Bajadero, PR

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Bajadero Overview

3,539
TOTAL POPULATION
1,543
MALE POPULATION
1,996
FEMALE POPULATION
77.30
MALES / 100 FEMALES
129.36
FEMALES / 100 MALES
41.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.7
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$10,504
PER CAPITA INCOME
$25,703
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$19,413
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
18.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
81.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,782
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.53
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,150
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.4%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Bajadero Zip Codes

Bajadero Area Codes

Race in Bajadero

The most populous races in Bajadero are Hispanic or Latino (3,539 | 100.0%), White / Caucasian (1,152 | 32.6%), and Some other Race (1,046 | 29.6%).
Race in Bajadero
Race# Population% Population
Asian1253.5%
Black / African American2547.2%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,539100.0%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,15232.6%
Two or more Races96227.2%
Some other Race1,04629.6%
Total3,539100.0%

Ancestry in Bajadero

The most populous ancestries reported in Bajadero are Puerto Rican (3,539 | 100.0%), Thai (180 | 5.1%), African (70 | 2.0%), Central American Indian (70 | 2.0%), and Subsaharan African (70 | 2.0%), together accounting for 111.0% of all Bajadero residents.
Ancestry in Bajadero
Ancestry# Population% Population
African702.0%
Central American Indian702.0%
Puerto Rican3,539100.0%
Subsaharan African702.0%
Thai1805.1%
West Indian702.0%
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Immigrants in Bajadero

Immigrants in Bajadero
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Bajadero

Sex and Age in Bajadero

The most populous age groups in Bajadero are 25 to 29 Years (148 | 9.6%) for men and 50 to 54 Years (245 | 12.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Bajadero
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (3.6%)37 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Years64 (4.2%)128 (6.4%)
10 to 14 Years102 (6.6%)154 (7.7%)
15 to 19 Years131 (8.5%)159 (8.0%)
20 to 24 Years128 (8.3%)38 (1.9%)
25 to 29 Years148 (9.6%)179 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years68 (4.4%)17 (0.9%)
35 to 39 Years126 (8.2%)171 (8.6%)
40 to 44 Years81 (5.2%)103 (5.2%)
45 to 49 Years69 (4.5%)137 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years106 (6.9%)245 (12.3%)
55 to 59 Years58 (3.8%)176 (8.8%)
60 to 64 Years148 (9.6%)80 (4.0%)
65 to 69 Years99 (6.4%)75 (3.8%)
70 to 74 Years75 (4.9%)58 (2.9%)
75 to 79 Years63 (4.1%)114 (5.7%)
80 to 84 Years22 (1.4%)112 (5.6%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)13 (0.6%)
Total1,543 (100.0%)1,996 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Bajadero

Median Family Size in Bajadero

The median family size in Bajadero is 3.74 persons per family, with single male/father families (98 | 12.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.26 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (393 | 51.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.65 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Bajadero
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple393 (51.6%)3.65
Single Male/Father98 (12.9%)4.26
Single Female/Mother271 (35.6%)3.69
Total Families762 (100.0%)3.74

Median Household Size in Bajadero

The median household size in Bajadero is 2.96 persons per household, with single male/father households (98 | 8.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.1 persons per household. non-family households (429 | 36.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Bajadero
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple393 (33.0%)3.65
Single Male/Father98 (8.2%)5.10
Single Female/Mother271 (22.8%)3.87
Non-family429 (36.0%)1.26
Total Households1,191 (100.0%)2.96

Household Size by Marriage Status in Bajadero

Out of a total of 1,191 households in Bajadero, 762 (64.0%) are family households, while 429 (36.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 268, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 365.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Bajadero
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-365 (30.6%)
2-Person Households268 (22.5%)64 (5.4%)
3-Person Households250 (21.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households125 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households97 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households22 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total762 (64.0%)429 (36.0%)

Female Fertility in Bajadero

Fertility by Age in Bajadero

Average fertility rate in Bajadero is 70.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 269.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Bajadero
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years63 (100.0%)269.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total63 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bajadero

39.7% of women with births (63) in Bajadero are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.3% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 60.3% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Bajadero
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years25 (39.7%)38 (60.3%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (39.7%)38 (60.3%)

Fertility by Education in Bajadero

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Bajadero
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma38 (60.3%)255.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree25 (39.7%)95.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total63 (100.0%)70.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bajadero

60.3% of women with births in Bajadero are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Bajadero
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)38 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree25 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total25 (39.7%)38 (60.3%)

Income in Bajadero

Income Overview in Bajadero

Per Capita Income in Bajadero is $10,504, while median incomes of families and households are $25,703 and $19,413 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,539$10,504
Median Family Income762$25,703
Mean Family Income762$30,751
Median Household Income1,191$19,413
Mean Household Income1,191$26,263
Income Deficit762$13,782
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,53918.83%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,53981.17¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,5390.53

Earnings by Sex in Bajadero

Average Earnings in Bajadero are $20,681, $18,770 for men and $23,125 for women, a difference of 18.8%.
Earnings by Sex in Bajadero
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male425 (45.9%)$18,770
Female502 (54.1%)$23,125
Total927 (100.0%)$20,681

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bajadero

The most common earnings brackets in Bajadero are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (64 | 15.1%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (135 | 26.9%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Bajadero
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less47 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99921 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49918 (4.2%)20 (4.0%)
$7,500 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49933 (7.8%)135 (26.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99913 (3.1%)8 (1.6%)
$15,000 to $17,49948 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99964 (15.1%)29 (5.8%)
$20,000 to $22,49950 (11.8%)51 (10.2%)
$22,500 to $24,9990 (0.0%)32 (6.4%)
$25,000 to $29,99918 (4.2%)60 (11.9%)
$30,000 to $34,99932 (7.5%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99918 (4.2%)33 (6.6%)
$40,000 to $44,99914 (3.3%)42 (8.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99932 (7.5%)30 (6.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)43 (8.6%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99917 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)19 (3.8%)
Total425 (100.0%)502 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bajadero

Average earnings in Bajadero are $19,902 for men and $23,125 for women, a difference of 13.9%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $32,054, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $18,750. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $35,833, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $20,560.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Bajadero
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$18,750$0
College or Associate's Degree$32,054$20,560
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$19,902$23,125

Family Income in Bajadero

Family Income Brackets in Bajadero

According to the Bajadero family income data, there are 196 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Bajadero
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00019625.7%
$10,000 to $14,999749.7%
$15,000 to $24,99910213.4%
$25,000 to $34,9998110.6%
$35,000 to $49,99914619.2%
$50,000 to $74,99913217.3%
$75,000 to $99,999141.8%
$100,000 to $149,999172.2%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bajadero

4-person families (163 | 21.4%) account for the highest median family income in Bajadero with $40,688 per family, while 2-person families (309 | 40.6%) have the highest median income of $12,740 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Bajadero
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families309 (40.6%)$25,481
3-Person Families226 (29.7%)$19,643
4-Person Families163 (21.4%)$40,688
5-Person Families55 (7.2%)$0
6-Person Families9 (1.2%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total762 (100.0%)$25,703

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bajadero

Family Income by Number of Earners in Bajadero
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners313 (41.1%)$0
1 Earner279 (36.6%)$29,583
2 Earners170 (22.3%)$46,279
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total762 (100.0%)$25,703

Household Income in Bajadero

Household Income Brackets in Bajadero

With 428 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Bajadero, accounting for 35.9% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Bajadero
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00042835.9%
$10,000 to $14,999826.9%
$15,000 to $24,99914412.1%
$25,000 to $34,99916013.4%
$35,000 to $49,99919716.5%
$50,000 to $74,99913211.1%
$75,000 to $99,999141.2%
$100,000 to $149,999363.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Bajadero

The median household income in Bajadero is $19,413, with the highest median household income of $22,798 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 431 households (36.2%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Bajadero
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years344 (28.9%)$0
45 to 64 Years416 (34.9%)$18,902
65+ Years431 (36.2%)$22,798
Total1,191 (100.0%)$19,413

Poverty in Bajadero

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bajadero

With 47.3% poverty level for males and 55.8% for females among the residents of Bajadero, 5 year old males and 12 to 14 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 17 males (100.0%) and 50 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Bajadero
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years21 (38.2%)18 (48.6%)
5 Years17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years27 (39.1%)210 (90.5%)
12 to 14 Years19 (23.7%)50 (100.0%)
15 Years15 (41.7%)27 (61.4%)
16 and 17 Years15 (100.0%)36 (67.9%)
18 to 24 Years106 (51.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years130 (60.2%)138 (70.4%)
35 to 44 Years109 (52.7%)150 (54.7%)
45 to 54 Years81 (46.3%)149 (39.0%)
55 to 64 Years97 (47.1%)154 (60.2%)
65 to 74 Years48 (27.6%)45 (33.8%)
75 Years and over40 (52.6%)134 (57.0%)
Total725 (47.3%)1,111 (55.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bajadero

According to the poverty statistics in Bajadero, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 18 to 24 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 76.2% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Bajadero
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years34 (61.8%)19 (51.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years42 (60.9%)22 (9.5%)
12 to 14 Years61 (76.2%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years21 (58.3%)17 (38.6%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (32.1%)
18 to 24 Years102 (49.0%)100 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years86 (39.8%)58 (29.6%)
35 to 44 Years98 (47.3%)124 (45.3%)
45 to 54 Years94 (53.7%)233 (61.0%)
55 to 64 Years109 (52.9%)102 (39.8%)
65 to 74 Years126 (72.4%)88 (66.2%)
75 Years and over36 (47.4%)101 (43.0%)
Total809 (52.7%)881 (44.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bajadero

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Bajadero show that 32.8% or 129 of the total 393 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 34.9%, comprising of 80 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 29.9%, which includes 49 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Bajadero
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children149 (65.1%)80 (34.9%)
1 or 2 Children115 (70.1%)49 (29.9%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total264 (67.2%)129 (32.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bajadero

According to the poverty data in Bajadero, 84.7% or 83 single-father households and 55.7% or 151 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 15 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 17 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Bajadero
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15 (100.0%)35 (28.0%)
1 or 2 Children17 (53.1%)99 (76.7%)
3 or 4 Children51 (100.0%)17 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (84.7%)151 (55.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bajadero

The poverty data for Bajadero shows that 129 of the married-couple family households (32.8%) and 234 of the single-parent households (63.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (34.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 68 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Bajadero
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children80 (34.9%)50 (35.7%)
1 or 2 Children49 (29.9%)116 (72.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)68 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (32.8%)234 (63.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Bajadero

Employment by Class of Employer in Bajadero

Among the 800 employed individuals in Bajadero, private company employees (478 | 59.8%), state government employees (262 | 32.8%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (27 | 3.4%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Bajadero
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees47859.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)273.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations111.4%
Local Government Employees222.8%
State Government Employees26232.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total800100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Bajadero

According to the labor force statistics for Bajadero, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,919), 39.4% or 1,150 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.8% or 285 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 70.9% or 232 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 30 to 34 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 55 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Bajadero
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years42 (20.0%)18 (42.9%)
20 to 24 Years80 (48.2%)46 (57.5%)
25 to 29 Years232 (70.9%)92 (39.7%)
30 to 34 Years55 (64.7%)55 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years235 (48.9%)16 (6.8%)
45 to 54 Years240 (43.1%)43 (17.9%)
55 to 59 Years117 (50.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years91 (39.9%)15 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years59 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,150 (39.4%)285 (24.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bajadero

According to labor force statistics for Bajadero, 50.7% of individuals (969) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,912) are in the labor force, with 22.8% or 221 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 62.4% or 272 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.4% or 104 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Bajadero
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School14 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma390 (57.1%)58 (8.5%)
College / Associate Degree294 (49.3%)211 (35.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher272 (62.4%)135 (30.9%)
Total969 (50.7%)436 (22.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Bajadero

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bajadero are Community & Social Service (141 | 16.3%), Education Instruction & Library (141 | 16.3%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (43 | 5.0%), Management (33 | 3.8%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (22 | 2.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Bajadero

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Bajadero, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), and Management (42.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Bajadero
OccupationMaleFemale
Management14 (42.4%)19 (57.6%)
Business & Financial18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)141 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)141 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
Total (Category)32 (12.4%)225 (87.5%)
Total (Overall)425 (49.1%)441 (50.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Bajadero are Security & Protection (124 | 14.3%), Firefighting & Prevention (99 | 11.4%), Healthcare Support (37 | 4.3%), Law Enforcement (25 | 2.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (21 | 2.4%).
Services Occupations in Bajadero

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Bajadero, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (44.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Bajadero
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
Security & Protection113 (91.1%)11 (8.9%)
Firefighting & Prevention99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement14 (56.0%)11 (44.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance21 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)152 (69.1%)68 (30.9%)
Total (Overall)425 (49.1%)441 (50.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Bajadero are Sales & Related (228 | 26.3%), and Office & Administration (64 | 7.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Bajadero

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Bajadero
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related125 (54.8%)103 (45.2%)
Office & Administration32 (50.0%)32 (50.0%)
Total (Category)157 (53.8%)135 (46.2%)
Total (Overall)425 (49.1%)441 (50.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Bajadero are , and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (17 | 2.0%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Bajadero

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Bajadero
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)425 (49.1%)441 (50.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Bajadero are Production (65 | 7.5%), and Transportation (15 | 1.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Bajadero

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Bajadero
OccupationMaleFemale
Production52 (80.0%)13 (20.0%)
Transportation15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
Total (Overall)425 (49.1%)441 (50.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Bajadero

Employment Industries in Bajadero

The major employment industries in Bajadero include Retail Trade (188 | 21.7%), Public Administration (163 | 18.8%), Educational Services (152 | 17.5%), Manufacturing (80 | 9.2%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (72 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries in Bajadero

Employment Industries by Sex in Bajadero

The Bajadero industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Utilities (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Bajadero
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing67 (83.8%)13 (16.3%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade70 (37.2%)118 (62.8%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific41 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)152 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services0 (0.0%)34 (100.0%)
Public Administration130 (79.7%)33 (20.3%)
Total425 (49.1%)441 (50.9%)

Education in Bajadero

School Enrollment in Bajadero

The most common levels of schooling among the 834 students in Bajadero are middle school (226 | 27.1%), college / undergraduate (213 | 25.5%), and elementary school (175 | 21.0%).
School Enrollment in Bajadero
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool354.2%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School17521.0%
Middle School22627.1%
High School16119.3%
College / Undergraduate21325.5%
Graduate / Professional242.9%
Total834100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bajadero

Out of a total of 834 students who are enrolled in schools in Bajadero, 284 (34.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 550 (65.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 124 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 18 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Bajadero
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old175 (91.1%)17 (8.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds256 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds101 (77.1%)30 (22.9%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)124 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)60 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total550 (65.9%)284 (34.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bajadero

Education (275 | 48.3%), business (135 | 23.7%), social sciences (55 | 9.7%), psychology (35 | 6.1%), and bio, nature & agricultural (33 | 5.8%) are the most common fields of study among 569 individuals in Bajadero who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Bajadero
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural335.8%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology356.1%
Social Sciences559.7%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology142.5%
Business13523.7%
Education27548.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities223.9%
Total569100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Bajadero

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bajadero

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Bajadero are males with 2 vehicles (215, accounting for 52.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (234, making up 54.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Bajadero
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle82 (20.1%)127 (32.4%)
2 Vehicles215 (52.7%)234 (59.7%)
3 Vehicles97 (23.8%)16 (4.1%)
4 Vehicles14 (3.4%)15 (3.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)392 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Bajadero

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Bajadero are 15 to 19 minutes (218 commuters, 27.8%), 20 to 24 minutes (202 commuters, 25.8%), and 10 to 14 minutes (97 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Bajadero
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes324.1%
5 to 9 Minutes334.2%
10 to 14 Minutes9712.4%
15 to 19 Minutes21827.8%
20 to 24 Minutes20225.8%
25 to 29 Minutes212.7%
30 to 34 Minutes364.6%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes151.9%
45 to 59 Minutes141.8%
60 to 89 Minutes526.6%
90 or more Minutes648.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Bajadero

The most common commute times in Bajadero are 20 to 24 minutes (103 commuters, 25.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (134 commuters, 35.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Bajadero
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes32 (7.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes13 (3.2%)20 (5.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)97 (25.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes84 (20.6%)134 (35.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes103 (25.3%)99 (26.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes21 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes36 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)15 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes14 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes52 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes53 (13.0%)11 (2.9%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bajadero

The most frequent times of departure to work in Bajadero are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (78, 19.1%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (117, 31.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Bajadero
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM18 (4.4%)14 (3.7%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM33 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM66 (16.2%)41 (10.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)23 (6.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM13 (3.2%)26 (6.9%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM56 (13.7%)117 (31.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM78 (19.1%)65 (17.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM47 (11.5%)21 (5.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)17 (4.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM14 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)20 (5.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM47 (11.5%)32 (8.5%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM36 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total408 (100.0%)376 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Bajadero

Occupancy by Ownership in Bajadero

Of the total 1,191 dwellings in Bajadero, owner-occupied units account for 752 (63.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 439 (36.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Bajadero
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units75263.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units43936.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,191100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Bajadero

Occupancy by Household Size in Bajadero
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household36530.6%
2-Person Household33227.9%
3-Person Household25021.0%
4+ Person Household24420.5%
Total Housing Units1,191100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bajadero

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Bajadero
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household208 (57.0%)157 (43.0%)
2-Person Household230 (69.3%)102 (30.7%)
3-Person Household146 (58.4%)104 (41.6%)
4+ Person Household168 (68.9%)76 (31.1%)
Total Housing Units752 (63.1%)439 (36.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bajadero

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Bajadero
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School144 (63.2%)84 (36.8%)
High School Diploma193 (60.9%)124 (39.1%)
College/Associate Degree270 (66.3%)137 (33.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher145 (60.7%)94 (39.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bajadero

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Bajadero
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years12110.2%
35 to 44 Years22318.7%
45 to 54 Years25021.0%
55 to 64 Years16613.9%
65 to 74 Years16613.9%
75 to 84 Years25621.5%
85 Years and Over90.8%
Total1,191100.0%

Housing Finances in Bajadero

Median Income by Occupancy in Bajadero

Median Income by Occupancy in Bajadero
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied752 (63.1%)$25,541
Renter-Occupied439 (36.9%)$0
Average1,191 (100.0%)$19,413

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bajadero

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Bajadero
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000130 (17.3%)185 (42.1%)
$5,000 to $9,99998 (13.0%)15 (3.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99950 (6.7%)32 (7.3%)
$15,000 to $19,99947 (6.2%)54 (12.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99943 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999125 (16.6%)34 (7.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999182 (24.2%)14 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (8.4%)69 (15.7%)
$75,000 to $99,99914 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)36 (8.2%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total752 (100.0%)439 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bajadero

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Bajadero
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300518 (68.9%)15 (3.4%)
$300 to $49929 (3.9%)18 (4.1%)
$500 to $799161 (21.4%)86 (19.6%)
$800 to $99917 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49916 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99911 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total752 (100.0%)439 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Bajadero

Housing Structures in Bajadero

Housing Structures in Bajadero
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,11793.8%
Single Unit, Attached746.2%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,191100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bajadero

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Bajadero
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached697 (62.4%)420 (37.6%)
Single Unit, Attached55 (74.3%)19 (25.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total752 (63.1%)439 (36.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bajadero

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Bajadero
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms29 (3.9%)0 (0.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms444 (59.0%)340 (77.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms171 (22.7%)84 (19.1%)
8 or more Rooms108 (14.4%)15 (3.4%)
Total752 (100.0%)439 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bajadero

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Bajadero
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas11 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity57 (7.6%)9 (2.1%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used684 (91.0%)430 (98.0%)
Total752 (100.0%)439 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Bajadero

Household Vehicle Usage in Bajadero
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle29 (3.9%)81 (18.4%)
1 Vehicle371 (49.3%)239 (54.4%)
2 Vehicles257 (34.2%)72 (16.4%)
3 or more Vehicles95 (12.6%)47 (10.7%)
Total752 (100.0%)439 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Bajadero

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Bajadero

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units569183
Median Property Value$102,300$85,800
Median Household Income$22,443$0
Monthly Housing Costs$182$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bajadero

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Bajadero
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00073 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999208 (36.6%)108 (59.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999288 (50.6%)75 (41.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total569 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bajadero

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Bajadero
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000166 (29.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999140 (24.6%)62 (33.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999109 (19.2%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99991 (16.0%)16 (8.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (11.1%)91 (49.7%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)14 (7.6%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total569 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bajadero

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Bajadero
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x110 (19.3%)40,169 (21,950.3%)
2.0x to 2.9x26 (4.6%)46 (25.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x61 (10.7%)42 (23.0%)
4.0x or more323 (56.8%)17 (9.3%)
Total569 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bajadero

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Bajadero
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80046 (8.1%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total569 (100.0%)183 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Bajadero

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bajadero

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bajadero
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years666 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years287 (92.9%)22 (7.1%)
26 to 34 Years286 (88.3%)38 (11.7%)
35 to 44 Years446 (92.7%)35 (7.3%)
45 to 54 Years505 (90.7%)52 (9.3%)
55 to 64 Years329 (71.2%)133 (28.8%)
65 to 74 Years307 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older302 (97.1%)9 (2.9%)
Total3,237 (91.8%)289 (8.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bajadero

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Bajadero
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen666 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen287 (92.9%)22 (7.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bajadero

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Bajadero
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,604 (93.1%)119 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999917 (87.7%)128 (12.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999483 (92.0%)42 (8.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over113 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bajadero

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Bajadero
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 655 (50.5%)54 (49.5%)
6 to 18 Years573 (86.0%)138 (20.7%)
19 to 25 Years151 (48.9%)156 (50.5%)
25 to 34 Years230 (71.0%)56 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years295 (61.3%)165 (34.3%)
45 to 54 Years353 (63.4%)152 (27.3%)
55 to 64 Years233 (50.4%)96 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years307 (100.0%)12 (3.9%)
75 Years and over302 (97.1%)16 (5.1%)
Total2,499 (70.9%)845 (24.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bajadero

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Bajadero
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years27 (12.4%)17 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years110 (25.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years135 (23.0%)216 (23.7%)
65 to 74 Years51 (29.3%)13 (9.8%)
75 Years and over63 (82.9%)115 (48.9%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Bajadero

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Bajadero: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years14 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (27.6%)31 (13.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Bajadero: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years30 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (6.5%)9 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years12 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over21 (27.6%)52 (22.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Bajadero: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (12.4%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years90 (21.2%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years63 (10.7%)64 (7.0%)
65 to 74 Years39 (22.4%)13 (9.8%)
75 Years and over8 (10.5%)33 (14.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Bajadero: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years38 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years92 (15.7%)176 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (9.8%)
75 Years and over63 (82.9%)59 (25.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Bajadero: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)17 (4.5%)
18 to 34 Years18 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years54 (9.2%)57 (6.2%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)13 (9.8%)
75 Years and over2 (2.6%)30 (12.8%)

Technology Access in Bajadero

Computing Device Access in Bajadero

Computing Device Access in Bajadero
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop47740.1%
Smartphone90475.9%
Tablet31926.8%
No Computing Device24720.7%
Total1,191100.0%

Internet Access in Bajadero

Internet Access in Bajadero
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home45338.0%
Cellular Data Only30325.4%
Satellite Internet1149.6%
No Internet35730.0%
Total1,191100.0%

Bajadero Summary

Bajadero is a small municipality located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Cordillera Central. It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The municipality is bordered by the municipalities of Camuy, Hatillo, Quebradillas, and San Sebastián. As of the 2010 census, the population of Bajadero was 8,845.

History

The area of Bajadero was originally inhabited by the Taíno Indians. The first Spanish settlers arrived in the area in the early 16th century. The area was part of the municipality of San Sebastián until 1824, when it was established as an independent municipality. The name of the municipality is derived from the Taíno word “bajadero”, which means “place of descent”.

Geography

Bajadero is located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Cordillera Central. It is bordered by the municipalities of Camuy, Hatillo, Quebradillas, and San Sebastián. The municipality has a total area of 11.9 square miles, of which 11.7 square miles is land and 0.2 square miles is water. The terrain is mostly mountainous, with some flat areas in the coastal region. The highest point in the municipality is Cerro La Punta, which has an elevation of 1,890 feet.

Climate

Bajadero has a tropical climate, with an average temperature of 79°F. The average annual precipitation is around 64 inches.

Economy

The economy of Bajadero is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The main agricultural products are coffee, bananas, and plantains. The municipality is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, hotels, and souvenir shops.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Bajadero was 8,845. The population is mostly of mixed European and African descent. The majority of the population (90.3%) is Hispanic or Latino. The median household income is $17,845, and the poverty rate is 44.3%. The unemployment rate is 11.3%.

Education

Bajadero is served by the Puerto Rico Department of Education. There are two public schools in the municipality: Escuela Básica Bajadero and Escuela Intermedia Bajadero. There are also several private schools in the area.

Conclusion

Bajadero is a small municipality located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico. It has a population of 8,845 and is mostly of mixed European and African descent. The economy of Bajadero is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The municipality is served by the Puerto Rico Department of Education, with two public schools and several private schools in the area.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Bajadero?
Total Population of Bajadero is 3,539.
What is the Total Male Population of Bajadero?
Total Male Population of Bajadero is 1,543.
What is the Total Female Population of Bajadero?
Total Female Population of Bajadero is 1,996.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Bajadero?
There are 77.30 Males per 100 Females in Bajadero.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Bajadero?
There are 129.36 Females per 100 Males in Bajadero.
What is the Median Population Age in Bajadero?
Median Population Age in Bajadero is 41.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Bajadero
Average Family Size in Bajadero is 3.7 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Bajadero
Average Household Size in Bajadero is 3.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Bajadero?
Per Capita income in Bajadero is $10,504.
What is the Median Family Income in Bajadero?
Median Family Income in Bajadero is $25,703.
What is the Median Household income in Bajadero?
Median Household Income in Bajadero is $19,413.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Bajadero?
Income or Wage Gap in Bajadero is 18.8%.
Women in Bajadero earn 81.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Bajadero?
Family Income Deficit in Bajadero is $13,782.
Families that are below poverty line in Bajadero earn $13,782 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Bajadero?
Inequality or Gini Index in Bajadero is 0.53.
How Large is the Labor Force in Bajadero?
There are 1,150 People in the Labor Forcein in Bajadero.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Bajadero?
39.4% of People are in the Labor Force in Bajadero.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Bajadero?
Unemployment Rate in Bajadero is 24.8%.