Palo Seco, PR

Q: What is the Total Population of Palo Seco?

Total Population of Palo Seco is 795.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Palo Seco?

Total Male Population of Palo Seco is 420.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Palo Seco?

Total Female Population of Palo Seco is 375.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palo Seco?

There are 112.00 Males per 100 Females in Palo Seco.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palo Seco?

There are 89.29 Females per 100 Males in Palo Seco.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Palo Seco?

Median Population Age in Palo Seco is 34.5 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Palo Seco

Average Family Size in Palo Seco is 3.1 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Palo Seco

Average Household Size in Palo Seco is 2.5 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Palo Seco?

Per Capita income in Palo Seco is $8,735.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Palo Seco?

Median Family Income in Palo Seco is $18,529.

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Palo Seco Map

Palo Seco Overview

795

TOTAL POPULATION

420

MALE POPULATION

375

FEMALE POPULATION

112.00

MALES / 100 FEMALES

89.29

FEMALES / 100 MALES

34.5

MEDIAN AGE

3.1

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.5

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$8,735

PER CAPITA INCOME

$18,529

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$19,118

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

11.5%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

88.5¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.39

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

315

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

52.2%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

22.9%

UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Palo Seco

The most populous races in Palo Seco are Hispanic or Latino (795 | 100.0%), Black / African American (384 | 48.3%), and Some other Race (284 | 35.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	0	0.0%
Black / African American	384	48.3%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	795	100.0%
Native / Alaskan	0	0.0%
White / Caucasian	75	9.4%
Two or more Races	52	6.5%
Some other Race	284	35.7%
Total	795	100.0%

Ancestry in Palo Seco

The most populous ancestries reported in Palo Seco are , and Puerto Rican (795 | 100.0%), together accounting for 100.0% of all Palo Seco residents.

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
Puerto Rican	795	100.0%
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Immigrants in Palo Seco

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
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Sex and Age in Palo Seco

The most populous age groups in Palo Seco are 70 to 74 Years (79 | 18.8%) for men and 30 to 34 Years (62 | 16.5%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	33 (7.9%)	40 (10.7%)
5 to 9 Years	55 (13.1%)	22 (5.9%)
10 to 14 Years	41 (9.8%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	18 (4.8%)
20 to 24 Years	11 (2.6%)	17 (4.5%)
25 to 29 Years	39 (9.3%)	20 (5.3%)
30 to 34 Years	48 (11.4%)	62 (16.5%)
35 to 39 Years	78 (18.6%)	34 (9.1%)
40 to 44 Years	13 (3.1%)	51 (13.6%)
45 to 49 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
50 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	0 (0.0%)	35 (9.3%)
60 to 64 Years	23 (5.5%)	39 (10.4%)
65 to 69 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
70 to 74 Years	79 (18.8%)	14 (3.7%)
75 to 79 Years	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	420 (100.0%)	375 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palo Seco

Median Family Size in Palo Seco

The median family size in Palo Seco is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (99 | 47.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.57 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (62 | 29.8%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.08 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	99 (47.6%)	3.57
Single Male/Father	47 (22.6%)	3.45
Single Female/Mother	62 (29.8%)	2.08
Total Families	208 (100.0%)	3.10

Median Household Size in Palo Seco

The median household size in Palo Seco is 2.45 persons per household, with single male/father households (47 | 14.5%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.87 persons per household. non-family households (116 | 35.8%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	99 (30.6%)	3.57
Single Male/Father	47 (14.5%)	3.87
Single Female/Mother	62 (19.1%)	2.08
Non-family	116 (35.8%)	1.13
Total Households	324 (100.0%)	2.45

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palo Seco

Out of a total of 324 households in Palo Seco, 208 (64.2%) are family households, while 116 (35.8%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 88, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 99.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	99 (30.6%)
2-Person Households	88 (27.2%)	17 (5.2%)
3-Person Households	39 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	74 (22.8%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	208 (64.2%)	116 (35.8%)

Female Fertility in Palo Seco

Fertility by Age in Palo Seco

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palo Seco

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Palo Seco

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Palo Seco

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	0 (0.0%)	0.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palo Seco

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Income in Palo Seco

Income Overview in Palo Seco

Per Capita Income in Palo Seco is $8,735, while median incomes of families and households are $18,529 and $19,118 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	795	$8,735
Median Family Income	208	$18,529
Mean Family Income	208	$18,811
Median Household Income	324	$19,118
Mean Household Income	324	$19,965
Income Deficit	208	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	795	11.54%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	795	88.46¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	795	0.39

Earnings by Sex in Palo Seco

Average Earnings in Palo Seco are $13,380, $14,231 for men and $12,589 for women, a difference of 11.5%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	196 (66.4%)	$14,231
Female	99 (33.6%)	$12,589
Total	295 (100.0%)	$13,380

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palo Seco

The most common earnings brackets in Palo Seco are $7,500 to $9,999 for men (89 | 45.4%) and $10,000 to $12,499 for women (36 | 36.4%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	0 (0.0%)	13 (13.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	89 (45.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,499	0 (0.0%)	36 (36.4%)
$12,500 to $14,999	13 (6.6%)	14 (14.1%)
$15,000 to $17,499	17 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,999	36 (18.4%)	27 (27.3%)
$20,000 to $22,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$22,500 to $24,999	0 (0.0%)	9 (9.1%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$30,000 to $34,999	41 (20.9%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$40,000 to $44,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	196 (100.0%)	99 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palo Seco

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	-	-
High School Diploma	-	-
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$13,173	$12,589

Family Income in Palo Seco

Family Income Brackets in Palo Seco

According to the Palo Seco family income data, there are 90 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 43.3% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	90	43.3%
$10,000 to $14,999	0	0.0%
$15,000 to $24,999	55	26.4%
$25,000 to $34,999	43	20.7%
$35,000 to $49,999	7	3.4%
$50,000 to $74,999	13	6.3%
$75,000 to $99,999	0	0.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	0	0.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	0	0.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palo Seco

4-person families (45 | 21.6%) account for the highest median family income in Palo Seco with $31,016 per family, while 4-person families (45 | 21.6%) have the highest median income of $7,754 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	88 (42.3%)	$0
3-Person Families	68 (32.7%)	$18,194
4-Person Families	45 (21.6%)	$31,016
5-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	7 (3.4%)	$0
Total	208 (100.0%)	$18,529

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palo Seco

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	61 (29.3%)	$0
1 Earner	79 (38.0%)	$18,272
2 Earners	61 (29.3%)	$25,880
3+ Earners	7 (3.4%)	$0
Total	208 (100.0%)	$18,529

Household Income in Palo Seco

Household Income Brackets in Palo Seco

With 110 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Palo Seco, accounting for 34.0% of all households.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	110	34.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	23	7.1%
$15,000 to $24,999	69	21.3%
$25,000 to $34,999	69	21.3%
$35,000 to $49,999	40	12.3%
$50,000 to $74,999	13	4.0%
$75,000 to $99,999	0	0.0%
$100,000 to $149,999	0	0.0%
$150,000 to $199,999	0	0.0%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palo Seco

The median household income in Palo Seco is $19,118, with the highest median household income of $26,250 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 59 households (18.2%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	149 (46.0%)	$18,958
45 to 64 Years	59 (18.2%)	$26,250
65+ Years	116 (35.8%)	$11,304
Total	324 (100.0%)	$19,118

Poverty in Palo Seco

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palo Seco

With 60.2% poverty level for males and 77.6% for females among the residents of Palo Seco, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 33 males (100.0%) and 40 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	33 (100.0%)	40 (100.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	13 (59.1%)
6 to 11 Years	24 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	35 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	11 (100.0%)	35 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	31 (35.6%)	73 (89.0%)
35 to 44 Years	50 (54.9%)	69 (81.2%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	23 (100.0%)	38 (51.3%)
65 to 74 Years	46 (58.2%)	14 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	9 (39.1%)
Total	253 (60.2%)	291 (77.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palo Seco

According to the poverty statistics in Palo Seco, males aged 25 to 34 years and females aged 75 years and over are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 64.4% of males and 60.9% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	9 (40.9%)
6 to 11 Years	37 (60.7%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	56 (64.4%)	9 (11.0%)
35 to 44 Years	41 (45.1%)	16 (18.8%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	36 (48.6%)
65 to 74 Years	33 (41.8%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	14 (60.9%)
Total	167 (39.8%)	84 (22.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palo Seco

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palo Seco show that 70.7% or 70 of the total 99 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 100.0%, comprising of 42 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 49.1%, which includes 28 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	0 (0.0%)	42 (100.0%)
1 or 2 Children	29 (50.9%)	28 (49.1%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	29 (29.3%)	70 (70.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palo Seco

According to the poverty data in Palo Seco, 100.0% or 47 single-father households and 56.5% or 35 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 47 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 35 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	47 (100.0%)	35 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	47 (100.0%)	35 (56.5%)

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

The poverty data for Palo Seco shows that 70 of the married-couple family households (70.7%) and 82 of the single-parent households (75.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 42 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 82 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	42 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	28 (49.1%)	82 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	70 (70.7%)	82 (75.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Palo Seco

Employment by Class of Employer in Palo Seco

Among the 188 employed individuals in Palo Seco, private company employees (119 | 63.3%), local government employees (56 | 29.8%), and state government employees (13 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	119	63.3%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	0	0.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	0	0.0%
Local Government Employees	56	29.8%
State Government Employees	13	6.9%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	0	0.0%
Total	188	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palo Seco

According to the labor force statistics for Palo Seco, out of the total population over 16 years of age (604), 52.2% or 315 individuals are in the labor force, with 22.9% or 72 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 100.0% or 59 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 59 of them being unemployed.

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	11 (39.3%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	59 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)
30 to 34 Years	86 (78.2%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	125 (71.0%)	13 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	27 (77.1%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	315 (52.2%)	72 (22.9%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palo Seco

According to labor force statistics for Palo Seco, 67.2% of individuals (297) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (442) are in the labor force, with 24.2% or 72 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of college / associate degree, with 96.2% or 175 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with high school diploma education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 38.5% or 20 of them being unemployed.

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	47 (46.5%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	52 (46.8%)	43 (38.5%)
College / Associate Degree	175 (96.2%)	54 (29.7%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	23 (47.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	297 (67.2%)	107 (24.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Palo Seco

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palo Seco are Health Diagnosing & Treating (9 | 3.7%), and Health Technologists (9 | 3.7%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education, Arts & Media	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	9 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	157 (64.6%)	86 (35.4%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palo Seco are Cleaning & Maintenance (66 | 27.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (27 | 11.1%), Security & Protection (20 | 8.2%), and Firefighting & Prevention (20 | 8.2%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Palo Seco, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (77.3%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Cleaning & Maintenance (22.7%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	27 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	51 (77.3%)	15 (22.7%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	71 (62.8%)	42 (37.2%)
Total (Overall)	157 (64.6%)	86 (35.4%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palo Seco are , and Office & Administration (35 | 14.4%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	35 (100.0%)
Total (Overall)	157 (64.6%)	86 (35.4%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palo Seco are , and Construction & Extraction (86 | 35.4%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	86 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	86 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	157 (64.6%)	86 (35.4%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	157 (64.6%)	86 (35.4%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palo Seco

Employment Industries in Palo Seco

Employment Industries by Sex in Palo Seco

The Palo Seco industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Manufacturing (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (100.0%), and Administrative & Support (38.5%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	58 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing	28 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	0 (0.0%)	21 (100.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	24 (61.5%)	15 (38.5%)
Educational Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	0 (0.0%)	36 (100.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	21 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Public Administration	26 (65.0%)	14 (35.0%)
Total	157 (64.6%)	86 (35.4%)

Education in Palo Seco

School Enrollment in Palo Seco

The most common levels of schooling among the 182 students in Palo Seco are elementary school (68 | 37.4%), college / undergraduate (48 | 26.4%), and middle school (41 | 22.5%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	9	5.0%
Elementary School	68	37.4%
Middle School	41	22.5%
High School	0	0.0%
College / Undergraduate	48	26.4%
Graduate / Professional	16	8.8%
Total	182	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palo Seco

Out of a total of 182 students who are enrolled in schools in Palo Seco, 13 (7.1%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 169 (92.9%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 35 years and over has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 13 (44.8% 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 77 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	77 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	41 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	17 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	16 (55.2%)	13 (44.8%)
Total	169 (92.9%)	13 (7.1%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palo Seco

Business (30 | 48.4%), science & technology (18 | 29.0%), and arts & humanities (14 | 22.6%) are the most common fields of study among 62 individuals in Palo Seco who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	0	0.0%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	0	0.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	18	29.0%
Business	30	48.4%
Education	0	0.0%
Literature & Languages	0	0.0%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	0	0.0%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	14	22.6%
Total	62	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palo Seco

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palo Seco

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palo Seco are males with 2 vehicles (63, accounting for 48.8%) and females with 2 vehicles (15, making up 106.8%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	24 (18.6%)	14 (23.7%)
2 Vehicles	63 (48.8%)	15 (25.4%)
3 Vehicles	42 (32.6%)	30 (50.8%)
4 Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	129 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palo Seco

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palo Seco are 15 to 19 minutes (34 commuters, 18.1%), 10 to 14 minutes (32 commuters, 17.0%), and 25 to 29 minutes (32 commuters, 17.0%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Minutes	29	15.4%
10 to 14 Minutes	32	17.0%
15 to 19 Minutes	34	18.1%
20 to 24 Minutes	0	0.0%
25 to 29 Minutes	32	17.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	0	0.0%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	28	14.9%
45 to 59 Minutes	24	12.8%
60 to 89 Minutes	9	4.8%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Palo Seco

The most common commute times in Palo Seco are 5 to 9 minutes (29 commuters, 22.5%) for males and 15 to 19 minutes (21 commuters, 35.6%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes	29 (22.5%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes	18 (14.0%)	14 (23.7%)
15 to 19 Minutes	13 (10.1%)	21 (35.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	17 (13.2%)	15 (25.4%)
30 to 34 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	28 (21.7%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	24 (18.6%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	9 (15.2%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palo Seco

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palo Seco are 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (47, 36.4%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (35, 59.3%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	28 (21.7%)	9 (15.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	11 (8.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	47 (36.4%)	15 (25.4%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	30 (23.3%)	0 (0.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	35 (59.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	13 (10.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	129 (100.0%)	59 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palo Seco

Occupancy by Ownership in Palo Seco

Of the total 324 dwellings in Palo Seco, owner-occupied units account for 148 (45.7%), while renter-occupied units make up 176 (54.3%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	148	45.7%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	176	54.3%
Total Occupied Housing Units	324	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palo Seco

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	99	30.6%
2-Person Household	105	32.4%
3-Person Household	39	12.0%
4+ Person Household	81	25.0%
Total Housing Units	324	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palo Seco

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	59 (59.6%)	40 (40.4%)
2-Person Household	53 (50.5%)	52 (49.5%)
3-Person Household	0 (0.0%)	39 (100.0%)
4+ Person Household	36 (44.4%)	45 (55.6%)
Total Housing Units	148 (45.7%)	176 (54.3%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palo Seco

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	76 (61.8%)	47 (38.2%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	101 (100.0%)
College/Associate Degree	47 (62.7%)	28 (37.3%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	25 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palo Seco

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	35	10.8%
35 to 44 Years	114	35.2%
45 to 54 Years	0	0.0%
55 to 64 Years	59	18.2%
65 to 74 Years	93	28.7%
75 to 84 Years	23	7.1%
85 Years and Over	0	0.0%
Total	324	100.0%

Housing Finances in Palo Seco

Median Income by Occupancy in Palo Seco

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	148 (45.7%)	$0
Renter-Occupied	176 (54.3%)	$18,750
Average	324 (100.0%)	$19,118

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palo Seco

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	20 (13.5%)	35 (19.9%)
$5,000 to $9,999	26 (17.6%)	29 (16.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999	23 (15.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	0 (0.0%)	41 (23.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999	7 (4.7%)	21 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999	52 (35.1%)	17 (9.7%)
$35,000 to $49,999	7 (4.7%)	33 (18.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	13 (8.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	148 (100.0%)	176 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palo Seco

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	112 (75.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499	20 (13.5%)	39 (22.2%)
$500 to $799	0 (0.0%)	33 (18.8%)
$800 to $999	16 (10.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$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	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	148 (100.0%)	176 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palo Seco

Housing Structures in Palo Seco

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	263	81.2%
Single Unit, Attached	61	18.8%
2 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	0	0.0%
Total	324	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palo Seco

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	141 (53.6%)	122 (46.4%)
Single Unit, Attached	7 (11.5%)	54 (88.5%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	148 (45.7%)	176 (54.3%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palo Seco

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	14 (9.5%)	54 (30.7%)
4 or 5 Rooms	65 (43.9%)	122 (69.3%)
6 or 7 Rooms	69 (46.6%)	0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	148 (100.0%)	176 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palo Seco

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	29 (19.6%)	0 (0.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	119 (80.4%)	176 (100.0%)
Total	148 (100.0%)	176 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palo Seco

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	43 (29.0%)	35 (19.9%)
1 Vehicle	49 (33.1%)	35 (19.9%)
2 Vehicles	16 (10.8%)	61 (34.7%)
3 or more Vehicles	40 (27.0%)	45 (25.6%)
Total	148 (100.0%)	176 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palo Seco

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palo Seco

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	119	29
Median Property Value	$91,800	$0
Median Household Income	-	-
Monthly Housing Costs	$121	$0
Real Estate Taxes	-	-

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palo Seco

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	16 (13.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	77 (64.7%)	13 (44.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999	26 (21.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$300,000 to $499,999	0 (0.0%)	16 (55.2%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	119 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palo Seco

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	46 (38.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	30 (25.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	36 (30.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	7 (5.9%)	16 (55.2%)
$50,000 to $74,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	13 (44.8%)
$100,000 to $149,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	119 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palo Seco

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	7 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x	16 (13.5%)	13 (44.8%)
3.0x to 3.9x	27 (22.7%)	0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more	49 (41.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	119 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palo Seco

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	119 (100.0%)	29 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Palo Seco

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palo Seco

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	96 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years	35 (76.1%)	11 (23.9%)
26 to 34 Years	138 (81.7%)	31 (18.3%)
35 to 44 Years	163 (92.6%)	13 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	97 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	93 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	740 (93.1%)	55 (6.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palo Seco

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	95 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	96 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	35 (76.1%)	11 (23.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palo Seco

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	460 (96.2%)	18 (3.8%)
$25,000 to $49,999	241 (86.7%)	37 (13.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	39 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palo Seco

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	86 (90.5%)	9 (9.5%)
6 to 18 Years	88 (91.7%)	8 (8.3%)
19 to 25 Years	35 (76.1%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	112 (66.3%)	26 (15.4%)
35 to 44 Years	150 (85.2%)	13 (7.4%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 64 Years	88 (90.7%)	9 (9.3%)
65 to 74 Years	93 (100.0%)	7 (7.5%)
75 Years and over	23 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	675 (84.9%)	72 (9.1%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palo Seco

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	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Palo Seco

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Palo Seco: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

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	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Palo Seco: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

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	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palo Seco: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	7 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Palo Seco: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Palo Seco: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	7 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Technology Access in Palo Seco

Computing Device Access in Palo Seco

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	52	16.1%
Smartphone	218	67.3%
Tablet	105	32.4%
No Computing Device	106	32.7%
Total	324	100.0%

Internet Access in Palo Seco

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	0	0.0%
Broadband Home	23	7.1%
Cellular Data Only	150	46.3%
Satellite Internet	40	12.3%
No Internet	118	36.4%
Total	324	100.0%

Palo Seco Summary

History

Palo Seco was founded in 1845 by Don Francisco de la Cruz. The name of the town is derived from the Spanish phrase “palo seco” which means “dry stick”. The town was originally a small farming community and was known for its production of sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco.

In the late 19th century, the town experienced a period of economic growth due to the construction of a railroad line that connected the town to the rest of Puerto Rico. This allowed for the transportation of goods and services to and from the town.

In the early 20th century, the town experienced a period of decline due to the Great Depression. This caused many of the town’s residents to leave in search of better economic opportunities elsewhere.

Geography

Palo Seco is located in the southern region of Puerto Rico. It is situated in the municipality of San Germán and is part of the San Germán-Cabo Rojo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The municipality covers an area of 4.3 square miles and is bordered by the municipalities of San Germán, Lajas, and Cabo Rojo.

The terrain of Palo Seco is mostly flat with some rolling hills. The town is located near the Caribbean Sea and is home to several beaches, including Playa de Palo Seco and Playa de la Piedra.

Economy

The economy of Palo Seco is largely based on agriculture. The town is known for its production of sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco. In addition, the town is home to several small businesses, including restaurants, shops, and hotels.

The town also receives some income from tourism. The town is home to several beaches, including Playa de Palo Seco and Playa de la Piedra, which attract visitors from all over Puerto Rico and the Caribbean.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Palo Seco was 4,000. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of African and European descent. The town has a median age of 33.5 years and a median household income of $17,000.

The town is predominantly Roman Catholic, with a small percentage of other religious affiliations. The town is served by several schools, including the Escuela Superior de Palo Seco and the Escuela Primaria de Palo Seco.

Conclusion

Palo Seco is a small municipality located in the southern region of Puerto Rico. It is part of the San Germán-Cabo Rojo Metropolitan Statistical Area and is situated in the municipality of San Germán. The town was founded in 1845 and has a population of approximately 4,000 people. The economy of the town is largely based on agriculture, with some income coming from tourism. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of African and European descent. The town is predominantly Roman Catholic, with a small percentage of other religious affiliations.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palo Seco?

Total Population of Palo Seco is 795.

What is the Total Male Population of Palo Seco?

Total Male Population of Palo Seco is 420.

What is the Total Female Population of Palo Seco?

Total Female Population of Palo Seco is 375.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palo Seco?

There are 112.00 Males per 100 Females in Palo Seco.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palo Seco?

There are 89.29 Females per 100 Males in Palo Seco.

What is the Median Population Age in Palo Seco?

Median Population Age in Palo Seco is 34.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Palo Seco

Average Family Size in Palo Seco is 3.1 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Palo Seco

Average Household Size in Palo Seco is 2.5 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Palo Seco?

Per Capita income in Palo Seco is $8,735.

What is the Median Family Income in Palo Seco?

Median Family Income in Palo Seco is $18,529.

What is the Median Household income in Palo Seco?

Median Household Income in Palo Seco is $19,118.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Palo Seco?

Income or Wage Gap in Palo Seco is 11.5%.

Women in Palo Seco earn 88.5 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palo Seco?

Inequality or Gini Index in Palo Seco is 0.39.

How Large is the Labor Force in Palo Seco?

There are 315 People in the Labor Forcein in Palo Seco.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palo Seco?

52.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Palo Seco.

What is the Unemployment Rate in Palo Seco?

Unemployment Rate in Palo Seco is 22.9%.