Jayuya, PR

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2,879
TOTAL POPULATION
1,423
MALE POPULATION
1,456
FEMALE POPULATION
97.73
MALES / 100 FEMALES
102.32
FEMALES / 100 MALES
39.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.5
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$8,699
PER CAPITA INCOME
$19,010
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$17,689
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,686
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
939
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
40.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
31.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Jayuya Area Codes

Race in Jayuya

The most populous races in Jayuya are Hispanic or Latino (2,841 | 98.7%), White / Caucasian (1,877 | 65.2%), and Some other Race (939 | 32.6%).
Race in Jayuya
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American150.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino2,84198.7%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,87765.2%
Two or more Races481.7%
Some other Race93932.6%
Total2,879100.0%

Ancestry in Jayuya

The most populous ancestries reported in Jayuya are Puerto Rican (2,775 | 96.4%), Dominican (61 | 2.1%), and American (52 | 1.8%), together accounting for 100.3% of all Jayuya residents.
Ancestry in Jayuya
Ancestry# Population% Population
American521.8%
Dominican612.1%
Puerto Rican2,77596.4%
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Immigrants in Jayuya

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

Sex and Age in Jayuya

The most populous age groups in Jayuya are 20 to 24 Years (214 | 15.0%) for men and 65 to 69 Years (136 | 9.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Jayuya
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years54 (3.8%)45 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years52 (3.6%)83 (5.7%)
10 to 14 Years109 (7.7%)108 (7.4%)
15 to 19 Years158 (11.1%)59 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Years214 (15.0%)62 (4.3%)
25 to 29 Years93 (6.5%)68 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Years109 (7.7%)104 (7.1%)
35 to 39 Years85 (6.0%)75 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years73 (5.1%)20 (1.4%)
45 to 49 Years0 (0.0%)111 (7.6%)
50 to 54 Years109 (7.7%)124 (8.5%)
55 to 59 Years75 (5.3%)126 (8.6%)
60 to 64 Years75 (5.3%)130 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years115 (8.1%)136 (9.3%)
70 to 74 Years44 (3.1%)128 (8.8%)
75 to 79 Years23 (1.6%)33 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years30 (2.1%)25 (1.7%)
85 Years and over5 (0.4%)19 (1.3%)
Total1,423 (100.0%)1,456 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Jayuya

Median Family Size in Jayuya

The median family size in Jayuya is 3.52 persons per family, with single female/mother families (247 | 37.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.77 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (103 | 15.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.93 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Jayuya
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple309 (46.9%)3.52
Single Male/Father103 (15.6%)2.93
Single Female/Mother247 (37.5%)3.77
Total Families659 (100.0%)3.52

Median Household Size in Jayuya

The median household size in Jayuya is 2.77 persons per household, with single female/mother households (247 | 23.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.98 persons per household. non-family households (381 | 36.6%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.25 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Jayuya
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple309 (29.7%)3.52
Single Male/Father103 (9.9%)3.21
Single Female/Mother247 (23.7%)3.98
Non-family381 (36.6%)1.25
Total Households1,040 (100.0%)2.77

Household Size by Marriage Status in Jayuya

Out of a total of 1,040 households in Jayuya, 659 (63.4%) are family households, while 381 (36.6%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 237, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 309.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Jayuya
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-309 (29.7%)
2-Person Households237 (22.8%)72 (6.9%)
3-Person Households220 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households146 (14.0%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households56 (5.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total659 (63.4%)381 (36.6%)

Female Fertility in Jayuya

Fertility by Age in Jayuya

Female Fertility by Age in Jayuya
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Jayuya

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

Fertility by Education in Jayuya

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Jayuya
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total0 (0.0%)0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jayuya

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Jayuya
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
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%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Jayuya

Income Overview in Jayuya

Per Capita Income in Jayuya is $8,699, while median incomes of families and households are $19,010 and $17,689 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income2,879$8,699
Median Family Income659$19,010
Mean Family Income659$23,934
Median Household Income1,040$17,689
Mean Household Income1,040$21,671
Income Deficit659$11,686
Wage / Income Gap (%)2,8799.39%
Wage / Income Gap ($)2,87990.61¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index2,8790.48

Earnings by Sex in Jayuya

Average Earnings in Jayuya are $16,702, $15,647 for men and $17,269 for women, a difference of 9.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Jayuya
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male521 (67.2%)$15,647
Female254 (32.8%)$17,269
Total775 (100.0%)$16,702

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jayuya

The most common earnings brackets in Jayuya are $2,499 or less for men (93 | 17.8%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (54 | 21.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Jayuya
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less93 (17.8%)22 (8.7%)
$2,500 to $4,9990 (0.0%)8 (3.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49929 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99962 (11.9%)13 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,49927 (5.2%)16 (6.3%)
$12,500 to $14,99942 (8.1%)19 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49929 (5.6%)54 (21.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99933 (6.3%)12 (4.7%)
$20,000 to $22,49914 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99943 (8.3%)31 (12.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99910 (1.9%)52 (20.5%)
$30,000 to $34,99923 (4.4%)12 (4.7%)
$35,000 to $39,99972 (13.8%)15 (5.9%)
$40,000 to $44,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99914 (2.7%)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 $99,99930 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total521 (100.0%)254 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jayuya

Average earnings in Jayuya are $18,712 for men and $17,269 for women, a difference of 7.7%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $14,940, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $14,940. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $25,972, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $14,803.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Jayuya
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$14,940$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$18,712$17,269

Family Income in Jayuya

Family Income Brackets in Jayuya

According to the Jayuya family income data, there are 163 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Jayuya
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00016124.4%
$10,000 to $14,9998012.1%
$15,000 to $24,99916324.7%
$25,000 to $34,99913220.0%
$35,000 to $49,999629.4%
$50,000 to $74,99971.1%
$75,000 to $99,999548.2%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jayuya

4-person families (119 | 18.1%) account for the highest median family income in Jayuya with $24,450 per family, while 2-person families (303 | 46.0%) have the highest median income of $9,294 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Jayuya
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families303 (46.0%)$18,588
3-Person Families181 (27.5%)$0
4-Person Families119 (18.1%)$24,450
5-Person Families56 (8.5%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total659 (100.0%)$19,010

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jayuya

Family Income by Number of Earners in Jayuya
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners296 (44.9%)$16,667
1 Earner308 (46.7%)$19,044
2 Earners43 (6.5%)$42,153
3+ Earners12 (1.8%)$0
Total659 (100.0%)$19,010

Household Income in Jayuya

Household Income Brackets in Jayuya

With 305 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Jayuya, accounting for 29.3% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Jayuya
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00030529.3%
$10,000 to $14,99915514.9%
$15,000 to $24,99919318.6%
$25,000 to $34,99915915.3%
$35,000 to $49,99916716.1%
$50,000 to $74,99970.7%
$75,000 to $99,999545.2%
$100,000 to $149,99900.0%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Jayuya

The median household income in Jayuya is $17,689, with the highest median household income of $24,583 found in the 65+ years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 361 households (34.7%) 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 10 households (1.0%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Jayuya
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years10 (1.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years254 (24.4%)$13,304
45 to 64 Years415 (39.9%)$12,232
65+ Years361 (34.7%)$24,583
Total1,040 (100.0%)$17,689

Poverty in Jayuya

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jayuya

With 58.6% poverty level for males and 51.9% for females among the residents of Jayuya, 5 year old males and 18 to 24 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 15 males (100.0%) and 62 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Jayuya
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years40 (74.1%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years94 (100.0%)34 (37.8%)
12 to 14 Years20 (38.5%)42 (41.6%)
15 Years33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years235 (85.8%)62 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years81 (40.1%)111 (64.5%)
35 to 44 Years86 (54.4%)51 (53.7%)
45 to 54 Years20 (18.3%)137 (58.3%)
55 to 64 Years65 (43.3%)168 (65.6%)
65 to 74 Years60 (37.7%)106 (40.2%)
75 Years and over20 (34.5%)43 (57.3%)
Total834 (58.6%)754 (51.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jayuya

According to the poverty statistics in Jayuya, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 81.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Jayuya
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years14 (25.9%)45 (100.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years0 (0.0%)56 (62.2%)
12 to 14 Years32 (61.5%)59 (58.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years39 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years121 (59.9%)61 (35.5%)
35 to 44 Years72 (45.6%)44 (46.3%)
45 to 54 Years89 (81.7%)98 (41.7%)
55 to 64 Years85 (56.7%)88 (34.4%)
65 to 74 Years99 (62.3%)158 (59.9%)
75 Years and over38 (65.5%)32 (42.7%)
Total589 (41.4%)700 (48.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jayuya

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Jayuya show that 39.8% or 123 of the total 309 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 45.2%, comprising of 80 families. On the other hand, families with 3 or 4 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Jayuya
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children97 (54.8%)80 (45.2%)
1 or 2 Children83 (65.9%)43 (34.1%)
3 or 4 Children6 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total186 (60.2%)123 (39.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jayuya

According to the poverty data in Jayuya, 56.3% or 58 single-father households and 70.0% or 173 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 48 households (68.6%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 83 households (73.5%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Jayuya
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children10 (30.3%)90 (67.2%)
1 or 2 Children48 (68.6%)83 (73.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total58 (56.3%)173 (70.0%)

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

The poverty data for Jayuya shows that 123 of the married-couple family households (39.8%) and 231 of the single-parent households (66.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (45.2%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 131 household (71.6%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Jayuya
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children80 (45.2%)100 (59.9%)
1 or 2 Children43 (34.1%)131 (71.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total123 (39.8%)231 (66.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Jayuya

Employment by Class of Employer in Jayuya

Among the 626 employed individuals in Jayuya, private company employees (363 | 58.0%), local government employees (149 | 23.8%), and state government employees (54 | 8.6%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Jayuya
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees36358.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)111.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)375.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations121.9%
Local Government Employees14923.8%
State Government Employees548.6%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total626100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Jayuya

According to the labor force statistics for Jayuya, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,336), 40.2% or 939 individuals are in the labor force, with 31.3% or 294 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 161 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 60 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Jayuya
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years60 (21.7%)60 (100.0%)
25 to 29 Years161 (100.0%)63 (39.1%)
30 to 34 Years152 (71.4%)8 (5.3%)
35 to 44 Years162 (64.0%)32 (19.8%)
45 to 54 Years224 (65.1%)40 (17.9%)
55 to 59 Years67 (33.3%)46 (68.7%)
60 to 64 Years62 (30.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years52 (12.3%)45 (86.5%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total939 (40.2%)294 (31.3%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jayuya

According to labor force statistics for Jayuya, 60.1% of individuals (828) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,377) are in the labor force, with 22.8% or 189 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 68.0% or 295 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 100.0% or 12 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Jayuya
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School12 (11.4%)105 (100.0%)
High School Diploma306 (59.2%)147 (28.4%)
College / Associate Degree295 (68.0%)79 (18.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher215 (67.0%)54 (16.7%)
Total828 (60.1%)314 (22.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Jayuya

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jayuya are Community & Social Service (73 | 11.3%), Education Instruction & Library (53 | 8.2%), Management (30 | 4.6%), Education, Arts & Media (20 | 3.1%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (13 | 2.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Jayuya

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Jayuya, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (100.0%), Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), and Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Community & Social Service (100.0%), Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Jayuya
OccupationMaleFemale
Management30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)73 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Total (Category)43 (33.6%)85 (66.4%)
Total (Overall)392 (60.7%)254 (39.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Jayuya are Cleaning & Maintenance (129 | 20.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (22 | 3.4%), Security & Protection (10 | 1.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (10 | 1.5%), and Personal Care & Service (10 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Jayuya

Services Occupations by Sex

Services Occupations by Sex in Jayuya
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance95 (73.6%)34 (26.4%)
Personal Care & Service10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)137 (80.1%)34 (19.9%)
Total (Overall)392 (60.7%)254 (39.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Jayuya are Office & Administration (63 | 9.8%), and Sales & Related (60 | 9.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Jayuya

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Jayuya
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related23 (38.3%)37 (61.7%)
Office & Administration32 (50.8%)31 (49.2%)
Total (Category)55 (44.7%)68 (55.3%)
Total (Overall)392 (60.7%)254 (39.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Jayuya are Construction & Extraction (49 | 7.6%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (42 | 6.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (10 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Jayuya

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Jayuya
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)101 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)392 (60.7%)254 (39.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Jayuya are Production (114 | 17.6%), and Material Moving (9 | 1.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Jayuya

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Jayuya
OccupationMaleFemale
Production47 (41.2%)67 (58.8%)
Transportation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving9 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)56 (45.5%)67 (54.5%)
Total (Overall)392 (60.7%)254 (39.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Jayuya

Employment Industries in Jayuya

The major employment industries in Jayuya include Manufacturing (164 | 25.4%), Administrative & Support (105 | 16.3%), Retail Trade (85 | 13.2%), Educational Services (74 | 11.5%), and Public Administration (53 | 8.2%).
Employment Industries in Jayuya

Employment Industries by Sex in Jayuya

The Jayuya industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Jayuya
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing81 (49.4%)83 (50.6%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade64 (75.3%)21 (24.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)11 (100.0%)
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 & Support105 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)74 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)53 (100.0%)
Total392 (60.7%)254 (39.3%)

Education in Jayuya

School Enrollment in Jayuya

The most common levels of schooling among the 800 students in Jayuya are college / undergraduate (248 | 31.0%), high school (201 | 25.1%), and middle school (167 | 20.9%).
School Enrollment in Jayuya
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool394.9%
Kindergarten00.0%
Elementary School13016.3%
Middle School16720.9%
High School20125.1%
College / Undergraduate24831.0%
Graduate / Professional151.9%
Total800100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jayuya

Out of a total of 800 students who are enrolled in schools in Jayuya, 242 (30.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 558 (69.7%) 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 39 (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 24 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Jayuya
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old119 (88.1%)16 (11.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds217 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds135 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds0 (0.0%)39 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds35 (20.8%)133 (79.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds28 (34.2%)54 (65.8%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total558 (69.8%)242 (30.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jayuya

Business (183 | 38.5%), education (130 | 27.3%), science & technology (108 | 22.7%), arts & humanities (30 | 6.3%), and engineering (13 | 2.7%) are the most common fields of study among 476 individuals in Jayuya who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Jayuya
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering132.7%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology10822.7%
Business18338.5%
Education13027.3%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History122.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities306.3%
Total476100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Jayuya

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jayuya

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Jayuya are males with 2 vehicles (125, accounting for 31.9%) and females with 2 vehicles (76, making up 53.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Jayuya
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle10 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle116 (29.6%)103 (44.0%)
2 Vehicles125 (31.9%)76 (32.5%)
3 Vehicles123 (31.4%)43 (18.4%)
4 Vehicles18 (4.6%)12 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total392 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Jayuya

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Jayuya are 10 to 14 minutes (264 commuters, 42.9%), 5 to 9 minutes (130 commuters, 21.1%), and 15 to 19 minutes (62 commuters, 10.1%).
Commute Time in Jayuya
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes294.7%
5 to 9 Minutes13021.1%
10 to 14 Minutes26442.9%
15 to 19 Minutes6210.1%
20 to 24 Minutes294.7%
25 to 29 Minutes00.0%
30 to 34 Minutes182.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes00.0%
45 to 59 Minutes233.7%
60 to 89 Minutes508.1%
90 or more Minutes101.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Jayuya

The most common commute times in Jayuya are 10 to 14 minutes (134 commuters, 35.2%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (130 commuters, 55.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Jayuya
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes29 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes83 (21.8%)47 (20.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes134 (35.2%)130 (55.6%)
15 to 19 Minutes42 (11.0%)20 (8.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes10 (2.6%)19 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes0 (0.0%)18 (7.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes23 (6.0%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes50 (13.1%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes10 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jayuya

The most frequent times of departure to work in Jayuya are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (82, 21.5%) for males and 6:30 AM to 6:59 AM (79, 33.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Jayuya
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM63 (16.5%)20 (8.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM10 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM39 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM0 (0.0%)25 (10.7%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM0 (0.0%)79 (33.8%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM82 (21.5%)17 (7.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM24 (6.3%)31 (13.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM66 (17.3%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM33 (8.7%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM55 (14.4%)29 (12.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM9 (2.4%)11 (4.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)22 (9.4%)
Total381 (100.0%)234 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Jayuya

Occupancy by Ownership in Jayuya

Of the total 1,040 dwellings in Jayuya, owner-occupied units account for 487 (46.8%), while renter-occupied units make up 553 (53.2%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Jayuya
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units48746.8%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units55353.2%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,040100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Jayuya

Occupancy by Household Size in Jayuya
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household30929.7%
2-Person Household30929.7%
3-Person Household22021.1%
4+ Person Household20219.4%
Total Housing Units1,040100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jayuya

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Jayuya
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household82 (26.5%)227 (73.5%)
2-Person Household199 (64.4%)110 (35.6%)
3-Person Household74 (33.6%)146 (66.4%)
4+ Person Household132 (65.3%)70 (34.6%)
Total Housing Units487 (46.8%)553 (53.2%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jayuya

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Jayuya
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School52 (35.9%)93 (64.1%)
High School Diploma233 (55.9%)184 (44.1%)
College/Associate Degree61 (23.5%)198 (76.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher141 (64.4%)78 (35.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jayuya

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Jayuya
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years10710.3%
35 to 44 Years15715.1%
45 to 54 Years17817.1%
55 to 64 Years23722.8%
65 to 74 Years24723.7%
75 to 84 Years908.6%
85 Years and Over242.3%
Total1,040100.0%

Housing Finances in Jayuya

Median Income by Occupancy in Jayuya

Median Income by Occupancy in Jayuya
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied487 (46.8%)$25,231
Renter-Occupied553 (53.2%)$12,952
Average1,040 (100.0%)$17,689

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jayuya

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Jayuya
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00061 (12.5%)152 (27.5%)
$5,000 to $9,99937 (7.6%)55 (10.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99947 (9.7%)108 (19.5%)
$15,000 to $19,99933 (6.8%)88 (15.9%)
$20,000 to $24,99958 (11.9%)14 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $34,999147 (30.2%)12 (2.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99973 (15.0%)94 (17.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9997 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99924 (4.9%)30 (5.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jayuya

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Jayuya
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300309 (63.4%)116 (21.0%)
$300 to $49940 (8.2%)89 (16.1%)
$500 to $79973 (15.0%)93 (16.8%)
$800 to $99936 (7.4%)30 (5.4%)
$1,000 to $1,49929 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$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%)
Total487 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Jayuya

Housing Structures in Jayuya

Housing Structures in Jayuya
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached63060.6%
Single Unit, Attached706.7%
2 Unit Apartments898.6%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments10710.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments585.6%
10 or more Apartments807.7%
Mobile Home / Other60.6%
Total1,040100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jayuya

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Jayuya
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached428 (67.9%)202 (32.1%)
Single Unit, Attached59 (84.3%)11 (15.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)89 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)107 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)58 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)80 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Total487 (46.8%)553 (53.2%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jayuya

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Jayuya
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room8 (1.6%)29 (5.2%)
2 or 3 Rooms30 (6.2%)83 (15.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms319 (65.5%)233 (42.1%)
6 or 7 Rooms130 (26.7%)208 (37.6%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jayuya

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Jayuya
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas5 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity37 (7.6%)26 (4.7%)
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 Used445 (91.4%)527 (95.3%)
Total487 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Jayuya

Household Vehicle Usage in Jayuya
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle37 (7.6%)164 (29.7%)
1 Vehicle213 (43.7%)256 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles137 (28.1%)133 (24.0%)
3 or more Vehicles100 (20.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total487 (100.0%)553 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Jayuya

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Jayuya

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units309178
Median Property Value$92,000$139,300
Median Household Income$22,303$0
Monthly Housing Costs$144$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jayuya

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Jayuya
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000120 (38.8%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99995 (30.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99994 (30.4%)178 (100.0%)
$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%)
Total309 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jayuya

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Jayuya
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00098 (31.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99972 (23.3%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,99990 (29.1%)66 (37.1%)
$35,000 to $49,99937 (12.0%)57 (32.0%)
$50,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)36 (20.2%)
$75,000 to $99,99912 (3.9%)7 (3.9%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)12 (6.7%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jayuya

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Jayuya
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x72 (23.3%)26,009 (14,611.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x32 (10.4%)0 (0.0%)
3.0x to 3.9x35 (11.3%)19 (10.7%)
4.0x or more119 (38.5%)48 (27.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jayuya

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Jayuya
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8000 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)25 (14.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total309 (100.0%)178 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Jayuya

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jayuya

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jayuya
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years517 (97.0%)16 (3.0%)
19 to 25 Years297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
26 to 34 Years351 (93.9%)23 (6.1%)
35 to 44 Years210 (83.0%)43 (17.0%)
45 to 54 Years344 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years396 (97.5%)10 (2.5%)
65 to 74 Years418 (98.8%)5 (1.2%)
75 Years and older133 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,780 (96.6%)97 (3.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jayuya

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Jayuya
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born114 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen517 (97.0%)16 (3.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen297 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jayuya

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Jayuya
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,545 (98.0%)31 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $49,999937 (95.3%)46 (4.7%)
$50,000 to $74,99923 (53.5%)20 (46.5%)
$75,000 to $99,999275 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jayuya

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Jayuya
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 678 (68.4%)36 (31.6%)
6 to 18 Years483 (90.6%)47 (8.8%)
19 to 25 Years227 (76.4%)70 (23.6%)
25 to 34 Years296 (79.1%)55 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years177 (70.0%)33 (13.0%)
45 to 54 Years274 (79.6%)96 (27.9%)
55 to 64 Years331 (81.5%)65 (16.0%)
65 to 74 Years394 (93.1%)29 (6.9%)
75 Years and over115 (86.5%)23 (17.3%)
Total2,375 (82.6%)454 (15.8%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jayuya

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Jayuya
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years61 (23.5%)25 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years60 (12.6%)43 (18.4%)
35 to 64 Years111 (26.6%)262 (44.7%)
65 to 74 Years25 (15.7%)112 (42.4%)
75 Years and over52 (89.7%)75 (100.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Jayuya

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Jayuya: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years10 (2.4%)112 (19.1%)
65 to 74 Years25 (15.7%)46 (17.4%)
75 Years and over19 (32.8%)19 (25.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Jayuya: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)99 (16.9%)
65 to 74 Years15 (9.4%)19 (7.2%)
75 Years and over24 (41.4%)13 (17.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Jayuya: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years61 (23.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years60 (12.6%)28 (12.0%)
35 to 64 Years48 (11.5%)126 (21.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)41 (15.5%)
75 Years and over14 (24.1%)47 (62.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Jayuya: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years81 (19.4%)95 (16.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (9.4%)88 (33.3%)
75 Years and over47 (81.0%)75 (100.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Jayuya: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)25 (10.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)15 (6.4%)
35 to 64 Years40 (9.6%)60 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years15 (9.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)29 (38.7%)

Technology Access in Jayuya

Computing Device Access in Jayuya

Computing Device Access in Jayuya
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop48947.0%
Smartphone84881.5%
Tablet29027.9%
No Computing Device17016.4%
Total1,040100.0%

Internet Access in Jayuya

Internet Access in Jayuya
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home31930.7%
Cellular Data Only26225.2%
Satellite Internet16916.3%
No Internet36635.2%
Total1,040100.0%

Jayuya Summary

Jayuya is a municipality located in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico. It is the capital of the Jayuya district and is part of the Ponce metropolitan area. The town is known for its rich cultural heritage, its beautiful landscapes, and its vibrant economy.

Geography

Jayuya is located in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico, in the Cordillera Central mountain range. It is situated at an elevation of 1,890 feet (576 meters) above sea level. The municipality covers an area of approximately 24 square miles (62 square kilometers). It is bordered by the municipalities of Utuado to the north, Ciales to the east, Ponce to the south, and Adjuntas to the west.
The terrain of Jayuya is mostly mountainous, with some flat areas in the lower elevations. The highest point in the municipality is Cerro La Torre, which has an elevation of 3,945 feet (1,202 meters). The climate in Jayuya is tropical, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s Fahrenheit (21-29 Celsius).

History

The area that is now Jayuya was originally inhabited by the Taíno people. The Taíno were a group of indigenous people who lived in the Caribbean before the arrival of Europeans. The Taíno called the area “Yayuya”, which means “place of the wind”.
In the early 16th century, the Spanish arrived in the area and began to colonize it. The town of Jayuya was founded in 1824 and was named after the Taíno name for the area. During the 19th century, the town grew and prospered due to its agricultural and livestock production.
In 1950, Jayuya was declared a municipality. Since then, the town has continued to grow and develop. In recent years, Jayuya has become a popular tourist destination due to its beautiful landscapes and cultural attractions.

Economy

The economy of Jayuya is largely based on agriculture and livestock production. The municipality is known for its production of coffee, plantains, bananas, and other fruits and vegetables. Livestock production is also important to the local economy, with cattle, pigs, and chickens being raised in the area.
In addition to agriculture and livestock production, Jayuya also has a growing tourism industry. The town is known for its beautiful landscapes, cultural attractions, and outdoor activities. Tourists come to the area to enjoy the scenery, visit the local museums, and explore the nearby forests and rivers.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Jayuya had a population of 11,845. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of people of other ethnic backgrounds. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic, with a small percentage of other religious affiliations.
The median household income in Jayuya is $17,845, which is lower than the national average. The unemployment rate in the municipality is also higher than the national average, at 11.2%.

Conclusion

Jayuya is a municipality located in the central mountainous region of Puerto Rico. It is known for its rich cultural heritage, its beautiful landscapes, and its vibrant economy. The economy of Jayuya is largely based on agriculture and livestock production, with tourism also playing an important role. The population of Jayuya is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a median household income of $17,845 and an unemployment rate of 11.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Jayuya?
Total Population of Jayuya is 2,879.
What is the Total Male Population of Jayuya?
Total Male Population of Jayuya is 1,423.
What is the Total Female Population of Jayuya?
Total Female Population of Jayuya is 1,456.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Jayuya?
There are 97.73 Males per 100 Females in Jayuya.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Jayuya?
There are 102.32 Females per 100 Males in Jayuya.
What is the Median Population Age in Jayuya?
Median Population Age in Jayuya is 39.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Jayuya
Average Family Size in Jayuya is 3.5 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Jayuya
Average Household Size in Jayuya is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Jayuya?
Per Capita income in Jayuya is $8,699.
What is the Median Family Income in Jayuya?
Median Family Income in Jayuya is $19,010.
What is the Median Household income in Jayuya?
Median Household Income in Jayuya is $17,689.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Jayuya?
Income or Wage Gap in Jayuya is 9.4%.
Women in Jayuya earn 90.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Jayuya?
Family Income Deficit in Jayuya is $11,686.
Families that are below poverty line in Jayuya earn $11,686 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Jayuya?
Inequality or Gini Index in Jayuya is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Jayuya?
There are 939 People in the Labor Forcein in Jayuya.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Jayuya?
40.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Jayuya.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Jayuya?
Unemployment Rate in Jayuya is 31.3%.