Arecibo, PR
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Arecibo Overview
40,485
TOTAL POPULATION
18,945
MALE POPULATION
21,540
FEMALE POPULATION
87.95
MALES / 100 FEMALES
113.70
FEMALES / 100 MALES
44.8
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,305
PER CAPITA INCOME
$27,716
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$20,520
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
9.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
90.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,967
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.55
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
14,307
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
41.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
19.3%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Arecibo Zip Codes
Race in Arecibo
The most populous races in Arecibo are Hispanic or Latino (40,243 | 99.4%), White / Caucasian (15,115 | 37.3%), and Two or more Races (13,516 | 33.4%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 504 | 1.2% |
Black / African American | 1,121 | 2.8% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 0 | 0.0% |
Hispanic or Latino | 40,243 | 99.4% |
Native / Alaskan | 2 | 0.0% |
White / Caucasian | 15,115 | 37.3% |
Two or more Races | 13,516 | 33.4% |
Some other Race | 10,227 | 25.3% |
Total | 40,485 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Arecibo
The most populous ancestries reported in Arecibo are Puerto Rican (39,740 | 98.2%), Thai (607 | 1.5%), American (513 | 1.3%), Dominican (286 | 0.7%), and Cuban (92 | 0.2%), together accounting for 101.9% of all Arecibo residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
African | 23 | 0.1% |
American | 513 | 1.3% |
Arab | 24 | 0.1% |
Basque | 6 | 0.0% |
Central American | 36 | 0.1% |
Central American Indian | 43 | 0.1% |
Colombian | 49 | 0.1% |
Cuban | 92 | 0.2% |
Danish | 20 | 0.1% |
Dominican | 286 | 0.7% |
French | 48 | 0.1% |
German | 7 | 0.0% |
Honduran | 16 | 0.0% |
Italian | 51 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 17 | 0.0% |
Norwegian | 10 | 0.0% |
Panamanian | 20 | 0.1% |
Puerto Rican | 39,740 | 98.2% |
South American | 56 | 0.1% |
Spaniard | 1 | 0.0% |
Spanish American Indian | 14 | 0.0% |
Subsaharan African | 23 | 0.1% |
Thai | 607 | 1.5% |
Venezuelan | 7 | 0.0% |
West Indian | 33 | 0.1% | View All 25 Rows |
Immigrants in Arecibo
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population | View All 0 Rows |
Sex and Age in Arecibo
Sex and Age in Arecibo
The most populous age groups in Arecibo are 10 to 14 Years (1,462 | 7.7%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (1,688 | 7.8%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 846 (4.5%) | 881 (4.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 899 (4.8%) | 1,119 (5.2%) |
10 to 14 Years | 1,462 (7.7%) | 710 (3.3%) |
15 to 19 Years | 1,131 (6.0%) | 999 (4.6%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,110 (5.9%) | 1,542 (7.2%) |
25 to 29 Years | 1,449 (7.6%) | 1,535 (7.1%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,187 (6.3%) | 1,033 (4.8%) |
35 to 39 Years | 1,029 (5.4%) | 1,305 (6.1%) |
40 to 44 Years | 1,001 (5.3%) | 1,072 (5.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 1,083 (5.7%) | 1,016 (4.7%) |
50 to 54 Years | 1,281 (6.8%) | 1,396 (6.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,372 (7.2%) | 1,688 (7.8%) |
60 to 64 Years | 876 (4.6%) | 1,261 (5.9%) |
65 to 69 Years | 1,037 (5.5%) | 1,371 (6.4%) |
70 to 74 Years | 1,044 (5.5%) | 1,400 (6.5%) |
75 to 79 Years | 987 (5.2%) | 1,201 (5.6%) |
80 to 84 Years | 598 (3.2%) | 1,085 (5.0%) |
85 Years and over | 553 (2.9%) | 926 (4.3%) |
Total | 18,945 (100.0%) | 21,540 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Arecibo
Median Family Size in Arecibo
The median family size in Arecibo is 3.39 persons per family, with single male/father families (807 | 8.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.77 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (5,124 | 53.9%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.29 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 5,124 (53.9%) | 3.29 |
Single Male/Father | 807 (8.5%) | 3.77 |
Single Female/Mother | 3,578 (37.6%) | 3.44 |
Total Families | 9,509 (100.0%) | 3.39 |
Median Household Size in Arecibo
The median household size in Arecibo is 2.58 persons per household, with single male/father households (807 | 5.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.25 persons per household. non-family households (5,958 | 38.5%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 5,124 (33.1%) | 3.29 |
Single Male/Father | 807 (5.2%) | 4.25 |
Single Female/Mother | 3,578 (23.1%) | 3.58 |
Non-family | 5,958 (38.5%) | 1.13 |
Total Households | 15,467 (100.0%) | 2.58 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arecibo
Out of a total of 15,467 households in Arecibo, 9,509 (61.5%) are family households, while 5,958 (38.5%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 4,511, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 5,455.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 5,455 (35.3%) |
2-Person Households | 4,511 (29.2%) | 460 (3.0%) |
3-Person Households | 2,575 (16.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 1,861 (12.0%) | 43 (0.3%) |
5-Person Households | 535 (3.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 27 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 9,509 (61.5%) | 5,958 (38.5%) |
Female Fertility in Arecibo
Fertility by Age in Arecibo
Average fertility rate in Arecibo is 40.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 71.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 82.9% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 34 (9.7%) | 34.0 |
20 to 34 years | 290 (82.9%) | 71.0 |
35 to 50 years | 26 (7.4%) | 7.0 |
Total | 350 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arecibo
41.1% of women with births (350) in Arecibo are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 50.3% of them unmarried.
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 34 (100.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 144 (49.7%) | 146 (50.3%) |
35 to 50 years | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
Total | 144 (41.1%) | 206 (58.9%) |
Fertility by Education in Arecibo
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 39 (11.1%) | 50.0 |
High School Diploma | 26 (7.4%) | 12.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 221 (63.1%) | 65.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 64 (18.3%) | 34.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 350 (100.0%) | 40.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arecibo
58.9% of women with births in Arecibo are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are most likely to be married with 52.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 39 (100.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 26 (100.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 115 (52.0%) | 106 (48.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 29 (45.3%) | 35 (54.7%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 144 (41.1%) | 206 (58.9%) |
Income in Arecibo
Income Overview in Arecibo
Per Capita Income in Arecibo is $13,305, while median incomes of families and households are $27,716 and $20,520 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 40,485 | $13,305 |
Median Family Income | 9,509 | $27,716 |
Mean Family Income | 9,509 | $36,762 |
Median Household Income | 15,467 | $20,520 |
Mean Household Income | 15,467 | $29,971 |
Income Deficit | 9,509 | $11,967 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 40,485 | 9.64% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 40,485 | 90.36¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 40,485 | 0.55 |
Earnings by Sex in Arecibo
Average Earnings in Arecibo are $17,893, $18,562 for men and $16,772 for women, a difference of 9.6%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 7,080 (54.7%) | $18,562 |
Female | 5,860 (45.3%) | $16,772 |
Total | 12,940 (100.0%) | $17,893 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arecibo
The most common earnings brackets in Arecibo are $17,500 to $19,999 for men (803 | 11.3%) and $7,500 to $9,999 for women (677 | 11.6%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 647 (9.1%) | 392 (6.7%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 471 (6.7%) | 480 (8.2%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 349 (4.9%) | 336 (5.7%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 321 (4.5%) | 677 (11.6%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 331 (4.7%) | 198 (3.4%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 348 (4.9%) | 504 (8.6%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 732 (10.3%) | 484 (8.3%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 803 (11.3%) | 469 (8.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 389 (5.5%) | 309 (5.3%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 346 (4.9%) | 351 (6.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 641 (9.0%) | 317 (5.4%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 228 (3.2%) | 268 (4.6%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 324 (4.6%) | 394 (6.7%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 269 (3.8%) | 163 (2.8%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 120 (1.7%) | 100 (1.7%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 109 (1.5%) | 65 (1.1%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 259 (3.7%) | 110 (1.9%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 55 (0.8%) | 62 (1.1%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 172 (2.4%) | 33 (0.6%) |
$100,000+ | 166 (2.3%) | 148 (2.5%) |
Total | 7,080 (100.0%) | 5,860 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arecibo
Average earnings in Arecibo are $19,377 for men and $18,668 for women, a difference of 3.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $41,962, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $10,885. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $38,494, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $9,344.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $10,885 | $10,329 |
High School Diploma | $17,022 | $9,344 |
College or Associate's Degree | $19,468 | $14,702 |
Bachelor's Degree | $23,497 | $23,060 |
Graduate Degree | $41,962 | $38,494 |
Total | $19,377 | $18,668 |
Family Income in Arecibo
Family Income Brackets in Arecibo
According to the Arecibo family income data, there are 2,140 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 22.5% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 76 families (0.8%) belonging to this category.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 2,140 | 22.5% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 808 | 8.5% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 1,474 | 15.5% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,426 | 15.0% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,407 | 14.8% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,293 | 13.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 504 | 5.3% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 304 | 3.2% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 76 | 0.8% |
$200,000+ | 76 | 0.8% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arecibo
5-person families (337 | 3.5%) account for the highest median family income in Arecibo with $50,078 per family, while 2-person families (4,804 | 50.5%) have the highest median income of $12,608 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 4,804 (50.5%) | $25,217 |
3-Person Families | 2,674 (28.1%) | $20,561 |
4-Person Families | 1,667 (17.5%) | $40,210 |
5-Person Families | 337 (3.5%) | $50,078 |
6-Person Families | 27 (0.3%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 9,509 (100.0%) | $27,716 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Arecibo
The median family income in Arecibo is $27,716, with families comprising 3+ earners (174) having the highest median family income of $79,200, while families with no earners (4,027) have the lowest median family income of $14,885, accounting for 1.8% and 42.3% of families, respectively.
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 4,027 (42.3%) | $14,885 |
1 Earner | 3,198 (33.6%) | $26,274 |
2 Earners | 2,110 (22.2%) | $44,921 |
3+ Earners | 174 (1.8%) | $79,200 |
Total | 9,509 (100.0%) | $27,716 |
Household Income in Arecibo
Household Income Brackets in Arecibo
With 4,733 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Arecibo, accounting for 30.6% of all households. In contrast, only 77 households (0.5%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 4,733 | 30.6% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 1,485 | 9.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 2,769 | 17.9% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,949 | 12.6% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,779 | 11.5% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,640 | 10.6% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 619 | 4.0% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 325 | 2.1% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 77 | 0.5% |
$200,000+ | 108 | 0.7% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Arecibo
The median household income in Arecibo is $20,520, with the highest median household income of $22,699 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 5,187 households (33.5%) 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 406 households (2.6%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 406 (2.6%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 3,991 (25.8%) | $20,434 |
45 to 64 Years | 5,187 (33.5%) | $22,699 |
65+ Years | 5,883 (38.0%) | $20,324 |
Total | 15,467 (100.0%) | $20,520 |
Poverty in Arecibo
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arecibo
With 42.5% poverty level for males and 46.1% for females among the residents of Arecibo, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 176 males (86.7%) and 655 females (74.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 571 (67.7%) | 655 (74.6%) |
5 Years | 176 (86.7%) | 45 (32.9%) |
6 to 11 Years | 906 (68.4%) | 902 (72.7%) |
12 to 14 Years | 472 (57.9%) | 148 (32.7%) |
15 Years | 122 (41.5%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 147 (58.8%) | 301 (52.3%) |
18 to 24 Years | 919 (55.0%) | 1,054 (55.7%) |
25 to 34 Years | 799 (30.8%) | 1,425 (55.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 476 (24.3%) | 1,049 (44.6%) |
45 to 54 Years | 772 (32.9%) | 927 (38.9%) |
55 to 64 Years | 1,263 (56.6%) | 1,070 (36.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 613 (29.6%) | 1,003 (36.3%) |
75 Years and over | 731 (34.4%) | 1,279 (40.3%) |
Total | 7,967 (42.5%) | 9,858 (46.1%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arecibo
According to the poverty statistics in Arecibo, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 75.7% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 272 (32.3%) | 223 (25.4%) |
5 Years | 27 (13.3%) | 92 (67.1%) |
6 to 11 Years | 419 (31.6%) | 338 (27.3%) |
12 to 14 Years | 343 (42.1%) | 304 (67.3%) |
15 Years | 172 (58.5%) | 43 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 103 (41.2%) | 275 (47.7%) |
18 to 24 Years | 752 (45.0%) | 839 (44.3%) |
25 to 34 Years | 1,798 (69.2%) | 1,141 (44.5%) |
35 to 44 Years | 1,483 (75.7%) | 1,302 (55.4%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1,572 (67.1%) | 1,459 (61.2%) |
55 to 64 Years | 968 (43.4%) | 1,869 (63.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 1,459 (70.4%) | 1,761 (63.7%) |
75 Years and over | 1,397 (65.6%) | 1,895 (59.7%) |
Total | 10,765 (57.5%) | 11,541 (53.9%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arecibo
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arecibo show that 24.0% or 1,232 of the total 5,124 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 39.0%, comprising of 37 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 23.5%, which includes 871 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 2,835 (76.5%) | 871 (23.5%) |
1 or 2 Children | 999 (75.5%) | 324 (24.5%) |
3 or 4 Children | 58 (61.1%) | 37 (39.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 3,892 (76.0%) | 1,232 (24.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arecibo
According to the poverty data in Arecibo, 37.4% or 302 single-father households and 68.3% or 2,444 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 156 (34.0%) | 562 (36.7%) |
1 or 2 Children | 104 (34.0%) | 1,665 (91.7%) |
3 or 4 Children | 42 (100.0%) | 205 (94.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Total | 302 (37.4%) | 2,444 (68.3%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arecibo
The poverty data for Arecibo shows that 1,232 of the married-couple family households (24.0%) and 2,746 of the single-parent households (62.6%) 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 (39.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 12 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 871 (23.5%) | 718 (36.1%) |
1 or 2 Children | 324 (24.5%) | 1,769 (83.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 37 (39.0%) | 247 (95.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (100.0%) |
Total | 1,232 (24.0%) | 2,746 (62.6%) |
Employment Characteristics in Arecibo
Employment by Class of Employer in Arecibo
Among the 10,965 employed individuals in Arecibo, private company employees (7,277 | 66.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,190 | 10.8%), and state government employees (1,180 | 10.8%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 7,277 | 66.4% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 313 | 2.9% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 1,190 | 10.8% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 328 | 3.0% |
Local Government Employees | 494 | 4.5% |
State Government Employees | 1,180 | 10.8% |
Federal Government Employees | 178 | 1.6% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 5 | 0.1% |
Total | 10,965 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Arecibo
According to the labor force statistics for Arecibo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (34,227), 41.8% or 14,307 individuals are in the labor force, with 19.3% or 2,761 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 78.5% or 1,743 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 46.1% or 205 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 445 (24.9%) | 205 (46.1%) |
20 to 24 Years | 1,559 (58.8%) | 504 (32.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 2,232 (74.8%) | 520 (23.3%) |
30 to 34 Years | 1,743 (78.5%) | 329 (18.9%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,177 (72.1%) | 356 (11.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,937 (61.5%) | 602 (20.5%) |
55 to 59 Years | 1,135 (37.1%) | 173 (15.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 459 (21.5%) | 28 (6.1%) |
65 to 74 Years | 466 (9.6%) | 31 (6.7%) |
75 Years and over | 171 (3.2%) | 18 (10.7%) |
Total | 14,307 (41.8%) | 2,761 (19.3%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arecibo
According to labor force statistics for Arecibo, 59.7% of individuals (11,692) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (19,584) are in the labor force, with 17.2% or 2,011 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 70.8% or 4,470 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 39.3% or 200 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 510 (25.5%) | 786 (39.3%) |
High School Diploma | 2,975 (54.3%) | 1,282 (23.4%) |
College / Associate Degree | 3,731 (64.4%) | 881 (15.2%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 4,470 (70.8%) | 770 (12.2%) |
Total | 11,692 (59.7%) | 3,368 (17.2%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Arecibo
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arecibo are Community & Social Service (1,126 | 9.8%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (866 | 7.5%), Health Technologists (732 | 6.4%), Management (653 | 5.7%), and Education Instruction & Library (547 | 4.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arecibo, the most male-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (75.9%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (74.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Technologists (77.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (74.5%), and Education Instruction & Library (66.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 400 (61.3%) | 253 (38.7%) |
Business & Financial | 126 (48.3%) | 135 (51.7%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 99 (71.2%) | 40 (28.8%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 77 (70.0%) | 33 (30.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 22 (75.9%) | 7 (24.1%) |
Community & Social Service | 560 (49.7%) | 566 (50.3%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 125 (50.0%) | 125 (50.0%) |
Legal Services & Support | 14 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 185 (33.8%) | 362 (66.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 236 (74.9%) | 79 (25.1%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 221 (25.5%) | 645 (74.5%) |
Health Technologists | 164 (22.4%) | 568 (77.6%) |
Total (Category) | 1,406 (46.2%) | 1,639 (53.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,177 (53.6%) | 5,342 (46.4%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Arecibo are Security & Protection (815 | 7.1%), Food Preparation & Serving (777 | 6.8%), Law Enforcement (491 | 4.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (418 | 3.6%), and Firefighting & Prevention (324 | 2.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Arecibo, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (86.2%), Security & Protection (79.7%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (73.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (85.0%), Healthcare Support (64.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (57.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 101 (35.8%) | 181 (64.2%) |
Security & Protection | 650 (79.7%) | 165 (20.3%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 227 (70.1%) | 97 (29.9%) |
Law Enforcement | 423 (86.2%) | 68 (13.9%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 331 (42.6%) | 446 (57.4%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 307 (73.4%) | 111 (26.6%) |
Personal Care & Service | 28 (15.0%) | 158 (85.0%) |
Total (Category) | 1,417 (57.2%) | 1,061 (42.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,177 (53.6%) | 5,342 (46.4%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arecibo are Sales & Related (1,414 | 12.3%), and Office & Administration (1,407 | 12.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 541 (38.3%) | 873 (61.7%) |
Office & Administration | 212 (15.1%) | 1,195 (84.9%) |
Total (Category) | 753 (26.7%) | 2,068 (73.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,177 (53.6%) | 5,342 (46.4%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arecibo are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (437 | 3.8%), Construction & Extraction (413 | 3.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (110 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 110 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 395 (95.6%) | 18 (4.4%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 437 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 942 (98.1%) | 18 (1.9%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,177 (53.6%) | 5,342 (46.4%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arecibo are Production (1,352 | 11.7%), Transportation (450 | 3.9%), and Material Moving (413 | 3.6%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 951 (70.3%) | 401 (29.7%) |
Transportation | 383 (85.1%) | 67 (14.9%) |
Material Moving | 325 (78.7%) | 88 (21.3%) |
Total (Category) | 1,659 (74.9%) | 556 (25.1%) |
Total (Overall) | 6,177 (53.6%) | 5,342 (46.4%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Arecibo
Employment Industries in Arecibo
The major employment industries in Arecibo include Manufacturing (1,755 | 15.2%), Retail Trade (1,674 | 14.5%), Health Care & Social Assistance (1,533 | 13.3%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,236 | 10.7%), and Public Administration (996 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arecibo
The Arecibo industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), and Construction (90.6%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (87.3%), Finance & Insurance (84.4%), and Educational Services (74.8%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 182 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 461 (90.6%) | 48 (9.4%) |
Manufacturing | 1,200 (68.4%) | 555 (31.6%) |
Wholesale Trade | 131 (85.1%) | 23 (14.9%) |
Retail Trade | 891 (53.2%) | 783 (46.8%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 177 (79.4%) | 46 (20.6%) |
Utilities | 149 (73.4%) | 54 (26.6%) |
Information | 19 (12.8%) | 130 (87.3%) |
Finance & Insurance | 46 (15.7%) | 248 (84.4%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 59 (76.6%) | 18 (23.4%) |
Professional & Scientific | 225 (70.5%) | 94 (29.5%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 422 (67.5%) | 203 (32.5%) |
Educational Services | 241 (25.2%) | 714 (74.8%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 476 (31.0%) | 1,057 (69.0%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 135 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 421 (34.1%) | 815 (65.9%) |
Public Administration | 630 (63.2%) | 366 (36.7%) |
Total | 6,177 (53.6%) | 5,342 (46.4%) |
Education in Arecibo
School Enrollment in Arecibo
The most common levels of schooling among the 8,753 students in Arecibo are college / undergraduate (2,356 | 26.9%), elementary school (1,795 | 20.5%), and middle school (1,711 | 19.6%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 600 | 6.9% |
Kindergarten | 329 | 3.8% |
Elementary School | 1,795 | 20.5% |
Middle School | 1,711 | 19.6% |
High School | 1,559 | 17.8% |
College / Undergraduate | 2,356 | 26.9% |
Graduate / Professional | 403 | 4.6% |
Total | 8,753 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arecibo
Out of a total of 8,753 students who are enrolled in schools in Arecibo, 3,020 (34.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 5,733 (65.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 265 (79.6% 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 1,587 (79.1% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 378 (68.7%) | 172 (31.3%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 1,587 (79.1%) | 419 (20.9%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 1,549 (71.3%) | 623 (28.7%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 774 (67.7%) | 370 (32.3%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 365 (49.7%) | 369 (50.3%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 914 (65.4%) | 484 (34.6%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 95 (22.8%) | 321 (77.2%) |
35 Years and over | 68 (20.4%) | 265 (79.6%) |
Total | 5,733 (65.5%) | 3,020 (34.5%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arecibo
Business (2,485 | 28.4%), education (1,757 | 20.1%), science & technology (882 | 10.1%), arts & humanities (819 | 9.3%), and bio, nature & agricultural (794 | 9.1%) are the most common fields of study among 8,758 individuals in Arecibo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 180 | 2.1% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 794 | 9.1% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 328 | 3.7% |
Psychology | 221 | 2.5% |
Social Sciences | 405 | 4.6% |
Engineering | 441 | 5.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 882 | 10.1% |
Business | 2,485 | 28.4% |
Education | 1,757 | 20.1% |
Literature & Languages | 37 | 0.4% |
Liberal Arts & History | 139 | 1.6% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 130 | 1.5% |
Communications | 140 | 1.6% |
Arts & Humanities | 819 | 9.3% |
Total | 8,758 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Arecibo
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arecibo
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arecibo are males with 2 vehicles (2,527, accounting for 43.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,926, making up 50.2%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 159 (2.7%) | 99 (2.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 1,378 (23.4%) | 1,290 (25.7%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,527 (43.0%) | 1,926 (38.3%) |
3 Vehicles | 1,345 (22.9%) | 1,356 (27.0%) |
4 Vehicles | 400 (6.8%) | 314 (6.2%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 71 (1.2%) | 44 (0.9%) |
Total | 5,880 (100.0%) | 5,029 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Arecibo
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arecibo are 15 to 19 minutes (1,978 commuters, 19.2%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,706 commuters, 16.5%), and 20 to 24 minutes (1,516 commuters, 14.7%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 259 | 2.5% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 1,305 | 12.6% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 1,706 | 16.5% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 1,978 | 19.2% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 1,516 | 14.7% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 542 | 5.2% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 1,399 | 13.5% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 95 | 0.9% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 265 | 2.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 386 | 3.7% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 523 | 5.1% |
90 or more Minutes | 356 | 3.5% |
Commute Time by Sex in Arecibo
The most common commute times in Arecibo are 15 to 19 minutes (979 commuters, 17.3%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (999 commuters, 21.4%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 113 (2.0%) | 146 (3.1%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 792 (14.0%) | 513 (11.0%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 804 (14.2%) | 902 (19.3%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 979 (17.3%) | 999 (21.4%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 929 (16.4%) | 587 (12.6%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 180 (3.2%) | 362 (7.7%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 717 (12.7%) | 682 (14.6%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 46 (0.8%) | 49 (1.1%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 186 (3.3%) | 79 (1.7%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 235 (4.2%) | 151 (3.2%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 441 (7.8%) | 82 (1.8%) |
90 or more Minutes | 239 (4.2%) | 117 (2.5%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arecibo
The most frequent times of departure to work in Arecibo are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (765, 13.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (924, 19.8%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 540 (9.5%) | 131 (2.8%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 286 (5.1%) | 81 (1.7%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 447 (7.9%) | 278 (5.9%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 225 (4.0%) | 241 (5.2%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 478 (8.4%) | 314 (6.7%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 764 (13.5%) | 924 (19.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 765 (13.5%) | 820 (17.6%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 571 (10.1%) | 241 (5.2%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 186 (3.3%) | 351 (7.5%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 171 (3.0%) | 343 (7.3%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 256 (4.5%) | 17 (0.4%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 95 (1.7%) | 170 (3.6%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 345 (6.1%) | 453 (9.7%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 532 (9.4%) | 305 (6.5%) |
Total | 5,661 (100.0%) | 4,669 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Arecibo
Occupancy by Ownership in Arecibo
Of the total 15,467 dwellings in Arecibo, owner-occupied units account for 8,797 (56.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 6,670 (43.1%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 8,797 | 56.9% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 6,670 | 43.1% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 15,467 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Arecibo
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 5,455 | 35.3% |
2-Person Household | 4,971 | 32.1% |
3-Person Household | 2,575 | 16.7% |
4+ Person Household | 2,466 | 15.9% |
Total Housing Units | 15,467 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arecibo
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 2,853 (52.3%) | 2,602 (47.7%) |
2-Person Household | 3,180 (64.0%) | 1,791 (36.0%) |
3-Person Household | 1,326 (51.5%) | 1,249 (48.5%) |
4+ Person Household | 1,438 (58.3%) | 1,028 (41.7%) |
Total Housing Units | 8,797 (56.9%) | 6,670 (43.1%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arecibo
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 1,546 (53.8%) | 1,326 (46.2%) |
High School Diploma | 2,258 (47.6%) | 2,481 (52.3%) |
College/Associate Degree | 2,024 (56.1%) | 1,586 (43.9%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 2,969 (69.9%) | 1,277 (30.1%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arecibo
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 2,525 | 16.3% |
35 to 44 Years | 1,872 | 12.1% |
45 to 54 Years | 2,471 | 16.0% |
55 to 64 Years | 2,716 | 17.6% |
65 to 74 Years | 2,635 | 17.0% |
75 to 84 Years | 2,474 | 16.0% |
85 Years and Over | 774 | 5.0% |
Total | 15,467 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Arecibo
Median Income by Occupancy in Arecibo
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 8,797 (56.9%) | $28,119 |
Renter-Occupied | 6,670 (43.1%) | $10,225 |
Average | 15,467 (100.0%) | $20,520 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arecibo
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 766 (8.7%) | 2,393 (35.9%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 678 (7.7%) | 902 (13.5%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 773 (8.8%) | 707 (10.6%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 818 (9.3%) | 543 (8.1%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 894 (10.2%) | 510 (7.6%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 1,359 (15.4%) | 591 (8.9%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 1,192 (13.6%) | 588 (8.8%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 1,322 (15.0%) | 312 (4.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 550 (6.2%) | 65 (1.0%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 261 (3.0%) | 59 (0.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 184 (2.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,797 (100.0%) | 6,670 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arecibo
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 4,657 (52.9%) | 823 (12.3%) |
$300 to $499 | 1,027 (11.7%) | 1,206 (18.1%) |
$500 to $799 | 1,815 (20.6%) | 1,167 (17.5%) |
$800 to $999 | 511 (5.8%) | 165 (2.5%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 570 (6.5%) | 86 (1.3%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 194 (2.2%) | 13 (0.2%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 23 (0.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 8,797 (100.0%) | 6,670 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Arecibo
Housing Structures in Arecibo
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 12,201 | 78.9% |
Single Unit, Attached | 763 | 4.9% |
2 Unit Apartments | 115 | 0.7% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 358 | 2.3% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 632 | 4.1% |
10 or more Apartments | 1,377 | 8.9% |
Mobile Home / Other | 21 | 0.1% |
Total | 15,467 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arecibo
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 8,317 (68.2%) | 3,884 (31.8%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 330 (43.2%) | 433 (56.8%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 26 (22.6%) | 89 (77.4%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 15 (4.2%) | 343 (95.8%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 65 (10.3%) | 567 (89.7%) |
10 or more Apartments | 34 (2.5%) | 1,343 (97.5%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 10 (47.6%) | 11 (52.4%) |
Total | 8,797 (56.9%) | 6,670 (43.1%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arecibo
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 67 (0.8%) | 104 (1.6%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 213 (2.4%) | 974 (14.6%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 4,791 (54.5%) | 4,350 (65.2%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 3,035 (34.5%) | 1,219 (18.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 691 (7.9%) | 23 (0.3%) |
Total | 8,797 (100.0%) | 6,670 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arecibo
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 114 (1.3%) | 10 (0.2%) |
Electricity | 1,187 (13.5%) | 238 (3.6%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 10 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 39 (0.4%) | 8 (0.1%) |
No Fuel Used | 7,447 (84.7%) | 6,414 (96.2%) |
Total | 8,797 (100.0%) | 6,670 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Arecibo
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 785 (8.9%) | 1,736 (26.0%) |
1 Vehicle | 3,518 (40.0%) | 3,097 (46.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 2,955 (33.6%) | 1,291 (19.4%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 1,539 (17.5%) | 546 (8.2%) |
Total | 8,797 (100.0%) | 6,670 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Arecibo
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arecibo
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 5,537 | 3,260 |
Median Property Value | $100,400 | $116,300 |
Median Household Income | $24,983 | $58 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $163 | $23 |
Real Estate Taxes | $626 | $3,106 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arecibo
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 591 (10.7%) | 28 (0.9%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 2,163 (39.1%) | 1,113 (34.1%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 2,562 (46.3%) | 2,059 (63.2%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 99 (1.8%) | 60 (1.8%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 79 (1.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 5 (0.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 38 (0.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 5,537 (100.0%) | 3,260 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arecibo
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 1,070 (19.3%) | 10 (0.3%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 1,701 (30.7%) | 374 (11.5%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 949 (17.1%) | 784 (24.0%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 565 (10.2%) | 410 (12.6%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 739 (13.4%) | 627 (19.2%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 283 (5.1%) | 583 (17.9%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 104 (1.9%) | 267 (8.2%) |
$150,000 or more | 126 (2.3%) | 157 (4.8%) |
Total | 5,537 (100.0%) | 3,260 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arecibo
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 1,114 (20.1%) | 36,360 (1,115.3%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 794 (14.3%) | 795 (24.4%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 691 (12.5%) | 701 (21.5%) |
4.0x or more | 2,723 (49.2%) | 296 (9.1%) |
Total | 5,537 (100.0%) | 3,260 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arecibo
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 313 (5.7%) | 55 (1.7%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 111 (2.0%) | 77 (2.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 120 (2.2%) | 61 (1.9%) |
Total | 5,537 (100.0%) | 3,260 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Arecibo
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arecibo
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 1,969 (95.5%) | 92 (4.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 5,253 (96.1%) | 212 (3.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 3,578 (94.9%) | 193 (5.1%) |
26 to 34 Years | 3,904 (86.9%) | 590 (13.1%) |
35 to 44 Years | 3,784 (87.8%) | 528 (12.2%) |
45 to 54 Years | 4,149 (87.9%) | 569 (12.1%) |
55 to 64 Years | 4,816 (93.1%) | 354 (6.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4,824 (99.8%) | 12 (0.3%) |
75 Years and older | 5,237 (98.8%) | 65 (1.2%) |
Total | 37,514 (93.5%) | 2,615 (6.5%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arecibo
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 1,969 (95.5%) | 92 (4.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 5,253 (96.1%) | 212 (3.9%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 3,578 (94.9%) | 193 (5.1%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arecibo
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 17,206 (92.2%) | 1,453 (7.8%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 10,792 (95.7%) | 490 (4.3%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 5,195 (91.7%) | 470 (8.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 2,102 (96.7%) | 72 (3.3%) |
$100,000 and over | 1,902 (93.8%) | 126 (6.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arecibo
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 1,605 (77.9%) | 448 (21.7%) |
6 to 18 Years | 3,700 (67.7%) | 1,774 (32.5%) |
19 to 25 Years | 2,137 (56.7%) | 1,493 (39.6%) |
25 to 34 Years | 2,645 (58.9%) | 1,333 (29.7%) |
35 to 44 Years | 2,006 (46.5%) | 1,897 (44.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 2,379 (50.4%) | 2,000 (42.4%) |
55 to 64 Years | 3,134 (60.6%) | 1,874 (36.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 4,593 (95.0%) | 926 (19.2%) |
75 Years and over | 5,187 (97.8%) | 472 (8.9%) |
Total | 27,386 (68.2%) | 12,217 (30.4%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arecibo
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 218 (7.5%) | 79 (3.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 468 (11.0%) | 321 (7.2%) |
35 to 64 Years | 1,319 (20.2%) | 1,128 (14.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 674 (32.5%) | 748 (27.1%) |
75 Years and over | 1,057 (49.7%) | 1,927 (60.7%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arecibo
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 109 (2.6%) | 75 (1.7%) |
35 to 64 Years | 213 (3.3%) | 32 (0.4%) |
65 to 74 Years | 314 (15.1%) | 96 (3.5%) |
75 Years and over | 328 (15.4%) | 455 (14.3%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 143 (3.4%) | 13 (0.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 128 (2.0%) | 326 (4.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 88 (4.3%) | 120 (4.3%) |
75 Years and over | 184 (8.6%) | 503 (15.9%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 218 (7.5%) | 79 (3.2%) |
18 to 34 Years | 251 (5.9%) | 61 (1.4%) |
35 to 64 Years | 754 (11.6%) | 508 (6.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 198 (9.6%) | 316 (11.4%) |
75 Years and over | 377 (17.7%) | 658 (20.7%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 7 (0.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 93 (2.2%) | 207 (4.6%) |
35 to 64 Years | 821 (12.6%) | 563 (7.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 410 (19.8%) | 481 (17.4%) |
75 Years and over | 653 (30.7%) | 1,457 (45.9%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 23 (0.8%) | 24 (1.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 41 (1.0%) | 35 (0.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 391 (6.0%) | 352 (4.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 283 (13.7%) | 247 (8.9%) |
75 Years and over | 308 (14.5%) | 638 (20.1%) |
Technology Access in Arecibo
Computing Device Access in Arecibo
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 6,882 | 44.5% |
Smartphone | 11,271 | 72.9% |
Tablet | 5,375 | 34.7% |
No Computing Device | 3,446 | 22.3% |
Total | 15,467 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Arecibo
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 97 | 0.6% |
Broadband Home | 7,241 | 46.8% |
Cellular Data Only | 3,314 | 21.4% |
Satellite Internet | 791 | 5.1% |
No Internet | 4,240 | 27.4% |
Total | 15,467 | 100.0% |
Arecibo Summary
Arecibo is a municipality located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern karst region of the island. It is the largest municipality in Puerto Rico by area, and is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The city is named after the Arecibo River, which passes through the city.
History
The area of Arecibo was originally inhabited by the indigenous Taíno people. The first European to visit the area was Christopher Columbus in 1493. The area was later colonized by the Spanish in 1514, and the city was officially founded in 1616. The city was an important port for the Spanish, and was used to export sugar, coffee, and tobacco.
In the 19th century, the city was a major center for the production of sugar cane. The city was also an important center for the production of tobacco, and was home to several cigar factories.
In 1898, the city was occupied by the United States during the Spanish-American War. The city was later incorporated as a municipality in 1902.
Geography
Arecibo is located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern karst region of the island. The city is situated on the banks of the Arecibo River, which passes through the city. The city is surrounded by mountains, and is located near the Atlantic Ocean.
The city has a total area of 545.7 square kilometers (210.7 square miles). The city is divided into several barrios, or neighborhoods.
Economy
Arecibo is an important economic center in Puerto Rico. The city is home to several industries, including pharmaceuticals, electronics, and food processing. The city is also home to several shopping centers, and is a popular tourist destination.
The city is home to several universities, including the University of Puerto Rico at Arecibo, the Interamerican University of Puerto Rico, and the Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico.
Demographics
As of the 2010 census, Arecibo had a population of 96,440. The city has a population density of 176.3 people per square kilometer (456.2 people per square mile). The racial makeup of the city is 79.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 16.7% other races, and 2.3% from two or more races.
The median household income in Arecibo is $20,845, and the median family income is $25,845. The city has a poverty rate of 44.3%. The city has a high rate of unemployment, with an unemployment rate of 16.2%.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Arecibo?
Total Population of Arecibo is 40,485.
What is the Total Male Population of Arecibo?
Total Male Population of Arecibo is 18,945.
What is the Total Female Population of Arecibo?
Total Female Population of Arecibo is 21,540.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arecibo?
There are 87.95 Males per 100 Females in Arecibo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arecibo?
There are 113.70 Females per 100 Males in Arecibo.
What is the Median Population Age in Arecibo?
Median Population Age in Arecibo is 44.8 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arecibo
Average Family Size in Arecibo is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arecibo
Average Household Size in Arecibo is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arecibo?
Per Capita income in Arecibo is $13,305.
What is the Median Family Income in Arecibo?
Median Family Income in Arecibo is $27,716.
What is the Median Household income in Arecibo?
Median Household Income in Arecibo is $20,520.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arecibo?
Income or Wage Gap in Arecibo is 9.6%.
Women in Arecibo earn 90.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Arecibo?
Family Income Deficit in Arecibo is $11,967.
Families that are below poverty line in Arecibo earn $11,967 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arecibo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arecibo is 0.55.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arecibo?
There are 14,307 People in the Labor Forcein in Arecibo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arecibo?
41.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Arecibo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arecibo?
Unemployment Rate in Arecibo is 19.3%.