Lajas County
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Lajas County Legal Resources Back to top
State Attorney General
Federal Courts
Puerto Rico
- US Attorneys [ San Juan - Main Office ]
- Public Defenders [ Main Office ]
- Bankruptcy Court [ Main Office - San Juan ]
- District Court [ Main Office - San Juan ]
- Pretrial Services [ Main Office - San Juan ]
- Probation Office [ Main Office - San Juan ]
Lajas County Statistics Back to top
- Population (2000): 26,261
- Land Area (2000): 155.664 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 106.298 square kilometers
- Local Time(s):
- Area Code(s): 787, 939
Houses (2000): 10,947
Lajas County Population - Urban/Rural
Urban/Rural | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Urban | 42,660 | 81.15% |
Rural, Farm | 144 | 0.27% |
Rural, Non-farm | 9,766 | 18.58% |
Lajas County Real Estate Lawyers provide services for home buying/selling, commercial real estate, leases, landlord tenant, construction, land use and zoning laws. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Employment Information Back to top
Lajas County Labor Force By Month
Year | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
1990 | 7,333 | 5,922 | 1,411 | 19.25% | 192 |
1991 | 7,632 | 6,180 | 1,452 | 19.03% | 190 |
1992 | 8,937 | 7,171 | 1,767 | 19.77% | 198 |
1993 | 8,942 | 6,812 | 2,130 | 23.82% | 239 |
1994 | 8,730 | 7,025 | 1,705 | 19.53% | 196 |
1995 | 8,606 | 7,308 | 1,297 | 15.08% | 151 |
1996 | 9,457 | 7,917 | 1,539 | 16.28% | 163 |
1997 | 9,895 | 8,452 | 1,443 | 14.58% | 146 |
1998 | 8,734 | 7,244 | 1,490 | 17.06% | 171 |
1999 | 8,897 | 7,578 | 1,319 | 14.83% | 148 |
2000 | 8,067 | 7,027 | 1,040 | 12.89% | 129 |
2001 | 8,006 | 6,854 | 1,153 | 14.40% | 144 |
2002 | 8,251 | 7,059 | 1,193 | 14.45% | 145 |
2003 | 8,477 | 7,318 | 1,159 | 13.67% | 137 |
2004 | 8,866 | 7,755 | 1,111 | 12.54% | 125 |
2005 | 9,225 | 8,047 | 1,178 | 12.77% | 128 |
2006 | 9,200 | 8,102 | 1,098 | 11.93% | 119 |
2007 | 9,218 | 8,035 | 1,183 | 12.83% | 128 |
2008 | 9,035 | 7,871 | 1,164 | 12.88% | 129 |
Month | Labor Force | Employed | Unemployment | ||
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Total | Percent | Rate | |||
Jan 2008 | 9,006 | 7,897 | 1,109 | 12.31% | 123 |
Feb 2008 | 9,146 | 8,020 | 1,126 | 12.31% | 123 |
Mar 2008 | 9,025 | 8,012 | 1,013 | 11.22% | 112 |
Apr 2008 | 9,058 | 7,985 | 1,073 | 11.85% | 118 |
May 2008 | 9,109 | 7,951 | 1,158 | 12.71% | 127 |
Jun 2008 | 9,044 | 7,860 | 1,184 | 13.09% | 131 |
Jul 2008 | 9,019 | 7,763 | 1,256 | 13.93% | 139 |
Aug 2008 | 8,927 | 7,648 | 1,279 | 14.33% | 143 |
Sep 2008 | 8,978 | 7,704 | 1,274 | 14.19% | 142 |
Oct, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Nov, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Dec, 2008 | -- | -- | -- | --% | -- |
Lajas County Employment By Industry
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Construction | 1,294 | 18.97% |
2. | Public Administration | 796 | 11.67% |
3. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 438 | 6.42% |
4. | Educational Services | 374 | 5.48% |
5. | Chemical Manufacturing | 318 | 4.66% |
6. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 298 | 4.37% |
7. | Accommodation and Food Services | 286 | 4.19% |
8. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 218 | 3.20% |
9. | Food and Beverage Stores | 216 | 3.17% |
10. | Repair and Maintenance | 176 | 2.58% |
11. | Utilities | 174 | 2.55% |
12. | Health Care | 172 | 2.52% |
13. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 142 | 2.08% |
14. | Apparel Manufacturing | 124 | 1.82% |
15. | Building Materials / Hardware / Lawn and Garden Supplies | 120 | 1.76% |
16. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 112 | 1.64% |
17. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 108 | 1.58% |
18. | Personal and Laundry Services | 106 | 1.55% |
19. | Finance and Insurance | 100 | 1.47% |
20. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 92 | 1.35% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Educational Services | 706 | 15.67% |
2. | Apparel Manufacturing | 648 | 14.39% |
3. | Public Administration | 626 | 13.90% |
4. | Health Care | 320 | 7.10% |
5. | Accommodation and Food Services | 316 | 7.02% |
6. | Food and Beverage Stores | 200 | 4.44% |
7. | Chemical Manufacturing | 156 | 3.46% |
8. | Finance and Insurance | 140 | 3.11% |
9. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 124 | 2.75% |
10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 116 | 2.58% |
11. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 114 | 2.53% |
12. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 110 | 2.44% |
13. | Personal and Laundry Services | 98 | 2.18% |
14. | Social Assistance | 98 | 2.18% |
15. | Private Household Services | 92 | 2.04% |
16. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 86 | 1.91% |
17. | Electrical Equipment / Appliances / Components Manufacturing | 76 | 1.69% |
18. | Food Manufacturing | 76 | 1.69% |
19. | Department and Other General Stores | 64 | 1.42% |
20. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 32 | 0.71% |
Lajas County Employment By Job
Male, with percent of employed male population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 482 | 7.07% |
2. | Agricultural Workers | 406 | 5.95% |
3. | Other Production Occupations | 324 | 4.75% |
4. | Other Construction Trades | 298 | 4.37% |
5. | Construction Laborers | 282 | 4.13% |
6. | Other Management Occupations | 272 | 3.99% |
7. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 266 | 3.90% |
8. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 242 | 3.55% |
9. | Law Enforcement Workers | 236 | 3.46% |
10. | Carpenters | 214 | 3.14% |
11. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 214 | 3.14% |
12. | Vehicle Mechanics | 206 | 3.02% |
13. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 188 | 2.76% |
14. | Other Protective Service Workers | 184 | 2.70% |
15. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 164 | 2.40% |
16. | Other Construction Workers | 150 | 2.20% |
17. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 150 | 2.20% |
18. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 150 | 2.20% |
19. | Other Office and Admin Support | 144 | 2.11% |
20. | Business Operations Specialists | 130 | 1.91% |
Female, with percent of employed female population | |||
---|---|---|---|
1. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 540 | 11.99% |
2. | Secretaries and Admins | 410 | 9.10% |
3. | Cashiers | 346 | 7.68% |
4. | Other Production Occupations | 302 | 6.71% |
5. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 288 | 6.39% |
6. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 188 | 4.17% |
7. | Other Management Occupations | 186 | 4.13% |
8. | Other Office and Admin Support | 166 | 3.69% |
9. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 136 | 3.02% |
10. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 124 | 2.75% |
11. | Business Operations Specialists | 122 | 2.71% |
12. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 120 | 2.66% |
13. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 118 | 2.62% |
14. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 102 | 2.26% |
15. | Personal Appearance Workers | 90 | 2.00% |
16. | Assemblers and Fabricators | 78 | 1.73% |
17. | Accountants and Auditors | 74 | 1.64% |
18. | Registered Nurses | 74 | 1.64% |
19. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 70 | 1.55% |
20. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 64 | 1.42% |
Lajas County Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
Hours Per Week | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
35 or more hours | 11,858 | 29.66% |
15-35 hours | 3,262 | 8.16% |
1-14 hours | 1,048 | 2.62% |
No regular hours | 23,815 | 59.56% |
Lajas County Time Left For Work
Time | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Midnight-4:59 AM | 380 | 3.55% |
5 AM-5:29 AM | 568 | 5.31% |
5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 740 | 6.92% |
6 AM-6:29 AM | 1,946 | 18.19% |
6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 1,408 | 13.16% |
7 AM-7:29 AM | 2,002 | 18.72% |
7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 1,210 | 11.31% |
8 AM-8:29 AM | 496 | 4.64% |
8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 190 | 1.78% |
9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 288 | 2.69% |
10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 124 | 1.16% |
11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 68 | 0.64% |
Noon-3:59 PM | 708 | 6.62% |
4 PM-11:59 PM | 568 | 5.31% |
Lajas County Length Of Commute In Minutes
Minutes | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 5 | 300 | 2.80% |
5-9 | 1,072 | 10.02% |
10-14 | 1,160 | 10.85% |
15-19 | 2,260 | 21.13% |
20-24 | 1,666 | 15.58% |
25-29 | 570 | 5.33% |
30-34 | 1,512 | 14.14% |
35-39 | 190 | 1.78% |
40-44 | 302 | 2.82% |
45-59 | 856 | 8.00% |
60-89 | 446 | 4.17% |
At least 90 | 362 | 3.38% |
Lajas County Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
Minutes | Population (public) | Percent | Population (private) | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|
Under 30 | 94 | 0.88% | 6,934 | 64.83% |
30-44 | 30 | 0.28% | 1,974 | 18.46% |
45-59 | 0 | 0.00% | 856 | 8.00% |
At least 60 | 28 | 0.26% | 780 | 7.29% |
Lajas County Type Of Commute
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Bicycle | 90 | 0.83% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 2,116 | 19.41% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 7,752 | 71.09% |
Motorcycle | 12 | 0.11% |
Other | 112 | 1.03% |
Public transportation | 152 | 1.39% |
Walked | 462 | 4.24% |
Worked at home | 208 | 1.91% |
Lajas County Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Family Information Back to top
Households (2000): 18,040 (52,506 people)
Families (2000): 14,506 (48,048 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 1,766
People at same address in 1995: 37,345
Lajas County Household Income in 1999
Income | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Under $10,000 | 8,132 | 45.05% |
$10,000-$14,999 | 2,853 | 15.81% |
$15,000-$19,999 | 1,864 | 10.33% |
$20,000-$24,999 | 1,226 | 6.79% |
$25,000-$29,999 | 921 | 5.10% |
$30,000-$34,999 | 786 | 4.35% |
$35,000-$39,999 | 512 | 2.84% |
$40,000-$44,999 | 368 | 2.04% |
$45,000-$49,999 | 164 | 0.91% |
$50,000-$59,999 | 364 | 2.02% |
$60,000-$74,999 | 238 | 1.32% |
$75,000-$99,999 | 248 | 1.37% |
$100,000-$124,999 | 136 | 0.75% |
$125,000-$149,999 | 38 | 0.21% |
$150,000-$199,999 | 40 | 0.22% |
$200,000 or more | 160 | 0.89% |
Lajas County Household Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Nonfamily, 1 person | 1,652 | 18.34% |
Family, 2 people | 2,427 | 26.95% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 157 | 1.74% |
Family, 3 people | 1,896 | 21.05% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 8 | 0.09% |
Family, 4 people | 1,535 | 17.04% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 3 | 0.03% |
Family, 5 people | 818 | 9.08% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 6 people | 297 | 3.30% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 0 | 0.00% |
Family, 7 or more people | 214 | 2.38% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 0 | 0.00% |
Lajas County Household Income Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Earnings | 11,114 | 28.63% |
Interest / Dividend / Rent | 506 | 1.30% |
Public Assistance | 4,402 | 11.34% |
Retirement | 1,690 | 4.35% |
Self Employment | 1,584 | 4.08% |
Social Security | 6,282 | 16.18% |
Supplemental Security | 318 | 0.82% |
Wage / Salary | 10,312 | 26.56% |
Other | 2,614 | 6.73% |
Lajas County Family Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
No children under 18 | 5,704 | 54.94% |
With children under 18 | 4,678 | 45.06% |
Lajas County Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 1,546 | 8.04% |
Married | 11,528 | 59.92% |
Never Married | 5,584 | 29.03% |
Widowed | 580 | 3.01% |
Lajas County Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Divorced | 2,552 | 11.91% |
Married | 12,017 | 56.07% |
Never Married | 4,782 | 22.31% |
Widowed | 2,080 | 9.71% |
Lajas County Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Education Information Back to top
Lajas County Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Degree | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Less than 9th grade | 11,051 | 28.91% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 6,969 | 18.23% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 9,102 | 23.81% |
Some college, no degree | 4,905 | 12.83% |
Associate degree | 1,680 | 4.40% |
Bachelors degree | 3,554 | 9.30% |
Graduate or professional degree | 960 | 2.51% |
Lajas County Population In School (3 or older)
School Level | In Public School | Percent | In Private School | Percent | Total | Percent |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Nursery or preschool | 324 | 1.23% | 244 | 0.93% | 568 | 2.16% |
Kindergarten | 942 | 3.59% | 104 | 0.40% | 1,046 | 3.98% |
Grades 1-4 | 3,043 | 11.59% | 374 | 1.42% | 3,417 | 13.01% |
Grades 5-8 | 2,712 | 10.33% | 196 | 0.75% | 2,908 | 11.07% |
Grades 9-12 | 3,215 | 12.24% | 368 | 1.40% | 3,583 | 13.64% |
Undergrad college | 680 | 2.59% | 1,444 | 5.50% | 2,124 | 8.09% |
Graduate or professional school | 22 | 0.08% | 214 | 0.81% | 236 | 0.90% |
Total | 10,938 | 41.65% | 2,944 | 11.21% | 13,882 | 52.86% |
Lajas County Education Lawyers represent colleges, school districts, other educational institutions, and students in the practice of education law. They handle issues related to No Child Left Behind, special education, and disability rights. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Public Benefits Information Back to top
Lajas County Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
Above/Below | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
At Or Above Poverty Level | 22,847 | 43.50% |
Below Poverty Level | 29,675 | 56.50% |
Lajas County Public Benefits Lawyers assess the range of local, state and federal government benefits to which their clients may be entitled and help them apply for such programs, as well as appeal decisions denying such benefits to their clients. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Immigration & Civil Rights Information Back to top
Lajas County Population By Age
Age | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
0-9 Years | 4,022 | 15.32% |
10-19 Years | 3,947 | 15.03% |
20-29 Years | 3,773 | 14.37% |
30-39 Years | 3,214 | 12.24% |
40-49 Years | 3,348 | 12.75% |
50-59 Years | 3,323 | 12.65% |
60-69 Years | 2,381 | 9.07% |
70-79 Years | 1,497 | 5.70% |
80-89 Years | 674 | 2.57% |
90+ Years | 82 | 0.31% |
Lajas County Population - Male/Female
Male/Female | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Male | 12,818 | 48.81% |
Female | 13,443 | 51.19% |
Lajas County Population By Ethnicity
Ethnicity | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Hispanic/Latino | 26,053 | 99.21% |
Caucasian | 162 | 0.62% |
African-American | 22 | 0.08% |
Asian | 13 | 0.05% |
Multiracial | 7 | 0.03% |
Other Race | 4 | 0.02% |
Amerindian | 0 | 0.00% |
Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.00% |
Lajas County Top Specified Ancestries
Rank | Ancestry | Population | Percent Of Specified Ancestries |
---|---|---|---|
1. | United States Or American | 1,558 | 85.23% |
2. | Italian | 52 | 2.84% |
3. | West Indian | 46 | 2.52% |
4. | Ukrainian | 26 | 1.42% |
5. | African | 22 | 1.20% |
6. | English | 20 | 1.09% |
7. | French Non-Basque | 20 | 1.09% |
8. | Hungarian | 18 | 0.98% |
9. | Acadian / Cajun | 14 | 0.77% |
10. | Canadian | 12 | 0.66% |
Lajas County Top Languages Spoken At Home
Rank | Language | Population | Percent Of Reported Languages |
---|---|---|---|
1. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 40,405 | 82.83% |
2. | Only English | 8,336 | 17.09% |
3. | Korean | 40 | 0.08% |
Lajas County Citizen Type
Type | Population | Percent |
---|---|---|
Citizen by birth | 52,182 | 99.26% |
Naturalized immigrant | 106 | 0.20% |
Not a citizen | 282 | 0.54% |
Lajas County Immigration Lawyers help clients navigate through the federal immigration process. They help workers secure temporary visas (H1-B, fiances obtain K-1 visas, and permanent immigrants apply for Green Cards or citizenship. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available. From the Justia Lawyer Directory.
Lajas County Cities Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
Candelaria | Llanos | Plata |
Costa | Palmarejo | Sabana Yeguas |
La Parguera | Parguera | Santa Rosa |
Lajas | Paris |
Lajas County Zip Codes Back to top
Alphabetical | By Population
00667 |