Ponce PUMA, PR

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2023 Population
134,676
1.37% 1-year decline
2023 Median Age
43.9
0.92% 1-year increase
2023 Poverty Rate
50.9%
1.02% 1-year increase
2023 Median Household Income
$18,827
0.879% 1-year decline
2023 Median Property Value
$108,200
0.839% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
33,888
3.06% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ponce PUMA, PR had a population of 135k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $18,827. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ponce PUMA, PR declined from 136,542 to 134,676, a −1.37% decrease and its median household income declined from $18,994 to $18,827, a −0.879% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ponce PUMA, PR are Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (41.2%), White (Hispanic) (40.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.71%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (4.7%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) (2.72%).

93.8% of the households in Ponce 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 Ponce PUMA, PR are Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (1,004 degrees awarded in 2023), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (611 degrees), and Instituto Educativo Premier (347 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Ponce PUMA, PR was $108,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in Ponce PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ponce PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (55.5k people) in Ponce PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Ponce PUMA, PR are Spanish (121,527 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (62 households), and Portuguese (55 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
70,543
Women
52.4%
64,105
Men
47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 134,648 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Ponce PUMA, PR
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    55.5k ± 2.6k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    55k ± 2.3k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    13.1k ± 1.51k
99.3%
Hispanic Population
134k people

In 2023, there were 1.01 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (55.5k people) in Ponce PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

99.3% of the people in Ponce PUMA, PR are hispanic (134k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    642 ± 621 people
  2. Cuba
    175 ± 325 people
  3. Mexico
    90 ± 233 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ponce PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 642 Ponce PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 175 and Mexico with 90.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    121,527 households (93.6%)
  2. French (Incl. Cajun)
    62 households (0.0477%)
  3. Portuguese
    55 households (0.0424%)

93.8% of the households in Ponce 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 Ponce PUMA, PR was Spanish. 93.6% of the households in Ponce PUMA, PR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    654 ± 141
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    363 ± 193
  3. Korea
    159 ± 82

Ponce PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Ponce PUMA, PR employs 33.9k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Ponce PUMA, PR were Elementary & secondary schools (3,035 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,532 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,627 people), and the highest paying industries were Offices of dentists ($102,896), Offices of physicians ($71,102), and Outpatient care centers ($62,081).

Males in Ponce PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.19 times higher than the average income of females, which is $33,976. The income inequality in Ponce PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.459, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
16,650
Women
49.1%
17,238
Men
50.9%

The workforce of Ponce PUMA, PR in 2023 was 33,888 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

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Occupations

33.9k
2023 Value
−3.06%
1 Year decline
± −3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ponce PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −3.06%, from 35k employees to 33.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ponce PUMA, PR, are Customer service representatives (1,450 people), Retail salespersons (1,301 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,221 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ponce PUMA, PR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

33.9k
2023 Value
−3.06%
1 Year decline
± −3.06%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Ponce PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −3.06%, from 35k employees to 33.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ponce PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,035 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,532 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,627 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ponce PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Ponce PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$20,227
Median earning men ± $1,083
$19,283
Median earning women ± $962

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($44,950), Public Administration ($34,237), and Wholesale Trade ($31,329).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,773), Public Administration ($26,786), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,833).

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Education

In 2023, universities in Ponce PUMA, PR awarded 3,318 degrees. The student population of Ponce PUMA, PR in 2023 is skewed towards women, with 5,505 male students and 8,640 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ponce PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (3,298 and 99.5%), followed by Unknown (11 and 0.332%), White (4 and 0.121%), and Black or African American (1 and 0.0302%).

The largest universities in Ponce PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (1,004 and 30.3%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (611 and 18.4%), and Instituto Educativo Premier (347 and 10.5%).

The most popular majors in Ponce PUMA, PR are Electrician (242 and 7.29%), General Biomedical Sciences (178 and 5.36%), and Registered Nursing (162 and 4.88%).

The median tuition costs in Ponce PUMA, PR are $4,848 for private four year colleges, and $5,024 and $5,024 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2023 in Ponce PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 76.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 40%. The number of students enrolled in 2023 was 14,145 (38.9% men and 61.1% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2023 there were 14,145 students enrolled in Ponce PUMA, PR, 38.9% men and 61.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,896 records, of which 61.2% were women and 38.8% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Registered Nursing
    162 degrees awarded
  2. General Psychology
    91 degrees awarded
  3. General Biomedical Sciences
    173 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ponce PUMA, PR was Registered Nursing with 162 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
    1,004 degrees awarded
  2. Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
    611 degrees awarded
  3. Instituto Educativo Premier
    347 degrees awarded

In 2023, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with 1,004 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2023, 1,416 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ponce PUMA, PR, which is 0.744 times less than the 1,902 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2023, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,298 degrees mean that there were 300 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 11 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,840) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2023.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,664) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2023.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,168) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.93% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.39% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Ponce PUMA, PR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (32.4k), Bachelors Degree (21k), and Primary Education (18.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Ponce PUMA, PR was $108,200 in 2023, which is 0.357 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $107,300 to $108,200, a 0.839% increase. The homeownership rate in Ponce PUMA, PR is 68.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

People in Ponce PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ponce PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$108,200
Median Property Value 2023
±$1,664
$36,509
Median Property Taxes
±$1,083

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Rent vs Own

68.1%
Homeownership
2023
74.7%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 68.1% of the housing units in Ponce PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$18,827
Median Household Income
± $870
53.6k
Number of Households
± 1,593

In 2023, the median household income of the 53.6k households in Ponce PUMA, PR declined from $18,827 from the previous year's value of $18,994.

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Wage Distribution

0.459
2023 Wage GINI in Ponce PUMA, PR
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in Ponce PUMA, PR

In 2023, the income inequality in Ponce PUMA, PR was 0.459 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.3% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ponce PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ponce PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (85.3%)
  2. Carpooled (6.57%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.77%)

In 2023, 85.3% of workers in Ponce PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.57%) and those who worked at home (4.77%).

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Commute Time

23.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ponce PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.65% of the workforce in Ponce PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

50.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ponce PUMA, PR (67k out of 131k 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 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ponce PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Ponce PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 18.9% on employee plans, 54.3% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.872% on military or VA plans.

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.73%
Uninsured
18.9%
Employer Coverage
54.3%
Medicaid
10.5%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
0.872%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ponce PUMA, PR declined by 9.67% from 5.23% to 4.73%.

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