Lares Municipio's estimated 2026 population is 27,099 with a growth rate of -0.77% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Lares Municipio is the 44th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 30,631 and has seen a growth of -11.53% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 47.4 years
Male: 43.5 years
There are 23,438 adults, (6,583 of whom are seniors) in Lares Municipio.
Female: 14,106 (50.6%)
Male: 13,749 (49.4%)
The racial composition of Lares Municipio includes 68.79% White, 11.26% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 19,162 | 68.79% |
| Two or more races | 4,900 | 17.59% |
| Other race | 3,137 | 11.26% |
| Black or African American | 626 | 2.25% |
| Asian | 16 | 0.06% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.05% |
Lares Municipio's average per capita income is $14,948. Household income levels show a median of $18,917. The poverty rate stands at 55.36%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $25,388 | - |
| Families | $21,458 | $30,010 |
| Households | $18,917 | $26,295 |
| Non Families | $10,995 | $14,727 |
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