Caguas, PR

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2021 Population

74,502

2% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

42.4

0.474% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

39.2%

1.1% 1-year increase

2021 Median Household Income

$24,717

4.28% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$118,200

0.756% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

26,923

4.86% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Caguas, PR had a population of 74.5k people with a median age of 42.4 and a median household income of $24,717. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Caguas, PR grew from 73,040 to 74,502, a 2% increase and its median household income grew from $23,703 to $24,717, a 4.28% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Caguas, PR are White (Hispanic) (59.8%), Other (Hispanic) (17.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (10.8%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (8.88%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (1.42%).

None of the households in Caguas, 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 Caguas, PR are Mech-Tech College (1,304 degrees awarded in 2021), Columbia Central University-Caguas (1,178 degrees), and Huertas College (198 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Caguas, PR was $118,200, and the homeownership rate was 61.5%.

Most people in Caguas, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Caguas, PR was 2 cars per household.

United States Puerto Rico Caguas Municipio, PR San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR Caguas Municipio PUMA, PR

Population & Diversity

In 2021, there were 3.4 times more White (Hispanic) residents (44.6k people) in Caguas, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.1k Other (Hispanic) and 8.03k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caguas, PR

White (Hispanic)
44.6k ± 2.16k
Other (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.47k
Two+ (Hispanic)
8.03k ± 1.12k

97.8%

Hispanic Population

72.9k people

97.8% of the people in Caguas, PR are hispanic (72.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Caguas, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Puerto Rico.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
53,018 ± 5,608 people
Cuba
10,661 ± 2,531 people
Colombia
3,951 ± 1,542 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 53,018 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 10,661 and Colombia with 3,951.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
721 ± 199
Korea
374 ± 121
Gulf War (2001-)
355 ± 170

Caguas, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.93 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Caguas, PR employs 26.9k people. The largest industries in Caguas, PR are Retail Trade (4,282 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,667 people), and Educational Services (2,644 people), and the highest paying industries are Information ($41,484), Utilities ($38,784), and Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($31,698).

Males in Puerto Rico have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $32,120. The income inequality in Puerto Rico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.456, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

26.9k

2021 Value

± 1,378

4.86%

1 Year growth

± 6.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Caguas, PR grew at a rate of 4.86%, from 25.7k employees to 26.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Caguas, PR, are Sales & Related Occupations (3,811 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (3,702 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (2,099 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Caguas, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.9k

2021 Value

± 1,378

4.86%

1 Year growth

± 6.92%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Caguas, PR grew at a rate of 4.86%, from 25.7k employees to 26.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Caguas, PR, are Retail Trade (4,282 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (3,667 people), and Educational Services (2,644 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Caguas, PR, though some of these residents may live in Caguas, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$19,876

Median earning men ± $1,729

$20,346

Median earning women ± $907

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Information ($47,839), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,950), and Public Administration ($29,742).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($28,735), Wholesale Trade ($27,161), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($26,568).

Education

In 2021, universities in Caguas, PR awarded 3,080 degrees. The student population of Caguas, PR in 2021 is skewed towards men, with 3,202 male students and 2,723 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Caguas, PR are Hispanic or Latino (3,065 and 99.5%), followed by White (8 and 0.26%), Black or African American (4 and 0.13%), and Unknown (3 and 0.0974%).

The largest universities in Caguas, PR by number of degrees awarded are Mech-Tech College (1,304 and 42.3%), Columbia Central University-Caguas (1,178 and 38.2%), and Huertas College (198 and 6.43%).

The most popular majors in Caguas, PR are Automobile Mechanics Technology (463 and 15%), Registered Nursing (304 and 9.87%), and Welding Technology (291 and 9.45%).

The median tuition cost in Caguas, PR for private four year colleges is $11,250.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Caguas, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 77.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 5,925 (54% men and 46% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 5,925 students enrolled in Caguas, PR, 54% men and 46% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,891 records, of which 46.1% were women and 53.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Diesel Mechanics Technology
157 degrees awarded
Automobile Mechanics Technology
439 degrees awarded
Welding Technology
291 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Caguas, PR was Diesel Mechanics Technology with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Caguas, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mech-Tech College
1,304 degrees awarded
Columbia Central University-Caguas
1,178 degrees awarded
Huertas College
198 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mech-Tech College with 1,304 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,788 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Caguas, PR, which is 1.38 times more than the 1,292 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 3,065 degrees mean that there were 383 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 8 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, 2-year ($9,648) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($3,792) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,772) 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

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Measure

In 2021, 1.88% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.59% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (759k), Bachelors Degree (501k), and Primary Education (485k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Caguas, PR was $118,200 in 2021, which is 0.483 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $119,100 to $118,200, a 0.756% decrease. The homeownership rate in Caguas, PR is 61.5%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Caguas, PR have an average commute time of 29.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Caguas, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Caguas, PR is $24,717. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Caguas, PR was Census Tract 2026.02 with a value of $36,302, followed by Census Tract 2007 and Census Tract 2024.03, with respective values of $33,825 and $32,330.

Housing

Property

$118,200

Median Property Value 2021

±$2,264

$17,966

Median Property Taxes

±$844

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Caguas, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Caguas, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

61.5%

Homeownership

2021

74.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 61.5% of the housing units in Caguas, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 62.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Caguas, PR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 2026.02
Census Tract 2007
Census Tract 2024.03

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Caguas, PR was Census Tract 2026.02 with a value of $36,302, followed by Census Tract 2007 and Census Tract 2024.03, with respective values of $33,825 and $32,330.

The following map shows all of the places in Caguas, 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.

$24,717

Median Household Income

± $1,115

29.2k

Number of Households

± 1,172

In 2021, the median household income of the 29.2k households in Caguas, PR grew to $24,717 from the previous year's value of $23,703.

The following chart displays the households in Caguas, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for Caguas, PR is from Puerto Rico.

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.451

2020 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2021, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.456 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.25% growth from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Puerto Rico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Puerto Rico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Puerto Rico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (80.7%)
Carpooled (8.7%)
Worked At Home (3.88%)

In 2021, 80.7% of workers in Caguas, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.7%) and those who worked at home (3.88%).

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

29.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Caguas, PR have a longer commute time (29.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 4.25% of the workforce in Caguas, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Caguas, PR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

39.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Caguas, PR (29.1k out of 74.1k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Caguas, PR is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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

93.3% of the population of Caguas, PR has health coverage, with 24.2% on employee plans, 43.3% on Medicaid, 13.7% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 37.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 43.7% were men and 56.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.75%

Uninsured

24.2%

Employer Coverage

43.3%

Medicaid

13.7%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Caguas, PR declined by 8.27% from 7.36% to 6.75%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Caguas, PR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.