Aguada, PR

Census Place

Add Comparison

2024 Population

3,737

2024 Median Age

48.6

8.3% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

39.8%

10.7% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$20,091

2.19% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$113,100

1.43% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

1,133

26.9% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Aguada, 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 Aguada, PR are Rosslyn Training Academy of Cosmetology (11 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Aguada, PR was $113,100, and the homeownership rate was 62.1%.

Most people in Aguada, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Aguada, PR was 3 cars per household.

United States Puerto Rico Aguada Municipio, PR Aguadilla-Isabela, PR Aguadilla, Aguada & Moca PUMA, PR

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 1.02 times more Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic) residents (1.09k people) in Aguada, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.07k White (Hispanic) and 1.06k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Aguada, PR

Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Hispanic)
1.09k ± 446
White (Hispanic)
1.07k ± 423
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
1.06k ± 542

94.1%

Hispanic Population

3.52k people

94.1% of the people in Aguada, PR are hispanic (3.52k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Aguada, 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
49,766 ± 5,435 people
Cuba
9,846 ± 2,432 people
Colombia
4,201 ± 1,590 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 49,766 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 9,846 and Colombia with 4,201.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Korea
24 ± 44
Gulf War (2001-)
23 ± 43
Vietnam
23 ± 42

Aguada, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Korea, 1.04 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Aguada, PR.

Health

96.5% of the population of Aguada, PR has health coverage, with 29% on employee plans, 43.9% on Medicaid, 18.6% on Medicare, 5% on non-group plans, and 0% 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 19.6% under 18 years, 17.2% between 18 and 34 years, 40.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.9% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

3.52%

Uninsured

29%

Employer Coverage

43.9%

Medicaid

18.6%

Medicare

Non-Group

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Aguada, PR grew by 43.3% from 2.46% to 3.52%.

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

Economy

The economy of Aguada, PR employs 1.13k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Aguada, PR were Public Administration (173 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (131 people), and Retail Trade (130 people), and the highest paying industries were Educational Services ($34,167), Manufacturing ($31,012), and Public Administration ($26,960).

Employment

Occupations

1.13k

2024 Value

± 338

26.9%

1 Year growth

± 35.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Aguada, PR grew at a rate of 26.9%, from 893 employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Aguada, PR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (332 people), Sales & Related Occupations (198 people), and Building & Grounds Cleaning & Maintenance Occupations (85 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Aguada, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Puerto Rico.

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

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

1.13k

2024 Value

± 338

26.9%

1 Year growth

± 35.5%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Aguada, PR grew at a rate of 26.9%, from 893 employees to 1.13k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Aguada, PR, are Public Administration (173 people), Administrative & Support & Waste Management Services (131 people), and Retail Trade (130 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Aguada, PR, though some of these residents may live in Aguada, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$25,188

Median earning men ± $12,288

$21,168

Median earning women ± $2,740

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($30,714), Public Administration ($27,432), and Construction ($14,293).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($32,802) and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($23,092).

Education

In 2024, universities in Aguada, PR awarded 11 degrees. The student population of Aguada, PR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6 male students and 15 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Aguada, PR are Hispanic or Latino (11 and 100%).

The largest universities in Aguada, PR by number of degrees awarded are Rosslyn Training Academy of Cosmetology (11 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Aguada, PR are Nail Specialist & Manicurist (5 and 45.5%), Barbering (4 and 36.4%), and General Cosmetology (2 and 18.2%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 21 students enrolled in Aguada, PR, 28.6% men and 71.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 21 records, of which 71.4% were women and 28.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
5 degrees awarded
Barbering
4 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
2 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Aguada, PR was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 5 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Rosslyn Training Academy of Cosmetology

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Rosslyn Training Academy of Cosmetology with 11 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 4 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Aguada, PR, which is 0.571 times less than the 7 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 11 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 0 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

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($6,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($477) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private for-profit, less-than 2-year ($340) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Aguada, PR was $113,100 in 2024, which is 0.34 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $111,500 to $113,100, a 1.43% increase. The homeownership rate in Aguada, PR is 62.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Aguada, PR have an average commute time of 22.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Aguada, PR is higher than the national average, with an average of 3 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$113,100

Median Property Value 2024

±$10,257

$936

Median Property Taxes

±$270

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

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

Rent vs Own

62.1%

Homeownership

2024

73.5%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 62.1% of the housing units in Aguada, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$20,091

Median Household Income

± $5,273

1.51k

Number of Households

± 304

In 2024, the median household income of the 1.51k households in Aguada, PR grew to $20,091 from the previous year's value of $19,660.

The following chart displays the households in Aguada, 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 Aguada, PR is from Puerto Rico.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.46

2023 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2024, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Puerto Rico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (73.8%)
Carpooled (16.6%)
Walked (5.3%)

In 2024, 73.8% of workers in Aguada, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.6%) and those who walked to work (5.3%).

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

22.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Aguada, PR have a shorter commute time (22.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.72% of the workforce in Aguada, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

3 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Aguada, PR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Aguada, PR have 3 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

39.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Aguada, PR (1.48k out of 3.72k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Aguada, PR is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

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.