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Lajas, PR
Zona Urbana in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
4,285
Land area
1.5sq mi
People per sq mi
2,868
ZIP codes
0
Lajas and its ZIP codes
Lajas at a glance
- Lajas is about 3 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $20,625 a year, 22% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,300 (15% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $479 a month.
Local data for Lajas, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Lajas, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,625
Poverty rate
48.3%
Median home value
$112,300
Median rent
$479/mo
Homeownership
56.7%
Bachelor's or higher
29.6%
Median age
49.5
Average commute
17.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (4,032), Dominican Americans (142), Italian Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lajas Municipio. PPP loans are for Lajas.
Unemployment rate
7.7%
Aug 2026, -3.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$24,202
3,626 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$162M
FY 2026, $6,962 per person
How people get to work
Lajas, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.4%
- Carpooled12.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.4%
Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Lajas, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
94
Countywide, mostly flood
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Cities near Lajas
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmarejoComunidad | 1.5 mi | 0.3 |
| MaguayoComunidad | 3 mi | 0.3 |
| San GermánZona Urbana | 3 mi | 2.9 |
| Sabana EneasComunidad | 3.3 mi | 0.4 |
| La PargueraComunidad | 4.5 mi | 0.3 |
| BetancesComunidad | 5.2 mi | 0.1 |
| Monte GrandeComunidad | 5.4 mi | 1.4 |
| Sabana GrandeZona Urbana | 6.4 mi | 2.1 |
| Cabo RojoZona Urbana | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| Liborio Negrón TorresComunidad | 7.4 mi | 0.2 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 7.7 mi | 1 |
| HormiguerosZona Urbana | 8.2 mi | 4.4 |
| Puerto RealComunidad | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| GuánicaZona Urbana | 9 mi | 2.6 |
| Pole OjeaComunidad | 9.7 mi | 0.6 |
| LluverasComunidad | 9.8 mi | 0.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Lajas, PR in?
- Lajas is in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Lajas, PR?
- About 4,285 people live in Lajas, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Lajas?
- Nearby places include Palmarejo (1.5 mi), Maguayo (3 mi), San Germán (3 mi), Sabana Eneas (3.3 mi), La Parguera (4.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023