### Demographics
Lawngtlai is predominantly inhabited by the Lai community, a distinct ethnic group sharing linguistic and cultural ties with the Mizo people and the Chin people of Myanmar.
| Category | Details | | :--- | :--- | | **Population (Town)** | ~20,830 (2011 Census estimates) | | **Ethnic Composition** | Predominantly Lai; also Mizo, Chakma, Pang, Bawm | | **Religions** | Christianity (Majority: Baptist, ECM, LIKBK, UPC, Catholic) | | **Age Groups** | High proportion of youth (under 35) | | **Languages Spoken** | Lai, Mizo, English, Hindi |
