Arroyo Municipio, PR

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2023 Population

15,573

1.42% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

42.9

2.39% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

54.4%

5.65% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$18,931

2.35% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$95,200

2023 Employed Population

4,364

12.6% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Arroyo Municipio, PR had a population of 15.6k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $18,931. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Arroyo Municipio, PR declined from 15,797 to 15,573, a −1.42% decrease and its median household income grew from $18,496 to $18,931, a 2.35% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Arroyo Municipio, PR are White (Hispanic) (44.3%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (19.9%), Two+ (Hispanic) (18%), Other (Hispanic) (17.3%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.372%).

None of the households in Arroyo Municipio, 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 Arroyo Municipio, PR are Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc (175 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Arroyo Municipio, PR was $95,200, and the homeownership rate was 76.8%.

Most people in Arroyo Municipio, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Arroyo Municipio, PR was 2 cars per household.

Arroyo Municipio, PR borders Guayama Municipio, PR and Patillas Municipio, PR.

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Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 2.23 times more White (Hispanic) residents (6.89k people) in Arroyo Municipio, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 3.09k Black or African American (Hispanic) and 2.8k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Arroyo Municipio, PR

White (Hispanic)
6.89k ± 922
Black or African American (Hispanic)
3.09k ± 806
Two+ (Hispanic)
2.8k ± 681

99.4%

Hispanic Population

15.5k people

99.4% of the people in Arroyo Municipio, PR are hispanic (15.5k people).

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

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
51,093 ± 5,506 people
Cuba
9,583 ± 2,400 people
Colombia
4,347 ± 1,618 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 51,093 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 9,583 and Colombia with 4,347.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
42 ± 45
Korea
36 ± 41
Gulf War (1990s)
10 ± 29

Arroyo Municipio, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.17 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Arroyo Municipio, PR employs 4.36k people. The largest industries in Arroyo Municipio, PR are Retail Trade (765 people), Public Administration (614 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (515 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($55,526), Utilities ($52,697), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($52,614).

Males in Puerto Rico have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,367. The income inequality in Puerto Rico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.36k

2023 Value

± 608

12.6%

1 Year growth

± 17.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Arroyo Municipio, PR grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 3.88k employees to 4.36k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Arroyo Municipio, PR, are Sales & Related Occupations (545 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (484 people), and Material Moving Occupations (405 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Arroyo Municipio, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.36k

2023 Value

± 608

12.6%

1 Year growth

± 17.8%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Arroyo Municipio, PR grew at a rate of 12.6%, from 3.88k employees to 4.36k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Arroyo Municipio, PR, are Retail Trade (765 people), Public Administration (614 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (515 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Arroyo Municipio, PR, though some of these residents may live in Arroyo Municipio, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$23,979

Median earning men ± $1,814

$19,386

Median earning women ± $3,264

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($56,513), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($53,250), and Public Administration ($35,329).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Public Administration ($28,732), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,006), and Manufacturing ($27,059).

Establishments by Size

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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Education

In 2022, universities in Arroyo Municipio, PR awarded 175 degrees. The student population of Arroyo Municipio, PR in 2022 is skewed towards men, with 51 male students and 9 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Arroyo Municipio, PR are Hispanic or Latino (175 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Arroyo Municipio, PR by number of degrees awarded are Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc (175 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Arroyo Municipio, PR are Welding Technology (134 and 76.6%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (16 and 9.14%), and Barbering (10 and 5.71%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 60 students enrolled in Arroyo Municipio, PR, 85% men and 15% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 60 records, of which 15% were women and 85% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
134 degrees awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
16 degrees awarded
Barbering
10 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Arroyo Municipio, PR was Welding Technology with 134 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

175 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Colegio Mayor de Tecnologia Inc with 175 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 137 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Arroyo Municipio, PR, which is 3.61 times more than the 38 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 175 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, 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.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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In 2022, 1.73% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.44% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (756k), Bachelors Degree (514k), and Primary Education (462k).

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 Arroyo Municipio, PR was $95,200 in 2023, which is 0.314 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $95,200 to $95,200, a 0% change. The homeownership rate in Arroyo Municipio, PR is 76.8%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Arroyo Municipio, PR have an average commute time of 26.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Arroyo Municipio, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Arroyo Municipio, PR is $18,931. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Arroyo Municipio, PR was Census Tract 2801.02 with a value of $19,819, followed by Census Tract 2802.02 and Census Tract 2802.01, with respective values of $18,679 and $18,302.

Housing

Property

$95,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$5,245

$4,885

Median Property Taxes

±$461

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

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

Rent vs Own

76.8%

Homeownership

2023

70.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 76.8% of the housing units in Arroyo Municipio, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 77.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Arroyo Municipio, 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 2801.02
Census Tract 2802.02
Census Tract 2802.01

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Arroyo Municipio, PR was Census Tract 2801.02 with a value of $19,819, followed by Census Tract 2802.02 and Census Tract 2802.01, with respective values of $18,679 and $18,302.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Arroyo Municipio, PR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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$18,931

Median Household Income

± $2,115

6.36k

Number of Households

± 641

In 2023, the median household income of the 6.36k households in Arroyo Municipio, PR grew to $18,931 from the previous year's value of $18,496.

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

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2022, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.209% growth from 2021 to 2022, 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 2023

Drove Alone (87.5%)
Carpooled (8.11%)
Other (2.8%)

In 2023, 87.5% of workers in Arroyo Municipio, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.11%) and those who used some unspecified means to get work (2.8%).

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

26.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Arroyo Municipio, PR have a longer commute time (26.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.3% of the workforce in Arroyo Municipio, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

54.4% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Arroyo Municipio, PR (8.46k out of 15.5k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Males 35 - 44.

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

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

95% of the population of Arroyo Municipio, PR has health coverage, with 17% on employee plans, 65.1% on Medicaid, 5.49% on Medicare, 6.8% on non-group plans, and 0.605% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 20.8% under 18 years, 18.8% between 18 and 34 years, 38.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

Uninsured

17%

Employer Coverage

65.1%

Medicaid

5.49%

Medicare

6.8%

Non-Group

0.605%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Arroyo Municipio, PR grew by 14.8% from 4.36% to 5%.

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

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