San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR Metro Area
U.S. Metropolitan statistical area (MSA)
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.
Demographics
2,036,751 Population
1,438.22 Square Miles
1,416.16 People Per Square Mile
Age
Median Age
45.2 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
14.88%
18 to 34
22.33%
35 to 64
38.41%
65 and Over
24.38%
Sex, Race & Ethnicity
Sex
Male
46.99%
Female
53.01%
Foreign Born and Place of Birth
Nativity
Foreign
3.75%
Native
96.25%
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
0%
2000 to 2009
0%
1990 to 1999
0%
Before 1990
0%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Education
Education Attainment
Less Than High School
15.7%
High School Grad or Higher
84.3%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
32.97%
School Dropout Rate
In School
97.03%
Dropped Out
2.97%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Language
Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
5.38%
Economics
Income
Per Capita Income
$21,140
Median Household Income
$30,640
Gini Index
0.54
Unemployment Rate
Employed
92.45%
Unemployed
7.55%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Poverty
Persons Below Poverty Level
33.6%
Population Under 18
Poverty
49.03%
Non-poverty
50.97%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
35.73%
Non-poverty
64.27%
Transportation to Work
Average Commute to Work
30 minutes
Health Insurance
No Health Insurance Coverage
6.14%
With Health Insurance Coverage
93.86%
Households
Households
Average Household Size
2.52
Number of Households
799,804
Marital Status
Single
65.07%
Married
34.92%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
46.73%
Now Married
37.43%
Widowed
3.46%
Divorced
12.37%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
39.89%
Now Married
32.76%
Widowed
11.68%
Divorced
15.68%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over
Fertility
Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
2.69%
Housing
Units & Occupancy
Number of Housing Units
1,021,466
Occupancy Status
Occupied
78.3%
Vacant
21.7%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
68.77%
Renter Occupied
31.23%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
6.74%
For Sale
2.98%
Other
90.29%
*Universe: Vacant housing units
Housing Unit Structure
Median Year Structure Built
1978
Types of Structures
Single Unit
74.58%
Multi Unit
25.34%
Mobile Home
0.09%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.01%
*Universe: Housing Units
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
39.53%
Without Mortgage
60.47%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
House Value
Median Value
$152,300
Median Gross Rent
$620
Geographical Mobility
Moved Since Previous Year
0%