Barranquitas, PR

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Barranquitas Overview

2,820
TOTAL POPULATION
1,438
MALE POPULATION
1,382
FEMALE POPULATION
104.05
MALES / 100 FEMALES
96.11
FEMALES / 100 MALES
32.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.8
AVG FAMILY SIZE
3.3
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$6,439
PER CAPITA INCOME
$13,188
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$11,935
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
45.5%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
54.5¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
842
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
39.5%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
28.1%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Barranquitas Zip Codes

Barranquitas Area Codes

Race in Barranquitas

The most populous races in Barranquitas are Hispanic or Latino (2,812 | 99.7%), White / Caucasian (1,629 | 57.8%), and Two or more Races (745 | 26.4%).
Race in Barranquitas
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2559.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,81299.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,62957.8%
Two or more Races74526.4%
Some other Race1916.8%
Total2,820100.0%

Ancestry in Barranquitas

The most populous ancestries reported in Barranquitas are Puerto Rican (2,772 | 98.3%), African (37 | 1.3%), Subsaharan African (37 | 1.3%), Dominican (31 | 1.1%), and Spaniard (9 | 0.3%), together accounting for 102.3% of all Barranquitas residents.
Ancestry in Barranquitas
Ancestry# Population% Population
African371.3%
Dominican311.1%
Puerto Rican2,77298.3%
Spaniard90.3%
Subsaharan African371.3%
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Immigrants in Barranquitas

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

Sex and Age in Barranquitas

The most populous age groups in Barranquitas are 20 to 24 Years (205 | 14.3%) for men and 10 to 14 Years (179 | 13.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years127 (8.8%)114 (8.3%)
5 to 9 Years59 (4.1%)46 (3.3%)
10 to 14 Years130 (9.0%)179 (13.0%)
15 to 19 Years105 (7.3%)58 (4.2%)
20 to 24 Years205 (14.3%)82 (5.9%)
25 to 29 Years128 (8.9%)124 (9.0%)
30 to 34 Years64 (4.4%)89 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years108 (7.5%)87 (6.3%)
40 to 44 Years43 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 49 Years19 (1.3%)102 (7.4%)
50 to 54 Years117 (8.1%)120 (8.7%)
55 to 59 Years137 (9.5%)17 (1.2%)
60 to 64 Years31 (2.2%)68 (4.9%)
65 to 69 Years33 (2.3%)70 (5.1%)
70 to 74 Years16 (1.1%)59 (4.3%)
75 to 79 Years96 (6.7%)31 (2.2%)
80 to 84 Years9 (0.6%)72 (5.2%)
85 Years and over11 (0.8%)64 (4.6%)
Total1,438 (100.0%)1,382 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Barranquitas

Median Family Size in Barranquitas

The median family size in Barranquitas is 3.77 persons per family, with single female/mother families (437 | 69.9%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.16 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (117 | 18.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.66 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Barranquitas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple117 (18.7%)2.66
Single Male/Father71 (11.4%)3.27
Single Female/Mother437 (69.9%)4.16
Total Families625 (100.0%)3.77

Median Household Size in Barranquitas

The median household size in Barranquitas is 3.27 persons per household, with single female/mother households (437 | 50.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.48 persons per household. non-family households (233 | 27.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Barranquitas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple117 (13.6%)2.66
Single Male/Father71 (8.3%)3.94
Single Female/Mother437 (50.9%)4.48
Non-family233 (27.2%)1.11
Total Households858 (100.0%)3.27

Household Size by Marriage Status in Barranquitas

Out of a total of 858 households in Barranquitas, 625 (72.8%) are family households, while 233 (27.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 236, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 208.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Barranquitas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-208 (24.2%)
2-Person Households204 (23.8%)25 (2.9%)
3-Person Households236 (27.5%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households57 (6.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households98 (11.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households30 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total625 (72.8%)233 (27.2%)

Female Fertility in Barranquitas

Fertility by Age in Barranquitas

Average fertility rate in Barranquitas is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 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 Barranquitas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years18 (100.0%)61.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Barranquitas

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Barranquitas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Barranquitas

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Barranquitas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma18 (100.0%)118.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total18 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Barranquitas

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Barranquitas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)

Income in Barranquitas

Income Overview in Barranquitas

Per Capita Income in Barranquitas is $6,439, while median incomes of families and households are $13,188 and $11,935 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,820$6,439
Median Family Income625$13,188
Mean Family Income625$16,828
Median Household Income858$11,935
Mean Household Income858$16,362
Income Deficit625$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,82045.53%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,82054.47¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,8200.54

Earnings by Sex in Barranquitas

Average Earnings in Barranquitas are $13,287, $16,348 for men and $8,904 for women, a difference of 45.5%.
Earnings by Sex in Barranquitas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male493 (66.1%)$16,348
Female253 (33.9%)$8,904
Total746 (100.0%)$13,287

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Barranquitas

The most common earnings brackets in Barranquitas are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (88 | 17.8%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (81 | 32.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Barranquitas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less26 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99924 (4.9%)31 (12.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49955 (11.2%)50 (19.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99915 (3.0%)81 (32.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49945 (9.1%)29 (11.5%)
$12,500 to $14,99954 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49951 (10.3%)21 (8.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99946 (9.3%)30 (11.9%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)11 (4.3%)
$22,500 to $24,99922 (4.5%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99988 (17.8%)0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,99967 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total493 (100.0%)253 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Barranquitas

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Barranquitas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$27,733$0
College or Associate's Degree$16,348$9,315
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total--

Family Income in Barranquitas

Family Income Brackets in Barranquitas

According to the Barranquitas family income data, there are 277 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 44.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Barranquitas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00027744.3%
$10,000 to $14,999508.0%
$15,000 to $24,99917928.6%
$25,000 to $34,999132.1%
$35,000 to $49,999629.9%
$50,000 to $74,999447.0%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Barranquitas

2-person families (295 | 47.2%) account for the highest median family income in Barranquitas with $14,813 per family, while 2-person families (295 | 47.2%) have the highest median income of $7,406 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Barranquitas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families295 (47.2%)$14,813
3-Person Families187 (29.9%)$0
4-Person Families15 (2.4%)$0
5-Person Families128 (20.5%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total625 (100.0%)$13,188

Family Income by Number of Earners in Barranquitas

Family Income by Number of Earners in Barranquitas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners335 (53.6%)$3,975
1 Earner206 (33.0%)$18,136
2 Earners66 (10.6%)$42,500
3+ Earners18 (2.9%)$0
Total625 (100.0%)$13,188

Household Income in Barranquitas

Household Income Brackets in Barranquitas

With 381 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Barranquitas, accounting for 44.4% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Barranquitas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00038144.4%
$10,000 to $14,99912714.8%
$15,000 to $24,99917820.7%
$25,000 to $34,999131.5%
$35,000 to $49,99911513.4%
$50,000 to $74,999445.1%
$75,000 to $99,99900.0%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Barranquitas

The median household income in Barranquitas is $11,935, with the highest median household income of $15,575 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 331 households (38.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 27 households (3.2%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Barranquitas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years27 (3.2%)$0
25 to 44 Years261 (30.4%)$0
45 to 64 Years239 (27.9%)$0
65+ Years331 (38.6%)$15,575
Total858 (100.0%)$11,935

Poverty in Barranquitas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Barranquitas

With 67.0% poverty level for males and 74.5% for females among the residents of Barranquitas, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 127 males (100.0%) and 114 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years127 (100.0%)114 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years96 (76.8%)92 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years64 (100.0%)106 (100.0%)
15 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years46 (100.0%)20 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years120 (52.2%)120 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years85 (44.7%)153 (71.8%)
35 to 44 Years71 (48.0%)87 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years68 (50.4%)97 (43.7%)
55 to 64 Years154 (92.8%)68 (80.0%)
65 to 74 Years26 (53.1%)78 (60.5%)
75 Years and over68 (58.6%)68 (40.7%)
Total958 (67.0%)1,030 (74.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Barranquitas

According to the poverty statistics in Barranquitas, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 55.3% of males and 59.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years29 (23.2%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years110 (47.8%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years105 (55.3%)60 (28.2%)
35 to 44 Years77 (52.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years67 (49.6%)125 (56.3%)
55 to 64 Years12 (7.2%)17 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years23 (46.9%)51 (39.5%)
75 Years and over48 (41.4%)99 (59.3%)
Total471 (33.0%)352 (25.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Barranquitas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Barranquitas show that 28.2% or 33 of the total 117 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 28.2%, comprising of 33 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 28.2%, which includes 33 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Barranquitas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children84 (71.8%)33 (28.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total84 (71.8%)33 (28.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Barranquitas

According to the poverty data in Barranquitas, 25.4% or 18 single-father households and 87.9% or 384 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 18 households (36.7%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 158 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Barranquitas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children18 (36.7%)131 (71.2%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)158 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total18 (25.4%)384 (87.9%)

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

The poverty data for Barranquitas shows that 33 of the married-couple family households (28.2%) and 402 of the single-parent households (79.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 33 households (28.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 95 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Barranquitas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children33 (28.2%)149 (63.9%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)158 (87.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)95 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total33 (28.2%)402 (79.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Barranquitas

Employment by Class of Employer in Barranquitas

Among the 593 employed individuals in Barranquitas, private company employees (390 | 65.8%), state government employees (94 | 15.9%), and self-employed (incorporated) (68 | 11.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Barranquitas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees39065.8%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)6811.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)335.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations81.3%
Local Government Employees00.0%
State Government Employees9415.9%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total593100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Barranquitas

According to the labor force statistics for Barranquitas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,132), 39.5% or 842 individuals are in the labor force, with 28.1% or 237 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 84.9% or 214 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 49.7% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years47 (36.2%)21 (44.7%)
20 to 24 Years160 (55.7%)48 (30.0%)
25 to 29 Years214 (84.9%)18 (8.4%)
30 to 34 Years118 (77.1%)56 (47.5%)
35 to 44 Years169 (71.0%)84 (49.7%)
45 to 54 Years103 (28.8%)10 (9.7%)
55 to 59 Years32 (20.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total842 (39.5%)237 (28.1%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Barranquitas

According to labor force statistics for Barranquitas, 50.7% of individuals (636) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,254) are in the labor force, with 26.4% or 168 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 59.9% or 229 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 50.7% or 116 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Barranquitas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School42 (19.6%)92 (42.9%)
High School Diploma229 (59.9%)194 (50.7%)
College / Associate Degree222 (54.7%)44 (10.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher143 (56.7%)18 (7.0%)
Total636 (50.7%)331 (26.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Barranquitas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barranquitas are Health Diagnosing & Treating (53 | 8.7%), and Health Technologists (53 | 8.7%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Barranquitas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Barranquitas, the most male-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (84.9%), and Health Technologists (84.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (15.1%), and Health Technologists (15.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Barranquitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating45 (84.9%)8 (15.1%)
Health Technologists45 (84.9%)8 (15.1%)
Total (Category)45 (84.9%)8 (15.1%)
Total (Overall)458 (75.6%)148 (24.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Barranquitas are Security & Protection (112 | 18.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (63 | 10.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (56 | 9.2%), Law Enforcement (49 | 8.1%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (26 | 4.3%).
Services Occupations in Barranquitas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Barranquitas, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (53.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Barranquitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection112 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (46.4%)30 (53.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)26 (100.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)138 (71.1%)56 (28.9%)
Total (Overall)458 (75.6%)148 (24.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Barranquitas are Sales & Related (126 | 20.8%), and Office & Administration (53 | 8.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Barranquitas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Barranquitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related73 (57.9%)53 (42.1%)
Office & Administration22 (41.5%)31 (58.5%)
Total (Category)95 (53.1%)84 (46.9%)
Total (Overall)458 (75.6%)148 (24.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Barranquitas are Construction & Extraction (57 | 9.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (46 | 7.6%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Barranquitas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Barranquitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)103 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)458 (75.6%)148 (24.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Barranquitas are Production (39 | 6.4%), and Transportation (38 | 6.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Barranquitas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Barranquitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation38 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)77 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)458 (75.6%)148 (24.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Barranquitas

Employment Industries in Barranquitas

The major employment industries in Barranquitas include Accommodation & Food Services (94 | 15.5%), Manufacturing (86 | 14.2%), Wholesale Trade (82 | 13.5%), Construction (57 | 9.4%), and Public Administration (49 | 8.1%).
Employment Industries in Barranquitas

Employment Industries by Sex in Barranquitas

The Barranquitas industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (100.0%), Retail Trade (60.0%), and Manufacturing (33.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Barranquitas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction57 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing57 (66.3%)29 (33.7%)
Wholesale Trade82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade16 (40.0%)24 (60.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services64 (68.1%)30 (31.9%)
Public Administration49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total458 (75.6%)148 (24.4%)

Education in Barranquitas

School Enrollment in Barranquitas

The most common levels of schooling among the 818 students in Barranquitas are middle school (309 | 37.8%), college / undergraduate (139 | 17.0%), and nursery / preschool (122 | 14.9%).
School Enrollment in Barranquitas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool12214.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School789.5%
Middle School30937.8%
High School11714.3%
College / Undergraduate13917.0%
Graduate / Professional536.5%
Total818100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Barranquitas

Out of a total of 818 students who are enrolled in schools in Barranquitas, 220 (26.9%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 598 (73.1%) 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 17 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 5 to 9 year old has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 105 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Barranquitas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds62 (65.3%)33 (34.7%)
5 to 9 Year Old105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds309 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds99 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds21 (23.1%)70 (76.9%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)100 (100.0%)
35 Years and over2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total598 (73.1%)220 (26.9%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Barranquitas

Science & technology (83 | 24.6%), education (64 | 19.0%), liberal arts & history (49 | 14.5%), business (44 | 13.1%), and arts & humanities (42 | 12.5%) are the most common fields of study among 337 individuals in Barranquitas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Barranquitas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics92.7%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural175.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences123.6%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies175.0%
Science & Technology8324.6%
Business4413.1%
Education6419.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History4914.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities4212.5%
Total337100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Barranquitas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Barranquitas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Barranquitas are males with 2 vehicles (197, accounting for 44.3%) and females with 2 vehicles (62, making up 133.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Barranquitas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle17 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle136 (30.6%)26 (17.6%)
2 Vehicles197 (44.3%)62 (41.9%)
3 Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4 Vehicles95 (21.3%)60 (40.5%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Barranquitas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Barranquitas are 90 or more minutes (107 commuters, 18.0%), 15 to 19 minutes (98 commuters, 16.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (95 commuters, 16.0%).
Commute Time in Barranquitas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes315.2%
10 to 14 Minutes7813.2%
15 to 19 Minutes9816.5%
20 to 24 Minutes9516.0%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes223.7%
35 to 39 Minutes8614.5%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes498.3%
60 to 89 Minutes274.5%
90 or more Minutes10718.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Barranquitas

The most common commute times in Barranquitas are 90 or more minutes (107 commuters, 24.0%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (56 commuters, 37.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Barranquitas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)31 (20.9%)
10 to 14 Minutes54 (12.1%)24 (16.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (9.4%)56 (37.8%)
20 to 24 Minutes87 (19.6%)8 (5.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes22 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes57 (12.8%)29 (19.6%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes49 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes27 (6.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes107 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Barranquitas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Barranquitas are 5:30 AM to 5:59 AM (95, 21.3%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (32, 21.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Barranquitas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM17 (3.8%)30 (20.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM90 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM95 (21.3%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM72 (16.2%)29 (19.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM26 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM54 (12.1%)32 (21.6%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)31 (20.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM91 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)26 (17.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total445 (100.0%)148 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Barranquitas

Occupancy by Ownership in Barranquitas

Of the total 858 dwellings in Barranquitas, owner-occupied units account for 258 (30.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 600 (69.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Barranquitas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units25830.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units60069.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units858100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Barranquitas

Occupancy by Household Size in Barranquitas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household20824.2%
2-Person Household22926.7%
3-Person Household23627.5%
4+ Person Household18521.6%
Total Housing Units858100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Barranquitas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Barranquitas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household45 (21.6%)163 (78.4%)
2-Person Household86 (37.6%)143 (62.5%)
3-Person Household83 (35.2%)153 (64.8%)
4+ Person Household44 (23.8%)141 (76.2%)
Total Housing Units258 (30.1%)600 (69.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Barranquitas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Barranquitas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School139 (45.4%)167 (54.6%)
High School Diploma13 (5.0%)247 (95.0%)
College/Associate Degree53 (29.6%)126 (70.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher53 (46.9%)60 (53.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Barranquitas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Barranquitas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years20223.5%
35 to 44 Years8610.0%
45 to 54 Years8610.0%
55 to 64 Years15317.8%
65 to 74 Years10612.3%
75 to 84 Years18421.4%
85 Years and Over414.8%
Total858100.0%

Housing Finances in Barranquitas

Median Income by Occupancy in Barranquitas

Median Income by Occupancy in Barranquitas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied258 (30.1%)$16,600
Renter-Occupied600 (69.9%)$6,330
Average858 (100.0%)$11,935

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Barranquitas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Barranquitas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00017 (6.6%)275 (45.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99917 (6.6%)72 (12.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99963 (24.4%)64 (10.7%)
$15,000 to $19,99950 (19.4%)68 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99910 (3.9%)50 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (24.0%)53 (8.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (10.1%)18 (3.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Barranquitas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Barranquitas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300219 (84.9%)69 (11.5%)
$300 to $49939 (15.1%)125 (20.8%)
$500 to $7990 (0.0%)84 (14.0%)
$800 to $9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,4990 (0.0%)9 (1.5%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)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%)
Total258 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Barranquitas

Housing Structures in Barranquitas

Housing Structures in Barranquitas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached33539.0%
Single Unit, Attached20123.4%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments738.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12614.7%
10 or more Apartments12314.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total858100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Barranquitas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Barranquitas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached201 (60.0%)134 (40.0%)
Single Unit, Attached45 (22.4%)156 (77.6%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments12 (16.4%)61 (83.6%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)126 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)123 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (30.1%)600 (69.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Barranquitas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Barranquitas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)19 (3.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms61 (23.6%)224 (37.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms137 (53.1%)274 (45.7%)
6 or 7 Rooms60 (23.3%)73 (12.2%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)10 (1.7%)
Total258 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Barranquitas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Barranquitas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity56 (21.7%)41 (6.8%)
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 Used202 (78.3%)559 (93.2%)
Total258 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Barranquitas

Household Vehicle Usage in Barranquitas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle79 (30.6%)125 (20.8%)
1 Vehicle63 (24.4%)394 (65.7%)
2 Vehicles96 (37.2%)63 (10.5%)
3 or more Vehicles20 (7.7%)18 (3.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)600 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Barranquitas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Barranquitas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units2580
Median Property Value$108,500$0
Median Household Income$16,600$0
Monthly Housing Costs$170$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Barranquitas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Barranquitas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999114 (44.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,999144 (55.8%)0 (0.0%)
$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%)
Total258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Barranquitas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Barranquitas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00034 (13.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999123 (47.7%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99913 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,99962 (24.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99926 (10.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Barranquitas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Barranquitas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x60 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x9 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x52 (20.2%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more137 (53.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Barranquitas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Barranquitas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80053 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49929 (11.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total258 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health & Disability in Barranquitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barranquitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years524 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years402 (90.9%)40 (9.0%)
26 to 34 Years226 (82.8%)47 (17.2%)
35 to 44 Years235 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years316 (88.5%)41 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years234 (93.2%)17 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older283 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,666 (94.8%)145 (5.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Barranquitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Barranquitas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen524 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen402 (90.9%)40 (9.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Barranquitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Barranquitas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,883 (99.2%)16 (0.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999591 (82.1%)129 (17.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999188 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barranquitas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6268 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years485 (92.6%)39 (7.4%)
19 to 25 Years319 (72.2%)83 (18.8%)
25 to 34 Years157 (57.5%)69 (25.3%)
35 to 44 Years193 (82.1%)42 (17.9%)
45 to 54 Years166 (46.5%)150 (42.0%)
55 to 64 Years200 (79.7%)53 (21.1%)
65 to 74 Years178 (100.0%)29 (16.3%)
75 Years and over250 (88.3%)63 (22.3%)
Total2,216 (78.8%)528 (18.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Barranquitas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Barranquitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years71 (26.5%)20 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years31 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years209 (46.6%)58 (14.7%)
65 to 74 Years23 (46.9%)24 (18.6%)
75 Years and over44 (37.9%)83 (49.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Barranquitas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Barranquitas: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (18.4%)10 (7.7%)
75 Years and over44 (37.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Barranquitas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (7.5%)20 (8.2%)
18 to 34 Years31 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)15 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years14 (28.6%)10 (7.7%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)10 (6.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Barranquitas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years51 (19.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years125 (27.8%)20 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over29 (25.0%)34 (20.4%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Barranquitas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years136 (30.3%)15 (3.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)14 (10.8%)
75 Years and over44 (37.9%)64 (38.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Barranquitas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years2 (0.4%)23 (5.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over18 (15.5%)83 (49.7%)

Technology Access in Barranquitas

Computing Device Access in Barranquitas

Computing Device Access in Barranquitas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop20423.8%
Smartphone65776.6%
Tablet32638.0%
No Computing Device15618.2%
Total858100.0%

Internet Access in Barranquitas

Internet Access in Barranquitas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home22926.7%
Cellular Data Only37743.9%
Satellite Internet576.6%
No Internet21525.1%
Total858100.0%

Barranquitas Summary

Barranquitas is a municipality located in the central region of Puerto Rico, in the Cordillera Central mountain range. It is bordered by the municipalities of Corozal, Naranjito, Orocovis, and Comerío. The town is known as the “Cradle of the Puerto Rican Jíbaro”, and is home to many of the island’s traditional customs and culture.

History

Barranquitas was founded in 1793 by Don Juan de Aponte y Díaz, a Spanish military officer. The town was originally named “Barranquitas de Abajo”, and was part of the municipality of Comerío. In 1824, Barranquitas was separated from Comerío and became an independent municipality.
The town was an important center of the Puerto Rican independence movement in the 19th century. In 1868, the town was the site of a major battle between the Spanish forces and the Puerto Rican rebels. The rebels were led by General Antonio Valero de Bernabé, who was later killed in the battle.

Geography

Barranquitas is located in the Cordillera Central mountain range, at an elevation of 1,000 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The town covers an area of approximately 24 square miles (62 square kilometers). The terrain is mostly mountainous, with some flat areas in the lower elevations. The highest point in the municipality is Cerro de Punta, which rises to an elevation of 3,087 feet (941 meters).
The climate in Barranquitas is tropical, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit (21-29 Celsius). The town receives an average of 60 inches (152 centimeters) of rain per year.

Economy

The economy of Barranquitas is largely based on agriculture and tourism. The town is known for its production of coffee, tobacco, and other agricultural products. Tourism is also an important part of the local economy, with many visitors coming to the town to experience its traditional culture and customs.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Barranquitas had a population of 24,818. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small minority of African and European descent. The town has a median age of 36.7 years, and a median household income of $17,845.
The majority of the population is Roman Catholic, with a small minority of other religious denominations. Spanish is the primary language spoken in Barranquitas, although English is also spoken by some of the population.

Conclusion

Barranquitas is a municipality located in the central region of Puerto Rico, in the Cordillera Central mountain range. It was founded in 1793 and is known as the “Cradle of the Puerto Rican Jíbaro”. The town has a population of 24,818, and its economy is largely based on agriculture and tourism. Barranquitas is home to many of the island’s traditional customs and culture, and is an important center of the Puerto Rican independence movement.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Barranquitas?
Total Population of Barranquitas is 2,820.
What is the Total Male Population of Barranquitas?
Total Male Population of Barranquitas is 1,438.
What is the Total Female Population of Barranquitas?
Total Female Population of Barranquitas is 1,382.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Barranquitas?
There are 104.05 Males per 100 Females in Barranquitas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Barranquitas?
There are 96.11 Females per 100 Males in Barranquitas.
What is the Median Population Age in Barranquitas?
Median Population Age in Barranquitas is 32.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Barranquitas
Average Family Size in Barranquitas is 3.8 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Barranquitas
Average Household Size in Barranquitas is 3.3 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Barranquitas?
Per Capita income in Barranquitas is $6,439.
What is the Median Family Income in Barranquitas?
Median Family Income in Barranquitas is $13,188.
What is the Median Household income in Barranquitas?
Median Household Income in Barranquitas is $11,935.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Barranquitas?
Income or Wage Gap in Barranquitas is 45.5%.
Women in Barranquitas earn 54.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Barranquitas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Barranquitas is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Barranquitas?
There are 842 People in the Labor Forcein in Barranquitas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Barranquitas?
39.5% of People are in the Labor Force in Barranquitas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Barranquitas?
Unemployment Rate in Barranquitas is 28.1%.