Fajardo, PR

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Fajardo Overview

25,573
TOTAL POPULATION
11,683
MALE POPULATION
13,890
FEMALE POPULATION
84.11
MALES / 100 FEMALES
118.89
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.5
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.5
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,854
PER CAPITA INCOME
$27,071
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$23,811
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
3.4%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
96.6¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$10,723
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
10,989
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
51.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
24.0%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Fajardo Zip Codes

Fajardo Area Codes

Race in Fajardo

The most populous races in Fajardo are Hispanic or Latino (25,518 | 99.8%), Some other Race (8,065 | 31.5%), and White / Caucasian (7,971 | 31.2%).
Race in Fajardo
Race# Population% Population
Asian470.2%
Black / African American1,9557.6%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino25,51899.8%
Native / Alaskan160.1%
White / Caucasian7,97131.2%
Two or more Races7,51929.4%
Some other Race8,06531.5%
Total25,573100.0%

Ancestry in Fajardo

The most populous ancestries reported in Fajardo are Puerto Rican (24,794 | 97.0%), Dominican (342 | 1.3%), American (285 | 1.1%), South American (174 | 0.7%), and Spaniard (102 | 0.4%), together accounting for 100.5% of all Fajardo residents.
Ancestry in Fajardo
Ancestry# Population% Population
African90.0%
American2851.1%
Bolivian100.0%
Central American220.1%
Central American Indian560.2%
Cherokee150.1%
Cuban290.1%
Dominican3421.3%
Ecuadorian210.1%
French750.3%
German490.2%
Greek100.0%
Indian (Asian)180.1%
Irish270.1%
Italian250.1%
Korean180.1%
Mexican150.1%
Mexican American Indian50.0%
Peruvian770.3%
Puerto Rican24,79497.0%
Romanian130.1%
Salvadoran220.1%
South American1740.7%
Spaniard1020.4%
Spanish American Indian150.1%
Subsaharan African90.0%
Thai290.1%
Uruguayan270.1%
Venezuelan390.2%
West Indian420.2%
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Immigrants in Fajardo

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

Sex and Age in Fajardo

The most populous age groups in Fajardo are 25 to 29 Years (958 | 8.2%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (1,037 | 7.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Fajardo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years575 (4.9%)550 (4.0%)
5 to 9 Years658 (5.6%)633 (4.6%)
10 to 14 Years756 (6.5%)695 (5.0%)
15 to 19 Years833 (7.1%)651 (4.7%)
20 to 24 Years714 (6.1%)910 (6.6%)
25 to 29 Years958 (8.2%)1,037 (7.5%)
30 to 34 Years744 (6.4%)849 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Years425 (3.6%)751 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years659 (5.6%)804 (5.8%)
45 to 49 Years714 (6.1%)938 (6.8%)
50 to 54 Years809 (6.9%)883 (6.4%)
55 to 59 Years591 (5.1%)811 (5.8%)
60 to 64 Years741 (6.3%)910 (6.6%)
65 to 69 Years595 (5.1%)660 (4.8%)
70 to 74 Years712 (6.1%)910 (6.6%)
75 to 79 Years347 (3.0%)707 (5.1%)
80 to 84 Years410 (3.5%)683 (4.9%)
85 Years and over442 (3.8%)508 (3.7%)
Total11,683 (100.0%)13,890 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Fajardo

Median Family Size in Fajardo

The median family size in Fajardo is 3.13 persons per family, with single female/mother families (2,737 | 41.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.21 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (3,132 | 47.1%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.04 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Fajardo
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple3,132 (47.1%)3.04
Single Male/Father784 (11.8%)3.19
Single Female/Mother2,737 (41.1%)3.21
Total Families6,653 (100.0%)3.13

Median Household Size in Fajardo

The median household size in Fajardo is 2.53 persons per household, with single male/father households (784 | 7.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.69 persons per household. non-family households (3,386 | 33.7%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.09 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Fajardo
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple3,132 (31.2%)3.06
Single Male/Father784 (7.8%)3.69
Single Female/Mother2,737 (27.3%)3.38
Non-family3,386 (33.7%)1.09
Total Households10,039 (100.0%)2.53

Household Size by Marriage Status in Fajardo

Out of a total of 10,039 households in Fajardo, 6,653 (66.3%) are family households, while 3,386 (33.7%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 3,137, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 3,090.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Fajardo
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-3,090 (30.8%)
2-Person Households3,137 (31.2%)296 (2.9%)
3-Person Households2,037 (20.3%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,136 (11.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households252 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households33 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households58 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,653 (66.3%)3,386 (33.7%)

Female Fertility in Fajardo

Fertility by Age in Fajardo

Average fertility rate in Fajardo is 32.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 63.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 90.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Fajardo
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years19 (9.8%)29.0
20 to 34 years175 (90.2%)63.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total194 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fajardo

12.4% of women with births (194) in Fajardo are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 97.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 15 to 19 years age bracket with 0.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Fajardo
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years5 (2.9%)170 (97.1%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (12.4%)170 (87.6%)

Fertility by Education in Fajardo

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Fajardo
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma117 (60.3%)72.0
College or Associate's Degree72 (37.1%)34.0
Bachelor's Degree5 (2.6%)3.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total194 (100.0%)32.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fajardo

87.6% of women with births in Fajardo are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Fajardo
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma19 (16.2%)98 (83.8%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree5 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total24 (12.4%)170 (87.6%)

Income in Fajardo

Income Overview in Fajardo

Per Capita Income in Fajardo is $14,854, while median incomes of families and households are $27,071 and $23,811 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income25,573$14,854
Median Family Income6,653$27,071
Mean Family Income6,653$36,514
Median Household Income10,039$23,811
Mean Household Income10,039$33,260
Income Deficit6,653$10,723
Wage / Income Gap (%)25,5733.38%
Wage / Income Gap ($)25,57396.62¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index25,5730.51

Earnings by Sex in Fajardo

Average Earnings in Fajardo are $17,492, $17,847 for men and $17,243 for women, a difference of 3.4%.
Earnings by Sex in Fajardo
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,578 (49.3%)$17,847
Female4,708 (50.7%)$17,243
Total9,286 (100.0%)$17,492

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fajardo

The most common earnings brackets in Fajardo are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (577 | 12.6%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (633 | 13.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Fajardo
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less444 (9.7%)390 (8.3%)
$2,500 to $4,999180 (3.9%)128 (2.7%)
$5,000 to $7,499271 (5.9%)486 (10.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999257 (5.6%)228 (4.8%)
$10,000 to $12,499207 (4.5%)329 (7.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999292 (6.4%)225 (4.8%)
$15,000 to $17,499577 (12.6%)633 (13.5%)
$17,500 to $19,999440 (9.6%)519 (11.0%)
$20,000 to $22,499254 (5.6%)358 (7.6%)
$22,500 to $24,999189 (4.1%)215 (4.6%)
$25,000 to $29,999351 (7.7%)475 (10.1%)
$30,000 to $34,999208 (4.5%)112 (2.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999131 (2.9%)47 (1.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999106 (2.3%)177 (3.8%)
$45,000 to $49,999192 (4.2%)58 (1.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99989 (1.9%)166 (3.5%)
$55,000 to $64,99956 (1.2%)70 (1.5%)
$65,000 to $74,99926 (0.6%)35 (0.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999155 (3.4%)37 (0.8%)
$100,000+153 (3.3%)20 (0.4%)
Total4,578 (100.0%)4,708 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fajardo

Average earnings in Fajardo are $18,762 for men and $18,491 for women, a difference of 1.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $98,000, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $7,727. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $44,457, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $13,932.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Fajardo
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$7,727$0
High School Diploma$17,184$13,932
College or Associate's Degree$19,662$19,035
Bachelor's Degree$28,533$19,278
Graduate Degree$98,000$44,457
Total$18,762$18,491

Family Income in Fajardo

Family Income Brackets in Fajardo

According to the Fajardo family income data, there are 1,457 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.9% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 27 families (0.4%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Fajardo
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,28419.3%
$10,000 to $14,9993264.9%
$15,000 to $24,9991,45721.9%
$25,000 to $34,9991,09816.5%
$35,000 to $49,9991,09816.5%
$50,000 to $74,99989213.4%
$75,000 to $99,9992934.4%
$100,000 to $149,9991261.9%
$150,000 to $199,999270.4%
$200,000+530.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fajardo

4-person families (821 | 12.3%) account for the highest median family income in Fajardo with $39,725 per family, while 2-person families (3,531 | 53.1%) have the highest median income of $12,414 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Fajardo
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families3,531 (53.1%)$24,829
3-Person Families2,009 (30.2%)$29,398
4-Person Families821 (12.3%)$39,725
5-Person Families218 (3.3%)$32,635
6-Person Families35 (0.5%)$0
7+ Person Families39 (0.6%)$0
Total6,653 (100.0%)$27,071

Family Income by Number of Earners in Fajardo

The median family income in Fajardo is $27,071, with families comprising 3+ earners (317) having the highest median family income of $54,960, while families with no earners (2,185) have the lowest median family income of $16,368, accounting for 4.8% and 32.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Fajardo
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners2,185 (32.8%)$16,368
1 Earner2,898 (43.6%)$26,298
2 Earners1,253 (18.8%)$41,326
3+ Earners317 (4.8%)$54,960
Total6,653 (100.0%)$27,071

Household Income in Fajardo

Household Income Brackets in Fajardo

With 2,219 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Fajardo, accounting for 22.1% of all households. In contrast, only 10 households (0.1%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Fajardo
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,21922.1%
$10,000 to $14,9999249.2%
$15,000 to $24,9992,07820.7%
$25,000 to $34,9991,46614.6%
$35,000 to $49,9991,50615.0%
$50,000 to $74,9991,15411.5%
$75,000 to $99,9993713.7%
$100,000 to $149,9992112.1%
$150,000 to $199,999100.1%
$200,000+1001.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Fajardo

The median household income in Fajardo is $23,811, with the highest median household income of $27,066 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 3,664 households (36.5%) 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 105 households (1.1%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Fajardo
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years105 (1.1%)$2,499
25 to 44 Years2,410 (24.0%)$19,669
45 to 64 Years3,664 (36.5%)$27,066
65+ Years3,860 (38.5%)$24,140
Total10,039 (100.0%)$23,811

Poverty in Fajardo

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fajardo

With 41.4% poverty level for males and 45.5% for females among the residents of Fajardo, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 573 males (73.2%) and 641 females (86.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Fajardo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years405 (70.4%)447 (81.3%)
5 Years38 (42.2%)75 (73.5%)
6 to 11 Years573 (73.2%)641 (86.5%)
12 to 14 Years252 (48.4%)302 (62.3%)
15 Years136 (63.5%)139 (71.3%)
16 and 17 Years149 (45.0%)148 (64.9%)
18 to 24 Years396 (39.5%)468 (41.1%)
25 to 34 Years557 (32.7%)981 (52.0%)
35 to 44 Years363 (33.9%)547 (35.2%)
45 to 54 Years576 (38.1%)738 (40.5%)
55 to 64 Years561 (42.8%)585 (34.3%)
65 to 74 Years300 (23.0%)398 (25.5%)
75 Years and over491 (41.7%)842 (44.5%)
Total4,797 (41.4%)6,311 (45.5%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fajardo

According to the poverty statistics in Fajardo, males aged 65 to 74 years and females aged 65 to 74 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 77.0% of males and 74.6% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Fajardo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years170 (29.6%)103 (18.7%)
5 Years52 (57.8%)27 (26.5%)
6 to 11 Years210 (26.8%)100 (13.5%)
12 to 14 Years269 (51.6%)183 (37.7%)
15 Years78 (36.4%)56 (28.7%)
16 and 17 Years182 (55.0%)80 (35.1%)
18 to 24 Years606 (60.5%)670 (58.9%)
25 to 34 Years1,145 (67.3%)905 (48.0%)
35 to 44 Years708 (66.1%)1,008 (64.8%)
45 to 54 Years937 (61.9%)1,083 (59.5%)
55 to 64 Years749 (57.2%)1,119 (65.7%)
65 to 74 Years1,004 (77.0%)1,166 (74.6%)
75 Years and over687 (58.3%)1,051 (55.5%)
Total6,797 (58.6%)7,551 (54.5%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fajardo

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Fajardo show that 31.0% or 971 of the total 3,132 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 28 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 29.5%, which includes 740 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Fajardo
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,765 (70.5%)740 (29.5%)
1 or 2 Children396 (67.8%)188 (32.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)28 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Total2,161 (69.0%)971 (31.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fajardo

According to the poverty data in Fajardo, 50.8% or 398 single-father households and 53.3% or 1,459 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 28 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 156 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Fajardo
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children26 (11.3%)422 (33.3%)
1 or 2 Children325 (64.2%)881 (67.1%)
3 or 4 Children28 (100.0%)156 (100.0%)
5 or more Children19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total398 (50.8%)1,459 (53.3%)

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

The poverty data for Fajardo shows that 971 of the married-couple family households (31.0%) and 1,857 of the single-parent households (52.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 28 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 184 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Fajardo
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children740 (29.5%)448 (29.9%)
1 or 2 Children188 (32.2%)1,206 (66.3%)
3 or 4 Children28 (100.0%)184 (100.0%)
5 or more Children15 (100.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total971 (31.0%)1,857 (52.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Fajardo

Employment by Class of Employer in Fajardo

Among the 7,820 employed individuals in Fajardo, private company employees (4,747 | 60.7%), self-employed (not incorporated) (1,038 | 13.3%), and state government employees (788 | 10.1%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Fajardo
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees4,74760.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1622.1%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1,03813.3%
Not-for-profit Organizations3544.5%
Local Government Employees5236.7%
State Government Employees78810.1%
Federal Government Employees1762.2%
Unpaid Family Workers320.4%
Total7,820100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Fajardo

According to the labor force statistics for Fajardo, out of the total population over 16 years of age (21,297), 51.6% or 10,989 individuals are in the labor force, with 24.0% or 2,637 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 89.5% or 1,786 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 40.0% or 104 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Fajardo
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years260 (24.2%)104 (40.0%)
20 to 24 Years1,073 (66.1%)374 (34.9%)
25 to 29 Years1,786 (89.5%)627 (35.1%)
30 to 34 Years1,212 (76.1%)385 (31.8%)
35 to 44 Years2,177 (82.5%)392 (18.0%)
45 to 54 Years2,495 (74.6%)434 (17.4%)
55 to 59 Years1,042 (74.3%)265 (25.4%)
60 to 64 Years533 (32.3%)27 (5.1%)
65 to 74 Years342 (11.9%)19 (5.6%)
75 Years and over62 (2.0%)5 (8.1%)
Total10,989 (51.6%)2,637 (24.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fajardo

According to labor force statistics for Fajardo, 73.2% of individuals (9,241) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (12,624) are in the labor force, with 23.1% or 2,135 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 78.6% or 2,504 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 39.5% or 210 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Fajardo
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School531 (47.9%)438 (39.5%)
High School Diploma3,163 (75.7%)1,212 (29.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,504 (78.6%)717 (22.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher3,048 (73.4%)602 (14.5%)
Total9,241 (73.2%)2,916 (23.1%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Fajardo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fajardo are Community & Social Service (877 | 10.5%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (464 | 5.6%), Business & Financial (417 | 5.0%), Education Instruction & Library (381 | 4.6%), and Management (367 | 4.4%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Fajardo

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Fajardo, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (79.2%), and Management (59.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (90.0%), Education, Arts & Media (72.9%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (71.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Fajardo
OccupationMaleFemale
Management217 (59.1%)150 (40.9%)
Business & Financial146 (35.0%)271 (65.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science81 (52.9%)72 (47.1%)
Computers & Mathematics49 (40.5%)72 (59.5%)
Architecture & Engineering32 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 271 (30.9%)606 (69.1%)
Education, Arts & Media71 (27.1%)191 (72.9%)
Legal Services & Support25 (41.0%)36 (59.0%)
Education Instruction & Library38 (10.0%)343 (90.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment137 (79.2%)36 (20.8%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating132 (28.4%)332 (71.6%)
Health Technologists93 (34.4%)177 (65.6%)
Total (Category)847 (37.2%)1,431 (62.8%)
Total (Overall)4,135 (49.6%)4,202 (50.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Fajardo are Food Preparation & Serving (800 | 9.6%), Cleaning & Maintenance (641 | 7.7%), Security & Protection (477 | 5.7%), Firefighting & Prevention (331 | 4.0%), and Personal Care & Service (292 | 3.5%).
Services Occupations in Fajardo

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Fajardo, the most male-oriented occupations are Firefighting & Prevention (81.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (78.2%), and Security & Protection (75.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (59.1%), and Personal Care & Service (56.5%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Fajardo
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
Security & Protection359 (75.3%)118 (24.7%)
Firefighting & Prevention268 (81.0%)63 (19.0%)
Law Enforcement91 (62.3%)55 (37.7%)
Food Preparation & Serving327 (40.9%)473 (59.1%)
Cleaning & Maintenance501 (78.2%)140 (21.8%)
Personal Care & Service127 (43.5%)165 (56.5%)
Total (Category)1,314 (57.6%)968 (42.4%)
Total (Overall)4,135 (49.6%)4,202 (50.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Fajardo are Office & Administration (1,083 | 13.0%), and Sales & Related (822 | 9.9%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Fajardo

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Fajardo
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related354 (43.1%)468 (56.9%)
Office & Administration144 (13.3%)939 (86.7%)
Total (Category)498 (26.1%)1,407 (73.9%)
Total (Overall)4,135 (49.6%)4,202 (50.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Fajardo are Construction & Extraction (327 | 3.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (276 | 3.3%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (71 | 0.9%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Fajardo

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Fajardo
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry71 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction327 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair276 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)674 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)4,135 (49.6%)4,202 (50.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Fajardo are Production (445 | 5.3%), Material Moving (395 | 4.7%), and Transportation (358 | 4.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Fajardo

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Fajardo
OccupationMaleFemale
Production169 (38.0%)276 (62.0%)
Transportation284 (79.3%)74 (20.7%)
Material Moving349 (88.3%)46 (11.7%)
Total (Category)802 (66.9%)396 (33.1%)
Total (Overall)4,135 (49.6%)4,202 (50.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Fajardo

Employment Industries in Fajardo

The major employment industries in Fajardo include Retail Trade (1,243 | 14.9%), Accommodation & Food Services (1,180 | 14.1%), Health Care & Social Assistance (910 | 10.9%), Public Administration (845 | 10.1%), and Administrative & Support (710 | 8.5%).
Employment Industries in Fajardo

Employment Industries by Sex in Fajardo

The Fajardo industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (82.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (81.9%), and Educational Services (78.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Fajardo
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting46 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction220 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing283 (45.4%)341 (54.6%)
Wholesale Trade40 (51.3%)38 (48.7%)
Retail Trade687 (55.3%)556 (44.7%)
Transportation & Warehousing218 (64.7%)119 (35.3%)
Utilities53 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information34 (18.0%)155 (82.0%)
Finance & Insurance23 (28.1%)59 (72.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing43 (37.7%)71 (62.3%)
Professional & Scientific246 (69.5%)108 (30.5%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support568 (80.0%)142 (20.0%)
Educational Services152 (21.7%)548 (78.3%)
Health Care & Social Assistance165 (18.1%)745 (81.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation103 (82.4%)22 (17.6%)
Accommodation & Food Services603 (51.1%)577 (48.9%)
Public Administration350 (41.4%)495 (58.6%)
Total4,135 (49.6%)4,202 (50.4%)

Education in Fajardo

School Enrollment in Fajardo

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,586 students in Fajardo are high school (1,364 | 24.4%), college / undergraduate (1,159 | 20.7%), and elementary school (1,151 | 20.6%).
School Enrollment in Fajardo
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool3055.5%
Kindergarten2354.2%
Elementary School1,15120.6%
Middle School1,05218.8%
High School1,36424.4%
College / Undergraduate1,15920.7%
Graduate / Professional3205.7%
Total5,586100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fajardo

Out of a total of 5,586 students who are enrolled in schools in Fajardo, 2,056 (36.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,530 (63.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 521 (77.2% 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 1,026 (79.5% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Fajardo
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds226 (74.6%)77 (25.4%)
5 to 9 Year Old1,026 (79.5%)265 (20.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,095 (75.5%)356 (24.5%)
15 to 17 Year Olds663 (73.3%)241 (26.7%)
18 to 19 Year Olds182 (43.2%)239 (56.8%)
20 to 24 Year Olds154 (22.8%)521 (77.2%)
25 to 34 Year Olds125 (35.2%)230 (64.8%)
35 Years and over61 (32.8%)125 (67.2%)
Total3,530 (63.2%)2,056 (36.8%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fajardo

Business (1,530 | 26.6%), education (1,187 | 20.7%), science & technology (565 | 9.8%), arts & humanities (541 | 9.4%), and bio, nature & agricultural (531 | 9.2%) are the most common fields of study among 5,746 individuals in Fajardo who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Fajardo
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics3606.3%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural5319.2%
Physical & Health Sciences2284.0%
Psychology1843.2%
Social Sciences1793.1%
Engineering881.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies130.2%
Science & Technology5659.8%
Business1,53026.6%
Education1,18720.7%
Literature & Languages190.3%
Liberal Arts & History1041.8%
Visual & Performing Arts821.4%
Communications1352.4%
Arts & Humanities5419.4%
Total5,746100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Fajardo

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fajardo

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Fajardo are males with 2 vehicles (1,763, accounting for 44.7%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,601, making up 45.5%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Fajardo
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle17 (0.4%)131 (3.4%)
1 Vehicle1,098 (27.8%)931 (24.0%)
2 Vehicles1,763 (44.7%)1,601 (41.4%)
3 Vehicles793 (20.1%)974 (25.2%)
4 Vehicles274 (7.0%)223 (5.8%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)11 (0.3%)
Total3,945 (100.0%)3,871 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Fajardo

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Fajardo are 15 to 19 minutes (1,552 commuters, 21.5%), 10 to 14 minutes (1,085 commuters, 15.0%), and 20 to 24 minutes (891 commuters, 12.3%).
Commute Time in Fajardo
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1612.2%
5 to 9 Minutes83611.6%
10 to 14 Minutes1,08515.0%
15 to 19 Minutes1,55221.5%
20 to 24 Minutes89112.3%
25 to 29 Minutes2683.7%
30 to 34 Minutes5227.2%
35 to 39 Minutes861.2%
40 to 44 Minutes2914.0%
45 to 59 Minutes5037.0%
60 to 89 Minutes75710.5%
90 or more Minutes2623.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Fajardo

The most common commute times in Fajardo are 15 to 19 minutes (706 commuters, 19.4%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (846 commuters, 23.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Fajardo
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes74 (2.0%)87 (2.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes245 (6.7%)591 (16.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes547 (15.0%)538 (15.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes706 (19.4%)846 (23.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes525 (14.4%)366 (10.3%)
25 to 29 Minutes170 (4.7%)98 (2.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes305 (8.4%)217 (6.1%)
35 to 39 Minutes38 (1.0%)48 (1.3%)
40 to 44 Minutes112 (3.1%)179 (5.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes376 (10.3%)127 (3.6%)
60 to 89 Minutes413 (11.3%)344 (9.6%)
90 or more Minutes136 (3.7%)126 (3.5%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fajardo

The most frequent times of departure to work in Fajardo are 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (522, 14.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (564, 15.8%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Fajardo
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM317 (8.7%)201 (5.6%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM318 (8.7%)140 (3.9%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM154 (4.2%)127 (3.6%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM410 (11.2%)201 (5.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM223 (6.1%)360 (10.1%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM389 (10.7%)539 (15.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM522 (14.3%)564 (15.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM288 (7.9%)337 (9.5%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM86 (2.4%)313 (8.8%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM92 (2.5%)181 (5.1%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM140 (3.8%)82 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM54 (1.5%)27 (0.8%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM360 (9.9%)421 (11.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM294 (8.1%)74 (2.1%)
Total3,647 (100.0%)3,567 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Fajardo

Occupancy by Ownership in Fajardo

Of the total 10,039 dwellings in Fajardo, owner-occupied units account for 6,832 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 3,207 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Fajardo
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,83268.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units3,20732.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units10,039100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Fajardo

Occupancy by Household Size in Fajardo
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household3,09030.8%
2-Person Household3,43334.2%
3-Person Household2,03720.3%
4+ Person Household1,47914.7%
Total Housing Units10,039100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fajardo

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Fajardo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,040 (66.0%)1,050 (34.0%)
2-Person Household2,547 (74.2%)886 (25.8%)
3-Person Household1,366 (67.1%)671 (32.9%)
4+ Person Household879 (59.4%)600 (40.6%)
Total Housing Units6,832 (68.0%)3,207 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fajardo

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Fajardo
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,289 (75.2%)424 (24.7%)
High School Diploma1,967 (57.5%)1,452 (42.5%)
College/Associate Degree1,458 (67.2%)712 (32.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,118 (77.4%)619 (22.6%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fajardo

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Fajardo
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,28412.8%
35 to 44 Years1,23112.3%
45 to 54 Years1,82818.2%
55 to 64 Years1,83618.3%
65 to 74 Years1,92919.2%
75 to 84 Years1,39413.9%
85 Years and Over5375.3%
Total10,039100.0%

Housing Finances in Fajardo

Median Income by Occupancy in Fajardo

Median Income by Occupancy in Fajardo
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,832 (68.0%)$30,301
Renter-Occupied3,207 (32.0%)$15,181
Average10,039 (100.0%)$23,811

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fajardo

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Fajardo
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000500 (7.3%)919 (28.7%)
$5,000 to $9,999530 (7.8%)270 (8.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999530 (7.8%)390 (12.2%)
$15,000 to $19,999766 (11.2%)576 (18.0%)
$20,000 to $24,999497 (7.3%)236 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,9991,063 (15.6%)401 (12.5%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,293 (18.9%)216 (6.7%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,004 (14.7%)154 (4.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999343 (5.0%)30 (0.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999212 (3.1%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more94 (1.4%)15 (0.5%)
Total6,832 (100.0%)3,207 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fajardo

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Fajardo
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3002,884 (42.2%)288 (9.0%)
$300 to $4991,006 (14.7%)393 (12.2%)
$500 to $7991,512 (22.1%)1,308 (40.8%)
$800 to $999834 (12.2%)137 (4.3%)
$1,000 to $1,499468 (6.9%)132 (4.1%)
$1,500 to $1,999128 (1.9%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,832 (100.0%)3,207 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Fajardo

Housing Structures in Fajardo

Housing Structures in Fajardo
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,95669.3%
Single Unit, Attached1,75817.5%
2 Unit Apartments1171.2%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2452.4%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments5055.0%
10 or more Apartments4484.5%
Mobile Home / Other100.1%
Total10,039100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fajardo

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Fajardo
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,456 (78.4%)1,500 (21.6%)
Single Unit, Attached1,136 (64.6%)622 (35.4%)
2 Unit Apartments29 (24.8%)88 (75.2%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)245 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments112 (22.2%)393 (77.8%)
10 or more Apartments89 (19.9%)359 (80.1%)
Mobile Home / Other10 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,832 (68.0%)3,207 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fajardo

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Fajardo
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room30 (0.4%)75 (2.3%)
2 or 3 Rooms435 (6.4%)835 (26.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,442 (65.0%)1,903 (59.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms1,651 (24.2%)387 (12.1%)
8 or more Rooms274 (4.0%)7 (0.2%)
Total6,832 (100.0%)3,207 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fajardo

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Fajardo
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas17 (0.3%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas104 (1.5%)15 (0.5%)
Electricity729 (10.7%)237 (7.4%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels90 (1.3%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used5,892 (86.2%)2,955 (92.1%)
Total6,832 (100.0%)3,207 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Fajardo

Household Vehicle Usage in Fajardo
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle830 (12.1%)447 (13.9%)
1 Vehicle2,486 (36.4%)1,777 (55.4%)
2 Vehicles2,332 (34.1%)901 (28.1%)
3 or more Vehicles1,184 (17.3%)82 (2.6%)
Total6,832 (100.0%)3,207 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Fajardo

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Fajardo

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units3,7993,033
Median Property Value$107,300$119,400
Median Household Income$26,287$32
Monthly Housing Costs$188$0
Real Estate Taxes$691$2,724

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fajardo

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Fajardo
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000287 (7.5%)39 (1.3%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,329 (35.0%)663 (21.9%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,084 (54.9%)2,247 (74.1%)
$300,000 to $499,99961 (1.6%)17 (0.6%)
$500,000 to $749,99923 (0.6%)41 (1.3%)
$750,000 to $999,99915 (0.4%)26 (0.9%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,799 (100.0%)3,033 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fajardo

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Fajardo
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000840 (22.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,007 (26.5%)190 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999543 (14.3%)786 (25.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999661 (17.4%)520 (17.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999418 (11.0%)632 (20.8%)
$75,000 to $99,999222 (5.8%)586 (19.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99946 (1.2%)121 (4.0%)
$150,000 or more62 (1.6%)166 (5.5%)
Total3,799 (100.0%)3,033 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fajardo

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Fajardo
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x538 (14.2%)36,114 (1,190.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x991 (26.1%)513 (16.9%)
3.0x to 3.9x542 (14.3%)676 (22.3%)
4.0x or more1,499 (39.5%)515 (17.0%)
Total3,799 (100.0%)3,033 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fajardo

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Fajardo
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800236 (6.2%)93 (3.1%)
$800 to $1,499116 (3.0%)165 (5.4%)
$800 to $1,49969 (1.8%)57 (1.9%)
Total3,799 (100.0%)3,033 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Fajardo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fajardo

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fajardo
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years1,308 (99.3%)9 (0.7%)
6 to 18 Years3,841 (97.7%)89 (2.3%)
19 to 25 Years1,871 (87.8%)261 (12.2%)
26 to 34 Years2,875 (90.3%)309 (9.7%)
35 to 44 Years2,463 (93.8%)163 (6.2%)
45 to 54 Years2,909 (87.3%)425 (12.8%)
55 to 64 Years2,737 (91.1%)266 (8.9%)
65 to 74 Years2,839 (99.0%)29 (1.0%)
75 Years and older3,059 (99.6%)12 (0.4%)
Total23,902 (93.9%)1,563 (6.1%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fajardo

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Fajardo
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born1,308 (99.3%)9 (0.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,841 (97.7%)89 (2.3%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,871 (87.8%)261 (12.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fajardo

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Fajardo
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,00010,410 (94.2%)637 (5.8%)
$25,000 to $49,9997,499 (91.5%)696 (8.5%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,569 (96.4%)134 (3.6%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,246 (98.7%)17 (1.3%)
$100,000 and over1,128 (93.4%)79 (6.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fajardo

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Fajardo
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 61,151 (87.4%)174 (13.2%)
6 to 18 Years2,777 (70.7%)1,169 (29.7%)
19 to 25 Years986 (46.3%)885 (41.5%)
25 to 34 Years2,257 (70.9%)643 (20.2%)
35 to 44 Years1,218 (46.4%)1,254 (47.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,497 (44.9%)1,490 (44.7%)
55 to 64 Years1,442 (48.0%)1,415 (47.1%)
65 to 74 Years2,695 (94.0%)873 (30.4%)
75 Years and over3,041 (99.0%)820 (26.7%)
Total17,064 (67.0%)8,723 (34.3%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fajardo

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Fajardo
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years268 (13.7%)234 (13.4%)
18 to 34 Years116 (4.3%)250 (8.3%)
35 to 64 Years647 (16.6%)1,006 (19.9%)
65 to 74 Years412 (31.6%)717 (45.8%)
75 Years and over701 (59.5%)1,280 (67.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Fajardo

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Fajardo: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years12 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)13 (0.4%)
35 to 64 Years21 (0.5%)45 (0.9%)
65 to 74 Years163 (12.5%)235 (15.0%)
75 Years and over253 (21.5%)270 (14.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Fajardo: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years144 (7.3%)34 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years9 (0.3%)138 (4.6%)
35 to 64 Years146 (3.7%)300 (5.9%)
65 to 74 Years122 (9.4%)305 (19.5%)
75 Years and over308 (26.2%)449 (23.7%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Fajardo: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years135 (6.9%)234 (13.4%)
18 to 34 Years98 (3.6%)156 (5.2%)
35 to 64 Years260 (6.7%)255 (5.0%)
65 to 74 Years294 (22.6%)76 (4.9%)
75 Years and over364 (30.9%)400 (21.1%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Fajardo: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years17 (0.9%)10 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years24 (0.9%)83 (2.7%)
35 to 64 Years324 (8.3%)652 (12.9%)
65 to 74 Years195 (14.9%)522 (33.4%)
75 Years and over567 (48.1%)1,041 (55.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Fajardo: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years27 (1.4%)34 (1.9%)
18 to 34 Years15 (0.5%)19 (0.6%)
35 to 64 Years113 (2.9%)237 (4.7%)
65 to 74 Years134 (10.3%)104 (6.7%)
75 Years and over274 (23.3%)481 (25.4%)

Technology Access in Fajardo

Computing Device Access in Fajardo

Computing Device Access in Fajardo
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop4,60845.9%
Smartphone8,38583.5%
Tablet3,59535.8%
No Computing Device1,28012.8%
Total10,039100.0%

Internet Access in Fajardo

Internet Access in Fajardo
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet150.2%
Broadband Home5,24152.2%
Cellular Data Only2,60826.0%
Satellite Internet4884.9%
No Internet1,74817.4%
Total10,039100.0%

Fajardo Summary

Fajardo, Puerto Rico is a municipality located on the eastern coast of the island of Puerto Rico. It is the capital of the municipality of Fajardo and is located in the northeast corner of the island. The municipality is bordered by the municipalities of Ceiba, Luquillo, and Naguabo. The population of Fajardo was estimated to be 40,845 in 2019.

History

The area of Fajardo was originally inhabited by the Taíno Indians. The first European settlement in the area was established in 1760 by the Spanish. The settlement was named after the Spanish explorer Luis Fajardo. The settlement was destroyed by a hurricane in 1772, but was rebuilt in 1774.
In 1815, Fajardo was declared a municipality by the Spanish government. During the 19th century, the town grew in importance as a port and commercial center. In 1898, Fajardo was occupied by the United States during the Spanish-American War.

Geography

Fajardo is located on the eastern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northeast corner of the island. The municipality covers an area of approximately 44 square miles (114 km2). The terrain is mostly flat, with some hills in the interior. The highest point in the municipality is Cerro La Santa, which has an elevation of 1,065 feet (325 m).
The municipality is bordered by the municipalities of Ceiba, Luquillo, and Naguabo. The municipality is also home to several islands, including Culebra, Vieques, and Palomino.

Economy

The economy of Fajardo is largely based on tourism and fishing. The municipality is home to several resorts and marinas, which attract tourists from around the world. The municipality is also home to several fishing fleets, which provide fresh seafood to the local population.
The municipality is also home to several industrial parks, which are home to several manufacturing and technology companies. The municipality is also home to several pharmaceutical companies, which produce drugs for the local and international markets.

Demographics

As of 2019, the population of Fajardo was estimated to be 40,845. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small minority of African and European descent. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic.
The median household income in Fajardo is $20,845, which is lower than the national average. The unemployment rate in the municipality is 8.2%, which is higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Fajardo, Puerto Rico is a municipality located on the eastern coast of the island of Puerto Rico. It is the capital of the municipality of Fajardo and is bordered by the municipalities of Ceiba, Luquillo, and Naguabo. The population of Fajardo was estimated to be 40,845 in 2019. The economy of Fajardo is largely based on tourism and fishing, and the population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent. The median household income in Fajardo is $20,845, and the unemployment rate is 8.2%.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Fajardo?
Total Population of Fajardo is 25,573.
What is the Total Male Population of Fajardo?
Total Male Population of Fajardo is 11,683.
What is the Total Female Population of Fajardo?
Total Female Population of Fajardo is 13,890.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Fajardo?
There are 84.11 Males per 100 Females in Fajardo.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Fajardo?
There are 118.89 Females per 100 Males in Fajardo.
What is the Median Population Age in Fajardo?
Median Population Age in Fajardo is 43.5 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Fajardo
Average Family Size in Fajardo is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Fajardo
Average Household Size in Fajardo is 2.5 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Fajardo?
Per Capita income in Fajardo is $14,854.
What is the Median Family Income in Fajardo?
Median Family Income in Fajardo is $27,071.
What is the Median Household income in Fajardo?
Median Household Income in Fajardo is $23,811.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Fajardo?
Income or Wage Gap in Fajardo is 3.4%.
Women in Fajardo earn 96.6 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Fajardo?
Family Income Deficit in Fajardo is $10,723.
Families that are below poverty line in Fajardo earn $10,723 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Fajardo?
Inequality or Gini Index in Fajardo is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Fajardo?
There are 10,989 People in the Labor Forcein in Fajardo.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Fajardo?
51.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Fajardo.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Fajardo?
Unemployment Rate in Fajardo is 24.0%.