Mayaguez, PR

Mayaguez Overview

60,062
TOTAL POPULATION
28,625
MALE POPULATION
31,437
FEMALE POPULATION
91.06
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.82
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.9
MEDIAN AGE
3.2
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,853
PER CAPITA INCOME
$23,489
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$16,191
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
5.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
95.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,552
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.64
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
21,372
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Mayaguez Zip Codes

Mayaguez Area Codes

Race in Mayaguez

The most populous races in Mayaguez are Hispanic or Latino (59,511 | 99.1%), Some other Race (43,564 | 72.5%), and White / Caucasian (10,433 | 17.4%).
Race in Mayaguez
Race# Population% Population
Asian380.1%
Black / African American1,5602.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino59,51199.1%
Native / Alaskan50.0%
White / Caucasian10,43317.4%
Two or more Races4,4627.4%
Some other Race43,56472.5%
Total60,062100.0%

Ancestry in Mayaguez

The most populous ancestries reported in Mayaguez are Puerto Rican (58,134 | 96.8%), South American (581 | 1.0%), American (474 | 0.8%), Colombian (274 | 0.5%), and Central American Indian (247 | 0.4%), together accounting for 99.4% of all Mayaguez residents.
Ancestry in Mayaguez
Ancestry# Population% Population
African1010.2%
American4740.8%
Arab230.0%
Argentinean1620.3%
Basque90.0%
British330.1%
Burmese210.0%
Central American350.1%
Central American Indian2470.4%
Colombian2740.5%
Costa Rican90.0%
Croatian90.0%
Cuban1780.3%
Dominican2270.4%
English80.0%
French130.0%
German170.0%
Guyanese120.0%
Haitian320.1%
Indian (Asian)100.0%
Iranian700.1%
Irish290.1%
Israeli80.0%
Italian1560.3%
Lebanese50.0%
Mexican1330.2%
Native Hawaiian100.0%
Nigerian80.0%
Paraguayan160.0%
Peruvian270.0%
Portuguese70.0%
Puerto Rican58,13496.8%
Salvadoran260.0%
South American5811.0%
Spaniard1500.3%
Subsaharan African1090.2%
Syrian180.0%
Thai380.1%
U.S. Virgin Islander180.0%
Venezuelan1020.2%
West Indian640.1%
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Immigrants in Mayaguez

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

Sex and Age in Mayaguez

The most populous age groups in Mayaguez are 20 to 24 Years (4,094 | 14.3%) for men and 20 to 24 Years (3,573 | 11.4%) for women.
Sex and Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,149 (4.0%)977 (3.1%)
5 to 9 Years1,532 (5.3%)1,141 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Years1,154 (4.0%)1,634 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years2,563 (8.9%)2,305 (7.3%)
20 to 24 Years4,094 (14.3%)3,573 (11.4%)
25 to 29 Years2,035 (7.1%)1,664 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years1,644 (5.7%)1,506 (4.8%)
35 to 39 Years1,099 (3.8%)1,501 (4.8%)
40 to 44 Years1,606 (5.6%)1,598 (5.1%)
45 to 49 Years1,398 (4.9%)1,414 (4.5%)
50 to 54 Years1,310 (4.6%)1,668 (5.3%)
55 to 59 Years1,504 (5.2%)1,709 (5.4%)
60 to 64 Years1,684 (5.9%)2,244 (7.1%)
65 to 69 Years1,794 (6.3%)1,848 (5.9%)
70 to 74 Years1,304 (4.6%)1,884 (6.0%)
75 to 79 Years1,051 (3.7%)1,916 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years940 (3.3%)1,424 (4.5%)
85 Years and over764 (2.7%)1,431 (4.5%)
Total28,625 (100.0%)31,437 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Mayaguez

Median Family Size in Mayaguez

The median family size in Mayaguez is 3.24 persons per family, with single female/mother families (5,392 | 41.0%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.4 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (6,566 | 49.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.12 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Mayaguez
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple6,566 (49.9%)3.12
Single Male/Father1,199 (9.1%)3.14
Single Female/Mother5,392 (41.0%)3.40
Total Families13,157 (100.0%)3.24

Median Household Size in Mayaguez

The median household size in Mayaguez is 2.43 persons per household, with single male/father households (1,199 | 4.9%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.59 persons per household. non-family households (11,115 | 45.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.34 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Mayaguez
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple6,566 (27.1%)3.13
Single Male/Father1,199 (4.9%)3.59
Single Female/Mother5,392 (22.2%)3.56
Non-family11,115 (45.8%)1.34
Total Households24,272 (100.0%)2.43

Household Size by Marriage Status in Mayaguez

Out of a total of 24,272 households in Mayaguez, 13,157 (54.2%) are family households, while 11,115 (45.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 6,148, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 9,234.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Mayaguez
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-9,234 (38.0%)
2-Person Households6,148 (25.3%)1,345 (5.5%)
3-Person Households3,745 (15.4%)312 (1.3%)
4-Person Households2,268 (9.3%)135 (0.6%)
5-Person Households671 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households292 (1.2%)79 (0.3%)
7+ Person Households33 (0.1%)10 (0.0%)
Total13,157 (54.2%)11,115 (45.8%)

Female Fertility in Mayaguez

Fertility by Age in Mayaguez

Average fertility rate in Mayaguez is 35.0 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 86.8% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years420 (86.8%)62.0
35 to 50 years64 (13.2%)13.0
Total484 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mayaguez

32.4% of women with births (484) in Mayaguez are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 17.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Mayaguez
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years104 (24.8%)316 (75.2%)
35 to 50 years53 (82.8%)11 (17.2%)
Total157 (32.4%)327 (67.6%)

Fertility by Education in Mayaguez

Average fertility rate in Mayaguez is 35.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of graduate degree have the highest fertility rate of 75.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the lowest fertility at 26.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 38.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Mayaguez
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School79 (16.3%)43.0
High School Diploma68 (14.1%)26.0
College or Associate's Degree184 (38.0%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree81 (16.7%)34.0
Graduate Degree72 (14.9%)75.0
Total484 (100.0%)35.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mayaguez

67.6% of women with births in Mayaguez are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 91.1% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Mayaguez
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School7 (8.9%)72 (91.1%)
High School Diploma10 (14.7%)58 (85.3%)
College or Associate's Degree48 (26.1%)136 (73.9%)
Bachelor's Degree20 (24.7%)61 (75.3%)
Graduate Degree72 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total157 (32.4%)327 (67.6%)

Income in Mayaguez

Income Overview in Mayaguez

Per Capita Income in Mayaguez is $13,853, while median incomes of families and households are $23,489 and $16,191 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income60,062$13,853
Median Family Income13,157$23,489
Mean Family Income13,157$43,253
Median Household Income24,272$16,191
Mean Household Income24,272$31,788
Income Deficit13,157$12,552
Wage / Income Gap (%)60,0624.96%
Wage / Income Gap ($)60,06295.04¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index60,0620.64

Earnings by Sex in Mayaguez

Average Earnings in Mayaguez are $15,390, $15,749 for men and $14,968 for women, a difference of 5.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Mayaguez
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male10,290 (54.0%)$15,749
Female8,775 (46.0%)$14,968
Total19,065 (100.0%)$15,390

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mayaguez

The most common earnings brackets in Mayaguez are $2,500 to $4,999 for men (894 | 8.7%) and $2,499 or less for women (1,115 | 12.7%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Mayaguez
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less846 (8.2%)1,115 (12.7%)
$2,500 to $4,999894 (8.7%)632 (7.2%)
$5,000 to $7,499882 (8.6%)847 (9.7%)
$7,500 to $9,999811 (7.9%)706 (8.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499682 (6.6%)437 (5.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999780 (7.6%)659 (7.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499835 (8.1%)715 (8.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999821 (8.0%)677 (7.7%)
$20,000 to $22,499387 (3.8%)560 (6.4%)
$22,500 to $24,999324 (3.2%)330 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $29,999571 (5.6%)443 (5.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999333 (3.2%)377 (4.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999318 (3.1%)212 (2.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999226 (2.2%)176 (2.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999260 (2.5%)149 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,999150 (1.5%)65 (0.7%)
$55,000 to $64,999178 (1.7%)97 (1.1%)
$65,000 to $74,999173 (1.7%)125 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999372 (3.6%)158 (1.8%)
$100,000+447 (4.3%)295 (3.4%)
Total10,290 (100.0%)8,775 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mayaguez

Average earnings in Mayaguez are $17,937 for men and $17,054 for women, a difference of 4.9%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $59,207, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $12,136. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,917, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $12,253.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Mayaguez
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$12,136$0
High School Diploma$14,507$13,385
College or Associate's Degree$15,897$12,253
Bachelor's Degree$23,823$19,931
Graduate Degree$59,207$32,917
Total$17,937$17,054

Family Income in Mayaguez

Family Income Brackets in Mayaguez

According to the Mayaguez family income data, there are 3,447 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 26.2% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 132 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Mayaguez
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0003,44726.2%
$10,000 to $14,9991,1588.8%
$15,000 to $24,9992,18416.6%
$25,000 to $34,9991,80313.7%
$35,000 to $49,9991,55311.8%
$50,000 to $74,9991,38110.5%
$75,000 to $99,9995394.1%
$100,000 to $149,9995924.5%
$150,000 to $199,9991321.0%
$200,000+3682.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mayaguez

6-person families (208 | 1.6%) account for the highest median family income in Mayaguez with $55,806 per family, while 2-person families (6,804 | 51.7%) have the highest median income of $10,801 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Mayaguez
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families6,804 (51.7%)$21,602
3-Person Families3,454 (26.3%)$25,369
4-Person Families2,078 (15.8%)$23,824
5-Person Families595 (4.5%)$28,345
6-Person Families208 (1.6%)$55,806
7+ Person Families18 (0.1%)$0
Total13,157 (100.0%)$23,489

Family Income by Number of Earners in Mayaguez

The median family income in Mayaguez is $23,489, with families comprising 3+ earners (481) having the highest median family income of $63,719, while families with no earners (5,228) have the lowest median family income of $12,598, accounting for 3.7% and 39.7% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Mayaguez
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners5,228 (39.7%)$12,598
1 Earner4,826 (36.7%)$22,284
2 Earners2,622 (19.9%)$50,179
3+ Earners481 (3.7%)$63,719
Total13,157 (100.0%)$23,489

Household Income in Mayaguez

Household Income Brackets in Mayaguez

With 8,835 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Mayaguez, accounting for 36.4% of all households. In contrast, only 194 households (0.8%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Mayaguez
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0008,83536.4%
$10,000 to $14,9992,64610.9%
$15,000 to $24,9994,27217.6%
$25,000 to $34,9992,67011.0%
$35,000 to $49,9992,0638.5%
$50,000 to $74,9991,7237.1%
$75,000 to $99,9996802.8%
$100,000 to $149,9997523.1%
$150,000 to $199,9991940.8%
$200,000+4131.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Mayaguez

The median household income in Mayaguez is $16,191, with the highest median household income of $19,959 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 7,009 households (28.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $2,499, with 2,579 households (10.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Mayaguez
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years2,579 (10.6%)$2,499
25 to 44 Years5,523 (22.8%)$12,945
45 to 64 Years7,009 (28.9%)$19,959
65+ Years9,161 (37.7%)$19,356
Total24,272 (100.0%)$16,191

Poverty in Mayaguez

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mayaguez

With 53.3% poverty level for males and 55.4% for females among the residents of Mayaguez, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 290 males (100.0%) and 819 females (83.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years1,039 (90.4%)819 (83.8%)
5 Years290 (100.0%)190 (75.4%)
6 to 11 Years1,174 (71.3%)1,331 (80.2%)
12 to 14 Years469 (64.3%)598 (69.3%)
15 Years183 (65.1%)119 (61.0%)
16 and 17 Years667 (77.9%)440 (55.9%)
18 to 24 Years3,794 (70.4%)3,255 (68.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,844 (51.1%)2,194 (69.3%)
35 to 44 Years1,201 (45.6%)1,790 (57.8%)
45 to 54 Years942 (35.3%)1,203 (39.1%)
55 to 64 Years1,360 (42.7%)1,815 (46.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,090 (35.4%)1,493 (40.4%)
75 Years and over951 (35.7%)1,917 (42.5%)
Total15,004 (53.3%)17,164 (55.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mayaguez

According to the poverty statistics in Mayaguez, males aged 45 to 54 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 64.7% of males and 60.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years110 (9.6%)158 (16.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)62 (24.6%)
6 to 11 Years472 (28.7%)329 (19.8%)
12 to 14 Years260 (35.7%)265 (30.7%)
15 Years98 (34.9%)76 (39.0%)
16 and 17 Years189 (22.1%)347 (44.1%)
18 to 24 Years1,593 (29.6%)1,471 (31.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,763 (48.9%)972 (30.7%)
35 to 44 Years1,432 (54.4%)1,309 (42.2%)
45 to 54 Years1,726 (64.7%)1,877 (60.9%)
55 to 64 Years1,822 (57.3%)2,134 (54.0%)
65 to 74 Years1,986 (64.6%)2,206 (59.6%)
75 Years and over1,712 (64.3%)2,589 (57.5%)
Total13,163 (46.7%)13,795 (44.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mayaguez

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Mayaguez show that 28.9% or 1,900 of the total 6,566 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 51.4%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 25.9%, which includes 1,283 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Mayaguez
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children3,669 (74.1%)1,283 (25.9%)
1 or 2 Children962 (62.4%)580 (37.6%)
3 or 4 Children35 (48.6%)37 (51.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total4,666 (71.1%)1,900 (28.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mayaguez

According to the poverty data in Mayaguez, 56.1% or 673 single-father households and 69.4% or 3,741 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 297 households (80.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 743 households (98.3%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Mayaguez
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children351 (44.1%)1,051 (46.8%)
1 or 2 Children297 (80.0%)1,947 (81.4%)
3 or 4 Children25 (78.1%)743 (98.3%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total673 (56.1%)3,741 (69.4%)

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

The poverty data for Mayaguez shows that 1,900 of the married-couple family households (28.9%) and 4,414 of the single-parent households (67.0%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 37 households (51.4%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 768 household (97.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Mayaguez
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children1,283 (25.9%)1,402 (46.1%)
1 or 2 Children580 (37.6%)2,244 (81.2%)
3 or 4 Children37 (51.4%)768 (97.5%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,900 (28.9%)4,414 (67.0%)

Employment Characteristics in Mayaguez

Employment by Class of Employer in Mayaguez

Among the 15,666 employed individuals in Mayaguez, private company employees (10,343 | 66.0%), state government employees (1,937 | 12.4%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (1,481 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Mayaguez
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees10,34366.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)4152.6%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,4819.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations6604.2%
Local Government Employees5773.7%
State Government Employees1,93712.4%
Federal Government Employees2291.5%
Unpaid Family Workers240.2%
Total15,666100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Mayaguez

According to the labor force statistics for Mayaguez, out of the total population over 16 years of age (51,999), 41.1% or 21,372 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.5% or 5,236 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 74.7% or 2,353 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 54.7% or 557 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years1,019 (23.2%)557 (54.7%)
20 to 24 Years3,343 (43.6%)1,304 (39.0%)
25 to 29 Years2,582 (69.8%)1,090 (42.2%)
30 to 34 Years2,353 (74.7%)525 (22.3%)
35 to 44 Years4,243 (73.1%)789 (18.6%)
45 to 54 Years3,717 (64.2%)535 (14.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,767 (55.0%)239 (13.5%)
60 to 64 Years1,367 (34.8%)165 (12.1%)
65 to 74 Years854 (12.5%)39 (4.6%)
75 Years and over158 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total21,372 (41.1%)5,236 (24.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mayaguez

According to labor force statistics for Mayaguez, 62.6% of individuals (16,016) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (25,584) are in the labor force, with 20.9% or 3,347 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 70.9% or 4,467 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 38.4% or 688 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Mayaguez
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School1,792 (43.1%)1,597 (38.4%)
High School Diploma3,952 (57.7%)1,719 (25.1%)
College / Associate Degree4,467 (70.9%)1,336 (21.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher5,809 (70.2%)1,018 (12.3%)
Total16,016 (62.6%)5,347 (20.9%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Mayaguez

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mayaguez are Community & Social Service (1,803 | 11.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (1,420 | 8.8%), Education Instruction & Library (1,167 | 7.2%), Health Technologists (1,124 | 7.0%), and Management (895 | 5.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Mayaguez

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Mayaguez, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (75.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (70.1%), and Architecture & Engineering (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education, Arts & Media (74.1%), Business & Financial (68.0%), and Health Technologists (62.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Mayaguez
OccupationMaleFemale
Management617 (68.9%)278 (31.1%)
Business & Financial141 (32.0%)300 (68.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science339 (67.4%)164 (32.6%)
Computers & Mathematics150 (75.0%)50 (25.0%)
Architecture & Engineering115 (69.7%)50 (30.3%)
Life, Physical & Social Science74 (53.6%)64 (46.4%)
Community & Social Service 844 (46.8%)959 (53.2%)
Education, Arts & Media63 (25.9%)180 (74.1%)
Legal Services & Support95 (66.9%)47 (33.1%)
Education Instruction & Library510 (43.7%)657 (56.3%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment176 (70.1%)75 (29.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating586 (41.3%)834 (58.7%)
Health Technologists421 (37.5%)703 (62.5%)
Total (Category)2,527 (49.9%)2,535 (50.1%)
Total (Overall)8,567 (53.1%)7,555 (46.9%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Mayaguez are Food Preparation & Serving (1,195 | 7.4%), Cleaning & Maintenance (978 | 6.1%), Personal Care & Service (748 | 4.6%), Security & Protection (707 | 4.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (583 | 3.6%).
Services Occupations in Mayaguez

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Mayaguez, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (88.7%), Security & Protection (74.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (70.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (83.7%), Personal Care & Service (46.7%), and Food Preparation & Serving (42.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Mayaguez
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support74 (16.3%)380 (83.7%)
Security & Protection523 (74.0%)184 (26.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention413 (70.8%)170 (29.2%)
Law Enforcement110 (88.7%)14 (11.3%)
Food Preparation & Serving682 (57.1%)513 (42.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance635 (64.9%)343 (35.1%)
Personal Care & Service399 (53.3%)349 (46.7%)
Total (Category)2,313 (56.7%)1,769 (43.3%)
Total (Overall)8,567 (53.1%)7,555 (46.9%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Mayaguez are Sales & Related (2,104 | 13.1%), and Office & Administration (1,982 | 12.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Mayaguez

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Mayaguez
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related970 (46.1%)1,134 (53.9%)
Office & Administration588 (29.7%)1,394 (70.3%)
Total (Category)1,558 (38.1%)2,528 (61.9%)
Total (Overall)8,567 (53.1%)7,555 (46.9%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Mayaguez are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (481 | 3.0%), Construction & Extraction (403 | 2.5%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (49 | 0.3%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Mayaguez

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Mayaguez
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry34 (69.4%)15 (30.6%)
Construction & Extraction367 (91.1%)36 (8.9%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair481 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)882 (94.5%)51 (5.5%)
Total (Overall)8,567 (53.1%)7,555 (46.9%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Mayaguez are Production (1,051 | 6.5%), Transportation (482 | 3.0%), and Material Moving (426 | 2.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Mayaguez

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Mayaguez
OccupationMaleFemale
Production503 (47.9%)548 (52.1%)
Transportation447 (92.7%)35 (7.3%)
Material Moving337 (79.1%)89 (20.9%)
Total (Category)1,287 (65.7%)672 (34.3%)
Total (Overall)8,567 (53.1%)7,555 (46.9%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Mayaguez

Employment Industries in Mayaguez

The major employment industries in Mayaguez include Health Care & Social Assistance (2,621 | 16.3%), Retail Trade (2,445 | 15.2%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,837 | 11.4%), Educational Services (1,795 | 11.1%), and Manufacturing (1,533 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Mayaguez

Employment Industries by Sex in Mayaguez

The Mayaguez industries that see more men than women are Construction (95.6%), Wholesale Trade (91.4%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (87.1%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Enterprise Management (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.7%), and Educational Services (56.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Mayaguez
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting58 (79.4%)15 (20.5%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction495 (95.6%)23 (4.4%)
Manufacturing706 (46.1%)827 (53.9%)
Wholesale Trade201 (91.4%)19 (8.6%)
Retail Trade1,403 (57.4%)1,042 (42.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing269 (85.9%)44 (14.1%)
Utilities158 (86.8%)24 (13.2%)
Information191 (55.5%)153 (44.5%)
Finance & Insurance211 (49.6%)214 (50.3%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing124 (51.0%)119 (49.0%)
Professional & Scientific351 (64.0%)197 (35.9%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
Administrative & Support549 (77.5%)159 (22.5%)
Educational Services774 (43.1%)1,021 (56.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance716 (27.3%)1,905 (72.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation270 (87.1%)40 (12.9%)
Accommodation & Food Services1,026 (55.8%)811 (44.2%)
Public Administration460 (51.0%)441 (48.9%)
Total8,567 (53.1%)7,555 (46.9%)

Education in Mayaguez

School Enrollment in Mayaguez

The most common levels of schooling among the 17,479 students in Mayaguez are college / undergraduate (8,656 | 49.5%), high school (2,494 | 14.3%), and elementary school (2,171 | 12.4%).
School Enrollment in Mayaguez
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool4782.7%
Kindergarten5423.1%
Elementary School2,17112.4%
Middle School2,13812.2%
High School2,49414.3%
College / Undergraduate8,65649.5%
Graduate / Professional1,0005.7%
Total17,479100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mayaguez

Out of a total of 17,479 students who are enrolled in schools in Mayaguez, 4,912 (28.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 12,567 (71.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 346 (50.4% 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 441 (87.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Mayaguez
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds441 (87.0%)66 (13.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,886 (74.2%)656 (25.8%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,975 (73.9%)698 (26.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds1,540 (76.8%)466 (23.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds1,707 (75.0%)570 (25.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds3,870 (73.0%)1,430 (27.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds800 (53.8%)688 (46.2%)
35 Years and over340 (49.6%)346 (50.4%)
Total12,567 (71.9%)4,912 (28.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mayaguez

Business (2,964 | 25.0%), education (1,644 | 13.9%), science & technology (1,428 | 12.0%), bio, nature & agricultural (1,268 | 10.7%), and engineering (839 | 7.1%) are the most common fields of study among 11,856 individuals in Mayaguez who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Mayaguez
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics4283.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural1,26810.7%
Physical & Health Sciences6015.1%
Psychology5104.3%
Social Sciences8186.9%
Engineering8397.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies130.1%
Science & Technology1,42812.0%
Business2,96425.0%
Education1,64413.9%
Literature & Languages1571.3%
Liberal Arts & History3613.0%
Visual & Performing Arts2832.4%
Communications840.7%
Arts & Humanities4583.9%
Total11,856100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Mayaguez

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mayaguez

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Mayaguez are males with 2 vehicles (3,293, accounting for 39.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (2,490, making up 45.8%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Mayaguez
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle301 (3.6%)481 (6.7%)
1 Vehicle2,106 (25.4%)2,420 (33.7%)
2 Vehicles3,293 (39.7%)2,490 (34.7%)
3 Vehicles1,804 (21.7%)1,131 (15.8%)
4 Vehicles574 (6.9%)529 (7.4%)
5 or more Vehicles221 (2.7%)132 (1.8%)
Total8,299 (100.0%)7,183 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Mayaguez

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Mayaguez are 15 to 19 minutes (3,461 commuters, 22.9%), 10 to 14 minutes (2,934 commuters, 19.4%), and 20 to 24 minutes (2,310 commuters, 15.3%).
Commute Time in Mayaguez
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes3762.5%
5 to 9 Minutes1,67811.1%
10 to 14 Minutes2,93419.4%
15 to 19 Minutes3,46122.9%
20 to 24 Minutes2,31015.3%
25 to 29 Minutes5463.6%
30 to 34 Minutes1,96413.0%
35 to 39 Minutes860.6%
40 to 44 Minutes4172.8%
45 to 59 Minutes6364.2%
60 to 89 Minutes4032.7%
90 or more Minutes2851.9%

Commute Time by Sex in Mayaguez

The most common commute times in Mayaguez are 15 to 19 minutes (1,750 commuters, 21.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (1,711 commuters, 24.6%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Mayaguez
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes232 (2.9%)144 (2.1%)
5 to 9 Minutes949 (11.7%)729 (10.5%)
10 to 14 Minutes1,351 (16.6%)1,583 (22.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes1,750 (21.5%)1,711 (24.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes1,200 (14.7%)1,110 (16.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes279 (3.4%)267 (3.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes1,206 (14.8%)758 (10.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes36 (0.4%)50 (0.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes290 (3.6%)127 (1.8%)
45 to 59 Minutes400 (4.9%)236 (3.4%)
60 to 89 Minutes281 (3.5%)122 (1.8%)
90 or more Minutes174 (2.1%)111 (1.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mayaguez

The most frequent times of departure to work in Mayaguez are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,133, 13.9%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (1,170, 16.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Mayaguez
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM530 (6.5%)159 (2.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM498 (6.1%)129 (1.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM523 (6.4%)562 (8.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM778 (9.6%)645 (9.3%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM795 (9.8%)735 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM1,053 (12.9%)1,143 (16.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM1,133 (13.9%)1,170 (16.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM480 (5.9%)496 (7.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM282 (3.5%)273 (3.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM349 (4.3%)280 (4.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM240 (2.9%)119 (1.7%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM146 (1.8%)127 (1.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM740 (9.1%)666 (9.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM601 (7.4%)444 (6.4%)
Total8,148 (100.0%)6,948 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Mayaguez

Occupancy by Ownership in Mayaguez

Of the total 24,272 dwellings in Mayaguez, owner-occupied units account for 11,930 (49.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 12,342 (50.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Mayaguez
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units11,93049.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units12,34250.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units24,272100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Mayaguez

Occupancy by Household Size in Mayaguez
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household9,23438.0%
2-Person Household7,49330.9%
3-Person Household4,05716.7%
4+ Person Household3,48814.4%
Total Housing Units24,272100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mayaguez

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Mayaguez
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household4,000 (43.3%)5,234 (56.7%)
2-Person Household4,321 (57.7%)3,172 (42.3%)
3-Person Household2,069 (51.0%)1,988 (49.0%)
4+ Person Household1,540 (44.2%)1,948 (55.8%)
Total Housing Units11,930 (49.1%)12,342 (50.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mayaguez

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Mayaguez
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School2,698 (49.0%)2,810 (51.0%)
High School Diploma3,038 (47.0%)3,420 (53.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,758 (28.8%)4,339 (71.2%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher4,436 (71.4%)1,773 (28.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mayaguez

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Mayaguez
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years5,36622.1%
35 to 44 Years2,73611.3%
45 to 54 Years2,83211.7%
55 to 64 Years4,17717.2%
65 to 74 Years4,48518.5%
75 to 84 Years3,49214.4%
85 Years and Over1,1844.9%
Total24,272100.0%

Housing Finances in Mayaguez

Median Income by Occupancy in Mayaguez

Median Income by Occupancy in Mayaguez
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied11,930 (49.1%)$27,735
Renter-Occupied12,342 (50.8%)$8,188
Average24,272 (100.0%)$16,191

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mayaguez

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Mayaguez
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000924 (7.7%)5,087 (41.2%)
$5,000 to $9,9991,036 (8.7%)1,779 (14.4%)
$10,000 to $14,9991,113 (9.3%)1,540 (12.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9991,431 (12.0%)1,105 (8.9%)
$20,000 to $24,999987 (8.3%)751 (6.1%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,734 (14.5%)938 (7.6%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,510 (12.7%)564 (4.6%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,346 (11.3%)385 (3.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999591 (5.0%)98 (0.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999683 (5.7%)68 (0.5%)
$150,000 or more575 (4.8%)27 (0.2%)
Total11,930 (100.0%)12,342 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mayaguez

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Mayaguez
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3006,808 (57.1%)3,256 (26.4%)
$300 to $4991,534 (12.9%)2,847 (23.1%)
$500 to $7991,592 (13.3%)2,828 (22.9%)
$800 to $999707 (5.9%)488 (4.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499639 (5.4%)488 (4.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999380 (3.2%)14 (0.1%)
$2,000 to $2,499109 (0.9%)28 (0.2%)
$2,500 to $2,99970 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more91 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,930 (100.0%)12,342 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Mayaguez

Housing Structures in Mayaguez

Housing Structures in Mayaguez
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached12,93553.3%
Single Unit, Attached2,50210.3%
2 Unit Apartments6592.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1,4295.9%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments1,3975.8%
10 or more Apartments5,33922.0%
Mobile Home / Other110.1%
Total24,272100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mayaguez

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Mayaguez
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached9,680 (74.8%)3,255 (25.2%)
Single Unit, Attached1,413 (56.5%)1,089 (43.5%)
2 Unit Apartments109 (16.5%)550 (83.5%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments83 (5.8%)1,346 (94.2%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments109 (7.8%)1,288 (92.2%)
10 or more Apartments525 (9.8%)4,814 (90.2%)
Mobile Home / Other11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total11,930 (49.1%)12,342 (50.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mayaguez

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Mayaguez
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room72 (0.6%)575 (4.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms776 (6.5%)2,772 (22.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms6,345 (53.2%)7,427 (60.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms3,920 (32.9%)1,406 (11.4%)
8 or more Rooms817 (6.9%)162 (1.3%)
Total11,930 (100.0%)12,342 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mayaguez

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Mayaguez
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas15 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas212 (1.8%)48 (0.4%)
Electricity1,956 (16.4%)1,016 (8.2%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels95 (0.8%)9 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used9,652 (80.9%)11,269 (91.3%)
Total11,930 (100.0%)12,342 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Mayaguez

Household Vehicle Usage in Mayaguez
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle1,710 (14.3%)3,351 (27.2%)
1 Vehicle4,450 (37.3%)5,799 (47.0%)
2 Vehicles3,789 (31.8%)2,317 (18.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,981 (16.6%)875 (7.1%)
Total11,930 (100.0%)12,342 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Mayaguez

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Mayaguez

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units8,6033,327
Median Property Value$100,800$140,800
Median Household Income$22,684$238
Monthly Housing Costs$182$85
Real Estate Taxes$663$2,384

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mayaguez

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Mayaguez
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0001,031 (12.0%)91 (2.7%)
$50,000 to $99,9993,220 (37.4%)807 (24.3%)
$100,000 to $299,9993,768 (43.8%)2,118 (63.7%)
$300,000 to $499,999403 (4.7%)229 (6.9%)
$500,000 to $749,999148 (1.7%)23 (0.7%)
$750,000 to $999,99912 (0.1%)59 (1.8%)
$1,000,000 or more21 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,603 (100.0%)3,327 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mayaguez

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Mayaguez
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,726 (20.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9992,996 (34.8%)234 (7.0%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,074 (12.5%)535 (16.1%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,097 (12.8%)660 (19.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999706 (8.2%)413 (12.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999350 (4.1%)640 (19.2%)
$100,000 to $149,999317 (3.7%)241 (7.2%)
$150,000 or more337 (3.9%)366 (11.0%)
Total8,603 (100.0%)3,327 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mayaguez

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Mayaguez
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x1,579 (18.3%)42,971 (1,291.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x1,267 (14.7%)781 (23.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x1,134 (13.2%)790 (23.7%)
4.0x or more4,164 (48.4%)543 (16.3%)
Total8,603 (100.0%)3,327 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mayaguez

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Mayaguez
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800967 (11.2%)26 (0.8%)
$800 to $1,499327 (3.8%)448 (13.5%)
$800 to $1,499307 (3.6%)260 (7.8%)
Total8,603 (100.0%)3,327 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Mayaguez

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mayaguez

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years2,650 (99.3%)18 (0.7%)
6 to 18 Years8,060 (97.7%)188 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years9,787 (96.5%)357 (3.5%)
26 to 34 Years5,285 (90.9%)528 (9.1%)
35 to 44 Years5,307 (92.9%)405 (7.1%)
45 to 54 Years5,354 (93.1%)394 (6.9%)
55 to 64 Years6,536 (91.7%)595 (8.3%)
65 to 74 Years6,727 (99.3%)48 (0.7%)
75 Years and older7,099 (99.0%)70 (1.0%)
Total56,805 (95.6%)2,603 (4.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mayaguez

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Mayaguez
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born2,650 (99.3%)18 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen8,060 (97.7%)188 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen9,787 (96.5%)357 (3.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mayaguez

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Mayaguez
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00031,497 (96.2%)1,254 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $49,99912,580 (94.8%)694 (5.2%)
$50,000 to $74,9995,735 (95.4%)277 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9992,283 (94.9%)123 (5.1%)
$100,000 and over4,193 (95.5%)199 (4.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mayaguez

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 62,328 (87.3%)363 (13.6%)
6 to 18 Years5,627 (68.2%)2,584 (31.3%)
19 to 25 Years4,811 (47.4%)5,235 (51.6%)
25 to 34 Years3,790 (65.2%)1,514 (26.1%)
35 to 44 Years3,373 (59.1%)2,013 (35.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,937 (51.1%)2,526 (44.0%)
55 to 64 Years3,814 (53.5%)3,215 (45.1%)
65 to 74 Years6,614 (97.6%)1,851 (27.3%)
75 Years and over7,021 (97.9%)1,778 (24.8%)
Total40,315 (67.9%)21,079 (35.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mayaguez

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Mayaguez
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years665 (17.4%)364 (9.7%)
18 to 34 Years695 (7.6%)594 (7.4%)
35 to 64 Years1,377 (16.3%)1,968 (19.4%)
65 to 74 Years1,137 (37.0%)1,500 (40.6%)
75 Years and over1,662 (62.4%)3,187 (70.7%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Mayaguez

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Mayaguez: <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 Years76 (0.8%)74 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years260 (3.1%)224 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years327 (10.6%)311 (8.4%)
75 Years and over663 (24.9%)1,032 (22.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Mayaguez: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years79 (2.1%)34 (0.9%)
18 to 34 Years119 (1.3%)225 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years299 (3.5%)546 (5.4%)
65 to 74 Years403 (13.1%)488 (13.2%)
75 Years and over678 (25.5%)1,192 (26.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Mayaguez: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years553 (14.5%)260 (6.9%)
18 to 34 Years557 (6.1%)294 (3.6%)
35 to 64 Years481 (5.7%)688 (6.8%)
65 to 74 Years383 (12.4%)473 (12.8%)
75 Years and over410 (15.4%)1,247 (27.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Mayaguez: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years87 (2.3%)95 (2.5%)
18 to 34 Years201 (2.2%)36 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years599 (7.1%)1,266 (12.5%)
65 to 74 Years515 (16.7%)1,021 (27.6%)
75 Years and over873 (32.8%)2,507 (55.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Mayaguez: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years137 (3.6%)74 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years136 (1.5%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years75 (0.9%)232 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years76 (2.5%)153 (4.1%)
75 Years and over294 (11.0%)937 (20.8%)

Technology Access in Mayaguez

Computing Device Access in Mayaguez

Computing Device Access in Mayaguez
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop11,93949.2%
Smartphone19,37779.8%
Tablet8,77136.1%
No Computing Device3,57714.7%
Total24,272100.0%

Internet Access in Mayaguez

Internet Access in Mayaguez
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet740.3%
Broadband Home11,54347.6%
Cellular Data Only6,65827.4%
Satellite Internet7903.3%
No Internet5,38122.2%
Total24,272100.0%

Mayaguez Summary

Mayaguez, Puerto Rico is a city located on the western coast of the island of Puerto Rico. It is the third-largest city in the country, with a population of approximately 100,000 people. The city is known for its vibrant culture, beautiful beaches, and rich history.

History

Mayaguez was founded in 1760 by Don Miguel de Muesas, a Spanish military officer. The city was named after the Mayaguez River, which runs through the city. The city was originally a small fishing village, but it quickly grew in size and importance. By the late 19th century, Mayaguez had become an important port city, and it was the site of the first sugar mill in Puerto Rico.
In 1898, the United States invaded Puerto Rico during the Spanish-American War. Mayaguez was the site of a major battle between the US and Spanish forces. The US forces were victorious, and the city was occupied by the US military until 1902.
In the early 20th century, Mayaguez experienced a period of rapid growth and development. The city became an important center for the sugar industry, and it was also home to several large factories. The city was also the site of the first public university in Puerto Rico, the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez.

Geography

Mayaguez is located on the western coast of Puerto Rico, about halfway between the capital city of San Juan and the city of Ponce. The city is situated on the Mayaguez River, which runs through the city and empties into the Caribbean Sea. The city is surrounded by lush tropical forests and mountains, and it is known for its beautiful beaches.

Economy

Mayaguez is an important economic center in Puerto Rico. The city is home to several large factories, including a Coca-Cola bottling plant and a pharmaceutical plant. The city is also home to several large shopping malls, and it is a popular tourist destination. The city is also home to the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez, which is an important source of employment and economic activity.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Mayaguez was approximately 100,000 people. The city is predominantly Hispanic, with a large majority of the population being of Puerto Rican descent. The city also has a significant African-American population, as well as a small but growing population of immigrants from other countries. The city is also home to a large number of students, as the University of Puerto Rico at Mayaguez is located in the city.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Mayaguez?
Total Population of Mayaguez is 60,062.
What is the Total Male Population of Mayaguez?
Total Male Population of Mayaguez is 28,625.
What is the Total Female Population of Mayaguez?
Total Female Population of Mayaguez is 31,437.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Mayaguez?
There are 91.06 Males per 100 Females in Mayaguez.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Mayaguez?
There are 109.82 Females per 100 Males in Mayaguez.
What is the Median Population Age in Mayaguez?
Median Population Age in Mayaguez is 40.9 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Mayaguez
Average Family Size in Mayaguez is 3.2 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Mayaguez
Average Household Size in Mayaguez is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Mayaguez?
Per Capita income in Mayaguez is $13,853.
What is the Median Family Income in Mayaguez?
Median Family Income in Mayaguez is $23,489.
What is the Median Household income in Mayaguez?
Median Household Income in Mayaguez is $16,191.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Mayaguez?
Income or Wage Gap in Mayaguez is 5.0%.
Women in Mayaguez earn 95.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Mayaguez?
Family Income Deficit in Mayaguez is $12,552.
Families that are below poverty line in Mayaguez earn $12,552 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Mayaguez?
Inequality or Gini Index in Mayaguez is 0.64.
How Large is the Labor Force in Mayaguez?
There are 21,372 People in the Labor Forcein in Mayaguez.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Mayaguez?
41.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Mayaguez.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Mayaguez?
Unemployment Rate in Mayaguez is 24.5%.