Cruces, PR Demographics
What is the population of Cruces?
There are 3,623 residents in Cruces, with a median age of 48. Of this, 47.81% are males and 52.19% are females.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 3,623 | 0.2% |
| Male Population | 1,732 | 0.2% |
| Female Population | 1,891 | 0.1% |
Male Population 47.81%
Female Population 52.19%
What are the employment statistics in Cruces?
White-collar workers make up 76.46% of the working population in Cruces, while blue-collar employees account for 23.54%. There are also 442 entrepreneurs in Cruces (18.85% of the workforce); 1,471 workers employed in private companies (62.73%); and 410 people working in governmental institutions (17.48%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,793 | 104.7% |
| Blue Collar | 552 | 102.9% |
White Collar 76.46%
Blue Collar 23.54%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 442 | 90.5% |
| Private Companies | 1,471 | 106.3% |
| Governmental Workers | 410 | 116.9% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 22 | 46.7% |
Self Employees 18.85%
Private Companies 62.73%
Governmental Workers 17.48%
Not for Profit Companies 0.94%
How many households are there in Cruces?
There are a total of 1,261 households in Cruces, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 64.39% of these Cruces households, while non-family units account for the remaining 35.69%. Additionally, 22.28% of households have children and 77.8% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 1,261 | -1.7% |
| Average People per Household | 2 | -28.8% |
| Family Households | 812 | -5.5% |
| Non-Family Households | 450 | 6.1% |
Family Households 64.39%
Non-Family Households 35.69%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 281 | -4.4% |
| Households without Children | 981 | -0.7% |
Households with Children 22.28%
Households without Children 77.8%
What are the median and average incomes in Cruces?
The average annual household income in Cruces is $34,072, while the median household income sits at $23,224 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $26,386, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $26,896. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $23,375 and $19,197, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $34,072 | 3.2% |
| Median Household Income | $23,224 | -0.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Cruces?
There are 1,884 housing units in Cruces, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 1,261 occupied housing units in Cruces, 74.15% are owner-occupied, while 25.85% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 19.57% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $155,050. In general, housing costs reach $198 per month in Cruces.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 1,884 | -0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | -0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 4 | -33.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 10 | 11.1% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 72 | 22.0% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 332 | 5.4% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 624 | -3.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 338 | -4.8% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 209 | -5.4% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 210 | -7.1% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 82 | 32.3% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3 | 0.0% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,261 | -1.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 935 | -1.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 326 | -3.3% |
Owner Occupied 74.15%
Renter Occupied 25.85%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 183 | 2.8% |
| Without Mortgage | 752 | -2.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $155,050 | 6.1% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $125,350 | 12.5% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $198 | 3.1% |
With Mortgage 19.57%
Without Mortgage 80.43%
What is the level of education in Cruces?
Approximately 33.37% of the population in Cruces holds a high school degree (that's 1,026 residents), while 9.95% have attained a college certificate (306 locals) and 18.15% have a bachelor's degree (558 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 564 | -5.8% |
| Some High School | 1,026 | 0.7% |
| Some College | 306 | -49.2% |
| Associate Degree | 477 | 5.3% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 558 | 10.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 144 | 4.3% |
No High School 18.34%
Some High School 33.37%
Some College 9.95%
Associate Degree 15.51%
Bachelor's Degree 18.15%
Graduate Degree 4.68%
What is the marital status of Cruces residents?
A total of 1,244 people in Cruces have never been married (which represents 38.15% of the total population), while 1,214 of them are wedded (37.23%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 72 (2.21%) and 465 (14.26%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 1,244 | 5.2% |
| Married | 1,214 | -4.5% |
| Separated | 72 | -7.7% |
| Widowed | 266 | 4.3% |
| Divorced | 465 | 2.4% |
Never Married 38.15%
Married 37.23%
Separated 2.21%
Widowed 8.16%
Divorced 14.26%
What are the most common means of transportation in Cruces?
The top three means of transportation people in Cruces use to get to work are: car, walking and bus or trolley bus. A total of 979 residents commute by car, 37 prefer going to work by walking and 9 by bus or trolley bus
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 979 | -0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 9 | 80.0% |
| Railroad | 3 | 0.0% |
| Ferryboat | 6 | 20.0% |
| Bicycle | 3 | -50.0% |
| Walk | 37 | 15.6% |
What is the median and average household income in Cruces by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2023 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.