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Puerto Rico Overview

Jul 25, 1898
INCORPORATED
3,425
TOTAL AREA [ SQ MI ]
3,459
LAND AREA [ SQ MI ]
56
WATER AREA [ SQ MI ]
856
ELEVATION AVG [ FT ]
4,390
ELEVATION HIGH [ FT ]
Sea Level
ELEVATION LOW [ FT ]
957.3
POP DENSITY [ PPL / SQ MI ]
00926
LARGEST ZIP CODE
San Juan
LARGEST CITY
San Juan Municipio
LARGEST COUNTY
3,311,274
TOTAL POPULATION
1,571,861
MALE POPULATION
1,739,413
FEMALE POPULATION
90.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
110.66
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.4
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$14,047
PER CAPITA INCOME
$26,745
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$21,967
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
0.9%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
99.1¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$11,126
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.54
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,239,486
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.3%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
14.6%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Puerto Rico Area Codes

Largest Zip Codes by Population in Puerto Rico

The largest zip codes in Puerto Rico by population are 00926 (94,560), 00725 (79,153), 00949 (69,785), 00953 (67,606), and 00956 (64,939).
94,560 (2.86%)
79,153 (2.39%)
69,785 (2.11%)
67,606 (2.04%)
64,939 (1.96%)
64,090 (1.94%)
61,869 (1.87%)
56,146 (1.70%)
54,950 (1.66%)
52,829 (1.60%)
49,136 (1.48%)
48,282 (1.46%)
48,227 (1.46%)
48,016 (1.45%)
47,783 (1.44%)
47,335 (1.43%)
46,167 (1.39%)
44,055 (1.33%)
43,070 (1.30%)
42,144 (1.27%)
41,162 (1.24%)
41,026 (1.24%)
40,503 (1.22%)
40,169 (1.21%)
39,669 (1.20%)
39,652 (1.20%)
39,569 (1.19%)
38,267 (1.16%)
37,895 (1.14%)
37,525 (1.13%)
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Largest Cities by Population in Puerto Rico

The largest cities in Puerto Rico by population are San Juan (325,343), Carolina (139,735), Ponce (113,183), Caguas (74,502), and Guaynabo (70,542).
325,343 (9.83%)
139,735 (4.22%)
113,183 (3.42%)
74,502 (2.25%)
70,542 (2.13%)
61,774 (1.87%)
44,203 (1.33%)
41,274 (1.25%)
26,317 (0.79%)
23,536 (0.71%)
23,527 (0.71%)
18,850 (0.57%)
17,607 (0.53%)
15,498 (0.47%)
15,404 (0.47%)
14,052 (0.42%)
13,008 (0.39%)
12,216 (0.37%)
12,211 (0.37%)
12,207 (0.37%)
11,444 (0.35%)
11,358 (0.34%)
11,128 (0.34%)
10,582 (0.32%)
10,508 (0.32%)
10,457 (0.32%)
10,011 (0.30%)
9,986 (0.30%)
9,713 (0.29%)
9,457 (0.29%)
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Largest Counties by Population in Puerto Rico

The largest counties in Puerto Rico by population are San Juan Municipio (344,791), Bayamon Municipio (185,939), Carolina Municipio (155,886), Ponce Municipio (139,245), and Caguas Municipio (128,182).
344,791 (10.41%)
185,939 (5.62%)
155,886 (4.71%)
139,245 (4.21%)
128,182 (3.87%)
90,014 (2.72%)
88,017 (2.66%)
76,248 (2.30%)
74,146 (2.24%)
68,001 (2.05%)
67,602 (2.04%)
55,241 (1.67%)
54,544 (1.65%)
51,398 (1.55%)
47,630 (1.44%)
47,403 (1.43%)
46,704 (1.41%)
42,985 (1.30%)
42,811 (1.29%)
42,134 (1.27%)
41,237 (1.25%)
40,125 (1.21%)
39,693 (1.20%)
39,351 (1.19%)
38,739 (1.17%)
38,307 (1.16%)
37,822 (1.14%)
37,532 (1.13%)
37,388 (1.13%)
37,290 (1.13%)
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Race in Puerto Rico

The most populous races in Puerto Rico are Hispanic or Latino (3,270,361 | 98.8%), White / Caucasian (1,693,651 | 51.1%), and Some other Race (714,904 | 21.6%).
Race in Puerto Rico
Race# Population% Population
Asian6,2630.2%
Black / African American329,65110.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific2450.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,270,36198.8%
Native / Alaskan5,4070.2%
White / Caucasian1,693,65151.1%
Two or more Races561,15317.0%
Some other Race714,90421.6%
Total3,311,274100.0%

Ancestry in Puerto Rico

The most populous ancestries reported in Puerto Rico are Puerto Rican (3,163,894 | 95.6%), Dominican (56,765 | 1.7%), American (49,745 | 1.5%), Central American Indian (36,202 | 1.1%), and South American (13,911 | 0.4%), together accounting for 100.3% of all Puerto Rico residents.
Race# Population% Population
African4,1360.1%
American49,7451.5%
Apache130.0%
Arab1,5600.1%
Argentinean8270.0%
Australian530.0%
Austrian570.0%
Barbadian960.0%
Basque510.0%
Belgian1060.0%
Belizean350.0%
Bolivian990.0%
Brazilian3180.0%
British3900.0%
British West Indian5930.0%
Bulgarian290.0%
Canadian1510.0%
Cape Verdean160.0%
Central American3,4050.1%
Central American Indian36,2021.1%
Cherokee170.0%
Chilean3600.0%
Chinese2,4220.1%
Colombian5,4900.2%
Costa Rican1,0010.0%
Croatian90.0%
Cuban12,2160.4%
Czech700.0%
Czechoslovakian400.0%
Danish390.0%
Dominican56,7651.7%
Dutch1490.0%
Dutch West Indian840.0%
Eastern European140.0%
Ecuadorian1,1180.0%
Egyptian550.0%
English1,0980.0%
European1,3330.0%
Filipino5260.0%
Finnish100.0%
French2,0030.1%
French Canadian940.0%
German1,9050.1%
Greek1140.0%
Guatemalan3410.0%
Guyanese110.0%
Haitian6040.0%
Honduran6920.0%
Hungarian580.0%
Indian (Asian)4,9840.2%
Indonesian870.0%
Iranian1380.0%
Irish1,0630.0%
Iroquois100.0%
Israeli580.0%
Italian3,3050.1%
Jamaican670.0%
Japanese1750.0%
Jordanian280.0%
Kenyan250.0%
Korean2720.0%
Lebanese2940.0%
Lithuanian550.0%
Marshallese100.0%
Mexican7,9000.2%
Mexican American Indian1530.0%
Native Hawaiian1290.0%
Navajo160.0%
Nicaraguan2690.0%
Nigerian80.0%
Northern European230.0%
Norwegian1020.0%
Osage180.0%
Pakistani100.0%
Palestinian4980.0%
Panamanian7870.0%
Paraguayan850.0%
Peruvian1,7710.1%
Polish3490.0%
Portuguese2830.0%
Pueblo300.0%
Puerto Rican3,163,89495.6%
Romanian680.0%
Russian1950.0%
Salvadoran3150.0%
Samoan300.0%
Scotch-Irish420.0%
Scottish1500.0%
Serbian380.0%
Slovene170.0%
South African70.0%
South American13,9110.4%
South American Indian2130.0%
Spaniard7,0630.2%
Spanish960.0%
Spanish American Indian6580.0%
Subsaharan African4,2060.1%
Swedish790.0%
Swiss310.0%
Syrian710.0%
Thai540.0%
Trinidadian and Tobagonian950.0%
U.S. Virgin Islander3910.0%
Ukrainian530.0%
Uruguayan2820.0%
Venezuelan3,8790.1%
Vietnamese780.0%
Welsh380.0%
West Indian3,0460.1%
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Sex and Age in Puerto Rico

Sex and Age in Puerto Rico

The most populous age groups in Puerto Rico are 20 to 24 Years (115,201 | 7.3%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (120,346 | 6.9%) for women.
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years62,729 (4.0%)59,686 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Years80,995 (5.1%)78,269 (4.5%)
10 to 14 Years97,625 (6.2%)95,530 (5.5%)
15 to 19 Years108,437 (6.9%)101,858 (5.9%)
20 to 24 Years115,201 (7.3%)111,832 (6.4%)
25 to 29 Years111,493 (7.1%)112,515 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years94,509 (6.0%)100,695 (5.8%)
35 to 39 Years90,676 (5.8%)102,433 (5.9%)
40 to 44 Years100,242 (6.4%)110,207 (6.3%)
45 to 49 Years99,600 (6.3%)110,905 (6.4%)
50 to 54 Years102,602 (6.5%)117,544 (6.8%)
55 to 59 Years102,088 (6.5%)119,126 (6.9%)
60 to 64 Years100,206 (6.4%)120,346 (6.9%)
65 to 69 Years90,432 (5.8%)106,327 (6.1%)
70 to 74 Years79,580 (5.1%)101,898 (5.9%)
75 to 79 Years59,832 (3.8%)78,805 (4.5%)
80 to 84 Years40,830 (2.6%)57,330 (3.3%)
85 Years and over34,784 (2.2%)54,107 (3.1%)
Total1,571,861 (100.0%)1,739,413 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Puerto Rico

Median Family Size in Puerto Rico

The median family size in Puerto Rico is 3.44 persons per family, with single female/mother families (272,233 | 34.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.56 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (437,919 | 55.4%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.35 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Puerto Rico
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple437,919 (55.4%)3.35
Single Male/Father79,606 (10.1%)3.49
Single Female/Mother272,233 (34.5%)3.56
Total Families789,758 (100.0%)3.44

Median Household Size in Puerto Rico

The median household size in Puerto Rico is 2.74 persons per household, with single male/father households (79,606 | 6.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.95 persons per household. non-family households (407,032 | 34.0%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.17 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Puerto Rico
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple437,919 (36.6%)3.37
Single Male/Father79,606 (6.7%)3.95
Single Female/Mother272,233 (22.8%)3.72
Non-family407,032 (34.0%)1.17
Total Households1,196,790 (100.0%)2.74

Household Size by Marriage Status in Puerto Rico

Out of a total of 1,196,790 households in Puerto Rico, 789,758 (66.0%) are family households, while 407,032 (34.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 351,739, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 352,104.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Puerto Rico
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-352,104 (29.4%)
2-Person Households351,739 (29.4%)52,388 (4.4%)
3-Person Households227,067 (19.0%)1,673 (0.1%)
4-Person Households145,120 (12.1%)635 (0.1%)
5-Person Households48,731 (4.1%)76 (0.0%)
6-Person Households11,721 (1.0%)146 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households5,380 (0.4%)10 (0.0%)
Total789,758 (66.0%)407,032 (34.0%)

Female Fertility in Puerto Rico

Fertility by Age in Puerto Rico

Average fertility rate in Puerto Rico is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 47.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 72.2% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years1,444 (6.9%)14.0
20 to 34 years15,157 (72.2%)47.0
35 to 50 years4,398 (20.9%)13.0
Total20,999 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Puerto Rico

39.8% of women with births (20,999) in Puerto Rico are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 15 to 19 years age bracket with 91.1% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 38.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Puerto Rico
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years129 (8.9%)1,315 (91.1%)
20 to 34 years5,517 (36.4%)9,640 (63.6%)
35 to 50 years2,718 (61.8%)1,680 (38.2%)
Total8,358 (39.8%)12,641 (60.2%)

Fertility by Education in Puerto Rico

Average fertility rate in Puerto Rico is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of high school diploma have the highest fertility rate of 31.0 births per 1,000 women, while women with the education attainment of less than high school have the lowest fertility at 13.0 births per 1,000 women. Women with the education attainment of college or associate's degree represent 36.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Puerto Rico
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1,401 (6.7%)13.0
High School Diploma5,238 (24.9%)31.0
College or Associate's Degree7,667 (36.5%)30.0
Bachelor's Degree4,859 (23.1%)27.0
Graduate Degree1,834 (8.7%)28.0
Total20,999 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Puerto Rico

60.2% of women with births in Puerto Rico are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 65.5% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of less than high school are least likely to be married with 76.2% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Puerto Rico
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School333 (23.8%)1,068 (76.2%)
High School Diploma1,351 (25.8%)3,887 (74.2%)
College or Associate's Degree2,331 (30.4%)5,336 (69.6%)
Bachelor's Degree3,144 (64.7%)1,715 (35.3%)
Graduate Degree1,201 (65.5%)633 (34.5%)
Total8,358 (39.8%)12,641 (60.2%)

Income in Puerto Rico

Income Overview in Puerto Rico

Per Capita Income in Puerto Rico is $14,047, while median incomes of families and households are $26,745 and $21,967 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,311,274$14,047
Median Family Income789,758$26,745
Mean Family Income789,758$40,087
Median Household Income1,196,790$21,967
Mean Household Income1,196,790$34,931
Income Deficit789,758$11,126
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,311,2740.88%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,311,27499.12¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,311,2740.54

Earnings by Sex in Puerto Rico

Average Earnings in Puerto Rico are $17,982, $17,905 for men and $18,064 for women, a difference of 0.9%.
Earnings by Sex in Puerto Rico
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male607,418 (52.5%)$17,905
Female548,438 (47.4%)$18,064
Total1,155,856 (100.0%)$17,982

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Puerto Rico

The most common earnings brackets in Puerto Rico are $15,000 to $17,499 for men (70,192 | 11.6%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (50,745 | 9.2%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Puerto Rico
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less37,119 (6.1%)36,844 (6.7%)
$2,500 to $4,99931,085 (5.1%)32,273 (5.9%)
$5,000 to $7,49940,029 (6.6%)38,476 (7.0%)
$7,500 to $9,99937,476 (6.2%)37,129 (6.8%)
$10,000 to $12,49936,161 (5.9%)35,131 (6.4%)
$12,500 to $14,99945,724 (7.5%)35,806 (6.5%)
$15,000 to $17,49970,192 (11.6%)50,745 (9.2%)
$17,500 to $19,99936,524 (6.0%)34,659 (6.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49935,082 (5.8%)35,994 (6.6%)
$22,500 to $24,99923,322 (3.8%)27,726 (5.1%)
$25,000 to $29,99946,239 (7.6%)47,700 (8.7%)
$30,000 to $34,99933,442 (5.5%)35,856 (6.5%)
$35,000 to $39,99924,221 (4.0%)23,856 (4.3%)
$40,000 to $44,99920,305 (3.3%)18,558 (3.4%)
$45,000 to $49,99910,906 (1.8%)9,122 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $54,99913,285 (2.2%)8,999 (1.6%)
$55,000 to $64,99916,578 (2.7%)11,056 (2.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99911,734 (1.9%)7,578 (1.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99917,142 (2.8%)10,539 (1.9%)
$100,000+20,852 (3.4%)10,391 (1.9%)
Total607,418 (100.0%)548,438 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Puerto Rico

Average earnings in Puerto Rico are $19,585 for men and $19,668 for women, a difference of 0.4%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $43,751, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $12,160. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $32,527, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $8,770.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Puerto Rico
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$12,160$8,770
High School Diploma$16,305$13,249
College or Associate's Degree$19,860$16,496
Bachelor's Degree$30,281$24,124
Graduate Degree$43,751$32,527
Total$19,585$19,668

Family Income in Puerto Rico

Family Income Brackets in Puerto Rico

According to the Puerto Rico family income data, there are 154,793 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.6% of all families. Conversely, the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 9,477 families (1.2%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Puerto Rico
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000154,79319.6%
$10,000 to $14,99972,6589.2%
$15,000 to $24,999146,10518.5%
$25,000 to $34,999108,98713.8%
$35,000 to $49,999110,56614.0%
$50,000 to $74,999100,29912.7%
$75,000 to $99,99943,4375.5%
$100,000 to $149,99931,5904.0%
$150,000 to $199,9999,4771.2%
$200,000+11,0571.4%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Puerto Rico

7+ person families (4,430 | 0.6%) account for the highest median family income in Puerto Rico with $43,196 per family, while 2-person families (385,646 | 48.8%) have the highest median income of $11,511 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Puerto Rico
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families385,646 (48.8%)$23,022
3-Person Families221,663 (28.1%)$28,736
4-Person Families128,546 (16.3%)$35,747
5-Person Families39,747 (5.0%)$38,286
6-Person Families9,726 (1.2%)$34,679
7+ Person Families4,430 (0.6%)$43,196
Total789,758 (100.0%)$26,745

Family Income by Number of Earners in Puerto Rico

The median family income in Puerto Rico is $26,745, with families comprising 3+ earners (35,368) having the highest median family income of $67,273, while families with no earners (290,658) have the lowest median family income of $14,671, accounting for 4.5% and 36.8% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Puerto Rico
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners290,658 (36.8%)$14,671
1 Earner289,891 (36.7%)$26,344
2 Earners173,841 (22.0%)$51,306
3+ Earners35,368 (4.5%)$67,273
Total789,758 (100.0%)$26,745

Household Income in Puerto Rico

Household Income Brackets in Puerto Rico

With 299,198 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Puerto Rico, accounting for 25.0% of all households. In contrast, only 11,968 households (1.0%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Puerto Rico
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000299,19825.0%
$10,000 to $14,999137,63111.5%
$15,000 to $24,999217,81618.2%
$25,000 to $34,999151,99212.7%
$35,000 to $49,999143,61512.0%
$50,000 to $74,999128,05710.7%
$75,000 to $99,99955,0524.6%
$100,000 to $149,99938,2973.2%
$150,000 to $199,99911,9681.0%
$200,000+13,1651.1%

Household Income by Householder Age in Puerto Rico

The median household income in Puerto Rico is $21,967, with the highest median household income of $26,052 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 455,797 households (38.1%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $7,826, with 20,958 households (1.8%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Puerto Rico
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years20,958 (1.8%)$7,826
25 to 44 Years286,755 (24.0%)$24,445
45 to 64 Years455,797 (38.1%)$26,052
65+ Years433,280 (36.2%)$18,687
Total1,196,790 (100.0%)$21,967

Poverty in Puerto Rico

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Puerto Rico

With 40.8% poverty level for males and 44.4% for females among the residents of Puerto Rico, under 5 year old males and under 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 38,971 males (62.5%) and 36,108 females (60.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years38,971 (62.5%)36,108 (60.8%)
5 Years9,181 (62.2%)7,979 (56.7%)
6 to 11 Years59,018 (57.3%)58,460 (58.6%)
12 to 14 Years32,345 (54.4%)30,413 (51.8%)
15 Years10,036 (52.0%)9,703 (50.7%)
16 and 17 Years22,513 (51.6%)19,266 (48.5%)
18 to 24 Years70,878 (44.8%)76,539 (50.1%)
25 to 34 Years72,339 (35.9%)99,218 (46.6%)
35 to 44 Years61,443 (32.8%)90,068 (42.5%)
45 to 54 Years69,803 (34.9%)85,761 (37.7%)
55 to 64 Years77,436 (38.5%)95,304 (39.8%)
65 to 74 Years58,995 (34.9%)78,525 (37.8%)
75 Years and over51,193 (38.3%)79,502 (42.7%)
Total634,151 (40.8%)766,846 (44.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Puerto Rico

According to the poverty statistics in Puerto Rico, males aged 35 to 44 years and females aged 45 to 54 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 67.2% of males and 62.3% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years23,431 (37.6%)23,304 (39.2%)
5 Years5,584 (37.8%)6,091 (43.3%)
6 to 11 Years44,041 (42.7%)41,237 (41.4%)
12 to 14 Years27,090 (45.6%)28,298 (48.2%)
15 Years9,254 (48.0%)9,424 (49.3%)
16 and 17 Years21,077 (48.3%)20,476 (51.5%)
18 to 24 Years87,320 (55.2%)76,151 (49.9%)
25 to 34 Years129,390 (64.1%)113,730 (53.4%)
35 to 44 Years126,192 (67.2%)122,059 (57.5%)
45 to 54 Years130,321 (65.1%)141,636 (62.3%)
55 to 64 Years123,862 (61.5%)143,924 (60.2%)
65 to 74 Years109,964 (65.1%)129,095 (62.2%)
75 Years and over82,595 (61.7%)106,508 (57.3%)
Total920,121 (59.2%)961,933 (55.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Puerto Rico

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Puerto Rico show that 26.7% or 117,051 of the total 437,919 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 74.8%, comprising of 380 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 25.6%, which includes 79,746 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Puerto Rico
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children231,706 (74.4%)79,746 (25.6%)
1 or 2 Children83,352 (72.2%)32,116 (27.8%)
3 or 4 Children5,682 (54.2%)4,809 (45.8%)
5 or more Children128 (25.2%)380 (74.8%)
Total320,868 (73.3%)117,051 (26.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Puerto Rico

According to the poverty data in Puerto Rico, 47.5% or 37,797 single-father households and 56.8% or 154,660 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 105 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 444 households (97.4%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Puerto Rico
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children15,256 (36.8%)54,196 (41.8%)
1 or 2 Children19,117 (56.4%)84,813 (67.8%)
3 or 4 Children3,319 (79.8%)15,207 (90.4%)
5 or more Children105 (100.0%)444 (97.4%)
Total37,797 (47.5%)154,660 (56.8%)

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

The poverty data for Puerto Rico shows that 117,051 of the married-couple family households (26.7%) and 192,457 of the single-parent households (54.7%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 380 households (74.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 549 household (97.9%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Puerto Rico
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children79,746 (25.6%)69,452 (40.6%)
1 or 2 Children32,116 (27.8%)103,930 (65.3%)
3 or 4 Children4,809 (45.8%)18,526 (88.3%)
5 or more Children380 (74.8%)549 (97.9%)
Total117,051 (26.7%)192,457 (54.7%)

Employment Characteristics in Puerto Rico

Employment by Class of Employer in Puerto Rico

Among the 1,028,175 employed individuals in Puerto Rico, private company employees (642,314 | 62.5%), state government employees (124,351 | 12.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (107,861 | 10.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Puerto Rico
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees642,31462.5%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)29,2192.8%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)107,86110.5%
Not-for-profit Organizations38,9223.8%
Local Government Employees58,3225.7%
State Government Employees124,35112.1%
Federal Government Employees26,0662.5%
Unpaid Family Workers1,1200.1%
Total1,028,175100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Puerto Rico

According to the labor force statistics for Puerto Rico, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,797,936), 44.3% or 1,239,486 individuals are in the labor force, with 14.6% or 180,965 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 74.2% or 144,841 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 47.0% or 11,304 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years24,051 (14.0%)11,304 (47.0%)
20 to 24 Years117,830 (51.9%)36,056 (30.6%)
25 to 29 Years160,838 (71.8%)30,720 (19.1%)
30 to 34 Years144,841 (74.2%)20,712 (14.3%)
35 to 44 Years299,036 (74.1%)36,482 (12.2%)
45 to 54 Years275,186 (63.9%)27,794 (10.1%)
55 to 59 Years103,971 (47.0%)10,189 (9.8%)
60 to 64 Years64,181 (29.1%)4,749 (7.4%)
65 to 74 Years40,093 (10.6%)2,245 (5.6%)
75 Years and over8,794 (2.7%)334 (3.8%)
Total1,239,486 (44.3%)180,965 (14.6%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Puerto Rico

According to labor force statistics for Puerto Rico, 61.8% of individuals (1,047,626) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,695,187) are in the labor force, with 12.5% or 130,953 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 77.0% or 408,288 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 25.6% or 20,269 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Puerto Rico
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School79,174 (34.2%)59,265 (25.6%)
High School Diploma257,099 (54.1%)79,363 (16.7%)
College / Associate Degree303,336 (66.2%)59,567 (13.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher408,288 (77.0%)36,057 (6.8%)
Total1,047,626 (61.8%)211,898 (12.5%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Puerto Rico

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Puerto Rico are Community & Social Service (109,709 | 10.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (72,095 | 6.8%), Management (71,280 | 6.8%), Education Instruction & Library (70,842 | 6.7%), and Business & Financial (52,922 | 5.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Puerto Rico

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Puerto Rico, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (78.8%), Computers & Mathematics (71.3%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (65.6%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (76.9%), Health Technologists (71.6%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (70.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Puerto Rico
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38,836 (54.5%)32,444 (45.5%)
Business & Financial21,586 (40.8%)31,336 (59.2%)
Computers, Engineering & Science23,938 (65.6%)12,525 (34.4%)
Computers & Mathematics9,439 (71.3%)3,803 (28.7%)
Architecture & Engineering11,708 (78.8%)3,143 (21.2%)
Life, Physical & Social Science2,791 (33.4%)5,579 (66.6%)
Community & Social Service 34,677 (31.6%)75,032 (68.4%)
Education, Arts & Media5,038 (31.0%)11,207 (69.0%)
Legal Services & Support5,369 (51.3%)5,093 (48.7%)
Education Instruction & Library16,359 (23.1%)54,483 (76.9%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment7,911 (65.1%)4,249 (34.9%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating21,055 (29.2%)51,040 (70.8%)
Health Technologists13,972 (28.4%)35,216 (71.6%)
Total (Category)140,092 (40.9%)202,377 (59.1%)
Total (Overall)550,695 (52.2%)505,148 (47.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Puerto Rico are Food Preparation & Serving (59,724 | 5.7%), Cleaning & Maintenance (57,463 | 5.4%), Security & Protection (53,857 | 5.1%), Firefighting & Prevention (32,668 | 3.1%), and Personal Care & Service (24,305 | 2.3%).
Services Occupations in Puerto Rico

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Puerto Rico, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (78.0%), Security & Protection (77.4%), and Firefighting & Prevention (77.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (85.0%), Personal Care & Service (53.4%), and Food Preparation & Serving (50.6%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Puerto Rico
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support3,601 (15.0%)20,428 (85.0%)
Security & Protection41,692 (77.4%)12,165 (22.6%)
Firefighting & Prevention25,158 (77.0%)7,510 (23.0%)
Law Enforcement16,534 (78.0%)4,655 (22.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving29,528 (49.4%)30,196 (50.6%)
Cleaning & Maintenance37,602 (65.4%)19,861 (34.6%)
Personal Care & Service11,329 (46.6%)12,976 (53.4%)
Total (Category)123,752 (56.4%)95,626 (43.6%)
Total (Overall)550,695 (52.2%)505,148 (47.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Puerto Rico are Office & Administration (148,906 | 14.1%), and Sales & Related (124,143 | 11.8%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Puerto Rico

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Puerto Rico
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related55,287 (44.5%)68,856 (55.5%)
Office & Administration42,900 (28.8%)106,006 (71.2%)
Total (Category)98,187 (36.0%)174,862 (64.0%)
Total (Overall)550,695 (52.2%)505,148 (47.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Puerto Rico are Construction & Extraction (49,794 | 4.7%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (38,667 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (8,600 | 0.8%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Puerto Rico

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Puerto Rico
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry6,840 (79.5%)1,760 (20.5%)
Construction & Extraction48,423 (97.3%)1,371 (2.8%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair37,852 (97.9%)815 (2.1%)
Total (Category)93,115 (95.9%)3,946 (4.1%)
Total (Overall)550,695 (52.2%)505,148 (47.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Puerto Rico are Production (60,983 | 5.8%), Material Moving (31,708 | 3.0%), and Transportation (31,195 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Puerto Rico

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Puerto Rico
OccupationMaleFemale
Production39,286 (64.4%)21,697 (35.6%)
Transportation28,248 (90.5%)2,947 (9.5%)
Material Moving28,015 (88.3%)3,693 (11.7%)
Total (Category)95,549 (77.1%)28,337 (22.9%)
Total (Overall)550,695 (52.2%)505,148 (47.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Puerto Rico

Employment Industries in Puerto Rico

The major employment industries in Puerto Rico include Retail Trade (141,799 | 13.4%), Health Care & Social Assistance (135,805 | 12.9%), Educational Services (103,711 | 9.8%), Manufacturing (93,426 | 8.8%), and Public Administration (90,856 | 8.6%).
Employment Industries in Puerto Rico

Employment Industries by Sex in Puerto Rico

The Puerto Rico industries that see more men than women are Construction (93.0%), Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (81.9%), and Utilities (79.5%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (74.0%), Educational Services (73.8%), and Enterprise Management (65.7%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Puerto Rico
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11,143 (81.9%)2,463 (18.1%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction268 (75.5%)87 (24.5%)
Construction56,785 (93.0%)4,281 (7.0%)
Manufacturing57,590 (61.6%)35,836 (38.4%)
Wholesale Trade23,010 (76.0%)7,284 (24.0%)
Retail Trade68,967 (48.6%)72,832 (51.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing23,708 (78.8%)6,392 (21.2%)
Utilities7,824 (79.5%)2,011 (20.4%)
Information10,398 (61.2%)6,581 (38.8%)
Finance & Insurance16,021 (36.1%)28,354 (63.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing7,248 (55.7%)5,758 (44.3%)
Professional & Scientific24,913 (54.6%)20,725 (45.4%)
Enterprise Management129 (34.3%)247 (65.7%)
Administrative & Support45,818 (70.8%)18,902 (29.2%)
Educational Services27,228 (26.3%)76,483 (73.8%)
Health Care & Social Assistance35,383 (26.1%)100,422 (74.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation8,960 (69.9%)3,851 (30.1%)
Accommodation & Food Services43,481 (50.0%)43,456 (50.0%)
Public Administration47,688 (52.5%)43,168 (47.5%)
Total550,695 (52.2%)505,148 (47.8%)

Education in Puerto Rico

School Enrollment in Puerto Rico

The most common levels of schooling among the 755,689 students in Puerto Rico are college / undergraduate (208,342 | 27.6%), high school (159,783 | 21.1%), and middle school (154,562 | 20.4%).
School Enrollment in Puerto Rico
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool35,2464.7%
Kindergarten27,7943.7%
Elementary School131,27617.4%
Middle School154,56220.4%
High School159,78321.1%
College / Undergraduate208,34227.6%
Graduate / Professional38,6865.1%
Total755,689100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Puerto Rico

Out of a total of 755,689 students who are enrolled in schools in Puerto Rico, 274,315 (36.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 481,374 (63.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 25 to 34 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35,334 (69.9% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 143,953 (75.9% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Puerto Rico
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds23,411 (72.9%)8,707 (27.1%)
5 to 9 Year Old114,073 (73.9%)40,350 (26.1%)
10 to 14 Year Olds143,953 (75.9%)45,787 (24.1%)
15 to 17 Year Olds88,410 (75.7%)28,332 (24.3%)
18 to 19 Year Olds36,248 (53.3%)31,701 (46.7%)
20 to 24 Year Olds49,670 (44.4%)62,268 (55.6%)
25 to 34 Year Olds15,247 (30.1%)35,334 (69.9%)
35 Years and over10,631 (33.0%)21,567 (67.0%)
Total481,374 (63.7%)274,315 (36.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Puerto Rico

Business (194,447 | 28.8%), education (121,330 | 18.0%), science & technology (82,520 | 12.2%), arts & humanities (46,340 | 6.9%), and bio, nature & agricultural (37,994 | 5.6%) are the most common fields of study among 674,085 individuals in Puerto Rico who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Puerto Rico
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics20,5913.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural37,9945.6%
Physical & Health Sciences26,9094.0%
Psychology26,5363.9%
Social Sciences31,0124.6%
Engineering33,3975.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies2,9440.4%
Science & Technology82,52012.2%
Business194,44728.8%
Education121,33018.0%
Literature & Languages6,6481.0%
Liberal Arts & History15,7772.3%
Visual & Performing Arts14,0462.1%
Communications13,5942.0%
Arts & Humanities46,3406.9%
Total674,085100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Puerto Rico

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Puerto Rico

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Puerto Rico are males with 2 vehicles (226,471, accounting for 42.2%) and females with 2 vehicles (194,444, making up 46.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Puerto Rico
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle16,283 (3.0%)15,822 (3.2%)
1 Vehicle120,864 (22.5%)138,168 (28.2%)
2 Vehicles226,471 (42.2%)194,444 (39.7%)
3 Vehicles111,843 (20.8%)94,549 (19.3%)
4 Vehicles43,647 (8.1%)33,891 (6.9%)
5 or more Vehicles17,414 (3.3%)12,362 (2.5%)
Total536,522 (100.0%)489,236 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Puerto Rico

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Puerto Rico are 30 to 34 minutes (157,743 commuters, 16.0%), 20 to 24 minutes (151,070 commuters, 15.3%), and 15 to 19 minutes (150,252 commuters, 15.2%).
Commute Time in Puerto Rico
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes19,8702.0%
5 to 9 Minutes63,0196.4%
10 to 14 Minutes117,90212.0%
15 to 19 Minutes150,25215.2%
20 to 24 Minutes151,07015.3%
25 to 29 Minutes53,6305.4%
30 to 34 Minutes157,74316.0%
35 to 39 Minutes25,5272.6%
40 to 44 Minutes49,2765.0%
45 to 59 Minutes79,8678.1%
60 to 89 Minutes84,3298.6%
90 or more Minutes32,7433.3%

Commute Time by Sex in Puerto Rico

The most common commute times in Puerto Rico are 30 to 34 minutes (83,487 commuters, 16.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (75,811 commuters, 16.2%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Puerto Rico
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes11,658 (2.3%)8,212 (1.8%)
5 to 9 Minutes33,650 (6.5%)29,369 (6.3%)
10 to 14 Minutes61,212 (11.8%)56,690 (12.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes77,221 (14.9%)73,031 (15.6%)
20 to 24 Minutes75,259 (14.6%)75,811 (16.2%)
25 to 29 Minutes26,670 (5.2%)26,960 (5.8%)
30 to 34 Minutes83,487 (16.2%)74,256 (15.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes12,873 (2.5%)12,654 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Minutes26,458 (5.1%)22,818 (4.9%)
45 to 59 Minutes42,591 (8.2%)37,276 (8.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes46,171 (8.9%)38,158 (8.1%)
90 or more Minutes19,432 (3.8%)13,311 (2.8%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Puerto Rico

The most frequent times of departure to work in Puerto Rico are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (84,503, 16.4%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (98,361, 21.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Puerto Rico
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM44,045 (8.5%)19,369 (4.1%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM36,814 (7.1%)16,093 (3.4%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM31,857 (6.2%)22,075 (4.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM64,204 (12.4%)51,763 (11.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM50,769 (9.8%)58,143 (12.4%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM84,503 (16.4%)98,361 (21.0%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM40,035 (7.7%)57,445 (12.3%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM46,289 (9.0%)42,368 (9.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM13,289 (2.6%)16,280 (3.5%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM26,547 (5.1%)25,217 (5.4%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM11,465 (2.2%)10,841 (2.3%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM8,078 (1.6%)7,500 (1.6%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM31,164 (6.0%)26,409 (5.6%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM27,623 (5.3%)16,682 (3.6%)
Total516,682 (100.0%)468,546 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Puerto Rico

Occupancy by Ownership in Puerto Rico

Of the total 1,196,790 dwellings in Puerto Rico, owner-occupied units account for 814,154 (68.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 382,636 (32.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Puerto Rico
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units814,15468.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units382,63632.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,196,790100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Puerto Rico

Occupancy by Household Size in Puerto Rico
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household352,10429.4%
2-Person Household404,12733.8%
3-Person Household228,74019.1%
4+ Person Household211,81917.7%
Total Housing Units1,196,790100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Puerto Rico

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Puerto Rico
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household218,312 (62.0%)133,792 (38.0%)
2-Person Household300,176 (74.3%)103,951 (25.7%)
3-Person Household153,504 (67.1%)75,236 (32.9%)
4+ Person Household142,162 (67.1%)69,657 (32.9%)
Total Housing Units814,154 (68.0%)382,636 (32.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Puerto Rico

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Puerto Rico
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School178,916 (67.6%)85,667 (32.4%)
High School Diploma204,619 (63.2%)118,995 (36.8%)
College/Associate Degree173,213 (63.2%)100,746 (36.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher257,406 (76.9%)77,228 (23.1%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Puerto Rico

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Puerto Rico
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years134,87111.3%
35 to 44 Years172,84214.4%
45 to 54 Years210,62217.6%
55 to 64 Years245,17520.5%
65 to 74 Years235,04519.6%
75 to 84 Years148,75312.4%
85 Years and Over49,4824.1%
Total1,196,790100.0%

Housing Finances in Puerto Rico

Median Income by Occupancy in Puerto Rico

Median Income by Occupancy in Puerto Rico
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied814,154 (68.0%)$27,276
Renter-Occupied382,636 (32.0%)$13,146
Average1,196,790 (100.0%)$21,967

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Puerto Rico

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Puerto Rico
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00065,579 (8.1%)103,303 (27.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99973,900 (9.1%)56,419 (14.7%)
$10,000 to $14,99988,834 (10.9%)48,277 (12.6%)
$15,000 to $19,99980,465 (9.9%)41,122 (10.7%)
$20,000 to $24,99968,802 (8.5%)28,018 (7.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999111,609 (13.7%)39,959 (10.4%)
$35,000 to $49,999113,292 (13.9%)30,677 (8.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999106,500 (13.1%)21,206 (5.5%)
$75,000 to $99,99947,953 (5.9%)7,074 (1.8%)
$100,000 to $149,99934,509 (4.2%)4,108 (1.1%)
$150,000 or more22,711 (2.8%)2,473 (0.6%)
Total814,154 (100.0%)382,636 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Puerto Rico

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Puerto Rico
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300435,018 (53.4%)49,492 (12.9%)
$300 to $49972,811 (8.9%)65,732 (17.2%)
$500 to $799116,577 (14.3%)76,104 (19.9%)
$800 to $99968,590 (8.4%)22,410 (5.9%)
$1,000 to $1,49977,739 (9.6%)14,836 (3.9%)
$1,500 to $1,99924,519 (3.0%)3,075 (0.8%)
$2,000 to $2,4998,587 (1.1%)1,095 (0.3%)
$2,500 to $2,9994,259 (0.5%)469 (0.1%)
$3,000 or more6,054 (0.7%)688 (0.2%)
Total814,154 (100.0%)382,636 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Puerto Rico

Housing Structures in Puerto Rico

Housing Structures in Puerto Rico
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached853,02471.3%
Single Unit, Attached130,58610.9%
2 Unit Apartments33,0182.8%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments29,6472.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments47,0363.9%
10 or more Apartments100,8178.4%
Mobile Home / Other2,6620.2%
Total1,196,790100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Puerto Rico

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Puerto Rico
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached664,131 (77.9%)188,893 (22.1%)
Single Unit, Attached78,196 (59.9%)52,390 (40.1%)
2 Unit Apartments15,431 (46.7%)17,587 (53.3%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments5,679 (19.2%)23,968 (80.8%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments12,392 (26.4%)34,644 (73.7%)
10 or more Apartments36,249 (36.0%)64,568 (64.0%)
Mobile Home / Other2,076 (78.0%)586 (22.0%)
Total814,154 (68.0%)382,636 (32.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Puerto Rico

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Puerto Rico
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room4,499 (0.5%)10,389 (2.7%)
2 or 3 Rooms50,549 (6.2%)70,680 (18.5%)
4 or 5 Rooms519,079 (63.8%)247,956 (64.8%)
6 or 7 Rooms199,024 (24.4%)48,737 (12.7%)
8 or more Rooms41,003 (5.0%)4,874 (1.3%)
Total814,154 (100.0%)382,636 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Puerto Rico

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Puerto Rico
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas617 (0.1%)277 (0.1%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas7,979 (1.0%)1,526 (0.4%)
Electricity97,322 (11.9%)22,870 (6.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene86 (0.0%)59 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke62 (0.0%)38 (0.0%)
All other Fuels5,311 (0.6%)476 (0.1%)
No Fuel Used702,777 (86.3%)357,390 (93.4%)
Total814,154 (100.0%)382,636 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Puerto Rico

Household Vehicle Usage in Puerto Rico
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle85,799 (10.5%)89,773 (23.5%)
1 Vehicle314,219 (38.6%)184,106 (48.1%)
2 Vehicles272,406 (33.5%)85,673 (22.4%)
3 or more Vehicles141,730 (17.4%)23,084 (6.0%)
Total814,154 (100.0%)382,636 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Puerto Rico

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Puerto Rico

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units505,167308,987
Median Property Value$97,100$131,100
Median Household Income$20,727$14,294
Monthly Housing Costs$153$6,007
Real Estate Taxes$524$252,387

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Puerto Rico

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Puerto Rico
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00063,660 (12.6%)5,317 (1.7%)
$50,000 to $99,999201,114 (39.8%)70,487 (22.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999218,777 (43.3%)214,405 (69.4%)
$300,000 to $499,99913,972 (2.8%)13,117 (4.3%)
$500,000 to $749,9993,502 (0.7%)3,491 (1.1%)
$750,000 to $999,9991,533 (0.3%)898 (0.3%)
$1,000,000 or more2,609 (0.5%)1,272 (0.4%)
Total505,167 (100.0%)308,987 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Puerto Rico

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Puerto Rico
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000116,488 (23.1%)232 (0.1%)
$10,000 to $24,999175,326 (34.7%)22,991 (7.4%)
$25,000 to $34,99969,481 (13.8%)62,775 (20.3%)
$35,000 to $49,99958,825 (11.6%)42,128 (13.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99946,128 (9.1%)54,467 (17.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99918,403 (3.6%)60,372 (19.5%)
$100,000 to $149,99912,099 (2.4%)29,550 (9.6%)
$150,000 or more8,417 (1.7%)22,410 (7.2%)
Total505,167 (100.0%)308,987 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Puerto Rico

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Puerto Rico
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x96,386 (19.1%)41,807 (13.5%)
2.0x to 2.9x71,508 (14.2%)78,013 (25.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x59,539 (11.8%)70,722 (22.9%)
4.0x or more254,301 (50.3%)44,866 (14.5%)
Total505,167 (100.0%)308,987 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Puerto Rico

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Puerto Rico
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80041,120 (8.1%)5,308 (1.7%)
$800 to $1,49912,096 (2.4%)31,059 (10.1%)
$800 to $1,4999,489 (1.9%)13,152 (4.3%)
Total505,167 (100.0%)308,987 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Puerto Rico

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puerto Rico

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years147,142 (97.2%)4,179 (2.8%)
6 to 18 Years473,165 (96.6%)16,657 (3.4%)
19 to 25 Years290,284 (90.7%)29,702 (9.3%)
26 to 34 Years308,791 (85.3%)53,234 (14.7%)
35 to 44 Years357,295 (89.6%)41,564 (10.4%)
45 to 54 Years388,605 (91.0%)38,353 (9.0%)
55 to 64 Years406,126 (92.2%)34,342 (7.8%)
65 to 74 Years372,553 (98.9%)4,026 (1.1%)
75 Years and older317,817 (99.4%)1,981 (0.6%)
Total3,061,778 (93.2%)224,038 (6.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Puerto Rico

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Puerto Rico
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born147,142 (97.2%)4,179 (2.8%)
Foreign Born, Citizen473,165 (96.6%)16,657 (3.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen290,284 (90.7%)29,702 (9.3%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Puerto Rico

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Puerto Rico
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0001,416,083 (93.5%)98,480 (6.5%)
$25,000 to $49,999815,360 (91.7%)74,016 (8.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999410,019 (93.3%)29,425 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999185,845 (94.3%)11,186 (5.7%)
$100,000 and over222,308 (95.6%)10,254 (4.4%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puerto Rico

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6102,556 (67.8%)48,813 (32.3%)
6 to 18 Years291,505 (59.5%)197,118 (40.2%)
19 to 25 Years159,939 (50.0%)134,271 (42.0%)
25 to 34 Years182,414 (50.4%)130,470 (36.0%)
35 to 44 Years180,687 (45.3%)184,028 (46.1%)
45 to 54 Years193,816 (45.4%)205,753 (48.2%)
55 to 64 Years237,809 (54.0%)188,096 (42.7%)
65 to 74 Years358,644 (95.2%)99,052 (26.3%)
75 Years and over312,745 (97.8%)78,666 (24.6%)
Total2,020,115 (61.5%)1,266,267 (38.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Puerto Rico

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Puerto Rico
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years590 (0.9%)867 (1.5%)
5 to 17 Years31,139 (12.9%)16,950 (7.3%)
18 to 34 Years34,962 (9.7%)27,797 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years127,420 (21.7%)141,987 (20.9%)
65 to 74 Years59,581 (35.3%)75,987 (36.6%)
75 Years and over75,890 (56.7%)120,199 (64.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Puerto Rico

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Puerto Rico: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years259 (0.4%)504 (0.8%)
5 to 17 Years2,194 (0.9%)1,061 (0.5%)
18 to 34 Years4,070 (1.1%)2,844 (0.8%)
35 to 64 Years21,809 (3.7%)17,511 (2.6%)
65 to 74 Years18,154 (10.7%)14,318 (6.9%)
75 Years and over30,693 (22.9%)34,005 (18.3%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Puerto Rico: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years433 (0.7%)589 (1.0%)
5 to 17 Years5,116 (2.1%)4,946 (2.1%)
18 to 34 Years8,378 (2.3%)9,521 (2.6%)
35 to 64 Years35,004 (5.9%)44,630 (6.6%)
65 to 74 Years21,289 (12.6%)24,250 (11.7%)
75 Years and over26,193 (19.6%)37,748 (20.3%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Puerto Rico: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years25,515 (10.6%)11,109 (4.8%)
18 to 34 Years21,963 (6.1%)14,457 (3.9%)
35 to 64 Years56,470 (9.6%)53,651 (7.9%)
65 to 74 Years20,314 (12.0%)21,920 (10.6%)
75 Years and over28,193 (21.1%)49,496 (26.6%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Puerto Rico: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years2,856 (1.2%)2,305 (1.0%)
18 to 34 Years7,317 (2.0%)7,223 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years65,010 (11.1%)83,128 (12.2%)
65 to 74 Years33,122 (19.6%)52,206 (25.1%)
75 Years and over49,489 (37.0%)89,206 (48.0%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Puerto Rico: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years3,619 (1.5%)1,629 (0.7%)
18 to 34 Years4,131 (1.1%)3,469 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years27,117 (4.6%)29,749 (4.4%)
65 to 74 Years12,041 (7.1%)16,767 (8.1%)
75 Years and over25,341 (18.9%)46,647 (25.1%)

Technology Access in Puerto Rico

Computing Device Access in Puerto Rico

Computing Device Access in Puerto Rico
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop540,38345.2%
Smartphone843,73670.5%
Tablet383,23532.0%
No Computing Device288,56024.1%
Total1,196,790100.0%

Internet Access in Puerto Rico

Internet Access in Puerto Rico
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet15,1411.3%
Broadband Home459,06838.4%
Cellular Data Only298,37024.9%
Satellite Internet78,7296.6%
No Internet367,53230.7%
Total1,196,790100.0%

Puerto Rico Summary

Puerto Rico is an unincorporated territory of the United States located in the Caribbean Sea. It is the easternmost and smallest of the Greater Antilles, and is composed of the main island of Puerto Rico and several smaller islands. The island has a rich history, diverse geography, vibrant economy, and unique demographics.

History

Puerto Rico has a long and varied history, beginning with its first inhabitants, the Taíno people, who arrived on the island around 1000 AD. The Taíno were a peaceful people who lived in small villages and practiced agriculture. They were eventually conquered by the Spanish in the late 15th century, and the island became a Spanish colony. During the colonial period, the island was used as a base for Spanish exploration and conquest of the Americas.
In 1898, Puerto Rico was ceded to the United States as part of the Treaty of Paris, which ended the Spanish-American War. The island became an unincorporated territory of the United States, and its citizens were granted U.S. citizenship in 1917. In 1952, Puerto Rico became a self-governing commonwealth of the United States.

Geography

Puerto Rico is located in the Caribbean Sea, east of the Dominican Republic and west of the Virgin Islands. The main island of Puerto Rico is approximately 100 miles long and 35 miles wide, and is surrounded by smaller islands, including Vieques, Culebra, and Mona. The island is mostly mountainous, with the highest peak, Cerro de Punta, reaching 4,390 feet. The climate is tropical, with temperatures ranging from the mid-70s to the mid-80s year-round.

Economy

Puerto Rico has a vibrant economy, with a gross domestic product (GDP) of $103.3 billion in 2019. The economy is largely driven by tourism, manufacturing, and services. The island is home to several large pharmaceutical companies, including Johnson & Johnson and Merck, and is a major producer of rum and other alcoholic beverages. The government of Puerto Rico also provides incentives for businesses to invest in the island, including tax breaks and other incentives.

Demographics

Puerto Rico has a population of 3.2 million people, making it the second-most populous territory in the United States. The population is largely of Spanish and African descent, with smaller numbers of other ethnicities, including Native American, Asian, and European. The official language is Spanish, although English is also widely spoken. The majority of the population is Roman Catholic, with smaller numbers of other religious groups, including Protestantism and Judaism.

Common Questions

When was Puerto Rico Incorporated?
Puerto Rico was Incorporated into the Union on Jul 25, 1898.
What is the Total Area of Puerto Rico?
Total Area of Puerto Rico is 3,425 Square Miles.
What is the Total Land Area of Puerto Rico?
Total Land Area of Puerto Rico is 3,459 Square Miles.
What is the Total Water Area of Puerto Rico?
Total Water Area of Puerto Rico is 56 Square Miles.
What is the Average Elevation in Puerto Rico?
Average Elevation in Puerto Rico is 856 Feet.
What is the Highest Elevation in Puerto Rico?
Highest Elevation in Puerto Rico is 4,390 Feet.
What is the Lowest Elevation in Puerto Rico?
Lowest Elevation in Puerto Rico is 0 Feet.
What is the Population Density in Puerto Rico?
Population Density in Puerto Rico is 957.3 People per Square Mile.
What is the Total Population of Puerto Rico?
Total Population of Puerto Rico is 3,311,274.
What is the Total Male Population of Puerto Rico?
Total Male Population of Puerto Rico is 1,571,861.
What is the Total Female Population of Puerto Rico?
Total Female Population of Puerto Rico is 1,739,413.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Puerto Rico?
There are 90.37 Males per 100 Females in Puerto Rico.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Puerto Rico?
There are 110.66 Females per 100 Males in Puerto Rico.
What is the Median Population Age in Puerto Rico?
Median Population Age in Puerto Rico is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Puerto Rico
Average Family Size in Puerto Rico is 3.4 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Puerto Rico
Average Household Size in Puerto Rico is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Puerto Rico?
Per Capita income in Puerto Rico is $14,047.
What is the Median Family Income in Puerto Rico?
Median Family Income in Puerto Rico is $26,745.
What is the Median Household income in Puerto Rico?
Median Household Income in Puerto Rico is $21,967.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Puerto Rico?
Income or Wage Gap in Puerto Rico is 0.9%.
Women in Puerto Rico earn 99.1 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Puerto Rico?
Family Income Deficit in Puerto Rico is $11,126.
Families that are below poverty line in Puerto Rico earn $11,126 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Puerto Rico?
Inequality or Gini Index in Puerto Rico is 0.54.
How Large is the Labor Force in Puerto Rico?
There are 1,239,486 People in the Labor Forcein in Puerto Rico.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Puerto Rico?
44.3% of People are in the Labor Force in Puerto Rico.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Puerto Rico?
Unemployment Rate in Puerto Rico is 14.6%.