Lajas is a zona urbana located in Lajas Municipio Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, the data for this location is currently limited or unavailable.
The average household income in Lajas is $28,586 with a poverty rate of 47.03%. The median age in Lajas is 51.3 years: 54.4 years for males, and 50 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Lajas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,400 | 55.83% |
| Other race | 1,138 | 26.47% |
| Two or more races | 674 | 15.68% |
| Black or African American | 87 | 2.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,665 | 2.57 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Non Family | 700 | 1.33 | 56.6 | 43.4 |
| Married | 467 | 3.34 | 75.8 | 24.2 |
| Female | 295 | 3.7 | 45.4 | 54.6 |
| Male | 203 | 3.46 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
3.35
Average Family Size
2.57
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 324 | 9.94% |
| Associates Degree | 367 | 11.26% |
| Bachelors Degree | 657 | 20.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 219 | 6.72% |
| High School Graduate | 852 | 26.15% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 352 | 10.8% |
| Some College | 487 | 14.95% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,258 | 2,582 | 876 |
| Other Race | 867 | 640 | 318 |
| 2+ Races | 510 | 472 | 245 |
| Black | 65 | 49 | 13 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among 2+ races people with a rate of 92.55%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 48.04%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $30,784 | $32,569 | $30,720 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $18,252 | $18,700 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,250 | $11,283 | $0 |
| Overall | $17,544 | $17,236 | $18,024 |
| Some College | $11,000 | $0 | $13,182 |
$17,544
Average Earnings
$17,236
Average Male
$18,024
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
14.86% of Lajas residents speak only English, while 85.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 85.14% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,287 | 2,016 | 47.03% |
| Other | 1,138 | 503 | 44.2% |
| Multiple | 674 | 193 | 28.64% |
| Black | 87 | 60 | 68.97% |
47.03%
Overall Poverty Rate
43.71%
Male Poverty Rate
49.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lajas is Black, with 68.97% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lajas is Multiple, with 28.64% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.26%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.27%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.31% |
| Some College | 48.83% |
| High School | 38.26% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 76.47% |
| Female Unemployed | 48.63% |
| Male Employed | 39.77% |
| Female Employed | 7.68% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,380 | $32,421 |
| Households | $23,151 | $28,586 |
| Married Families | $33,750 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $17,331 | $19,999 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
25.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.1%
Male Marriage Rate
23.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
195
Number of Veterans
195
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| World War II | 72 |
| Vietnam | 43 |
| Second Gulf War | 38 |
| Korea | 30 |
| First Gulf War | 12 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 145 |
| 35 to 54 | 50 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 195 | 5.35% |
| Other Race | 84 | 8.55% |
| White | 58 | 2.92% |
| 2+ Races | 53 | 8.69% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
71.79%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.5%
Labor Force Participation
38.9%
Employment Rate
19.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
0%
Born in Lajas
98.37%
Native Born
1.63%
Foreign Born
0.02%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
98.37% of Lajas residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Puerto Rico. 0.02% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.