Demography
San Lorenzo de El Escorial has 17,346 inhabitants, according to the National Institute of statistics (INE), data relating to 2008. It has a density of population of 118.75 inhabitants/square mi (307.55 inhabitants/km²), similar to other municipalities (case El Escorial, with 83.47 inhabitants/square mi (216.18 inhabitants/km²) area, but much lower than the average regional (301.86 inhabitants/square mi (781.82 inhabitants/km²)). In relation to the Spanish average, located in the aforementioned 35.3 inhabitants/square mi (91.4 inhabitants/km²), year local exceeded the national datum.
As of 2006, 51.7% of San Lorentinos are women and the remaining 48.3% are men. Foreigners represent 10.07%. The average age is 37.8 years. The relative growth of the population is of 4.2%, according to statistics2006.
The transient population of San Lorenzo de El Escorial is very high. This is a major residential site; second homes proliferated with usage during weekends and vacation periods. In addition, the municipality receives daily large numbers of tourists attracted by its historical and natural heritage.
| 1996 | 1998 | 1999 | 2000 | 2001 | 2002 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10,828 | 10,995 | 11,350 | 11,783 | 12,455 | 13,164 | 14,358 | 14,971 | 14,364 | 16,005 | 16,531 | 17,346 |
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