.90 Females per 100 Males in Rio Lajas.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Rio Lajas?

Median Population Age in Rio Lajas is 38.1 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Rio Lajas

Average Family Size in Rio Lajas is 5.1 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Rio Lajas

Average Household Size in Rio Lajas is 3.3 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Rio Lajas?

Per Capita income in Rio Lajas is $10,904.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Rio Lajas?

Median Family Income in Rio Lajas is $32,083.

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Overview Zip Codes Area Codes Race Ancestry Immigrants Sex and Age Families and Households Median Family Size by Type Median Household Size by Type Household Size by Marriage Status Fertility Fertility by Age Fertility by Age by Marriage Status Fertility by Education Fertility by Education by Marriage Status Income Income Overview Earnings by Sex Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket Earnings by Sex by Education Income (Family)Family Income Brackets Family Income by Family Size Family Income by Number of Earners Income (Household)Household Income Brackets Household Income by Householder Age Poverty Income Below Poverty by Sex by Age Income Above Poverty by Sex by Age Poverty Among Married-Couple Families Poverty Among Single-Parent Households Poverty Among Married Couples vs Single Parents Employment Employment by Class of Employer Employment Status by Age Employment Status by Education Employment Occupations by Sex Employment Industries by Sex Education School Enrollment School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source Educational Attainment by Field of Study Transportation & Commute Vehicle Availability by Sex Commute Time Commute Time by Sex Time of Departure to Work by Sex Housing Occupancy Occupancy by Ownership Occupancy by Household Size Occupancy by Ownership Household Size Occupancy by Educational Attainment Occupancy by Age of Householder Housing Finances Median Income by Occupancy Occupancy by Income Brackets Housing Costs Monthly Median Housing Costs Monthly Housing Cost Tiers Physical Housing Characteristics Housing Structures Housing Structures by Occupancy Housing Structures by Number of Rooms Housing Structures by Heating Type Households by Vehicle Usage Real Estate & Mortgages Real Estate & Mortgage Overview Property Value by Mortgage Status Housing Costs by Income by Mortgage Status Property Value to Household Income Ratio Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status Health & Disability Health Insurance Coverage by Age Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage Disability Status by Sex by Age Disability Class by Sex by Age Technology Access Computing Device Access Internet Access Summary Common Questions

Rio Lajas Overview

1,724

TOTAL POPULATION

770

MALE POPULATION

954

FEMALE POPULATION

80.71

MALES / 100 FEMALES

123.90

FEMALES / 100 MALES

38.1

MEDIAN AGE

5.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

3.3

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$10,904

PER CAPITA INCOME

$32,083

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$19,716

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

12.0%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

88.0¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.54

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

706

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

49.6%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

20.4%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Rio Lajas

The most populous races in Rio Lajas are Hispanic or Latino (1,696 | 98.4%), White / Caucasian (788 | 45.7%), and Two or more Races (706 | 40.9%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	50	2.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	1,696	98.4%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	788	45.7%
Two or more Races	706	40.9%
Some other Race	180	10.4%
Total	1,724	100.0%

Ancestry in Rio Lajas

The most populous ancestries reported in Rio Lajas are , and Puerto Rican (1,696 | 98.4%), together accounting for 98.4% of all Rio Lajas residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
Puerto Rican	1,696	98.4%
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Immigrants in Rio Lajas

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

The most populous age groups in Rio Lajas are 60 to 64 Years (182 | 23.6%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (218 | 22.9%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	190 (19.9%)
5 to 9 Years	0 (0.0%)	72 (7.5%)
10 to 14 Years	38 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years	49 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	80 (10.4%)	106 (11.1%)
25 to 29 Years	0 (0.0%)	218 (22.9%)
30 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	101 (10.6%)
35 to 39 Years	40 (5.2%)	30 (3.1%)
40 to 44 Years	82 (10.6%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years	96 (12.5%)	43 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years	47 (6.1%)	56 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years	81 (10.5%)	13 (1.4%)
60 to 64 Years	182 (23.6%)	28 (2.9%)
65 to 69 Years	39 (5.1%)	35 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years	36 (4.7%)	26 (2.7%)
75 to 79 Years	0 (0.0%)	22 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	14 (1.5%)
Total	770 (100.0%)	954 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Rio Lajas

Median Family Size in Rio Lajas

The median family size in Rio Lajas is 5.12 persons per family, with married-couple families (141 | 51.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 6.2 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (72 | 26.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.46 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	141 (51.8%)	6.20
Single Male/Father	72 (26.5%)	3.46
Single Female/Mother	59 (21.7%)	4.58
Total Families	272 (100.0%)	5.12

Median Household Size in Rio Lajas

The median household size in Rio Lajas is 3.30 persons per household, with married-couple households (141 | 27.0%) accounting for the largest median household size of 6.2 persons per household. non-family households (251 | 48.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.19 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	141 (27.0%)	6.20
Single Male/Father	72 (13.8%)	3.92
Single Female/Mother	59 (11.3%)	4.58
Non-family	251 (48.0%)	1.19
Total Households	523 (100.0%)	3.30

Household Size by Marriage Status in Rio Lajas

Out of a total of 523 households in Rio Lajas, 272 (52.0%) are family households, while 251 (48.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 77, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 219.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	219 (41.9%)
2-Person Households	74 (14.1%)	32 (6.1%)
3-Person Households	54 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	77 (14.7%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	43 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	24 (4.6%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	272 (52.0%)	251 (48.0%)

Female Fertility in Rio Lajas

Fertility by Age in Rio Lajas

Average fertility rate in Rio Lajas is 225.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 264.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	112 (100.0%)	264.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	112 (100.0%)	225.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Rio Lajas

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Rio Lajas

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Rio Lajas

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	112 (100.0%)	629.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	112 (100.0%)	225.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Rio Lajas

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	112 (100.0%)

Income in Rio Lajas

Income Overview in Rio Lajas

Per Capita Income in Rio Lajas is $10,904, while median incomes of families and households are $32,083 and $19,716 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	1,724	$10,904
Median Family Income	272	$32,083
Mean Family Income	272	$41,094
Median Household Income	523	$19,716
Mean Household Income	523	$29,363
Income Deficit	272	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	1,724	12.01%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	1,724	87.99¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	1,724	0.54

Earnings by Sex in Rio Lajas

Average Earnings in Rio Lajas are $20,587, $22,839 for men and $20,095 for women, a difference of 12.0%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	336 (55.2%)	$22,839
Female	273 (44.8%)	$20,095
Total	609 (100.0%)	$20,587

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Rio Lajas

The most common earnings brackets in Rio Lajas are $22,500 to $24,999 for men (96 | 28.6%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (101 | 37.0%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	28 (8.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999	43 (12.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	37 (11.0%)	101 (37.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	47 (14.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	66 (24.2%)
$22,500 to $24,999	96 (28.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999	26 (7.7%)	30 (11.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	43 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	59 (17.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	336 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Rio Lajas

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$23,880	$20,095

Family Income in Rio Lajas

Family Income Brackets in Rio Lajas

According to the Rio Lajas family income data, there are 71 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.1% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	45	16.5%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	71	26.1%
$25,000 to $34,999	24	8.8%
$35,000 to $49,999	59	21.7%
$50,000 to $74,999	30	11.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	0	0.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	43	15.8%
$150,000 to $199,999	0	0.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Rio Lajas

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	74 (27.2%)	$0
3-Person Families	87 (32.0%)	$0
4-Person Families	44 (16.2%)	$0
5-Person Families	43 (15.8%)	$0
6-Person Families	24 (8.8%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	272 (100.0%)	$32,083

Family Income by Number of Earners in Rio Lajas

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	84 (30.9%)	$0
1 Earner	83 (30.5%)	$35,742
2 Earners	62 (22.8%)	$0
3+ Earners	43 (15.8%)	$0
Total	272 (100.0%)	$32,083

Household Income in Rio Lajas

Household Income Brackets in Rio Lajas

With 183 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Rio Lajas, accounting for 35.0% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	183	35.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	59	11.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	93	17.8%
$25,000 to $34,999	24	4.6%
$35,000 to $49,999	59	11.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	30	5.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	32	6.1%
$100,000 to $149,999	43	8.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	0	0.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Rio Lajas

The median household income in Rio Lajas is $19,716, with the highest median household income of $18,636 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 172 households (32.9%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	126 (24.1%)	$0
45 to 64 Years	225 (43.0%)	$0
65+ Years	172 (32.9%)	$18,636
Total	523 (100.0%)	$19,716

Poverty in Rio Lajas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Lajas

With 37.8% poverty level for males and 65.8% for females among the residents of Rio Lajas, 35 to 44 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 96 males (78.7%) and 190 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	190 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	51 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	37 (28.7%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	253 (79.3%)
35 to 44 Years	96 (78.7%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	32 (32.3%)
55 to 64 Years	122 (46.4%)	41 (100.0%)
65 to 74 Years	36 (48.0%)	26 (42.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	14 (38.9%)
Total	291 (37.8%)	628 (65.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Rio Lajas

According to the poverty statistics in Rio Lajas, males aged 6 to 11 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	38 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	92 (71.3%)	106 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	66 (20.7%)
35 to 44 Years	26 (21.3%)	30 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	143 (100.0%)	67 (67.7%)
55 to 64 Years	141 (53.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	39 (52.0%)	35 (57.4%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	22 (61.1%)
Total	479 (62.2%)	326 (34.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Rio Lajas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Rio Lajas show that 48.2% or 68 of the total 141 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 69.4%, comprising of 68 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	30 (30.6%)	68 (69.4%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	73 (51.8%)	68 (48.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Rio Lajas

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	33 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	33 (45.8%)	0 (0.0%)

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

The poverty data for Rio Lajas shows that 68 of the married-couple family households (48.2%) and 33 of the single-parent households (25.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 households (69.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	68 (69.4%)	33 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	68 (48.2%)	33 (25.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Rio Lajas

Employment by Class of Employer in Rio Lajas

Among the 562 employed individuals in Rio Lajas, private company employees (530 | 94.3%), and state government employees (32 | 5.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	530	94.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	0	0.0%
Local Government Employees	0	0.0%
State Government Employees	32	5.7%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	562	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Rio Lajas

According to the labor force statistics for Rio Lajas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,424), 49.6% or 706 individuals are in the labor force, with 20.4% or 144 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 100.0% or 101 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 56.6% or 73 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	80 (43.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	99 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	101 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	129 (84.9%)	73 (56.6%)
45 to 54 Years	186 (76.9%)	47 (25.3%)
55 to 59 Years	52 (55.3%)	24 (46.2%)
60 to 64 Years	59 (28.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	706 (49.6%)	144 (20.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Rio Lajas

According to labor force statistics for Rio Lajas, 61.6% of individuals (626) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,017) are in the labor force, with 23.0% or 144 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 100.0% or 179 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 33 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	33 (18.5%)	178 (100.0%)
High School Diploma	191 (49.7%)	129 (33.5%)
College / Associate Degree	223 (80.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	179 (100.0%)	47 (26.3%)
Total	626 (61.6%)	234 (23.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Rio Lajas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Lajas are Management (65 | 11.6%), Business & Financial (43 | 7.6%), Computers, Engineering & Science (27 | 4.8%), and Architecture & Engineering (27 | 4.8%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Rio Lajas, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), and Management (49.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), and Management (50.8%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	32 (49.2%)	33 (50.8%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	43 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	59 (43.7%)	76 (56.3%)
Total (Overall)	289 (51.4%)	273 (48.6%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Rio Lajas are , and Cleaning & Maintenance (37 | 6.6%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	289 (51.4%)	273 (48.6%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Rio Lajas are Office & Administration (197 | 35.0%), and Sales & Related (122 | 21.7%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	197 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	122 (38.2%)	197 (61.8%)
Total (Overall)	289 (51.4%)	273 (48.6%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Rio Lajas are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (28 | 5.0%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	289 (51.4%)	273 (48.6%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Rio Lajas are , and Production (43 | 7.6%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	289 (51.4%)	273 (48.6%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Lajas

Employment Industries in Rio Lajas

Employment Industries by Sex in Rio Lajas

The Rio Lajas industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (61.8%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	55 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	43 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	122 (38.2%)	197 (61.8%)
Retail Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	43 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	37 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	32 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	33 (100.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	289 (51.4%)	273 (48.6%)

Education in Rio Lajas

School Enrollment in Rio Lajas

The most common levels of schooling among the 265 students in Rio Lajas are college / undergraduate (155 | 58.5%), elementary school (59 | 22.3%), and kindergarten (51 | 19.3%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	51	19.3%
Elementary School	59	22.3%
Middle School	0	0.0%
High School	0	0.0%
College / Undergraduate	155	58.5%
Graduate / Professional	0	0.0%
Total	265	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Rio Lajas

Out of a total of 265 students who are enrolled in schools in Rio Lajas, 191 (72.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 74 (27.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 38 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 53 (50.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	21 (29.2%)	51 (70.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	38 (100.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	49 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	53 (50.0%)	53 (50.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	74 (27.9%)	191 (72.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Rio Lajas

Business (120 | 67.0%), science & technology (32 | 17.9%), and engineering (27 | 15.1%) are the most common fields of study among 179 individuals in Rio Lajas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	0	0.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	27	15.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	32	17.9%
Business	120	67.0%
Education	0	0.0%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	0	0.0%
Total	179	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Rio Lajas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Rio Lajas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Rio Lajas are males with 2 vehicles (191, accounting for 66.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (30, making up 70.0%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.1%)
2 Vehicles	191 (66.1%)	30 (11.0%)
3 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	66 (24.2%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	98 (33.9%)	144 (52.7%)
Total	289 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Rio Lajas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Rio Lajas are 30 to 34 minutes (198 commuters, 35.2%), 15 to 19 minutes (108 commuters, 19.2%), and 40 to 44 minutes (101 commuters, 18.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	0	0.0%
10 to 14 Minutes	0	0.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	108	19.2%
20 to 24 Minutes	33	5.9%
25 to 29 Minutes	0	0.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	198	35.2%
35 to 39 Minutes	66	11.7%
40 to 44 Minutes	101	18.0%
45 to 59 Minutes	26	4.6%
60 to 89 Minutes	30	5.3%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Rio Lajas

The most common commute times in Rio Lajas are 30 to 34 minutes (155 commuters, 53.6%) for males and 40 to 44 minutes (101 commuters, 37.0%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Minutes	108 (37.4%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	155 (53.6%)	43 (15.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	66 (24.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	101 (37.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	26 (9.0%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	30 (11.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Rio Lajas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Rio Lajas are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (122, 42.2%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (167, 61.2%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	43 (14.9%)	43 (15.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	32 (11.1%)	0 (0.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	92 (31.8%)	30 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	122 (42.2%)	167 (61.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	33 (12.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	289 (100.0%)	273 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Rio Lajas

Occupancy by Ownership in Rio Lajas

Of the total 523 dwellings in Rio Lajas, owner-occupied units account for 466 (89.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 57 (10.9%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	466	89.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	57	10.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units	523	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Rio Lajas

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	219	41.9%
2-Person Household	106	20.3%
3-Person Household	54	10.3%
4+ Person Household	144	27.5%
Total Housing Units	523	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Rio Lajas

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	219 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2-Person Household	106 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Household	54 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4+ Person Household	87 (60.4%)	57 (39.6%)
Total Housing Units	466 (89.1%)	57 (10.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Rio Lajas

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	140 (80.9%)	33 (19.1%)
High School Diploma	111 (82.2%)	24 (17.8%)
College/Associate Degree	110 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	105 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Rio Lajas

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	0	0.0%
35 to 44 Years	126	24.1%
45 to 54 Years	99	18.9%
55 to 64 Years	126	24.1%
65 to 74 Years	136	26.0%
75 to 84 Years	22	4.2%
85 Years and Over	14	2.7%
Total	523	100.0%

Housing Finances in Rio Lajas

Median Income by Occupancy in Rio Lajas

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	466 (89.1%)	$20,128
Renter-Occupied	57 (10.9%)	$0
Average	523 (100.0%)	$19,716

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Rio Lajas

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	75 (16.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	108 (23.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,999	26 (5.6%)	33 (57.9%)
$15,000 to $19,999	22 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999	71 (15.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	35 (7.5%)	24 (42.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999	30 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	32 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	43 (9.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	57 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Rio Lajas

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	258 (55.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	99 (21.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	24 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $999	30 (6.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	55 (11.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	57 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Rio Lajas

Housing Structures in Rio Lajas

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	424	81.1%
Single Unit, Attached	99	18.9%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	523	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Rio Lajas

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	400 (94.3%)	24 (5.7%)
Single Unit, Attached	66 (66.7%)	33 (33.3%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (89.1%)	57 (10.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Rio Lajas

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	61 (13.1%)	33 (57.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms	303 (65.0%)	24 (42.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms	90 (19.3%)	0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms	12 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	57 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Rio Lajas

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	29 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	23 (4.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	414 (88.8%)	57 (100.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	57 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Rio Lajas

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	76 (16.3%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	143 (30.7%)	33 (57.9%)
2 Vehicles	136 (29.2%)	24 (42.1%)
3 or more Vehicles	111 (23.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	466 (100.0%)	57 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Rio Lajas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Rio Lajas

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	322	144
Median Property Value	$77,400	$160,800
Median Household Income	$9,653	$0
Monthly Housing Costs	$218	$0
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Rio Lajas

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	83 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	120 (37.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999	119 (37.0%)	144 (100.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	322 (100.0%)	144 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Rio Lajas

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	171 (53.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	119 (37.0%)	12 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	24 (16.7%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	35 (24.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999	32 (9.9%)	30 (20.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	43 (29.9%)
Total	322 (100.0%)	144 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Rio Lajas

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	32 (9.9%)	55,083 (38,252.1%)
2.0x to 2.9x	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x	14 (4.3%)	108 (75.0%)
4.0x or more	236 (73.3%)	24 (16.7%)
Total	322 (100.0%)	144 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Rio Lajas

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	23 (7.1%)	12 (8.3%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	12 (8.3%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	322 (100.0%)	144 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Rio Lajas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Lajas

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	241 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	314 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years	139 (57.9%)	101 (42.1%)
35 to 44 Years	152 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	146 (60.3%)	96 (39.7%)
55 to 64 Years	304 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	136 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,527 (88.6%)	197 (11.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Rio Lajas

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	241 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	59 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	314 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Rio Lajas

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	698 (87.4%)	101 (12.6%)
$25,000 to $49,999	437 (82.0%)	96 (18.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	94 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	79 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	219 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Rio Lajas

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	190 (78.8%)	51 (21.2%)
6 to 18 Years	21 (35.6%)	38 (64.4%)
19 to 25 Years	165 (52.5%)	149 (47.4%)
25 to 34 Years	73 (30.4%)	66 (27.5%)
35 to 44 Years	96 (63.2%)	56 (36.8%)
45 to 54 Years	56 (23.1%)	90 (37.2%)
55 to 64 Years	150 (49.3%)	183 (60.2%)
65 to 74 Years	136 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	36 (100.0%)	22 (61.1%)
Total	923 (53.5%)	655 (38.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Rio Lajas

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years	92 (17.4%)	32 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years	39 (52.0%)	26 (42.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	14 (38.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Rio Lajas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Rio Lajas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	33 (7.8%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	14 (38.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Rio Lajas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	28 (5.3%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Rio Lajas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	35 (6.6%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Rio Lajas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	29 (5.5%)	32 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years	39 (52.0%)	26 (42.6%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Rio Lajas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	29 (5.5%)	32 (18.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Rio Lajas

Computing Device Access in Rio Lajas

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	152	29.1%
Smartphone	428	81.8%
Tablet	94	18.0%
No Computing Device	95	18.2%
Total	523	100.0%

Internet Access in Rio Lajas

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	222	42.4%
Cellular Data Only	35	6.7%
Satellite Internet	32	6.1%
No Internet	266	50.9%
Total	523	100.0%

Rio Lajas Summary

Rio Lajas is a small municipality located in the eastern part of Puerto Rico, in the region of Humacao. It is bordered by the municipalities of Yabucoa, Maunabo, Patillas, and Humacao. The municipality has a total area of 11.9 square miles and a population of 8,845 as of the 2010 census.

History

Rio Lajas was founded in 1815 by Don Juan de la Cruz, who was a Spanish soldier. The name of the town is derived from the Lajas River, which runs through the area. The river was named after the lajas, or flat stones, that were found in the riverbed.

In the early 19th century, the area was used for cattle ranching and farming. The town was officially established in 1815 and was part of the municipality of Humacao until 1831, when it became an independent municipality.

In the late 19th century, the economy of Rio Lajas was based on the production of sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco. The town also had a thriving fishing industry.

Geography

Rio Lajas is located in the eastern part of Puerto Rico, in the region of Humacao. It is bordered by the municipalities of Yabucoa, Maunabo, Patillas, and Humacao. The municipality has a total area of 11.9 square miles and a population of 8,845 as of the 2010 census.

The terrain of Rio Lajas is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern part of the municipality. The highest point is Cerro de la Cruz, which is located in the northern part of the municipality and has an elevation of 1,065 feet.

The climate of Rio Lajas is tropical, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit. The average annual rainfall is around 50 inches.

Economy

The economy of Rio Lajas is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The main agricultural products are sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco. The town also has a thriving fishing industry.

Tourism is an important part of the economy, with many visitors coming to the area to enjoy the beaches, fishing, and other outdoor activities.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Rio Lajas was 8,845. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of African and other ethnicities. The median age is 38.5 years, and the median household income is $19,845.

The majority of the population is Roman Catholic, with a small percentage of other religions. Spanish is the primary language spoken in Rio Lajas.

Conclusion

Rio Lajas is a small municipality located in the eastern part of Puerto Rico, in the region of Humacao. It has a total area of 11.9 square miles and a population of 8,845 as of the 2010 census. The economy of Rio Lajas is largely based on agriculture and tourism, with the main agricultural products being sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of African and other ethnicities. Spanish is the primary language spoken in Rio Lajas.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Rio Lajas?

Total Population of Rio Lajas is 1,724.

What is the Total Male Population of Rio Lajas?

Total Male Population of Rio Lajas is 770.

What is the Total Female Population of Rio Lajas?

Total Female Population of Rio Lajas is 954.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Rio Lajas?

There are 80.71 Males per 100 Females in Rio Lajas.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Rio Lajas?

There are 123.90 Females per 100 Males in Rio Lajas.

What is the Median Population Age in Rio Lajas?

Median Population Age in Rio Lajas is 38.1 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Rio Lajas

Average Family Size in Rio Lajas is 5.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Rio Lajas

Average Household Size in Rio Lajas is 3.3 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Rio Lajas?

Per Capita income in Rio Lajas is $10,904.

What is the Median Family Income in Rio Lajas?

Median Family Income in Rio Lajas is $32,083.

What is the Median Household income in Rio Lajas?

Median Household Income in Rio Lajas is $19,716.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Rio Lajas?

Income or Wage Gap in Rio Lajas is 12.0%.

Women in Rio Lajas earn 88.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Lajas?

Inequality or Gini Index in Rio Lajas is 0.54.

How Large is the Labor Force in Rio Lajas?

There are 706 People in the Labor Forcein in Rio Lajas.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Rio Lajas?

49.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Rio Lajas.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Rio Lajas?

Unemployment Rate in Rio Lajas is 20.4%.