Arroyo, PR

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Arroyo Overview

7,818
TOTAL POPULATION
3,631
MALE POPULATION
4,187
FEMALE POPULATION
86.72
MALES / 100 FEMALES
115.31
FEMALES / 100 MALES
40.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,943
PER CAPITA INCOME
$19,335
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$17,090
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
22.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
77.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,045
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.65
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,166
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
32.9%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
18.5%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

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Race in Arroyo

The most populous races in Arroyo are Hispanic or Latino (7,746 | 99.1%), White / Caucasian (3,931 | 50.3%), and Black / African American (1,628 | 20.8%).
Race in Arroyo
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,62820.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino7,74699.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,93150.3%
Two or more Races1,20415.4%
Some other Race1,05513.5%
Total7,818100.0%

Ancestry in Arroyo

The most populous ancestries reported in Arroyo are Puerto Rican (7,711 | 98.6%), American (48 | 0.6%), Mexican American Indian (38 | 0.5%), Colombian (17 | 0.2%), and Mexican (17 | 0.2%), together accounting for 100.2% of all Arroyo residents.
Ancestry in Arroyo
Ancestry# Population% Population
American480.6%
Central American Indian10.0%
Colombian170.2%
Dominican10.0%
Mexican170.2%
Mexican American Indian380.5%
Puerto Rican7,71198.6%
South American170.2%
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Immigrants in Arroyo

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

Sex and Age in Arroyo

The most populous age groups in Arroyo are 15 to 19 Years (428 | 11.8%) for men and 40 to 44 Years (432 | 10.3%) for women.
Sex and Age in Arroyo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years165 (4.5%)123 (2.9%)
5 to 9 Years143 (3.9%)218 (5.2%)
10 to 14 Years357 (9.8%)153 (3.6%)
15 to 19 Years428 (11.8%)261 (6.2%)
20 to 24 Years197 (5.4%)327 (7.8%)
25 to 29 Years200 (5.5%)321 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years247 (6.8%)284 (6.8%)
35 to 39 Years177 (4.9%)213 (5.1%)
40 to 44 Years239 (6.6%)432 (10.3%)
45 to 49 Years246 (6.8%)300 (7.2%)
50 to 54 Years303 (8.3%)246 (5.9%)
55 to 59 Years128 (3.5%)176 (4.2%)
60 to 64 Years194 (5.3%)217 (5.2%)
65 to 69 Years71 (2.0%)184 (4.4%)
70 to 74 Years131 (3.6%)226 (5.4%)
75 to 79 Years143 (3.9%)242 (5.8%)
80 to 84 Years179 (4.9%)168 (4.0%)
85 Years and over83 (2.3%)96 (2.3%)
Total3,631 (100.0%)4,187 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Arroyo

Median Family Size in Arroyo

The median family size in Arroyo is 3.15 persons per family, with married-couple families (908 | 43.7%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.36 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (204 | 9.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.54 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Arroyo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple908 (43.7%)3.36
Single Male/Father204 (9.8%)2.54
Single Female/Mother965 (46.5%)3.08
Total Families2,077 (100.0%)3.15

Median Household Size in Arroyo

The median household size in Arroyo is 2.59 persons per household, with married-couple households (908 | 30.1%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.36 persons per household. non-family households (942 | 31.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.06 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Arroyo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple908 (30.1%)3.36
Single Male/Father204 (6.8%)2.98
Single Female/Mother965 (32.0%)3.27
Non-family942 (31.2%)1.06
Total Households3,019 (100.0%)2.59

Household Size by Marriage Status in Arroyo

Out of a total of 3,019 households in Arroyo, 2,077 (68.8%) are family households, while 942 (31.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 914, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 892.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Arroyo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-892 (29.5%)
2-Person Households914 (30.3%)50 (1.7%)
3-Person Households683 (22.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households318 (10.5%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households110 (3.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households31 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households21 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,077 (68.8%)942 (31.2%)

Female Fertility in Arroyo

Fertility by Age in Arroyo

Average fertility rate in Arroyo is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 61.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Arroyo
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 years59 (100.0%)61.0
Total59 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arroyo

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Arroyo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Arroyo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Arroyo
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 Degree45 (76.3%)66.0
Bachelor's Degree14 (23.7%)25.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total59 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arroyo

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Arroyo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree14 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Arroyo

Income Overview in Arroyo

Per Capita Income in Arroyo is $13,943, while median incomes of families and households are $19,335 and $17,090 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income7,818$13,943
Median Family Income2,077$19,335
Mean Family Income2,077$29,862
Median Household Income3,019$17,090
Mean Household Income3,019$34,457
Income Deficit2,077$13,045
Wage / Income Gap (%)7,81822.35%
Wage / Income Gap ($)7,81877.65¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index7,8180.65

Earnings by Sex in Arroyo

Average Earnings in Arroyo are $18,406, $23,287 for men and $18,082 for women, a difference of 22.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Arroyo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male810 (41.2%)$23,287
Female1,155 (58.8%)$18,082
Total1,965 (100.0%)$18,406

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arroyo

The most common earnings brackets in Arroyo are $12,500 to $14,999 for men (187 | 23.1%) and $5,000 to $7,499 for women (153 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Arroyo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less64 (7.9%)30 (2.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99917 (2.1%)72 (6.2%)
$5,000 to $7,49965 (8.0%)153 (13.3%)
$7,500 to $9,99945 (5.6%)83 (7.2%)
$10,000 to $12,4990 (0.0%)87 (7.5%)
$12,500 to $14,999187 (23.1%)60 (5.2%)
$15,000 to $17,49910 (1.2%)62 (5.4%)
$17,500 to $19,9990 (0.0%)131 (11.3%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)12 (1.0%)
$22,500 to $24,99954 (6.7%)69 (6.0%)
$25,000 to $29,99954 (6.7%)86 (7.4%)
$30,000 to $34,99928 (3.5%)129 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $39,99954 (6.7%)9 (0.8%)
$40,000 to $44,99950 (6.2%)38 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,99980 (9.9%)25 (2.2%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)24 (2.1%)
$55,000 to $64,9998 (1.0%)10 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,99939 (4.8%)41 (3.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000+13 (1.6%)34 (2.9%)
Total810 (100.0%)1,155 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arroyo

Average earnings in Arroyo are $24,745 for men and $18,235 for women, a difference of 26.3%. Men with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $44,025, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $13,257. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $26,164, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $17,716.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Arroyo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$13,257$0
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree$44,025$26,164
Graduate Degree--
Total$24,745$18,235

Family Income in Arroyo

Family Income Brackets in Arroyo

According to the Arroyo family income data, there are 594 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 28.6% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Arroyo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00059428.6%
$10,000 to $14,99933916.3%
$15,000 to $24,99923311.2%
$25,000 to $34,99929314.1%
$35,000 to $49,99929514.2%
$50,000 to $74,9991376.6%
$75,000 to $99,999542.6%
$100,000 to $149,999984.7%
$150,000 to $199,999371.8%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arroyo

4-person families (272 | 13.1%) account for the highest median family income in Arroyo with $51,447 per family, while 4-person families (272 | 13.1%) have the highest median income of $12,862 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Arroyo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,022 (49.2%)$14,368
3-Person Families656 (31.6%)$24,688
4-Person Families272 (13.1%)$51,447
5-Person Families75 (3.6%)$0
6-Person Families31 (1.5%)$0
7+ Person Families21 (1.0%)$0
Total2,077 (100.0%)$19,335

Family Income by Number of Earners in Arroyo

Family Income by Number of Earners in Arroyo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners940 (45.3%)$10,257
1 Earner877 (42.2%)$27,228
2 Earners260 (12.5%)$0
3+ Earners0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,077 (100.0%)$19,335

Household Income in Arroyo

Household Income Brackets in Arroyo

With 987 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Arroyo, accounting for 32.7% of all households. In contrast, only 21 households (0.7%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Arroyo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00098732.7%
$10,000 to $14,99941413.7%
$15,000 to $24,99938312.7%
$25,000 to $34,99945615.1%
$35,000 to $49,99936512.1%
$50,000 to $74,9991605.3%
$75,000 to $99,999632.1%
$100,000 to $149,9991304.3%
$150,000 to $199,999391.3%
$200,000+210.7%

Household Income by Householder Age in Arroyo

The median household income in Arroyo is $17,090, with the highest median household income of $18,703 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 810 households (26.8%) 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 80 households (2.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Arroyo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years80 (2.6%)$2,499
25 to 44 Years810 (26.8%)$18,703
45 to 64 Years945 (31.3%)$17,117
65+ Years1,184 (39.2%)$17,000
Total3,019 (100.0%)$17,090

Poverty in Arroyo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo

With 55.4% poverty level for males and 57.9% for females among the residents of Arroyo, 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 34 males (100.0%) and 123 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years116 (70.3%)123 (100.0%)
5 Years34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years174 (83.3%)166 (64.3%)
12 to 14 Years180 (70.0%)49 (49.0%)
15 Years21 (72.4%)46 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years28 (19.1%)86 (74.1%)
18 to 24 Years255 (56.8%)358 (84.0%)
25 to 34 Years271 (60.6%)371 (61.3%)
35 to 44 Years258 (62.0%)374 (58.0%)
45 to 54 Years244 (44.4%)302 (55.3%)
55 to 64 Years132 (41.0%)184 (46.8%)
65 to 74 Years110 (54.5%)139 (33.9%)
75 Years and over189 (46.7%)228 (45.1%)
Total2,012 (55.4%)2,426 (57.9%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo

According to the poverty statistics in Arroyo, males aged 16 and 17 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 80.9% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Arroyo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years49 (29.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)13 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years35 (16.8%)92 (35.7%)
12 to 14 Years77 (30.0%)51 (51.0%)
15 Years8 (27.6%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years119 (80.9%)30 (25.9%)
18 to 24 Years194 (43.2%)68 (16.0%)
25 to 34 Years176 (39.4%)234 (38.7%)
35 to 44 Years158 (38.0%)271 (42.0%)
45 to 54 Years305 (55.6%)244 (44.7%)
55 to 64 Years190 (59.0%)209 (53.2%)
65 to 74 Years92 (45.5%)271 (66.1%)
75 Years and over216 (53.3%)278 (54.9%)
Total1,619 (44.6%)1,761 (42.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arroyo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Arroyo show that 29.2% or 265 of the total 908 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 21 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 15.5%, which includes 51 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Arroyo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children365 (65.4%)193 (34.6%)
1 or 2 Children278 (84.5%)51 (15.5%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)21 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total643 (70.8%)265 (29.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arroyo

According to the poverty data in Arroyo, 63.2% or 129 single-father households and 76.4% or 737 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 75 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Arroyo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children54 (41.9%)262 (68.0%)
1 or 2 Children75 (100.0%)440 (80.7%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total129 (63.2%)737 (76.4%)

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

The poverty data for Arroyo shows that 265 of the married-couple family households (29.2%) and 866 of the single-parent households (74.1%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 21 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Arroyo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children193 (34.6%)316 (61.5%)
1 or 2 Children51 (15.5%)515 (83.1%)
3 or 4 Children21 (100.0%)35 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total265 (29.2%)866 (74.1%)

Employment Characteristics in Arroyo

Employment by Class of Employer in Arroyo

Among the 1,715 employed individuals in Arroyo, private company employees (995 | 58.0%), state government employees (362 | 21.1%), and local government employees (166 | 9.7%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Arroyo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees99558.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)372.2%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)452.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations985.7%
Local Government Employees1669.7%
State Government Employees36221.1%
Federal Government Employees120.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,715100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Arroyo

According to the labor force statistics for Arroyo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (6,584), 32.9% or 2,166 individuals are in the labor force, with 18.5% or 401 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 79.3% or 421 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 52.7% or 59 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Arroyo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years112 (21.4%)59 (52.7%)
25 to 29 Years392 (75.2%)30 (7.7%)
30 to 34 Years421 (79.3%)133 (31.6%)
35 to 44 Years450 (42.4%)117 (26.0%)
45 to 54 Years463 (42.3%)61 (13.2%)
55 to 59 Years133 (43.8%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years140 (34.1%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years17 (2.8%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over38 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,166 (32.9%)401 (18.5%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arroyo

According to labor force statistics for Arroyo, 51.0% of individuals (2,001) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (3,923) are in the labor force, with 17.1% or 342 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 77.1% or 906 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 62.3% or 86 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Arroyo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School138 (22.6%)381 (62.3%)
High School Diploma286 (28.8%)292 (29.4%)
College / Associate Degree669 (58.4%)219 (19.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher906 (77.1%)55 (4.7%)
Total2,001 (51.0%)671 (17.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Arroyo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arroyo are Community & Social Service (210 | 11.9%), Computers, Engineering & Science (146 | 8.3%), Education Instruction & Library (126 | 7.1%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (114 | 6.5%), and Management (91 | 5.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Arroyo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Arroyo, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Arts, Media & Entertainment (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (96.3%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Arroyo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management57 (62.6%)34 (37.4%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)24 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science82 (56.2%)64 (43.8%)
Computers & Mathematics42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering27 (54.0%)23 (46.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science13 (24.1%)41 (75.9%)
Community & Social Service 88 (41.9%)122 (58.1%)
Education, Arts & Media1 (3.7%)26 (96.3%)
Legal Services & Support42 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library30 (23.8%)96 (76.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment15 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating8 (7.0%)106 (93.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
Total (Category)235 (40.2%)350 (59.8%)
Total (Overall)753 (42.6%)1,013 (57.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Arroyo are Security & Protection (239 | 13.5%), Firefighting & Prevention (143 | 8.1%), Cleaning & Maintenance (138 | 7.8%), Law Enforcement (96 | 5.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (87 | 4.9%).
Services Occupations in Arroyo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Arroyo, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), Security & Protection (82.9%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (62.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (42.7%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Arroyo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)29 (100.0%)
Security & Protection198 (82.9%)41 (17.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention143 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement55 (57.3%)41 (42.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving0 (0.0%)87 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance86 (62.3%)52 (37.7%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)284 (57.6%)209 (42.4%)
Total (Overall)753 (42.6%)1,013 (57.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Arroyo are Sales & Related (275 | 15.6%), and Office & Administration (191 | 10.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Arroyo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Arroyo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related85 (30.9%)190 (69.1%)
Office & Administration36 (18.9%)155 (81.1%)
Total (Category)121 (26.0%)345 (74.0%)
Total (Overall)753 (42.6%)1,013 (57.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Arroyo are Construction & Extraction (54 | 3.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (24 | 1.4%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (16 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Arroyo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Arroyo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)16 (100.0%)
Construction & Extraction54 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)78 (83.0%)16 (17.0%)
Total (Overall)753 (42.6%)1,013 (57.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Arroyo are Production (83 | 4.7%), Transportation (32 | 1.8%), and Material Moving (13 | 0.7%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Arroyo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Arroyo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production12 (14.5%)71 (85.5%)
Transportation10 (31.2%)22 (68.8%)
Material Moving13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)35 (27.3%)93 (72.7%)
Total (Overall)753 (42.6%)1,013 (57.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Arroyo

Employment Industries in Arroyo

The major employment industries in Arroyo include Public Administration (379 | 21.5%), Retail Trade (321 | 18.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (276 | 15.6%), Administrative & Support (153 | 8.7%), and Construction (130 | 7.4%).
Employment Industries in Arroyo

Employment Industries by Sex in Arroyo

The Arroyo industries that see more men than women are Information (100.0%), Construction (73.9%), and Administrative & Support (73.2%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Finance & Insurance (100.0%), Professional & Scientific (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Arroyo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction96 (73.9%)34 (26.2%)
Manufacturing28 (36.4%)49 (63.6%)
Wholesale Trade21 (56.8%)16 (43.2%)
Retail Trade100 (31.1%)221 (68.9%)
Transportation & Warehousing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities27 (52.9%)24 (47.1%)
Information28 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support112 (73.2%)41 (26.8%)
Educational Services30 (25.9%)86 (74.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance8 (2.9%)268 (97.1%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services13 (27.1%)35 (72.9%)
Public Administration265 (69.9%)114 (30.1%)
Total753 (42.6%)1,013 (57.4%)

Education in Arroyo

School Enrollment in Arroyo

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,004 students in Arroyo are high school (599 | 29.9%), college / undergraduate (577 | 28.8%), and elementary school (318 | 15.9%).
School Enrollment in Arroyo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool663.3%
Kindergarten1155.7%
Elementary School31815.9%
Middle School25612.8%
High School59929.9%
College / Undergraduate57728.8%
Graduate / Professional733.6%
Total2,004100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arroyo

Out of a total of 2,004 students who are enrolled in schools in Arroyo, 240 (12.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,764 (88.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35 (64.8% 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 102 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Arroyo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old348 (96.4%)13 (3.6%)
10 to 14 Year Olds496 (97.3%)14 (2.8%)
15 to 17 Year Olds320 (94.7%)18 (5.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds162 (71.1%)66 (28.9%)
20 to 24 Year Olds130 (57.8%)95 (42.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds186 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over19 (35.2%)35 (64.8%)
Total1,764 (88.0%)240 (12.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arroyo

Business (370 | 24.3%), education (319 | 20.9%), arts & humanities (232 | 15.2%), science & technology (210 | 13.8%), and engineering (95 | 6.2%) are the most common fields of study among 1,523 individuals in Arroyo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Arroyo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics322.1%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural261.7%
Physical & Health Sciences926.0%
Psychology503.3%
Social Sciences805.2%
Engineering956.2%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology21013.8%
Business37024.3%
Education31920.9%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History20.1%
Visual & Performing Arts151.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities23215.2%
Total1,523100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Arroyo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arroyo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Arroyo are males with 2 vehicles (266, accounting for 35.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (281, making up 27.7%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Arroyo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)21 (2.2%)
1 Vehicle245 (32.6%)469 (48.7%)
2 Vehicles266 (35.4%)281 (29.2%)
3 Vehicles167 (22.2%)124 (12.9%)
4 Vehicles32 (4.3%)36 (3.7%)
5 or more Vehicles42 (5.6%)31 (3.2%)
Total752 (100.0%)962 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Arroyo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Arroyo are 15 to 19 minutes (570 commuters, 33.6%), 30 to 34 minutes (286 commuters, 16.9%), and 45 to 59 minutes (233 commuters, 13.7%).
Commute Time in Arroyo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes211.2%
5 to 9 Minutes201.2%
10 to 14 Minutes20111.8%
15 to 19 Minutes57033.6%
20 to 24 Minutes18210.7%
25 to 29 Minutes925.4%
30 to 34 Minutes28616.9%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes382.2%
45 to 59 Minutes23313.7%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes543.2%

Commute Time by Sex in Arroyo

The most common commute times in Arroyo are 45 to 59 minutes (169 commuters, 22.7%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (418 commuters, 43.9%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Arroyo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)21 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Minutes0 (0.0%)20 (2.1%)
10 to 14 Minutes124 (16.7%)77 (8.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes152 (20.4%)418 (43.9%)
20 to 24 Minutes90 (12.1%)92 (9.7%)
25 to 29 Minutes47 (6.3%)45 (4.7%)
30 to 34 Minutes133 (17.9%)153 (16.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes0 (0.0%)38 (4.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes169 (22.7%)64 (6.7%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes29 (3.9%)25 (2.6%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arroyo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Arroyo are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (190, 25.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (199, 20.9%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Arroyo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM55 (7.4%)151 (15.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM50 (6.7%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM13 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM100 (13.4%)110 (11.5%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM128 (17.2%)60 (6.3%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM190 (25.5%)199 (20.9%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM0 (0.0%)177 (18.6%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM62 (8.3%)19 (2.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM50 (6.7%)78 (8.2%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM24 (3.2%)66 (6.9%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM59 (7.9%)41 (4.3%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)52 (5.5%)
Total744 (100.0%)953 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Arroyo

Occupancy by Ownership in Arroyo

Of the total 3,019 dwellings in Arroyo, owner-occupied units account for 2,079 (68.9%), while renter-occupied units make up 940 (31.1%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Arroyo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units2,07968.9%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units94031.1%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,019100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Arroyo

Occupancy by Household Size in Arroyo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household89229.5%
2-Person Household96431.9%
3-Person Household68322.6%
4+ Person Household48015.9%
Total Housing Units3,019100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arroyo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Arroyo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household764 (85.7%)128 (14.3%)
2-Person Household648 (67.2%)316 (32.8%)
3-Person Household351 (51.4%)332 (48.6%)
4+ Person Household316 (65.8%)164 (34.2%)
Total Housing Units2,079 (68.9%)940 (31.1%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arroyo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Arroyo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School270 (65.8%)140 (34.2%)
High School Diploma594 (61.8%)367 (38.2%)
College/Associate Degree541 (68.0%)254 (32.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher674 (79.0%)179 (21.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arroyo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Arroyo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years47015.6%
35 to 44 Years42013.9%
45 to 54 Years59919.8%
55 to 64 Years34611.5%
65 to 74 Years48816.2%
75 to 84 Years55818.5%
85 Years and Over1384.6%
Total3,019100.0%

Housing Finances in Arroyo

Median Income by Occupancy in Arroyo

Median Income by Occupancy in Arroyo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied2,079 (68.9%)$25,466
Renter-Occupied940 (31.1%)$0
Average3,019 (100.0%)$17,090

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arroyo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Arroyo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000290 (14.0%)453 (48.2%)
$5,000 to $9,999165 (7.9%)78 (8.3%)
$10,000 to $14,999287 (13.8%)127 (13.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999192 (9.2%)47 (5.0%)
$20,000 to $24,99985 (4.1%)59 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999323 (15.5%)133 (14.1%)
$35,000 to $49,999357 (17.2%)9 (1.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999126 (6.1%)34 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99964 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999130 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more60 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,079 (100.0%)940 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arroyo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Arroyo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3001,074 (51.7%)190 (20.2%)
$300 to $499318 (15.3%)342 (36.4%)
$500 to $799471 (22.7%)278 (29.6%)
$800 to $99976 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499122 (5.9%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99912 (0.6%)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 more6 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,079 (100.0%)940 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Arroyo

Housing Structures in Arroyo

Housing Structures in Arroyo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,32877.1%
Single Unit, Attached2688.9%
2 Unit Apartments120.4%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1916.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments963.2%
10 or more Apartments903.0%
Mobile Home / Other341.1%
Total3,019100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arroyo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Arroyo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,834 (78.8%)494 (21.2%)
Single Unit, Attached202 (75.4%)66 (24.6%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments9 (4.7%)182 (95.3%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)96 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)90 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,079 (68.9%)940 (31.1%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arroyo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Arroyo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms39 (1.9%)153 (16.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,569 (75.5%)622 (66.2%)
6 or 7 Rooms435 (20.9%)151 (16.1%)
8 or more Rooms36 (1.7%)14 (1.5%)
Total2,079 (100.0%)940 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arroyo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Arroyo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas42 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity320 (15.4%)53 (5.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels114 (5.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used1,603 (77.1%)887 (94.4%)
Total2,079 (100.0%)940 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Arroyo

Household Vehicle Usage in Arroyo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle200 (9.6%)153 (16.3%)
1 Vehicle1,174 (56.5%)567 (60.3%)
2 Vehicles437 (21.0%)211 (22.5%)
3 or more Vehicles268 (12.9%)9 (1.0%)
Total2,079 (100.0%)940 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Arroyo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Arroyo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,338741
Median Property Value$82,600$109,700
Median Household Income$15,529$42
Monthly Housing Costs$170$0
Real Estate Taxes--

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arroyo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Arroyo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00092 (6.9%)105 (14.2%)
$50,000 to $99,999936 (70.0%)138 (18.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999294 (22.0%)498 (67.2%)
$300,000 to $499,9999 (0.7%)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 more7 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,338 (100.0%)741 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arroyo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Arroyo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000406 (30.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999375 (28.0%)49 (6.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999184 (13.8%)189 (25.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999162 (12.1%)139 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99942 (3.1%)195 (26.3%)
$75,000 to $99,99930 (2.2%)84 (11.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999121 (9.0%)34 (4.6%)
$150,000 or more18 (1.3%)9 (1.2%)
Total1,338 (100.0%)741 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arroyo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Arroyo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x351 (26.2%)33,839 (4,566.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x119 (8.9%)152 (20.5%)
3.0x to 3.9x81 (6.0%)246 (33.2%)
4.0x or more618 (46.2%)53 (7.1%)
Total1,338 (100.0%)741 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arroyo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Arroyo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $8009 (0.7%)11 (1.5%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)21 (2.8%)
$800 to $1,4997 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,338 (100.0%)741 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Arroyo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years335 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years674 (97.5%)17 (2.5%)
26 to 34 Years926 (90.5%)97 (9.5%)
35 to 44 Years947 (89.3%)114 (10.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,087 (99.3%)8 (0.7%)
55 to 64 Years673 (94.1%)42 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years584 (95.4%)28 (4.6%)
75 Years and older881 (96.7%)30 (3.3%)
Total7,482 (95.7%)336 (4.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arroyo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Arroyo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born335 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,375 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen674 (97.5%)17 (2.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arroyo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Arroyo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0004,147 (95.4%)200 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,045 (97.1%)61 (2.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999392 (83.9%)75 (16.1%)
$75,000 to $99,999281 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over611 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Arroyo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6308 (91.9%)46 (13.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,011 (73.5%)400 (29.1%)
19 to 25 Years600 (86.8%)101 (14.6%)
25 to 34 Years687 (67.2%)257 (25.1%)
35 to 44 Years712 (67.1%)235 (22.2%)
45 to 54 Years737 (67.3%)376 (34.3%)
55 to 64 Years378 (52.9%)295 (41.3%)
65 to 74 Years524 (85.6%)93 (15.2%)
75 Years and over864 (94.8%)130 (14.3%)
Total5,821 (74.5%)1,933 (24.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arroyo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Arroyo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years149 (22.0%)12 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years401 (31.2%)427 (27.0%)
65 to 74 Years63 (31.2%)163 (39.8%)
75 Years and over178 (44.0%)284 (56.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Arroyo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo: <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 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (4.0%)7 (0.4%)
65 to 74 Years18 (8.9%)8 (1.9%)
75 Years and over33 (8.2%)41 (8.1%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years113 (8.8%)35 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years23 (11.4%)79 (19.3%)
75 Years and over12 (3.0%)121 (23.9%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years149 (22.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years239 (18.6%)35 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years27 (13.4%)8 (1.9%)
75 Years and over55 (13.6%)60 (11.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)12 (2.2%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)16 (1.5%)
35 to 64 Years78 (6.1%)376 (23.7%)
65 to 74 Years41 (20.3%)84 (20.5%)
75 Years and over139 (34.3%)211 (41.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Arroyo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years11 (0.9%)13 (0.8%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over81 (20.0%)53 (10.5%)

Technology Access in Arroyo

Computing Device Access in Arroyo

Computing Device Access in Arroyo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,42347.1%
Smartphone1,96265.0%
Tablet45915.2%
No Computing Device88029.1%
Total3,019100.0%

Internet Access in Arroyo

Internet Access in Arroyo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet90.3%
Broadband Home1,29642.9%
Cellular Data Only98332.6%
Satellite Internet802.6%
No Internet64221.3%
Total3,019100.0%

Arroyo Summary

Arroyo is a municipality located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.

History

Arroyo was founded in 1803 by Don Juan de la Cruz. The name of the town was derived from the Arroyo de la Torrecilla, a stream that runs through the area. The town was originally part of the municipality of Patillas, but was separated in 1855.

Geography

Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.
The municipality of Arroyo is located in the southern coast of Puerto Rico, in the region known as the Southern Coastal Plain. It is bordered by the municipalities of Patillas, Salinas, and Guayama. The municipality of Arroyo is part of the Guayama Metropolitan Statistical Area.

Economy

The economy of Arroyo is mainly based on agriculture and fishing. The main crops grown in the area are sugarcane, plantains, and bananas. The fishing industry is also important, with the main catches being shrimp, lobster, and conch.
The municipality also has a small manufacturing sector, with the main industries being food processing, textiles, and electronics.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, the population of Arroyo was 24,845. The racial makeup of the municipality was 79.2% White, 0.3% African American, 0.2% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 19.2% from other races, and 0.9% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 98.2% of the population.
The median household income in Arroyo was $13,945, and the median family income was $15,945. The per capita income was $6,845. About 33.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Arroyo?
Total Population of Arroyo is 7,818.
What is the Total Male Population of Arroyo?
Total Male Population of Arroyo is 3,631.
What is the Total Female Population of Arroyo?
Total Female Population of Arroyo is 4,187.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Arroyo?
There are 86.72 Males per 100 Females in Arroyo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Arroyo?
There are 115.31 Females per 100 Males in Arroyo.
What is the Median Population Age in Arroyo?
Median Population Age in Arroyo is 40.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Arroyo
Average Family Size in Arroyo is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Arroyo
Average Household Size in Arroyo is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Arroyo?
Per Capita income in Arroyo is $13,943.
What is the Median Family Income in Arroyo?
Median Family Income in Arroyo is $19,335.
What is the Median Household income in Arroyo?
Median Household Income in Arroyo is $17,090.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Arroyo?
Income or Wage Gap in Arroyo is 22.4%.
Women in Arroyo earn 77.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Arroyo?
Family Income Deficit in Arroyo is $13,045.
Families that are below poverty line in Arroyo earn $13,045 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Arroyo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Arroyo is 0.65.
How Large is the Labor Force in Arroyo?
There are 2,166 People in the Labor Forcein in Arroyo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Arroyo?
32.9% of People are in the Labor Force in Arroyo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Arroyo?
Unemployment Rate in Arroyo is 18.5%.