Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR

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2022 Population
101,865
19% 1-year decline
2022 Median Age
46.6
2.64% 1-year increase
2022 Poverty Rate
47.7%
4.47% 1-year decrease
2022 Median Household Income
$19,743
12.1% 1-year growth
2022 Median Property Value
$105,200
10.7% 1-year growth
2022 Employed Population
26,123
12.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR had a population of 102k people with a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $19,743. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined from 125,701 to 101,865, a −19% decrease and its median household income grew from $17,614 to $19,743, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are White (Hispanic) (48%), Other (Hispanic) (36.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (3.06%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.815%).

95.1% of the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German (660 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was $105,200, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Population & Diversity

In 2022, there were 1.32 times more White (Hispanic) residents (48.9k people) in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37k Other (Hispanic) and 11.3k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Spanish (93,836 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (42 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (4 households).

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
52,885
Women
51.9%
48,916
Men
48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 101,801 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR
  1. White (Hispanic)
    48.9k ± 2.48k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    37k ± 2.13k
  3. Two+ (Hispanic)
    11.3k ± 1.57k
98.8%
Hispanic Population
101k people

In 2022, there were 1.32 times more White (Hispanic) residents (48.9k people) in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37k Other (Hispanic) and 11.3k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

98.8% of the people in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are hispanic (101k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    295 ± 421 people
  2. Cuba
    168 ± 318 people
  3. Spain
    45 ± 165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 295 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 168 and Spain with 45.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    93,836 households (95.1%)
  2. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
    42 households (0.0425%)
  3. Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
    4 households (0.00405%)

95.1% of the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Spanish. 95.1% of the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    585 ± 163
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    483 ± 181
  3. Korea
    355 ± 160

Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR employs 26.1k people. The largest industries in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (1,972 people), Restaurants & Food Services (1,863 people), and Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing (1,103 people), and the highest paying industries are Wired telecommunications carriers ($59,925), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals ($52,761), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($50,904).

Males in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $28,499. The income inequality in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
14,622
Women
49.9%
14,708
Men
50.1%

The workforce of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in 2020 was 29,330 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

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Occupations

26.1k
2022 Value
−12.8%
1 Year decline
± −12.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −12.8%, from 30k employees to 26.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, are Cashiers (1,637 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,291 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (841 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

26.1k
2022 Value
−12.8%
1 Year decline
± −12.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −12.8%, from 30k employees to 26.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (1,972 people), Restaurants & Food Services (1,863 people), and Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing (1,103 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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

$17,395
Median earning men ± $871
$17,452
Median earning women ± $1,178

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,795), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($25,000), and Public Administration ($24,832).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($33,333), Wholesale Trade ($28,290), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,263).

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Education

In 2022, universities in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR awarded 660 degrees. The student population of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,436 male students and 1,813 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (658 and 99.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 0.303%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German (660 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are General Biological Sciences (90 and 13.6%), Registered Nursing (64 and 9.7%), and Clinical Laboratory Technologist (38 and 5.76%).

The median tuition cost in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR for private four year colleges is $4,848.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2022 in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 93.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,249 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,249 students enrolled in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,238 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 27 degrees awarded
  2. 90 degrees awarded
  3. 64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was General Microbiology with 27 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
660 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German with 660 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, which is 0.557 times less than the 424 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 658 degrees mean that there were 329 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 2 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,848) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($732) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,135) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2022, 1.97% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.51% 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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.8k), Primary Education (16.9k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was $105,200 in 2022, which is 0.373 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $95,000 to $105,200, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is $19,743. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $37,786, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $36,840 and $32,888.

Property

$105,200
Median Property Value 2022
±$3,347
$26,521
Median Property Taxes
±$1,030

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Rent vs Own

71%
Homeownership
2022
72.3%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2022

In 2022, 71% of the housing units in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

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Income by Location

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In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $37,786, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $36,840 and $32,888.

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Household Income

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$19,743
Median Household Income
± $827
37.3k
Number of Households
± 1,419

In 2022, the median household income of the 37.3k households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR grew to $19,743 from the previous year's value of $17,614.

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Wage Distribution

0.406
2022 Wage GINI in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR
0.4
2021 Wage GINI in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022
  1. Drove Alone (87.2%)
  2. Worked At Home (4.95%)
  3. Carpooled (4.87%)

In 2022, 87.2% of workers in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.95%) and those who carpooled to work (4.87%).

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Commute Time

25.5 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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 & Diversity

47.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR (48.3k out of 101k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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Health

94.8% of the population of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 19.5% on employee plans, 49.9% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 8.6% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.7% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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Uninsured People

5.15%
Uninsured
19.5%
Employer Coverage
49.9%
Medicaid
15.6%
Medicare
8.6%
Non-Group
1.17%
Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined by 6.11% from 5.49% to 5.15%.

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