Las Piedras, PR

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4,996
TOTAL POPULATION
2,255
MALE POPULATION
2,741
FEMALE POPULATION
82.27
MALES / 100 FEMALES
121.55
FEMALES / 100 MALES
42.3
MEDIAN AGE
3.6
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$12,399
PER CAPITA INCOME
$21,250
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$16,631
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
39.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
61.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,878
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.58
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,717
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
13.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Las Piedras Zip Codes

Las Piedras Area Codes

Race in Las Piedras

The most populous races in Las Piedras are Hispanic or Latino (4,984 | 99.8%), Some other Race (2,198 | 44.0%), and Black / African American (1,699 | 34.0%).
Race in Las Piedras
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,69934.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino4,98499.8%
Native / Alaskan230.5%
White / Caucasian1,03220.7%
Two or more Races440.9%
Some other Race2,19844.0%
Total4,996100.0%

Ancestry in Las Piedras

The most populous ancestries reported in Las Piedras are Puerto Rican (4,874 | 97.6%), American (174 | 3.5%), Dominican (70 | 1.4%), Central American Indian (23 | 0.5%), and Mexican (13 | 0.3%), together accounting for 103.2% of all Las Piedras residents.
Ancestry in Las Piedras
Ancestry# Population% Population
American1743.5%
Central American Indian230.5%
Dominican701.4%
Mexican130.3%
Puerto Rican4,87497.6%
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Immigrants in Las Piedras

Immigrants in Las Piedras
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Las Piedras

Sex and Age in Las Piedras

The most populous age groups in Las Piedras are 20 to 24 Years (234 | 10.4%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (258 | 9.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years66 (2.9%)168 (6.1%)
5 to 9 Years81 (3.6%)160 (5.8%)
10 to 14 Years230 (10.2%)110 (4.0%)
15 to 19 Years212 (9.4%)127 (4.6%)
20 to 24 Years234 (10.4%)220 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years104 (4.6%)121 (4.4%)
30 to 34 Years92 (4.1%)258 (9.4%)
35 to 39 Years115 (5.1%)129 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years132 (5.9%)123 (4.5%)
45 to 49 Years195 (8.6%)129 (4.7%)
50 to 54 Years102 (4.5%)137 (5.0%)
55 to 59 Years105 (4.7%)253 (9.2%)
60 to 64 Years194 (8.6%)192 (7.0%)
65 to 69 Years105 (4.7%)217 (7.9%)
70 to 74 Years154 (6.8%)134 (4.9%)
75 to 79 Years99 (4.4%)64 (2.3%)
80 to 84 Years21 (0.9%)115 (4.2%)
85 Years and over14 (0.6%)84 (3.1%)
Total2,255 (100.0%)2,741 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Las Piedras

Median Family Size in Las Piedras

The median family size in Las Piedras is 3.60 persons per family, with married-couple families (457 | 41.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.98 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (133 | 12.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.09 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Las Piedras
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple457 (41.3%)3.98
Single Male/Father133 (12.0%)3.09
Single Female/Mother516 (46.7%)3.40
Total Families1,106 (100.0%)3.60

Median Household Size in Las Piedras

The median household size in Las Piedras is 2.69 persons per household, with married-couple households (457 | 24.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.14 persons per household. non-family households (743 | 40.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.11 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Las Piedras
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple457 (24.7%)4.14
Single Male/Father133 (7.2%)3.66
Single Female/Mother516 (27.9%)3.45
Non-family743 (40.2%)1.11
Total Households1,849 (100.0%)2.69

Household Size by Marriage Status in Las Piedras

Out of a total of 1,849 households in Las Piedras, 1,106 (59.8%) are family households, while 743 (40.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 440, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 669.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Las Piedras
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-669 (36.2%)
2-Person Households409 (22.1%)74 (4.0%)
3-Person Households440 (23.8%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households158 (8.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households38 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households12 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households49 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,106 (59.8%)743 (40.2%)

Female Fertility in Las Piedras

Fertility by Age in Las Piedras

Average fertility rate in Las Piedras is 33.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 62.0 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 Las Piedras
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years37 (100.0%)62.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total37 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Las Piedras

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Las Piedras
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Las Piedras

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Las Piedras
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma24 (64.9%)136.0
College or Associate's Degree13 (35.1%)35.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total37 (100.0%)33.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Las Piedras

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Las Piedras
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)37 (100.0%)

Income in Las Piedras

Income Overview in Las Piedras

Per Capita Income in Las Piedras is $12,399, while median incomes of families and households are $21,250 and $16,631 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income4,996$12,399
Median Family Income1,106$21,250
Mean Family Income1,106$37,651
Median Household Income1,849$16,631
Mean Household Income1,849$30,241
Income Deficit1,106$11,878
Wage / Income Gap (%)4,99638.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)4,99661.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index4,9960.58

Earnings by Sex in Las Piedras

Average Earnings in Las Piedras are $18,792, $25,434 for men and $15,526 for women, a difference of 39.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Las Piedras
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male757 (48.5%)$25,434
Female803 (51.5%)$15,526
Total1,560 (100.0%)$18,792

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Las Piedras

The most common earnings brackets in Las Piedras are $30,000 to $34,999 for men (137 | 18.1%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (109 | 13.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Las Piedras
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less33 (4.4%)33 (4.1%)
$2,500 to $4,99922 (2.9%)87 (10.8%)
$5,000 to $7,49946 (6.1%)109 (13.6%)
$7,500 to $9,99964 (8.5%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49922 (2.9%)73 (9.1%)
$12,500 to $14,99976 (10.0%)77 (9.6%)
$15,000 to $17,4990 (0.0%)107 (13.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99926 (3.4%)34 (4.2%)
$20,000 to $22,49955 (7.3%)57 (7.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99918 (2.4%)32 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999106 (14.0%)28 (3.5%)
$30,000 to $34,999137 (18.1%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)58 (7.2%)
$40,000 to $44,999110 (14.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)7 (0.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99942 (5.6%)16 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)45 (5.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)40 (5.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total757 (100.0%)803 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Las Piedras

Average earnings in Las Piedras are $27,303 for men and $16,741 for women, a difference of 38.7%. Men with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $32,039, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $21,389. Women with an educational attainment of high school diploma earn the most with the average annual earnings of $20,385, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $14,255.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Las Piedras
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$21,389$0
High School Diploma$26,290$20,385
College or Associate's Degree$32,039$14,255
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$27,303$16,741

Family Income in Las Piedras

Family Income Brackets in Las Piedras

According to the Las Piedras family income data, there are 305 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 27.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Las Piedras
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00030527.6%
$10,000 to $14,99912110.9%
$15,000 to $24,99916715.1%
$25,000 to $34,999867.8%
$35,000 to $49,99915614.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991029.2%
$75,000 to $99,999837.5%
$100,000 to $149,999454.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+413.7%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Las Piedras

2-person families (486 | 43.9%) account for the highest median family income in Las Piedras with $20,000 per family, while 2-person families (486 | 43.9%) have the highest median income of $10,000 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Las Piedras
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families486 (43.9%)$20,000
3-Person Families385 (34.8%)$0
4-Person Families156 (14.1%)$0
5-Person Families18 (1.6%)$0
6-Person Families46 (4.2%)$0
7+ Person Families15 (1.4%)$0
Total1,106 (100.0%)$21,250

Family Income by Number of Earners in Las Piedras

The median family income in Las Piedras is $21,250, with families comprising 3+ earners (87) having the highest median family income of $79,236, while families with no earners (399) have the lowest median family income of $17,534, accounting for 7.9% and 36.1% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Las Piedras
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners399 (36.1%)$17,534
1 Earner496 (44.9%)$17,574
2 Earners124 (11.2%)$51,705
3+ Earners87 (7.9%)$79,236
Total1,106 (100.0%)$21,250

Household Income in Las Piedras

Household Income Brackets in Las Piedras

With 582 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Las Piedras, accounting for 31.5% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Las Piedras
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00058231.5%
$10,000 to $14,99928815.6%
$15,000 to $24,99932017.3%
$25,000 to $34,9991297.0%
$35,000 to $49,99918910.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991598.6%
$75,000 to $99,999834.5%
$100,000 to $149,999573.1%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+412.2%

Household Income by Householder Age in Las Piedras

The median household income in Las Piedras is $16,631, with the highest median household income of $17,886 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 805 households (43.5%) 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 24 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Las Piedras
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years24 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years380 (20.5%)$0
45 to 64 Years805 (43.5%)$17,886
65+ Years640 (34.6%)$15,250
Total1,849 (100.0%)$16,631

Poverty in Las Piedras

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Piedras

With 46.5% poverty level for males and 60.6% for females among the residents of Las Piedras, 15 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 27 males (100.0%) and 25 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years47 (71.2%)109 (64.9%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)25 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years131 (78.4%)147 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years50 (38.5%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years27 (100.0%)26 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years42 (72.4%)16 (33.3%)
18 to 24 Years164 (45.4%)188 (68.9%)
25 to 34 Years67 (34.2%)272 (71.8%)
35 to 44 Years52 (21.0%)185 (73.4%)
45 to 54 Years144 (48.5%)121 (45.5%)
55 to 64 Years100 (33.4%)275 (61.8%)
65 to 74 Years142 (54.8%)155 (44.2%)
75 Years and over82 (61.2%)141 (53.6%)
Total1,048 (46.5%)1,660 (60.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Piedras

According to the poverty statistics in Las Piedras, males aged 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years19 (28.8%)59 (35.1%)
5 Years14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years36 (21.6%)0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years80 (61.5%)98 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years16 (27.6%)32 (66.7%)
18 to 24 Years197 (54.6%)85 (31.1%)
25 to 34 Years129 (65.8%)107 (28.2%)
35 to 44 Years195 (78.9%)67 (26.6%)
45 to 54 Years153 (51.5%)145 (54.5%)
55 to 64 Years199 (66.6%)170 (38.2%)
65 to 74 Years117 (45.2%)196 (55.8%)
75 Years and over52 (38.8%)122 (46.4%)
Total1,207 (53.5%)1,081 (39.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Las Piedras

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Las Piedras show that 29.1% or 133 of the total 457 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 31.5%, 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 Las Piedras
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children174 (68.5%)80 (31.5%)
1 or 2 Children135 (71.8%)53 (28.2%)
3 or 4 Children15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total324 (70.9%)133 (29.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Las Piedras

According to the poverty data in Las Piedras, 62.4% or 83 single-father households and 70.0% or 361 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 51 households (72.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Las Piedras
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children51 (72.9%)150 (51.7%)
1 or 2 Children32 (50.8%)190 (92.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total83 (62.4%)361 (70.0%)

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

The poverty data for Las Piedras shows that 133 of the married-couple family households (29.1%) and 444 of the single-parent households (68.4%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 80 households (31.5%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Las Piedras
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children80 (31.5%)201 (55.8%)
1 or 2 Children53 (28.2%)222 (82.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total133 (29.1%)444 (68.4%)

Employment Characteristics in Las Piedras

Employment by Class of Employer in Las Piedras

Among the 1,407 employed individuals in Las Piedras, private company employees (802 | 57.0%), state government employees (266 | 18.9%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (137 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Las Piedras
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees80257.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)181.3%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1379.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations271.9%
Local Government Employees1329.4%
State Government Employees26618.9%
Federal Government Employees251.8%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,407100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Las Piedras

According to the labor force statistics for Las Piedras, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,128), 41.6% or 1,717 individuals are in the labor force, with 13.4% or 230 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 94.6% or 331 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years59 (20.6%)59 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years268 (59.0%)41 (15.3%)
25 to 29 Years94 (41.8%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years331 (94.6%)60 (18.1%)
35 to 44 Years340 (68.1%)32 (9.4%)
45 to 54 Years361 (64.1%)29 (8.0%)
55 to 59 Years110 (30.7%)9 (8.2%)
60 to 64 Years117 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years36 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,717 (41.6%)230 (13.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Las Piedras

According to labor force statistics for Las Piedras, 56.8% of individuals (1,352) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,381) are in the labor force, with 9.6% or 130 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 72.6% or 590 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 26.4% or 48 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Las Piedras
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School87 (38.2%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma182 (32.9%)146 (26.4%)
College / Associate Degree494 (62.8%)110 (14.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher590 (72.6%)18 (2.2%)
Total1,352 (56.8%)229 (9.6%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Las Piedras

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Las Piedras are Community & Social Service (233 | 15.7%), Education Instruction & Library (173 | 11.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (143 | 9.6%), Management (101 | 6.8%), and Health Technologists (75 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Las Piedras

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Las Piedras, the most male-oriented occupations are Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Management (75.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Las Piedras
OccupationMaleFemale
Management76 (75.2%)25 (24.7%)
Business & Financial18 (48.6%)19 (51.3%)
Computers, Engineering & Science13 (43.3%)17 (56.7%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)17 (100.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 47 (20.2%)186 (79.8%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library31 (17.9%)142 (82.1%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)143 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)75 (100.0%)
Total (Category)154 (28.3%)390 (71.7%)
Total (Overall)696 (46.8%)790 (53.2%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Las Piedras are Cleaning & Maintenance (131 | 8.8%), Personal Care & Service (76 | 5.1%), Healthcare Support (56 | 3.8%), Food Preparation & Serving (51 | 3.4%), and Security & Protection (42 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations in Las Piedras

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Las Piedras, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Law Enforcement (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (51.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (74.1%), and Personal Care & Service (51.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Las Piedras
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
Security & Protection42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving26 (51.0%)25 (49.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance34 (26.0%)97 (74.1%)
Personal Care & Service37 (48.7%)39 (51.3%)
Total (Category)139 (39.0%)217 (61.0%)
Total (Overall)696 (46.8%)790 (53.2%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Las Piedras are Sales & Related (135 | 9.1%), and Office & Administration (96 | 6.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Las Piedras

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Las Piedras
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related85 (63.0%)50 (37.0%)
Office & Administration12 (12.5%)84 (87.5%)
Total (Category)97 (42.0%)134 (58.0%)
Total (Overall)696 (46.8%)790 (53.2%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Las Piedras are Construction & Extraction (90 | 6.1%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (33 | 2.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Las Piedras

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Las Piedras
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair33 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)123 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)696 (46.8%)790 (53.2%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Las Piedras are Production (102 | 6.9%), Material Moving (94 | 6.3%), and Transportation (36 | 2.4%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Las Piedras

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Las Piedras
OccupationMaleFemale
Production53 (52.0%)49 (48.0%)
Transportation36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving94 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)183 (78.9%)49 (21.1%)
Total (Overall)696 (46.8%)790 (53.2%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Las Piedras

Employment Industries in Las Piedras

The major employment industries in Las Piedras include Educational Services (321 | 21.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (247 | 16.6%), Manufacturing (165 | 11.1%), Retail Trade (137 | 9.2%), and Public Administration (112 | 7.5%).
Employment Industries in Las Piedras

Employment Industries by Sex in Las Piedras

The Las Piedras industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Real Estate, Rental & Leasing (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (85.0%), and Educational Services (82.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Las Piedras
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction90 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing68 (41.2%)97 (58.8%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade110 (80.3%)27 (19.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing36 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance24 (49.0%)25 (51.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)55 (100.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support60 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Educational Services56 (17.4%)265 (82.6%)
Health Care & Social Assistance37 (15.0%)210 (85.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services49 (54.4%)41 (45.6%)
Public Administration42 (37.5%)70 (62.5%)
Total696 (46.8%)790 (53.2%)

Education in Las Piedras

School Enrollment in Las Piedras

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,271 students in Las Piedras are college / undergraduate (316 | 24.9%), middle school (264 | 20.8%), and high school (244 | 19.2%).
School Enrollment in Las Piedras
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool16713.1%
Kindergarten917.2%
Elementary School15011.8%
Middle School26420.8%
High School24419.2%
College / Undergraduate31624.9%
Graduate / Professional393.1%
Total1,271100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Las Piedras

Out of a total of 1,271 students who are enrolled in schools in Las Piedras, 502 (39.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 769 (60.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 18 (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 200 (83.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Las Piedras
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds24 (14.4%)143 (85.6%)
5 to 9 Year Old200 (83.0%)41 (17.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds227 (66.8%)113 (33.2%)
15 to 17 Year Olds69 (59.0%)48 (41.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds119 (79.3%)31 (20.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds108 (53.2%)95 (46.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)18 (100.0%)
35 Years and over22 (62.9%)13 (37.1%)
Total769 (60.5%)502 (39.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Las Piedras

Business (215 | 22.0%), education (183 | 18.7%), science & technology (165 | 16.9%), psychology (145 | 14.8%), and arts & humanities (84 | 8.6%) are the most common fields of study among 979 individuals in Las Piedras who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Las Piedras
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural444.5%
Physical & Health Sciences606.1%
Psychology14514.8%
Social Sciences596.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology16516.9%
Business21522.0%
Education18318.7%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History242.5%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities848.6%
Total979100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Las Piedras

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Las Piedras

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Las Piedras are males with 2 vehicles (286, accounting for 41.1%) and females with 2 vehicles (147, making up 40.2%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Las Piedras
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)25 (3.5%)
1 Vehicle60 (8.6%)271 (38.1%)
2 Vehicles286 (41.1%)147 (20.7%)
3 Vehicles199 (28.6%)250 (35.2%)
4 Vehicles44 (6.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles107 (15.4%)18 (2.5%)
Total696 (100.0%)711 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Las Piedras

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Las Piedras are 5 to 9 minutes (299 commuters, 21.2%), 30 to 34 minutes (234 commuters, 16.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (175 commuters, 12.4%).
Commute Time in Las Piedras
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes906.4%
5 to 9 Minutes29921.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1399.9%
15 to 19 Minutes1047.4%
20 to 24 Minutes17512.4%
25 to 29 Minutes312.2%
30 to 34 Minutes23416.6%
35 to 39 Minutes362.6%
40 to 44 Minutes161.1%
45 to 59 Minutes664.7%
60 to 89 Minutes14210.1%
90 or more Minutes755.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Las Piedras

The most common commute times in Las Piedras are 30 to 34 minutes (211 commuters, 30.3%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (245 commuters, 34.5%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Las Piedras
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)90 (12.7%)
5 to 9 Minutes54 (7.8%)245 (34.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes60 (8.6%)79 (11.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes75 (10.8%)29 (4.1%)
20 to 24 Minutes45 (6.5%)130 (18.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes31 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes211 (30.3%)23 (3.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes36 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes16 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes59 (8.5%)7 (1.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes98 (14.1%)44 (6.2%)
90 or more Minutes11 (1.6%)64 (9.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Las Piedras

The most frequent times of departure to work in Las Piedras are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (192, 27.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (133, 18.7%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Las Piedras
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM192 (27.6%)118 (16.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM39 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM75 (10.8%)91 (12.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM18 (2.6%)7 (1.0%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM24 (3.5%)78 (11.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM172 (24.7%)133 (18.7%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM29 (4.2%)114 (16.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM68 (9.8%)22 (3.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM20 (2.9%)80 (11.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM10 (1.4%)18 (2.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM26 (3.7%)24 (3.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM23 (3.3%)26 (3.7%)
Total696 (100.0%)711 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Las Piedras

Occupancy by Ownership in Las Piedras

Of the total 1,849 dwellings in Las Piedras, owner-occupied units account for 1,093 (59.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 756 (40.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Las Piedras
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,09359.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units75640.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,849100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Las Piedras

Occupancy by Household Size in Las Piedras
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household66936.2%
2-Person Household48326.1%
3-Person Household44023.8%
4+ Person Household25713.9%
Total Housing Units1,849100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Las Piedras

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Las Piedras
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household379 (56.7%)290 (43.3%)
2-Person Household373 (77.2%)110 (22.8%)
3-Person Household208 (47.3%)232 (52.7%)
4+ Person Household133 (51.7%)124 (48.2%)
Total Housing Units1,093 (59.1%)756 (40.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Las Piedras

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Las Piedras
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School173 (71.5%)69 (28.5%)
High School Diploma314 (54.8%)259 (45.2%)
College/Associate Degree327 (54.7%)271 (45.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher279 (64.0%)157 (36.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Las Piedras

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Las Piedras
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1819.8%
35 to 44 Years22312.1%
45 to 54 Years28615.5%
55 to 64 Years51928.1%
65 to 74 Years39321.2%
75 to 84 Years20210.9%
85 Years and Over452.4%
Total1,849100.0%

Housing Finances in Las Piedras

Median Income by Occupancy in Las Piedras

Median Income by Occupancy in Las Piedras
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,093 (59.1%)$23,125
Renter-Occupied756 (40.9%)$9,665
Average1,849 (100.0%)$16,631

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Las Piedras

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Las Piedras
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000133 (12.2%)225 (29.8%)
$5,000 to $9,99960 (5.5%)164 (21.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999168 (15.4%)121 (16.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999152 (13.9%)81 (10.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99950 (4.6%)36 (4.8%)
$25,000 to $34,999117 (10.7%)13 (1.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999156 (14.3%)32 (4.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999103 (9.4%)56 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99968 (6.2%)15 (2.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99945 (4.1%)13 (1.7%)
$150,000 or more41 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,093 (100.0%)756 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Las Piedras

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Las Piedras
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300549 (50.2%)291 (38.5%)
$300 to $499113 (10.3%)104 (13.8%)
$500 to $799188 (17.2%)136 (18.0%)
$800 to $999128 (11.7%)22 (2.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49958 (5.3%)15 (2.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99957 (5.2%)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%)
Total1,093 (100.0%)756 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Las Piedras

Housing Structures in Las Piedras

Housing Structures in Las Piedras
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,32871.8%
Single Unit, Attached764.1%
2 Unit Apartments160.9%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments563.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1648.9%
10 or more Apartments20911.3%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,849100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Las Piedras

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Las Piedras
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,056 (79.5%)272 (20.5%)
Single Unit, Attached21 (27.6%)55 (72.4%)
2 Unit Apartments16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)56 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)164 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)209 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,093 (59.1%)756 (40.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Las Piedras

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Las Piedras
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room25 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms70 (6.4%)152 (20.1%)
4 or 5 Rooms765 (70.0%)473 (62.6%)
6 or 7 Rooms178 (16.3%)131 (17.3%)
8 or more Rooms55 (5.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,093 (100.0%)756 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Las Piedras

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Las Piedras
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas35 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity104 (9.5%)42 (5.6%)
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 Used954 (87.3%)714 (94.4%)
Total1,093 (100.0%)756 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Las Piedras

Household Vehicle Usage in Las Piedras
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle137 (12.5%)200 (26.5%)
1 Vehicle413 (37.8%)350 (46.3%)
2 Vehicles286 (26.2%)95 (12.6%)
3 or more Vehicles257 (23.5%)111 (14.7%)
Total1,093 (100.0%)756 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Las Piedras

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Las Piedras

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units664429
Median Property Value$107,000$124,300
Median Household Income$18,837$0
Monthly Housing Costs$168$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Las Piedras

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Las Piedras
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00085 (12.8%)12 (2.8%)
$50,000 to $99,999176 (26.5%)49 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $299,999362 (54.5%)350 (81.6%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)18 (4.2%)
$500,000 to $749,99941 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total664 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Las Piedras

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Las Piedras
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000122 (18.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999279 (42.0%)71 (16.6%)
$25,000 to $34,99966 (9.9%)91 (21.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99959 (8.9%)51 (11.9%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (8.1%)97 (22.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9999 (1.4%)49 (11.4%)
$100,000 to $149,99934 (5.1%)59 (13.8%)
$150,000 or more41 (6.2%)11 (2.6%)
Total664 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Las Piedras

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Las Piedras
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x110 (16.6%)35,208 (8,207.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x125 (18.8%)56 (13.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x66 (9.9%)77 (17.9%)
4.0x or more334 (50.3%)56 (13.1%)
Total664 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Las Piedras

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Las Piedras
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80073 (11.0%)18 (4.2%)
$800 to $1,49915 (2.3%)43 (10.0%)
$800 to $1,49949 (7.4%)13 (3.0%)
Total664 (100.0%)429 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Las Piedras

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Piedras

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years706 (92.9%)54 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years574 (93.0%)43 (7.0%)
26 to 34 Years422 (79.2%)111 (20.8%)
35 to 44 Years387 (77.6%)112 (22.4%)
45 to 54 Years542 (96.3%)21 (3.7%)
55 to 64 Years726 (97.6%)18 (2.4%)
65 to 74 Years610 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older397 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,637 (92.8%)359 (7.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Las Piedras

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Las Piedras
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born273 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen706 (92.9%)54 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen574 (93.0%)43 (7.0%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Las Piedras

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Las Piedras
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0002,384 (93.2%)175 (6.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999940 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999557 (79.7%)142 (20.3%)
$75,000 to $99,999459 (94.1%)29 (5.9%)
$100,000 and over279 (95.6%)13 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Piedras

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6220 (80.6%)53 (19.4%)
6 to 18 Years577 (75.9%)208 (27.4%)
19 to 25 Years349 (56.6%)225 (36.5%)
25 to 34 Years330 (61.9%)92 (17.3%)
35 to 44 Years220 (44.1%)167 (33.5%)
45 to 54 Years275 (48.8%)282 (50.1%)
55 to 64 Years531 (71.4%)195 (26.2%)
65 to 74 Years566 (92.8%)122 (20.0%)
75 Years and over397 (100.0%)70 (17.6%)
Total3,465 (69.4%)1,414 (28.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Las Piedras

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Las Piedras
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years73 (18.4%)12 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years109 (19.6%)11 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years145 (17.2%)152 (15.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)64 (18.2%)
75 Years and over25 (18.7%)202 (76.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Las Piedras

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Las Piedras: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years21 (5.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years27 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)28 (8.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Las Piedras: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years18 (2.1%)61 (6.3%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)32 (9.1%)
75 Years and over11 (8.2%)9 (3.4%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Las Piedras: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years52 (13.1%)12 (3.5%)
18 to 34 Years41 (7.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years46 (5.5%)94 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)19 (5.4%)
75 Years and over4 (3.0%)90 (34.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Las Piedras: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)11 (1.7%)
35 to 64 Years82 (9.7%)57 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
75 Years and over25 (18.7%)170 (64.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Las Piedras: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years22 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years23 (2.7%)16 (1.7%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)3 (0.9%)
75 Years and over15 (11.2%)113 (43.0%)

Technology Access in Las Piedras

Computing Device Access in Las Piedras

Computing Device Access in Las Piedras
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop77642.0%
Smartphone1,53583.0%
Tablet91049.2%
No Computing Device24113.0%
Total1,849100.0%

Internet Access in Las Piedras

Internet Access in Las Piedras
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet120.6%
Broadband Home78342.3%
Cellular Data Only65035.1%
Satellite Internet904.9%
No Internet31116.8%
Total1,849100.0%

Las Piedras Summary

Las Piedras is a municipality located in the eastern region of Puerto Rico. It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is located in the northern part of the island, about 20 miles from San Juan. As of the 2010 census, the population of Las Piedras was 33,106.

History

Las Piedras was founded in 1793 by Don Francisco de los Ríos. The town was named after the many stones found in the area. The town was originally part of the municipality of Canóvanas, but it was separated in 1801. Las Piedras was officially recognized as a municipality in 1813.
In the 19th century, Las Piedras was an important agricultural center. The town was known for its production of coffee, tobacco, and sugar cane. In the early 20th century, the economy shifted to manufacturing and industry. The town was home to several factories, including a textile mill and a shoe factory.

Geography

Las Piedras is located in the northern part of Puerto Rico, about 20 miles from San Juan. The town is bordered by the municipalities of Canóvanas, Loíza, and Río Grande. The terrain of Las Piedras is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern part of the municipality. The town is located in the humid subtropical climate zone, with an average temperature of 79°F.

Economy

Las Piedras has a diversified economy. The town is home to several factories, including a textile mill and a shoe factory. The town is also home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and services. Agriculture is still an important part of the economy, with the town producing coffee, tobacco, and sugar cane.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Las Piedras was 33,106. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of African and European descent. The median household income in Las Piedras is $20,845, and the median age is 37. The town has a high rate of poverty, with 28.3% of the population living below the poverty line.
Las Piedras is a vibrant and diverse municipality. The town is home to several festivals and events, including the Festival de la Piedra, which celebrates the town's history and culture. Las Piedras is also home to several parks and recreational areas, including the Parque de la Piedra, which features a lake and a playground.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Las Piedras?
Total Population of Las Piedras is 4,996.
What is the Total Male Population of Las Piedras?
Total Male Population of Las Piedras is 2,255.
What is the Total Female Population of Las Piedras?
Total Female Population of Las Piedras is 2,741.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Las Piedras?
There are 82.27 Males per 100 Females in Las Piedras.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Las Piedras?
There are 121.55 Females per 100 Males in Las Piedras.
What is the Median Population Age in Las Piedras?
Median Population Age in Las Piedras is 42.3 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Las Piedras
Average Family Size in Las Piedras is 3.6 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Las Piedras
Average Household Size in Las Piedras is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Las Piedras?
Per Capita income in Las Piedras is $12,399.
What is the Median Family Income in Las Piedras?
Median Family Income in Las Piedras is $21,250.
What is the Median Household income in Las Piedras?
Median Household Income in Las Piedras is $16,631.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Las Piedras?
Income or Wage Gap in Las Piedras is 39.0%.
Women in Las Piedras earn 61.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Las Piedras?
Family Income Deficit in Las Piedras is $11,878.
Families that are below poverty line in Las Piedras earn $11,878 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Las Piedras?
Inequality or Gini Index in Las Piedras is 0.58.
How Large is the Labor Force in Las Piedras?
There are 1,717 People in the Labor Forcein in Las Piedras.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Las Piedras?
41.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Las Piedras.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Las Piedras?
Unemployment Rate in Las Piedras is 13.4%.