Puerto Rico Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work
What is the population of Puerto Rico?
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There are 3,311,274 residents in Puerto Rico, with a median age of 43.1. Of this, 47.47% are males and 52.53% are females.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,311,274 | 1.7% |
| Male Population | 1,571,861 | 1.6% |
| Female Population | 1,739,413 | 1.8% |
Male population 47.47%
Female population 52.53%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 43.1 | 1.7% |
What are the employment statistics in Puerto Rico?
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White-collar workers make up 79.07% of the working population in Puerto Rico, while blue-collar employees account for 20.93%. There are also 142,908 entrepreneurs in Puerto Rico (13.53% of the workforce); 657,828 workers employed in private companies (62.3%); and 214,957 people working in governmental institutions (20.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 834,896 | 2.4% |
| Blue Collar | 220,947 | 4.5% |
White Collar 79.07%
Blue Collar 20.93%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 142,908 | 8.1% |
| Private Companies | 657,828 | 3.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 214,957 | 0.0% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 40,150 | -5.3% |
Self Employees 13.53%
Private Companies 62.3%
Governmental Workers 20.36%
Not for Profit Companies 3.8%
How many households are there in Puerto Rico?
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There are a total of 1,196,790 households in Puerto Rico, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 65.99% of these Puerto Rico households, while non-family units account for the remaining 34.01%. Additionally, 25.82% of households have children and 74.18% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 1,196,790 | -0.7% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | 2.6% |
| Family Households | 789,758 | -2.6% |
| Non-family Households | 407,032 | 3.0% |
Family Households 65.99%
Non-family Households 34.01%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 309,054 | -6.6% |
| Households without Children | 887,736 | 1.5% |
Households with Children 25.82%
Households without Children 74.18%
What are the median and average incomes in Puerto Rico?
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The average annual household income in Puerto Rico is $34,931, while the median household income sits at $21,967 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $24,445, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $26,052. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $7,826 and $18,687, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $34,931 | 4.9% |
| Median Household Income | $21,967 | 4.3% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Puerto Rico?
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There are 1,553,791 housing units in Puerto Rico, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 1,196,790 occupied housing units in Puerto Rico, 68.03% are owner-occupied, while 31.97% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 37.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $131,100. In general, housing costs reach $358 per month in Puerto Rico.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 37.95% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $131,100. In general, housing costs reach $358 per month in Puerto Rico.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,553,791 | -0.4% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 30,210 | -3.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 54,393 | 0.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 135,188 | 0.6% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 272,090 | 0.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 354,943 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 259,425 | -1.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 235,211 | -1.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 189,019 | -1.8% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 23,070 | N/A |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 242 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,196,790 | -0.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 814,154 | -0.4% |
| Renter Occupied | 382,636 | -1.5% |
Owner Occupied 68.03%
Renter Occupied 31.97%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 308,987 | -2.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 505,167 | 0.6% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $131,100 | -0.5% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $97,100 | 1.4% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $358 | 2.9% |
With Mortgage 37.95%
Without Mortgage 62.05%
What is the level of education in Puerto Rico?
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Approximately 35.25% of the population in Puerto Rico holds a high school degree (that's 956,676 residents), while 15.98% have attained a college certificate (549,350 locals) and 18.4% have a bachelor's degree (499,371 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 343,996 | -1.1% |
| Some High School | 956,676 | 1.6% |
| Some College | 549,350 | 3.4% |
| Associate Degree | 290,479 | 5.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 499,371 | 5.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 189,677 | 5.8% |
No High School 12.67%
Some High School 35.25%
Some College 15.98%
Associate Degree 10.7%
Bachelor's Degree 18.4%
Graduate Degree 6.99%
What is the marital status of Puerto Rico residents?
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A total of 1,185,212 people in Puerto Rico have never been married (which represents 41.79% of the total population), while 1,043,982 of them are wedded (36.81%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 65,296 (2.3%) and 386,867 (13.64%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,185,212 | 5.7% |
| Married | 1,043,982 | -2.0% |
| Separated | 65,296 | -1.4% |
| Widowed | 220,379 | 4.9% |
| Divorced | 386,867 | 4.0% |
Never Married 41.79%
Married 36.81%
Separated 2.3%
Widowed 7.77%
Divorced 13.64%
What are the most common means of transportation in Puerto Rico?
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The top three means of transportation people in Puerto Rico use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 928,328 residents commute by car, 25,891 prefer going to work by walking and 6,118 by bus or trolley bus.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 928,328 | 2.0% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 6,118 | -1.3% |
| Subway or Elevated | 70 | N/A |
| Railroad | 4,874 | -15.0% |
| Ferryboat | 348 | -21.3% |
| Bicycle | 1,597 | -14.1% |
| Motorcycle | 535 | -24.2% |
| TaxiCab | 1,369 | 25.8% |
| Walk | 25,891 | -2.0% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2020 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
