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
2023 Median Property Value
$120,800
0.249% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
42,406
0.897% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR had a population of 129k people with a median age of 43.6 and a median household income of $25,859. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR declined from 130,352 to 129,322, a −0.79% decrease and its median household income grew from $24,780 to $25,859, a 4.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Other (Hispanic) (37.3%), Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) (26.9%), White (Hispanic) (18.3%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (15.7%), and Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) (0.841%).

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).

In 2023, the median property value in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was $120,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

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.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.38 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (48.2k people) in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.8k Two Races Including Other (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 language 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

RACE/ETHNICITY
68,131
Women
52.6%
61,292
Men
47.4%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 129,423 inhabitants, with 47.4% men, and 52.6% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR
  1. Other (Hispanic)
    48.2k ± 2.19k
  2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    34.8k ± 2.06k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    23.7k ± 1.86k
99.5%
Hispanic Population
129k people

In 2023, there were 1.38 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (48.2k people) in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.8k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 23.7k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

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

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    2,360 ± 1,182 people
  2. Colombia
    439 ± 514 people
  3. Mexico
    184 ± 333 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 2,360 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR residents, followed by Colombia with 439 and Mexico with 184.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    120,605 households (96.4%)
  2. Italian
    36 households (0.0288%)
  3. 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.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    997 ± 274
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    668 ± 252
  3. 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.

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Economy

The economy of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR employs 42.4k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR were Restaurants & Food Services (3,515 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,066 people), and Construction (2,284 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($67,282), Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($59,248), and Administration of economic programs & space research ($58,842).

Males in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $31,095. 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
RACE/ETHNICITY
22,264
Women
52.5%
20,142
Men
47.5%

The workforce of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in 2023 was 42,406 people, with 52.5% woman, and 47.5% men.

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Occupations

42.4k
2023 Value
0.897%
1 Year growth
± 0.897%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 0.897%, from 42k employees to 42.4k employees.

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 (1,940 people), Cashiers (1,800 people), and Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (1,437 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

42.4k
2023 Value
0.897%
1 Year growth
± 0.897%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 0.897%, from 42k employees to 42.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,515 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,066 people), and Construction (2,284 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.

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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).

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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 2016 is skewed towards women, with 376 male students and 1,160 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.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Physical Therapy
    29 degrees awarded
  2. Pharmacy Technician
    29 degrees awarded
  3. 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 ($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.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.33% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.909% 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 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (32.7k), Bachelors Degree (20.5k), and Primary Education (18k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was $120,800 in 2023, which is 0.398 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $120,500 to $120,800, a 0.249% increase. The homeownership rate in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is 71.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65%.

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.

Housing

Property

$120,800
Median Property Value 2023
±$2,246
$33,862
Median Property Taxes
±$1,074

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Rent vs Own

71.9%
Homeownership
2023
73.8%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2023

In 2023, 71.9% of the housing units in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.4%.

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Equity

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

In 2023, the median household income of the 47.1k households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR grew to $25,859 from the previous year's value of $24,780.

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Wage Distribution

0.414
2023 Wage GINI in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR
0.414
2022 Wage GINI in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

In 2023, 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 0.167% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023
  1. Drove Alone (83.4%)
  2. Carpooled (6.19%)
  3. 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%).

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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.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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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.

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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.

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By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% 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 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, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

8.61%
Uninsured
23.9%
Employer Coverage
45.6%
Medicaid
12%
Medicare
8.97%
Non-Group
0.93%
Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR declined by 0.359% from 8.64% to 8.61%.

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