Lajas barrio-pueblo, Puerto Rico
Lajas barrio-pueblo profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Lajas barrio-pueblo is a geographic entity located in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 462. The land area covers 0.07 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 462 | ±251 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 38.5 yrs | ±19.9 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 207 | ±111 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 261 | ±130 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 207 | ±111 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 54 | ±63 |
| Median Home Value | Suppressed | — |
| Median Gross Rent | $923 | ±$322 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $14,705 | ±$7,367 |
| Per Capita Income | $8,382 | ±$2,808 |
| Poverty Rate | 66.9% | ±29.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 309 | ±215 |
| Unemployment Rate | 23.8% | ±19.9% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 93 | ±87 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 31.9% | ±36.3% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | 06-09 | GUANICA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 07-12 | LAJAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | HORMIGUEROS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YAUCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CABO ROJO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YAUCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | GUANICA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | SAN GERMAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | YAUCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | SABANA GRANDE, PR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German
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College | 2.4 mi away | Rd. 102 Km. 30.6, San German, PR, 00683 |
78726419127243
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SAN GERMAN PUBLIC LIBRARY (RAQUEL QUINONES)
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Library | 2.4 mi away | 11 PADRES AGUSTINOS ST., SAN GERMAN, PR, 00683 |
(787) 892-6820
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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College | 10.8 mi away | 482 Sur Calle Ramon Emerito Betances, Mayaguez, PR, 00680-1713 |
78783451515027
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LAJAS PUBLIC LIBRARY (PURAA 'PLATTI' GONZÁLEZ
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Library | 4.4 mi away | ROAD 304 / BO. PARGUERA, LAJAS, PR, 00667 |
(787) 899-3100
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Universidad Adventista de las Antillas
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College | 11.3 mi away | Carr 106 Km 2.2 Int, Mayaguez, PR, 00680-0000 |
78783495950
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BARRIO HOYO CIBERNETIC CENTER
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Library | 6.4 mi away | CENTRO COMUNAL DEL BARRIO HOYO, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 | — |
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Institucion Chaviano de Mayaguez
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College Vocational | 11.6 mi away | Calle Ramos Antonini #116 Este, Mayaguez, PR, 00680 |
7878332474
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BARRIO LAVADERO CIBERNETIC CENTER
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Library | 6.5 mi away | CENTRO COMUNAL DE LAVADERO, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 | — |
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Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez
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College Vocational | 11.8 mi away | Calle Dr. Basora #4 Esq. Ramos Antonini y Riera Palmer, Mayaguez, PR, 00680-4222 |
7878330980
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HORMIGUEROS PUBLIC MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (PROF. EVELYN LICIAGA)
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Library | 7.7 mi away | JOSE A. MULET STREET, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 |
(787) 849-0790
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at LAJAS SUBSTN, PR RQ, located 1.4 miles from Lajas barrio-pueblo. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.2° | 62.2° | 74.7° | 2.21" | 0.0" |
| February | 87.2° | 62.0° | 74.6° | 2.29" | 0.0" |
| March | 87.4° | 63.4° | 75.4° | 2.52" | 0.0" |
| April | 88.4° | 65.7° | 77.0° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| May | 89.6° | 68.8° | 79.2° | 4.42" | 0.0" |
| June | 91.3° | 70.2° | 80.7° | 2.19" | 0.0" |
| July | 92.3° | 70.0° | 81.1° | 3.50" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.8° | 70.3° | 81.0° | 4.87" | 0.0" |
| September | 91.3° | 70.1° | 80.7° | 5.66" | 0.0" |
| October | 90.8° | 69.9° | 80.3° | 6.34" | 0.0" |
| November | 89.3° | 67.2° | 78.3° | 5.64" | 0.0" |
| December | 88.2° | 63.5° | 75.8° | 2.00" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lajas zona urbana | CDP | 0.5 mi | — |
| Palmarejo comunidad | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| San Germán zona urbana | CDP | 2.5 mi | — |
| Sabana Eneas comunidad | CDP | 2.8 mi | — |
| Maguayo comunidad | CDP | 3.2 mi | — |
| Monte Grande comunidad | CDP | 4.8 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7207941036. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.