Lares Municipio's 2026 population is estimated at 27,099, reflecting a -0.77% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Lares Municipio is the 44th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 30,631 and has grown -11.53% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 47.4 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 23,438 adults, (6,583 of whom are seniors) in Lares Municipio.
Female: 14,106 (50.6%)
Male: 13,749 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Lares Municipio includes 68.79% White, 11.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,162 | 68.79% |
| Two or more races | 4,900 | 17.59% |
| Other race | 3,137 | 11.26% |
| Black or African American | 626 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
Lares Municipio 's average per capita income is $14,948. Household income levels show a median of $18,917. The poverty rate stands at 55.36%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $25,388 | - |
| Families | $21,458 | $30,010 |
| Households | $18,917 | $26,295 |
| Non Families | $10,995 | $14,727 |
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