Lajas Municipio's estimated 2026 population is 22,264 with a growth rate of -0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lajas Municipio is the 50th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 25,704 and has seen a growth of -13.38% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Lajas Municipio includes 50.86% White, 32.88% other race, 3.33% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
White (50.86%)
Other race (32.88%)
Two or more races (12.84%)
Black or African American (3.33%)
Native American (0.08%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,766 | 50.86% |
| Other race | 7,606 | 32.88% |
| Two or more races | 2,971 | 12.84% |
| Black or African American | 771 | 3.33% |
| Native American | 19 | 0.08% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Lajas Municipio's average per capita income is $17,787. Household income levels show a median of $18,920. The poverty rate stands at 52.97%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $26,966 | - |
| Families | $22,039 | $28,837 |
| Households | $18,920 | $25,680 |
| Non Families | $13,623 | $17,484 |
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