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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% |
| 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 | 8,236 | 2.8 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Non Family | 3,002 | 1.15 | 71.4 | 28.6 |
| Married | 2,625 | 3.35 | 87 | 13 |
| Female | 1,763 | 4.09 | 48.7 | 51.3 |
| Male | 846 | 4.24 | 70.2 | 29.8 |
3.65
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
71.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,708 | 9.71% |
| Associates Degree | 1,897 | 10.79% |
| Bachelors Degree | 2,932 | 16.67% |
| Graduate Degree | 753 | 4.28% |
| High School Graduate | 5,041 | 28.66% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,140 | 17.86% |
| Some College | 2,115 | 12.03% |
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 | 17,236 | 12,454 | 3,489 |
| Other Race | 5,874 | 3,925 | 1,076 |
| 2+ Races | 2,317 | 1,706 | 526 |
| Black | 526 | 427 | 210 |
| White | 230 | 164 | 121 |
| Native American | 19 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 81.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 52.61%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $20,554 | $0 | $20,568 |
| Graduate Degree | $27,159 | $41,018 | $23,920 |
| High School Graduate | $16,494 | $19,194 | $9,971 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $25,506 |
| Overall | $17,787 | $18,669 | $16,335 |
| Some College | $15,848 | $15,682 | $16,014 |
$17,787
Average Earnings
$18,669
Average Male
$16,335
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
7.15% of Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico residents speak only English, while 92.85% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 22,574 | 11,764 | 52.11% |
| Other | 7,599 | 4,287 | 56.42% |
| Multiple | 2,957 | 1,111 | 37.57% |
| White | 337 | 295 | 87.54% |
| Black | 771 | 189 | 24.51% |
| Native | 19 | 19 | 100% |
52.97%
Overall Poverty Rate
49.34%
Male Poverty Rate
56.32%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico is Black, with 24.51% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 15.08%. Among those working part-time, it was 52.82%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 61.72%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 70.3% |
| Some College | 49.73% |
| High School | 47.64% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 27.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 75.87% |
| Male Unemployed | 58.13% |
| Female Employed | 31.25% |
| Male Employed | 31.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $22,039 | $28,837 |
| Households | $18,920 | $25,680 |
| Married Families | $26,966 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,623 | $17,484 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
31.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.8%
Male Marriage Rate
32.1%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
481
Number of Veterans
481
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 195 |
| Second Gulf War | 130 |
| World War II | 72 |
| First Gulf War | 67 |
| Korea | 31 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 264 |
| 35 to 54 | 76 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 55 to 64 | 49 |
| 18 to 34 | 17 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 481 | 2.52% |
| Other Race | 215 | 3.26% |
| White | 171 | 1.75% |
| 2+ Races | 95 | 3.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
15%
Veteran Poverty Rate
53.54%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
43%
Labor Force Participation
34.2%
Employment Rate
20.3%
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 Municipio, Puerto Rico
99.49%
Native Born
0.51%
Foreign Born
0.21%
Non Citizen
0.3%
Naturalized
99.49% of Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Puerto Rico. 0.21% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.