Bayamón PUMA, PR

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2023 Population

183,456

0.472% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

44.1

0.915% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

34.4%

1.06% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$30,729

4.51% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$143,400

2.58% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

59,912

0.982% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Bayamón PUMA, PR had a population of 183k people with a median age of 44.1 and a median household income of $30,729. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bayamón PUMA, PR declined from 184,326 to 183,456, a −0.472% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,403 to $30,729, a 4.51% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bayamón PUMA, PR are Two+ (Hispanic) (36.2%), Other (Hispanic) (33.2%), White (Hispanic) (24%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (5.32%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.518%).

93.7% of the households in Bayamón 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 Bayamón PUMA, PR are NUC University (9,792 degrees awarded in 2022), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (579 degrees), and University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (374 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bayamón PUMA, PR was $143,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.9%.

Most people in Bayamón PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Bayamón PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Bayamón PUMA, PR borders Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, Toa Baja & Dorado PUMA, PR, Toa Alta, Corozal & Naranjito PUMA, PR, and Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.09 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (66.4k people) in Bayamón PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60.9k Other (Hispanic) and 44.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bayamón PUMA, PR are Spanish (165,737 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (122 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (107 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

98,081

Women

53.2%

86,238

Men

46.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 184,319 inhabitants, with 46.8% men, and 53.2% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bayamón PUMA, PR

Two+ (Hispanic)
66.4k ± 2.45k
Other (Hispanic)
60.9k ± 2.48k
White (Hispanic)
44.1k ± 1.96k

98.9%

Hispanic Population

181k people

98.9% of the people in Bayamón PUMA, PR are hispanic (181k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
4,099 ± 1,554 people
Cuba
809 ± 697 people
Colombia
316 ± 436 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bayamón PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 4,099 Bayamón PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 809 and Colombia with 316.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
165,737 households (93.5%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
122 households (0.0688%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
107 households (0.0604%)

93.7% of the households in Bayamón 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 Bayamón PUMA, PR was Spanish. 93.5% of the households in Bayamón PUMA, PR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,717 ± 261
Korea
831 ± 196
Gulf War (2001-)
822 ± 190

Bayamón PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.07 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bayamón PUMA, PR employs 59.9k people. The largest industries in Bayamón PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,951 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,512 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,835 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($97,138), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($84,904), and Agencies, brokerages, and other insurance related activities ($84,196).

Males in Bayamón PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.09 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,704. The income inequality in Bayamón PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.427, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

29,124

Women

50.5%

28,526

Men

49.5%

The workforce of Bayamón PUMA, PR in 2020 was 57,650 people, with 50.5% woman, and 49.5% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bayamón PUMA, PR.

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Occupations

59.9k

2022 Value

−0.982%

1 Year decline

± −0.982%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bayamón PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −0.982%, from 60.5k employees to 59.9k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bayamón PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (3,176 people), Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (2,168 people), and Cashiers (2,060 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bayamón PUMA, 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

59.9k

2022 Value

−0.982%

1 Year decline

± −0.982%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Bayamón PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −0.982%, from 60.5k employees to 59.9k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bayamón PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,951 people), Restaurants & Food Services (3,512 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,835 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bayamón PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Bayamón PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$23,055

Median earning men ± $843

$23,684

Median earning women ± $773

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,607), Information ($32,674), and Public Administration ($31,360).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($40,192), Wholesale Trade ($33,919), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,363).

Education

In 2022, universities in Bayamón PUMA, PR awarded 12,750 degrees. The student population of Bayamón PUMA, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 14,860 male students and 23,390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bayamón PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (11,609 and 91.1%), followed by Black or African American (460 and 3.61%), White (427 and 3.35%), and Two or More Races (133 and 1.04%).

The largest universities in Bayamón PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are NUC University (9,792 and 76.8%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (579 and 4.54%), and University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (374 and 2.93%).

The most popular majors in Bayamón PUMA, PR are Registered Nursing (1,042 and 8.17%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (743 and 5.83%), and Medical Insurance Specialist (637 and 5%).

The median tuition costs in Bayamón PUMA, PR are $4,848 for private four year colleges, and $5,954 and $5,954 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Bayamón PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 87.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 38,250 (38.8% men and 61.2% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 38,250 students enrolled in Bayamón PUMA, PR, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 35,809 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
662 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
509 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
504 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bayamón PUMA, PR was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 662 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NUC University
9,792 degrees awarded
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
579 degrees awarded
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
374 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was NUC University with 9,792 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,084 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bayamón PUMA, PR, which is 0.663 times less than the 7,666 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 11,609 degrees mean that there were 25.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 460 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, 4-year or above ($9,374) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,168) 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

Measure

In 2022, 1.75% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.34% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Bayamón PUMA, PR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (37k), Some college (32.6k), and Bachelors Degree (32.4k).

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 Bayamón PUMA, PR was $143,400 in 2023, which is 0.473 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $139,800 to $143,400, a 2.58% increase. The homeownership rate in Bayamón PUMA, PR is 69.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bayamón PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 29.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bayamón PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bayamón PUMA, PR is $30,729. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bayamón PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $40,180, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $39,005 and $35,126.

Housing

Property

$143,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,064

$49,906

Median Property Taxes

±$1,385

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 Bayamón PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

69.9%

Homeownership

2023

73.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.9% of the housing units in Bayamón PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 69.3%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bayamón PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $40,180, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $39,005 and $35,126.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bayamón PUMA, PR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$30,729

Median Household Income

± $949

71.4k

Number of Households

± 1,790

In 2023, the median household income of the 71.4k households in Bayamón PUMA, PR grew to $30,729 from the previous year's value of $29,403.

The following chart displays the households in Bayamón PUMA, 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

0.427

2022 Wage GINI in Bayamón PUMA, PR

0.435

2021 Wage GINI in Bayamón PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Bayamón PUMA, PR was 0.427 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.82% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bayamón PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bayamón PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bayamón PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (77.4%)
Carpooled (11.1%)
Worked At Home (6.68%)

In 2023, 77.4% of workers in Bayamón PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.1%) and those who worked at home (6.68%).

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

29.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bayamón PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (29.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.32% of the workforce in Bayamón PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

34.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bayamón PUMA, PR (61.5k out of 179k 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 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Bayamón PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More 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

93.1% of the population of Bayamón PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 26% on employee plans, 35.3% on Medicaid, 15.5% on Medicare, 14.9% on non-group plans, and 1.37% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.7% were men and 55.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.92%

Uninsured

26%

Employer Coverage

35.3%

Medicaid

15.5%

Medicare

14.9%

Non-Group

1.37%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bayamón PUMA, PR declined by 5.44% from 7.32% to 6.92%.

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