Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

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2023 Population

129,322

0.79% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

43.6

1.16% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

38.3%

2.19% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$25,859

4.35% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

42,029

27.9% 1-year growth

About

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Other (Hispanic) (37.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (27.8%), White (Hispanic) (18.3%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (15.7%), and Asian (Hispanic) (0.339%).

96.4% of the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

The largest universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are National University College-Rio Grande (421 degrees awarded in 2016).

Most people in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR borders Humacao, Fajardo & Islas Municipios PUMA, PR, Carolina PUMA, PR, Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR, and San Lorenzo, Juncos & Las Piedras PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.34 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (48.2k people) in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 35.9k Two+ (Hispanic) and 23.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Spanish (120,605 households), Italian (36 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (16 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

71,043

Women

53.7%

61,275

Men

46.3%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 132,318 inhabitants, with 46.3% men, and 53.7% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

Other (Hispanic)
48.2k ± 2.19k
Two+ (Hispanic)
35.9k ± 2.11k
White (Hispanic)
23.7k ± 1.86k

99.5%

Hispanic Population

129k people

99.5% of the people in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are hispanic (129k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
1,953 ± 1,077 people
Colombia
312 ± 433 people
Cuba
192 ± 340 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 1,953 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR residents, followed by Colombia with 312 and Cuba with 192.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
120,605 households (96.4%)
Italian
36 households (0.0288%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
16 households (0.0128%)

96.4% of the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Spanish. 96.4% of the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
997 ± 274
Gulf War (2001-)
668 ± 252
Gulf War (1990s)
284 ± 124

Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.49 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR employs 42k people. The largest industries in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Restaurants & Food Services (3,391 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,979 people), and Construction (1,963 people), and the highest paying industries are Architectural, engineering & related services ($98,738), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($66,382), and Car washes ($62,866).

Males in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.15 times higher than the average income of females, which is $29,580. The income inequality in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.414, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

N/A

Women

N/A%

N/A

Men

N/A%

The workforce of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in 2020 was N/A people, with N/A% woman, and N/A% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR.

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Occupations

42k

2022 Value

27.9%

1 Year growth

± 27.9%

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,152 people), Cashiers (2,132 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,672 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42k

2022 Value

27.9%

1 Year growth

± 27.9%

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,391 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,979 people), and Construction (1,963 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$21,282

Median earning men ± $968

$21,094

Median earning women ± $1,023

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Public Administration ($35,911), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,238), and Wholesale Trade ($25,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($34,086), Wholesale Trade ($30,026), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($29,390).

Education

In 2016, universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR awarded 421 degrees. The student population of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in N/A is skewed towards N/A, with N/A male students and N/A female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (421 and 100%), followed by Unknown (0 and 0%), Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are National University College-Rio Grande (421 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Registered Nursing (252 and 59.9%), Physical Therapy (29 and 6.89%), and Pharmacy Technician (29 and 6.89%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2016 in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2016 was 1,536 (24.5% men and 75.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2016 there were 1,536 students enrolled in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, 24.5% men and 75.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,536 records, of which 75.5% were women and 24.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Physical Therapy
29 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
29 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
101 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Physical Therapy with 29 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

National University College-Rio Grande

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

421 degrees awarded

In 2016, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National University College-Rio Grande with 421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2016, 104 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, which is 0.328 times less than the 317 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2016, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 421 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 0 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2016.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($375) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2016.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($848) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.47% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.897% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in false were N/A.

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Housing & Living

People in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 34.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is $25,859. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $40,180, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $39,005 and $35,126.

Housing

Rent vs Own

N/A%

Homeownership

N/A

73.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $40,180, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $39,005 and $35,126.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$25,859

Median Household Income

± $918

47.1k

Number of Households

± 1,502

The following chart displays the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.414

2022 Wage GINI in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

0.392

2021 Wage GINI in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was 0.414 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 5.59% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (6.19%)
Worked At Home (6.07%)

In 2023, 83.4% of workers in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.19%) and those who worked at home (6.07%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

34.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (34.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 4.69% of the workforce in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

38.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR (49.3k out of 129k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 35 - 44.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by Other and Two Or More.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

91.4% of the population of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 23.9% on employee plans, 45.6% on Medicaid, 12% on Medicare, 8.97% on non-group plans, and 0.93% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 21.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

8.61%

Uninsured

23.9%

Employer Coverage

45.6%

Medicaid

12%

Medicare

8.97%

Non-Group

0.93%

Military or VA

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.