Toa Alta, PR

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3,251
TOTAL POPULATION
1,557
MALE POPULATION
1,694
FEMALE POPULATION
91.91
MALES / 100 FEMALES
108.80
FEMALES / 100 MALES
45.4
MEDIAN AGE
3.0
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.4
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$11,426
PER CAPITA INCOME
$21,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$19,776
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
6.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
93.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.48
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
854
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
30.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
7.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Toa Alta Zip Codes

Toa Alta Area Codes

Race in Toa Alta

The most populous races in Toa Alta are Hispanic or Latino (3,230 | 99.4%), White / Caucasian (1,948 | 59.9%), and Two or more Races (702 | 21.6%).
Race in Toa Alta
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American2367.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,23099.4%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,94859.9%
Two or more Races70221.6%
Some other Race36511.2%
Total3,251100.0%

Ancestry in Toa Alta

The most populous ancestries reported in Toa Alta are Puerto Rican (3,212 | 98.8%), American (53 | 1.6%), Central American Indian (28 | 0.9%), Dominican (10 | 0.3%), and French (9 | 0.3%), together accounting for 101.9% of all Toa Alta residents.
Ancestry in Toa Alta
Ancestry# Population% Population
American531.6%
Central American Indian280.9%
Dominican100.3%
Ecuadorian80.3%
French90.3%
Puerto Rican3,21298.8%
South American80.3%
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Immigrants in Toa Alta

Immigrants in Toa Alta
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Toa Alta

Sex and Age in Toa Alta

The most populous age groups in Toa Alta are 45 to 49 Years (190 | 12.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (237 | 14.0%) for women.
Sex and Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years133 (8.5%)48 (2.8%)
5 to 9 Years79 (5.1%)57 (3.4%)
10 to 14 Years109 (7.0%)62 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years65 (4.2%)107 (6.3%)
20 to 24 Years77 (5.0%)48 (2.8%)
25 to 29 Years0 (0.0%)237 (14.0%)
30 to 34 Years136 (8.7%)109 (6.4%)
35 to 39 Years91 (5.8%)138 (8.2%)
40 to 44 Years40 (2.6%)20 (1.2%)
45 to 49 Years190 (12.2%)158 (9.3%)
50 to 54 Years148 (9.5%)57 (3.4%)
55 to 59 Years89 (5.7%)90 (5.3%)
60 to 64 Years89 (5.7%)151 (8.9%)
65 to 69 Years102 (6.6%)71 (4.2%)
70 to 74 Years84 (5.4%)115 (6.8%)
75 to 79 Years113 (7.3%)77 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)64 (3.8%)
85 Years and over12 (0.8%)85 (5.0%)
Total1,557 (100.0%)1,694 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Toa Alta

Median Family Size in Toa Alta

The median family size in Toa Alta is 3.03 persons per family, with married-couple families (316 | 38.3%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.55 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (480 | 58.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.70 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Toa Alta
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple316 (38.3%)3.55
Single Male/Father30 (3.6%)2.80
Single Female/Mother480 (58.1%)2.70
Total Families826 (100.0%)3.03

Median Household Size in Toa Alta

The median household size in Toa Alta is 2.42 persons per household, with single male/father households (30 | 2.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.73 persons per household. non-family households (515 | 38.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.15 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Toa Alta
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple316 (23.6%)3.55
Single Male/Father30 (2.2%)3.73
Single Female/Mother480 (35.8%)2.95
Non-family515 (38.4%)1.15
Total Households1,341 (100.0%)2.42

Household Size by Marriage Status in Toa Alta

Out of a total of 1,341 households in Toa Alta, 826 (61.6%) are family households, while 515 (38.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 367, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 444.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Toa Alta
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-444 (33.1%)
2-Person Households367 (27.4%)71 (5.3%)
3-Person Households249 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households169 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households41 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total826 (61.6%)515 (38.4%)

Female Fertility in Toa Alta

Fertility by Age in Toa Alta

Female Fertility by Age in Toa Alta
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 Toa Alta

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Toa Alta
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 Toa Alta

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Toa Alta
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 Toa Alta

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Toa Alta
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 Toa Alta

Income Overview in Toa Alta

Per Capita Income in Toa Alta is $11,426, while median incomes of families and households are $21,938 and $19,776 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,251$11,426
Median Family Income826$21,938
Mean Family Income826$28,167
Median Household Income1,341$19,776
Mean Household Income1,341$24,901
Income Deficit826$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,2516.31%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,25193.69¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,2510.48

Earnings by Sex in Toa Alta

Average Earnings in Toa Alta are $20,189, $19,680 for men and $21,005 for women, a difference of 6.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Toa Alta
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male505 (57.1%)$19,680
Female379 (42.9%)$21,005
Total884 (100.0%)$20,189

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Toa Alta

The most common earnings brackets in Toa Alta are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (92 | 18.2%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (47 | 12.4%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Toa Alta
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less8 (1.6%)34 (9.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99911 (2.2%)21 (5.5%)
$5,000 to $7,49941 (8.1%)41 (10.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99929 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)8 (2.1%)
$15,000 to $17,49992 (18.2%)20 (5.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99982 (16.2%)47 (12.4%)
$20,000 to $22,49960 (11.9%)46 (12.1%)
$22,500 to $24,99931 (6.1%)35 (9.2%)
$25,000 to $29,99928 (5.5%)43 (11.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99955 (10.9%)41 (10.8%)
$35,000 to $39,99917 (3.4%)32 (8.4%)
$40,000 to $44,99917 (3.4%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)11 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99913 (2.6%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99921 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total505 (100.0%)379 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Toa Alta

Average earnings in Toa Alta are $20,500 for men and $21,005 for women, a difference of 2.4%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,076, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $17,215. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $24,471, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,750.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Toa Alta
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$17,215$0
College or Associate's Degree$21,205$23,750
Bachelor's Degree$34,076$24,471
Graduate Degree--
Total$20,500$21,005

Family Income in Toa Alta

Family Income Brackets in Toa Alta

According to the Toa Alta family income data, there are 296 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 35.8% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Toa Alta
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00029635.8%
$10,000 to $14,999384.6%
$15,000 to $24,9998810.7%
$25,000 to $34,99917821.5%
$35,000 to $49,9999811.9%
$50,000 to $74,999475.7%
$75,000 to $99,999627.5%
$100,000 to $149,999192.3%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Toa Alta

4-person families (201 | 24.3%) account for the highest median family income in Toa Alta with $33,953 per family, while 2-person families (492 | 59.6%) have the highest median income of $9,414 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Toa Alta
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families492 (59.6%)$18,828
3-Person Families124 (15.0%)$0
4-Person Families201 (24.3%)$33,953
5-Person Families9 (1.1%)$0
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total826 (100.0%)$21,938

Family Income by Number of Earners in Toa Alta

Family Income by Number of Earners in Toa Alta
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners441 (53.4%)$0
1 Earner250 (30.3%)$25,000
2 Earners135 (16.3%)$58,594
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total826 (100.0%)$21,938

Household Income in Toa Alta

Household Income Brackets in Toa Alta

With 410 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Toa Alta, accounting for 30.6% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Toa Alta
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00041030.6%
$10,000 to $14,999644.8%
$15,000 to $24,99933525.0%
$25,000 to $34,99929021.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991067.9%
$50,000 to $74,999544.0%
$75,000 to $99,999624.6%
$100,000 to $149,999191.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Toa Alta

The median household income in Toa Alta is $19,776, with the highest median household income of $25,227 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 448 households (33.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Toa Alta
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years371 (27.7%)$18,309
45 to 64 Years448 (33.4%)$25,227
65+ Years522 (38.9%)$19,318
Total1,341 (100.0%)$19,776

Poverty in Toa Alta

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Toa Alta

With 44.1% poverty level for males and 49.9% for females among the residents of Toa Alta, 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 20 males (100.0%) and 23 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years100 (75.2%)34 (70.8%)
5 Years20 (100.0%)23 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years84 (63.6%)23 (30.7%)
12 to 14 Years36 (100.0%)7 (33.3%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years30 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years73 (65.2%)96 (70.6%)
25 to 34 Years57 (41.9%)234 (67.6%)
35 to 44 Years14 (10.7%)51 (32.3%)
45 to 54 Years84 (24.8%)154 (71.6%)
55 to 64 Years52 (29.2%)62 (25.7%)
65 to 74 Years106 (57.6%)82 (44.1%)
75 Years and over29 (23.2%)59 (26.3%)
Total685 (44.1%)844 (49.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Toa Alta

According to the poverty statistics in Toa Alta, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 55 to 64 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 89.3% of males and 74.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years33 (24.8%)14 (29.2%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years48 (36.4%)52 (69.3%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)14 (66.7%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years39 (34.8%)40 (29.4%)
25 to 34 Years79 (58.1%)112 (32.4%)
35 to 44 Years117 (89.3%)107 (67.7%)
45 to 54 Years254 (75.1%)61 (28.4%)
55 to 64 Years126 (70.8%)179 (74.3%)
65 to 74 Years78 (42.4%)104 (55.9%)
75 Years and over96 (76.8%)165 (73.7%)
Total870 (55.9%)848 (50.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Toa Alta

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Toa Alta show that 10.1% or 32 of the total 316 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 14.8%, comprising of 32 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Toa Alta
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children184 (85.2%)32 (14.8%)
1 or 2 Children100 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total284 (89.9%)32 (10.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Toa Alta

According to the poverty data in Toa Alta, 100.0% or 30 single-father households and 69.8% or 335 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 30 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 279 households (91.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Toa Alta
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)56 (31.8%)
1 or 2 Children30 (100.0%)279 (91.8%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total30 (100.0%)335 (69.8%)

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

The poverty data for Toa Alta shows that 32 of the married-couple family households (10.1%) and 365 of the single-parent households (71.6%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 32 households (14.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 309 household (92.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Toa Alta
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children32 (14.8%)56 (31.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)309 (92.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total32 (10.1%)365 (71.6%)

Employment Characteristics in Toa Alta

Employment by Class of Employer in Toa Alta

Among the 757 employed individuals in Toa Alta, private company employees (564 | 74.5%), self-employed (not incorporated) (94 | 12.4%), and state government employees (46 | 6.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Toa Alta
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees56474.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)9412.4%
Not-for-profit Organizations101.3%
Local Government Employees263.4%
State Government Employees466.1%
Federal Government Employees172.2%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total757100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Toa Alta

According to the labor force statistics for Toa Alta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,763), 30.9% or 854 individuals are in the labor force, with 7.4% or 63 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 79.6% or 230 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 9 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years9 (5.2%)9 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years45 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years53 (22.4%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years109 (44.5%)14 (12.8%)
35 to 44 Years230 (79.6%)32 (13.9%)
45 to 54 Years298 (53.9%)0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years62 (34.6%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years40 (16.7%)8 (20.0%)
65 to 74 Years9 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total854 (30.9%)63 (7.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Toa Alta

According to labor force statistics for Toa Alta, 45.4% of individuals (791) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,743) are in the labor force, with 6.8% or 54 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 81.8% or 234 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 47.1% or 8 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Toa Alta
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School17 (9.7%)82 (47.1%)
High School Diploma292 (35.5%)0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree249 (54.2%)85 (18.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher234 (81.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total791 (45.4%)119 (6.8%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Toa Alta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Toa Alta are Community & Social Service (73 | 9.2%), Management (65 | 8.2%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (55 | 6.9%), Education Instruction & Library (50 | 6.3%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (23 | 2.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Toa Alta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Toa Alta, the most male-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Community & Social Service (68.5%), and Management (32.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Toa Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Management44 (67.7%)21 (32.3%)
Business & Financial11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 23 (31.5%)50 (68.5%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)50 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating40 (72.7%)15 (27.3%)
Health Technologists17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)118 (57.8%)86 (42.2%)
Total (Overall)465 (58.7%)327 (41.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Toa Alta are Food Preparation & Serving (44 | 5.6%), Healthcare Support (22 | 2.8%), Security & Protection (18 | 2.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (18 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Toa Alta

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Toa Alta, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Toa Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Security & Protection18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention18 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)44 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)18 (21.4%)66 (78.6%)
Total (Overall)465 (58.7%)327 (41.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Toa Alta are Office & Administration (147 | 18.6%), and Sales & Related (113 | 14.3%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Toa Alta

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Toa Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related70 (62.0%)43 (38.1%)
Office & Administration28 (19.1%)119 (80.9%)
Total (Category)98 (37.7%)162 (62.3%)
Total (Overall)465 (58.7%)327 (41.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Toa Alta are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (59 | 7.4%), and Construction & Extraction (23 | 2.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Toa Alta

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Toa Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)82 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)465 (58.7%)327 (41.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Toa Alta are Production (85 | 10.7%), Transportation (44 | 5.6%), and Material Moving (33 | 4.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Toa Alta

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Toa Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Production85 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving20 (60.6%)13 (39.4%)
Total (Category)149 (92.0%)13 (8.0%)
Total (Overall)465 (58.7%)327 (41.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Toa Alta

Employment Industries in Toa Alta

The major employment industries in Toa Alta include Retail Trade (155 | 19.6%), Accommodation & Food Services (111 | 14.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (82 | 10.3%), Manufacturing (74 | 9.3%), and Construction (67 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Toa Alta

Employment Industries by Sex in Toa Alta

The Toa Alta industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Wholesale Trade (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Educational Services (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (60.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Toa Alta
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction67 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing74 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade75 (48.4%)80 (51.6%)
Transportation & Warehousing11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)43 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support18 (64.3%)10 (35.7%)
Educational Services0 (0.0%)59 (100.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance40 (48.8%)42 (51.2%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services44 (39.6%)67 (60.4%)
Public Administration38 (59.4%)26 (40.6%)
Total465 (58.7%)327 (41.3%)

Education in Toa Alta

School Enrollment in Toa Alta

The most common levels of schooling among the 411 students in Toa Alta are elementary school (155 | 37.7%), high school (91 | 22.1%), and middle school (90 | 21.9%).
School Enrollment in Toa Alta
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool153.6%
Kindergarten204.9%
Elementary School15537.7%
Middle School9021.9%
High School9122.1%
College / Undergraduate409.7%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total411100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Toa Alta

Out of a total of 411 students who are enrolled in schools in Toa Alta, 85 (20.7%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 326 (79.3%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 5 to 9 year old has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 39 (28.7% 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 15 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Toa Alta
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old97 (71.3%)39 (28.7%)
10 to 14 Year Olds125 (73.1%)46 (26.9%)
15 to 17 Year Olds49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds40 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total326 (79.3%)85 (20.7%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Toa Alta

Education (128 | 32.5%), arts & humanities (60 | 15.2%), business (50 | 12.7%), social sciences (47 | 11.9%), and visual & performing arts (24 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 394 individuals in Toa Alta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Toa Alta
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics174.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural102.5%
Physical & Health Sciences92.3%
Psychology112.8%
Social Sciences4711.9%
Engineering20.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology235.8%
Business5012.7%
Education12832.5%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts246.1%
Communications133.3%
Arts & Humanities6015.2%
Total394100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Toa Alta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Toa Alta

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Toa Alta are males with 2 vehicles (239, accounting for 55.6%) and females with 2 vehicles (109, making up 73.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Toa Alta
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle18 (4.2%)14 (4.3%)
1 Vehicle120 (27.9%)124 (37.9%)
2 Vehicles239 (55.6%)109 (33.3%)
3 Vehicles44 (10.2%)35 (10.7%)
4 Vehicles9 (2.1%)16 (4.9%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)29 (8.9%)
Total430 (100.0%)327 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Toa Alta

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Toa Alta are 30 to 34 minutes (167 commuters, 23.1%), 60 to 89 minutes (95 commuters, 13.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (93 commuters, 12.9%).
Commute Time in Toa Alta
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes141.9%
5 to 9 Minutes648.8%
10 to 14 Minutes223.0%
15 to 19 Minutes466.4%
20 to 24 Minutes669.1%
25 to 29 Minutes648.8%
30 to 34 Minutes16723.1%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes8211.3%
45 to 59 Minutes9312.9%
60 to 89 Minutes9513.1%
90 or more Minutes101.4%

Commute Time by Sex in Toa Alta

The most common commute times in Toa Alta are 30 to 34 minutes (91 commuters, 21.9%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (76 commuters, 24.8%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Toa Alta
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)14 (4.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes53 (12.7%)11 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes0 (0.0%)22 (7.2%)
15 to 19 Minutes46 (11.1%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes43 (10.3%)23 (7.5%)
25 to 29 Minutes23 (5.5%)41 (13.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes91 (21.9%)76 (24.8%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes30 (7.2%)52 (16.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes67 (16.1%)26 (8.5%)
60 to 89 Minutes53 (12.7%)42 (13.7%)
90 or more Minutes10 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Toa Alta

The most frequent times of departure to work in Toa Alta are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (83, 20.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (94, 30.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Toa Alta
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM0 (0.0%)13 (4.2%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM30 (7.2%)9 (2.9%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM71 (17.1%)94 (30.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM32 (7.7%)39 (12.7%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM38 (9.1%)21 (6.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM28 (6.7%)34 (11.1%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM83 (20.0%)11 (3.6%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM66 (15.9%)10 (3.3%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM29 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)22 (7.2%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM28 (6.7%)40 (13.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM11 (2.6%)14 (4.6%)
Total416 (100.0%)307 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Toa Alta

Occupancy by Ownership in Toa Alta

Of the total 1,341 dwellings in Toa Alta, owner-occupied units account for 776 (57.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 565 (42.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Toa Alta
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units77657.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units56542.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,341100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Toa Alta

Occupancy by Household Size in Toa Alta
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household44433.1%
2-Person Household43832.7%
3-Person Household24918.6%
4+ Person Household21015.7%
Total Housing Units1,341100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Toa Alta

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Toa Alta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household299 (67.3%)145 (32.7%)
2-Person Household290 (66.2%)148 (33.8%)
3-Person Household56 (22.5%)193 (77.5%)
4+ Person Household131 (62.4%)79 (37.6%)
Total Housing Units776 (57.9%)565 (42.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Toa Alta

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Toa Alta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School141 (70.9%)58 (29.1%)
High School Diploma329 (47.8%)359 (52.2%)
College/Associate Degree146 (62.1%)89 (37.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher160 (73.1%)59 (26.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Toa Alta

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Toa Alta
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years25719.2%
35 to 44 Years1148.5%
45 to 54 Years21616.1%
55 to 64 Years23217.3%
65 to 74 Years27920.8%
75 to 84 Years16512.3%
85 Years and Over785.8%
Total1,341100.0%

Housing Finances in Toa Alta

Median Income by Occupancy in Toa Alta

Median Income by Occupancy in Toa Alta
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied776 (57.9%)$27,887
Renter-Occupied565 (42.1%)$8,052
Average1,341 (100.0%)$19,776

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Toa Alta

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Toa Alta
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,0009 (1.2%)235 (41.6%)
$5,000 to $9,99985 (11.0%)81 (14.3%)
$10,000 to $14,99944 (5.7%)21 (3.7%)
$15,000 to $19,999117 (15.1%)92 (16.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99994 (12.1%)32 (5.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999201 (25.9%)89 (15.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99991 (11.7%)15 (2.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99954 (7.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99962 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99919 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total776 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Toa Alta

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Toa Alta
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300469 (60.4%)105 (18.6%)
$300 to $49970 (9.0%)31 (5.5%)
$500 to $799106 (13.7%)153 (27.1%)
$800 to $99927 (3.5%)54 (9.6%)
$1,000 to $1,499104 (13.4%)13 (2.3%)
$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%)
Total776 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Toa Alta

Housing Structures in Toa Alta

Housing Structures in Toa Alta
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached99974.5%
Single Unit, Attached23517.5%
2 Unit Apartments312.3%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments00.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments151.1%
10 or more Apartments614.5%
Mobile Home / Other00.0%
Total1,341100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Toa Alta

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Toa Alta
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached669 (67.0%)330 (33.0%)
Single Unit, Attached99 (42.1%)136 (57.9%)
2 Unit Apartments8 (25.8%)23 (74.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total776 (57.9%)565 (42.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Toa Alta

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Toa Alta
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)14 (2.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms10 (1.3%)48 (8.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms597 (76.9%)330 (58.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms153 (19.7%)164 (29.0%)
8 or more Rooms16 (2.1%)9 (1.6%)
Total776 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Toa Alta

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Toa Alta
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas16 (2.1%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity92 (11.9%)55 (9.7%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels11 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used657 (84.7%)510 (90.3%)
Total776 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Toa Alta

Household Vehicle Usage in Toa Alta
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle125 (16.1%)134 (23.7%)
1 Vehicle347 (44.7%)235 (41.6%)
2 Vehicles227 (29.2%)173 (30.6%)
3 or more Vehicles77 (9.9%)23 (4.1%)
Total776 (100.0%)565 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Toa Alta

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Toa Alta

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units546230
Median Property Value$107,800$134,500
Median Household Income$28,160$0
Monthly Housing Costs$185$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Toa Alta

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Toa Alta
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,0000 (0.0%)8 (3.5%)
$50,000 to $99,999230 (42.1%)52 (22.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999316 (57.9%)170 (73.9%)
$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%)
Total546 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Toa Alta

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Toa Alta
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00074 (13.6%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999168 (30.8%)20 (8.7%)
$25,000 to $34,999152 (27.8%)87 (37.8%)
$35,000 to $49,99969 (12.6%)49 (21.3%)
$50,000 to $74,99930 (5.5%)22 (9.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99953 (9.7%)24 (10.4%)
$100,000 to $149,9990 (0.0%)9 (3.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)19 (8.3%)
Total546 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Toa Alta

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Toa Alta
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x68 (12.4%)26,818 (11,660.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x84 (15.4%)27 (11.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x126 (23.1%)53 (23.0%)
4.0x or more259 (47.4%)22 (9.6%)
Total546 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Toa Alta

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Toa Alta
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80024 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,49923 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total546 (100.0%)230 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Toa Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Toa Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years427 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years86 (58.1%)62 (41.9%)
26 to 34 Years400 (85.5%)68 (14.5%)
35 to 44 Years229 (79.2%)60 (20.8%)
45 to 54 Years519 (93.9%)34 (6.1%)
55 to 64 Years407 (97.1%)12 (2.9%)
65 to 74 Years370 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older349 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,011 (92.7%)236 (7.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Toa Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Toa Alta
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen427 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen86 (58.1%)62 (41.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Toa Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Toa Alta
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,575 (95.6%)72 (4.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999982 (90.1%)108 (9.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999165 (87.3%)24 (12.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999218 (87.2%)32 (12.8%)
$100,000 and over68 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Toa Alta

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6177 (79.0%)47 (21.0%)
6 to 18 Years300 (70.3%)153 (35.8%)
19 to 25 Years77 (52.0%)9 (6.1%)
25 to 34 Years323 (69.0%)77 (16.5%)
35 to 44 Years59 (20.4%)170 (58.8%)
45 to 54 Years387 (70.0%)132 (23.9%)
55 to 64 Years265 (63.2%)150 (35.8%)
65 to 74 Years363 (98.1%)43 (11.6%)
75 Years and over336 (96.3%)32 (9.2%)
Total2,287 (70.4%)813 (25.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Toa Alta

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Toa Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years46 (21.1%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)85 (17.6%)
35 to 64 Years165 (25.5%)110 (17.9%)
65 to 74 Years48 (26.1%)19 (10.2%)
75 Years and over59 (47.2%)171 (76.3%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Toa Alta

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Toa Alta: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years15 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)4 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (37.6%)76 (33.9%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Toa Alta: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years31 (14.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years88 (13.6%)56 (9.1%)
65 to 74 Years7 (3.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over47 (37.6%)10 (4.5%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Toa Alta: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25 (11.5%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)85 (17.6%)
35 to 64 Years96 (14.8%)27 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years41 (22.3%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over59 (47.2%)23 (10.3%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Toa Alta: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years61 (9.4%)78 (12.7%)
65 to 74 Years8 (4.3%)19 (10.2%)
75 Years and over49 (39.2%)162 (72.3%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Toa Alta: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)44 (9.1%)
35 to 64 Years21 (3.3%)32 (5.2%)
65 to 74 Years1 (0.5%)11 (5.9%)
75 Years and over49 (39.2%)37 (16.5%)

Technology Access in Toa Alta

Computing Device Access in Toa Alta

Computing Device Access in Toa Alta
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop43932.7%
Smartphone1,09881.9%
Tablet27220.3%
No Computing Device18814.0%
Total1,341100.0%

Internet Access in Toa Alta

Internet Access in Toa Alta
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet141.0%
Broadband Home39129.2%
Cellular Data Only26719.9%
Satellite Internet523.9%
No Internet65849.1%
Total1,341100.0%

Toa Alta Summary

Toa Alta is a municipality located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern karst zone of the island. It is bordered by the municipalities of Bayamón, Naranjito, Corozal, and Vega Alta. Toa Alta is spread over 8 wards and Toa Alta Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the municipality). It has a total area of 44.7 square miles (115.9 km2).

History

Toa Alta was founded in 1751 by Don Francisco de los Olivos. It was originally part of the municipality of Bayamón, but in 1776 it was established as an independent municipality. The name of the town comes from the Taino language and means “high land”.
The economy of Toa Alta was mainly based on agriculture and livestock. In the 19th century, the economy shifted to the production of sugar cane and coffee. In the 20th century, the economy shifted again to the production of dairy products, fruits, and vegetables.

Geography

Toa Alta is located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern karst zone of the island. It is bordered by the municipalities of Bayamón, Naranjito, Corozal, and Vega Alta. Toa Alta is spread over 8 wards and Toa Alta Pueblo (the downtown area and the administrative center of the municipality). It has a total area of 44.7 square miles (115.9 km2).
The terrain of Toa Alta is mostly flat, with some hills in the northern part of the municipality. The highest point is Cerro La Santa, which is located in the ward of Toa Alta Pueblo and has an elevation of 1,065 feet (325 m). The municipality is drained by several rivers, including the Río Grande de Manatí, Río Cibuco, and Río Culebrinas.

Economy

The economy of Toa Alta is mainly based on agriculture and livestock. The main crops grown in the municipality are coffee, sugar cane, fruits, and vegetables. Livestock production is also important, with cattle, pigs, and poultry being the main animals raised.
The manufacturing sector is also important in Toa Alta, with several factories producing food products, clothing, and furniture. The municipality also has several shopping centers and other businesses.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, Toa Alta had a population of 74,845. The population is mostly of mixed European and African descent. The majority of the population (90.2%) is of Hispanic or Latino origin. The median household income in Toa Alta is $20,845, which is lower than the median income for Puerto Rico as a whole ($21,624).
Toa Alta is served by several public schools, including the University of Puerto Rico at Toa Alta. The municipality also has several churches, including the Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Candelaria, which was built in 1751.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Toa Alta?
Total Population of Toa Alta is 3,251.
What is the Total Male Population of Toa Alta?
Total Male Population of Toa Alta is 1,557.
What is the Total Female Population of Toa Alta?
Total Female Population of Toa Alta is 1,694.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Toa Alta?
There are 91.91 Males per 100 Females in Toa Alta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Toa Alta?
There are 108.80 Females per 100 Males in Toa Alta.
What is the Median Population Age in Toa Alta?
Median Population Age in Toa Alta is 45.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Toa Alta
Average Family Size in Toa Alta is 3.0 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Toa Alta
Average Household Size in Toa Alta is 2.4 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Toa Alta?
Per Capita income in Toa Alta is $11,426.
What is the Median Family Income in Toa Alta?
Median Family Income in Toa Alta is $21,938.
What is the Median Household income in Toa Alta?
Median Household Income in Toa Alta is $19,776.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Toa Alta?
Income or Wage Gap in Toa Alta is 6.3%.
Women in Toa Alta earn 93.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Toa Alta?
Inequality or Gini Index in Toa Alta is 0.48.
How Large is the Labor Force in Toa Alta?
There are 854 People in the Labor Forcein in Toa Alta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Toa Alta?
30.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Toa Alta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Toa Alta?
Unemployment Rate in Toa Alta is 7.4%.