Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
23,035
Median Age
48.5
Male Median
46.4
Female Median
50.2
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Population Growth

Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.4%%.
-11.4%% Growth
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 48.5 | 23,035 |
| 2023 | 48.0 | 23,133 |
| 2022 | 47.4 | 23,202 |
| 2021 | 47.0 | 23,407 |
| 2020 | 46.3 | 22,391 |
| 2019 | 45.0 | 22,835 |
| 2018 | 44.0 | 23,315 |
| 2017 | 43.4 | 23,893 |
| 2016 | 43.1 | 24,323 |
| 2015 | 41.9 | 24,722 |
| 2014 | 40.8 | 25,117 |
| 2013 | 39.5 | 25,442 |
| 2012 | 39.1 | 25,671 |
| 2011 | 38.6 | 25,856 |
| 2010 | 38.3 | 26,000 |
Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 2.9% |
| 5–17 | 12.1% |
| 18–24 | 8.2% |
| 25–34 | 12.5% |
| 35–54 | 23.4% |
| 55–64 | 13.5% |
| 65+ | 27.3% |
Dependency Ratios for Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 73.4
- Youth Dependency:
- 26.1
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 47.3
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico
The median age in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 48.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 23,035.
In Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 27.3% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.1%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico is aging.