Caguas PUMA, PR

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2024 Population

125,586

2024 Median Age

44.5

0.679% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

35.7%

2.51% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$31,379

4.2% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

45,713

3.76% 1-year growth

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93.7% of the households in Caguas 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 Caguas PUMA, PR are Mech-Tech College (1,262 degrees awarded in 2024), Columbia Central University-Caguas (1,237 degrees), and Huertas College (260 degrees).

Most people in Caguas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Caguas PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Caguas PUMA, PR borders San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR, and San Lorenzo, Juncos & Las Piedras PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 1.24 times more White (Hispanic) residents (42.4k people) in Caguas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34.2k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 33k 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 Caguas PUMA, PR are Spanish (113,891 households), Italian (63 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (51 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,696

Women

53.9%

57,935

Men

46.1%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 125,631 inhabitants, with 46.1% men, and 53.9% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Caguas PUMA, PR.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Caguas PUMA, PR

White (Hispanic)
42.4k ± 2.4k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
34.2k ± 1.99k
Other (Hispanic)
33k ± 2.25k

98.2%

Hispanic Population

123k people

98.2% of the people in Caguas PUMA, PR are hispanic (123k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Caguas PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
1,325 ± 889 people
Cuba
309 ± 431 people
Venezuela
262 ± 397 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Caguas PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 1,325 Caguas PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 309 and Venezuela with 262.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
113,891 households (93.6%)
Italian
63 households (0.0518%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
51 households (0.0419%)

93.7% of the households in Caguas 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 Caguas PUMA, PR was Spanish. 93.6% of the households in Caguas 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
774 ± 192
Gulf War (1990s)
378 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
361 ± 189

Caguas PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.05 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

94% of the population of Caguas PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 26.8% on employee plans, 38.1% on Medicaid, 13.5% on Medicare, 14.7% on non-group plans, and 0.951% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.3% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 39.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 22.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.01%

Uninsured

26.8%

Employer Coverage

38.1%

Medicaid

13.5%

Medicare

14.7%

Non-Group

0.951%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Caguas PUMA, PR declined by 6.58% from 6.43% to 6.01%.

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

Economy

The economy of Caguas PUMA, PR employs 45.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Caguas PUMA, PR were Restaurants & Food Services (3,445 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,200 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,771 people), and the highest paying industries were Architectural, engineering & related services ($133,175), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($83,739), and Wired telecommunications carriers ($58,525).

Males in Caguas PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.07 times higher than the average income of females, which is $42,692. The income inequality in Caguas PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.466, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,799

Women

49.9%

22,914

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Caguas PUMA, PR in 2024 was 45,713 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

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

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

45.7k

2024 Value

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Caguas PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 44.1k employees to 45.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Caguas PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,120 people), Cashiers (1,686 people), and Customer service representatives (1,666 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Caguas PUMA, 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

45.7k

2024 Value

3.76%

1 Year growth

± 3.76%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Caguas PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 44.1k employees to 45.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Caguas PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,445 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,200 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (2,771 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Caguas PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Caguas PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$25,426

Median earning men ± $2,943

$24,182

Median earning women ± $1,366

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($48,858), Public Administration ($40,898), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($37,122).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($35,383), Public Administration ($34,172), and Manufacturing ($33,051).

Education

In 2024, universities in Caguas PUMA, PR awarded 3,512 degrees. The student population of Caguas PUMA, PR in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 3,680 male students and 3,446 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Caguas PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (3,492 and 99.4%), White (9 and 0.256%), Black or African American (6 and 0.171%), and American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 0.0569%).

The largest universities in Caguas PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Mech-Tech College (1,262 and 35.9%), Columbia Central University-Caguas (1,237 and 35.2%), and Huertas College (260 and 7.4%).

The most popular majors in Caguas PUMA, PR are Automobile Mechanics Technology (529 and 15.1%), Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant (292 and 8.31%), and Animal Grooming (289 and 8.23%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $11,689.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Caguas PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 74.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 77.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 7,126 (51.6% men and 48.4% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 7,126 students enrolled in Caguas PUMA, PR, 51.6% men and 48.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 7,039 records, of which 48.4% were women and 51.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Automobile Mechanics Technology
506 degrees awarded
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician And Veterinary Assistant
292 degrees awarded
Animal Grooming
289 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Caguas PUMA, PR was Automobile Mechanics Technology with 506 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Mech-Tech College
1,262 degrees awarded
Columbia Central University-Caguas
1,237 degrees awarded
Huertas College
260 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Mech-Tech College with 1,262 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,978 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Caguas PUMA, PR, which is 1.29 times more than the 1,534 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 3,492 degrees mean that there were 388 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 9 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, 2-year ($10,944) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,343) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,636) 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 2024, 1.01% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% 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 Caguas PUMA, PR in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (28k), Bachelors Degree (23.7k), and Some college (16.7k).

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

People in Caguas PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 28.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Caguas PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Rent vs Own

67.1%

Homeownership

2024

72%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.1% of the housing units in Caguas PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 66.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Caguas PUMA, 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.

$31,379

Median Household Income

± $1,516

51k

Number of Households

± 1,998

In 2024, the median household income of the 51k households in Caguas PUMA, PR grew to $31,379 from the previous year's value of $30,113.

The following chart displays the households in Caguas 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

0.466

2024 Wage GINI in Caguas PUMA, PR

0.477

2023 Wage GINI in Caguas PUMA, PR

In 2024, the income inequality in Caguas PUMA, PR was 0.466 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.29% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Caguas PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Caguas PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (79.1%)
Carpooled (9.24%)
Worked At Home (6.79%)

In 2024, 79.1% of workers in Caguas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.24%) and those who worked at home (6.79%).

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

28.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Caguas PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (28.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.72% of the workforce in Caguas PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Caguas 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 Caguas PUMA, PR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Caguas PUMA, PR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

35.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Caguas PUMA, PR (44.7k out of 125k 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 25 - 34, followed by Females 35 - 44 and then Females 75+.

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

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.