Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

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2024 Population
105,249
2024 Median Age
45.5
1.11% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
47.7%
3.06% 1-year decrease
2024 Median Household Income
$21,949
8.12% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$94,500
1.61% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
28,149
2.09% 1-year growth

About

95.5% of the households in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas 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 Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR are Columbia Central University-Yauco (404806) (91 degrees awarded in 2020).

In 2024, the median property value in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was $94,500, and the homeownership rate was 72.3%.

Most people in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 3.74 times more White (Hispanic) residents (72.8k people) in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.5k Other (Hispanic) and 9.5k Two Races Including 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 Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR are Spanish (97,178 households), Korean (22 households), and Italian (14 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
56,013
Women
52.5%
50,743
Men
47.5%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 106,756 inhabitants, with 47.5% men, and 52.5% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR
  1. White (Hispanic)
    72.8k ± 1.81k
  2. Other (Hispanic)
    19.5k ± 1.4k
  3. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    9.5k ± 1.03k
99.5%
Hispanic Population
105k people

In 2024, there were 3.74 times more White (Hispanic) residents (72.8k people) in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 19.5k Other (Hispanic) and 9.5k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

99.5% of the people in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR are hispanic (105k people).

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Dominican Republic
    275 ± 407 people
  2. Cuba
    93 ± 237 people
  3. Colombia
    43 ± 161 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 275 Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 93 and Colombia with 43.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    97,178 households (95.4%)
  2. Korean
    22 households (0.0216%)
  3. Italian
    14 households (0.0137%)

95.5% of the households in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was Spanish. 95.4% of the households in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas 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
    842 ± 196
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    564 ± 195
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    328 ± 139

Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas 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 Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR employs 28.1k people. In 2023, the largest industries in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR were Elementary & secondary schools (2,198 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,695 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (1,616 people), and the highest paying industries were Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($63,926), Legal services ($58,240), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($49,820).

Males in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.11 times higher than the average income of females, which is $27,136. The income inequality in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.365, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
13,960
Women
49.6%
14,189
Men
50.4%

The workforce of Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR in 2023 was 28,149 people, with 49.6% woman, and 50.4% men.

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Occupations

28.1k
2023 Value
2.09%
1 Year growth
± 2.09%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 27.6k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,494 people), Registered nurses (1,426 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (1,180 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

28.1k
2023 Value
2.09%
1 Year growth
± 2.09%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 2.09%, from 27.6k employees to 28.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,198 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,695 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (1,616 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas 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

$19,168
Median earning men ± $623
$19,838
Median earning women ± $874

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($32,141), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($28,804), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,705).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($29,054), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($26,013), and Wholesale Trade ($25,658).

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Education

In 2020, universities in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR awarded 91 degrees. The student population of Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR in 2020 is skewed towards women, with 65 male students and 103 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (91 and 100%).

The largest universities in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Columbia Central University-Yauco (404806) (91 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR are Registered Nursing (36 and 39.6%), Other Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research, & Clinical Nursing (33 and 36.3%), and Pharmacy Technician (8 and 8.79%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2020 there were 168 students enrolled in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 168 records, of which 61.3% were women and 38.7% men.

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Completions

Concentrations

Most Common
  1. Graphic Design
    7 degrees awarded
  2. Registered Nursing
    36 degrees awarded
  3. Pharmacy Technician
    8 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was Graphic Design with 7 degrees awarded.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Columbia Central University-Yauco (404806)
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
91 degrees awarded

In 2020, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Columbia Central University-Yauco (404806) with 91 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

In 2020, 25 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, which is 0.379 times less than the 66 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2020, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 91 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 0 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,703) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($120) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2020.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($862) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 1.65% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.5% 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 Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (26.3k), Primary Education (16.9k), and Bachelors Degree (16.5k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was $94,500 in 2024, which is 0.284 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $93,000 to $94,500, a 1.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR is 72.3%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 23.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$94,500
Median Property Value 2024
±$1,806
$29,278
Median Property Taxes
±$925

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Rent vs Own

72.3%
Homeownership
2024
71.5%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 72.3% of the housing units in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.8%.

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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.
$21,949
Median Household Income
± $837
40.5k
Number of Households
± 1,417

In 2024, the median household income of the 40.5k households in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR grew to $21,949 from the previous year's value of $20,301.

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Wage Distribution

0.365
2023 Wage GINI in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR
0.367
2022 Wage GINI in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR

In 2023, the income inequality in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was 0.365 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.376% decline from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (89.7%)
  2. Worked At Home (3.35%)
  3. Carpooled (2.83%)

In 2024, 89.7% of workers in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (3.35%) and those who carpooled to work (2.83%).

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Commute Time

23.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (23.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.27% of the workforce in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas 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

47.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR (49.9k out of 105k 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 75+, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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Health

95.3% of the population of Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 18.6% on employee plans, 50.1% on Medicaid, 16.1% on Medicare, 9.54% on non-group plans, and 0.951% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.2% under 18 years, 19.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.5% were men and 52.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

4.7%
Uninsured
18.6%
Employer Coverage
50.1%
Medicaid
16.1%
Medicare
9.54%
Non-Group
0.951%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR declined by 0.073% from 4.7% to 4.7%.

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