Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR

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2022 Population

177,747

35.3% 1-year growth

2022 Median Age

43.1

0.691% 1-year decrease

2022 Poverty Rate

43.5%

5.46% 1-year increase

2022 Median Household Income

$23,576

3.36% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$124,900

5.49% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

48,041

31.2% 1-year growth

About

In 2022, Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR had a population of 178k people with a median age of 43.1 and a median household income of $23,576. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR grew from 131,391 to 177,747, a 35.3% increase and its median household income grew from $22,809 to $23,576, a 3.36% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are White (Hispanic) (42%), Two+ (Hispanic) (32.6%), Other (Hispanic) (15.6%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (8.93%), and American Indian & Alaska Native (Hispanic) (0.546%).

96.4% of the households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas 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 Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are University of Puerto Rico-Cayey (435 degrees awarded in 2022), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas (281 degrees), and D'Mart Institute (418773) (276 degrees).

In 2022, the median property value in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was $124,900, and the homeownership rate was 66.3%.

Most people in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR borders Juana Díaz, Coamo & Villalba PUMA, PR, Guayama, Salinas & Patillas PUMA, PR, San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, Bayamón PUMA, PR, Toa Alta, Corozal & Naranjito PUMA, PR, San Sebastián, Utuado & Lares PUMA, PR, Caguas PUMA, PR, and San Lorenzo, Juncos & Las Piedras PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2022, there were 1.29 times more White (Hispanic) residents (74.7k people) in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 57.9k Two+ (Hispanic) and 27.7k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are Spanish (165,214 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (19 households), and Other & Unspecified Languages (8 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

87,371

Women

51.2%

83,425

Men

48.8%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 170,796 inhabitants, with 48.8% men, and 51.2% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR

White (Hispanic)
74.7k ± 2.91k
Two+ (Hispanic)
57.9k ± 2.89k
Other (Hispanic)
27.7k ± 2.14k

99.7%

Hispanic Population

177k people

99.7% of the people in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are hispanic (177k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
395 ± 487 people
Colombia
128 ± 278 people
Venezuela
97 ± 242 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 395 Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR residents, followed by Colombia with 128 and Venezuela with 97.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
165,214 households (96.4%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
19 households (0.0111%)
Other & Unspecified Languages
8 households (0.00467%)

96.4% of the households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was Spanish. 96.4% of the households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas 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
1,667 ± 315
Gulf War (2001-)
838 ± 264
Korea
628 ± 233

Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.99 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR employs 48k people. The largest industries in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,635 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,375 people), and Construction (2,902 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($53,832), Wired telecommunications carriers ($50,776), and Water, steam, air-conditioning, & irrigation systems ($49,342).

Males in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR have an average income that is 0.931 times higher than the average income of females, which is $33,874. The income inequality in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.421, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

16,963

Women

47.4%

18,821

Men

52.6%

The workforce of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR in 2020 was 35,784 people, with 47.4% woman, and 52.6% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR.

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Occupations

48k

2022 Value

31.2%

1 Year growth

± 31.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 31.2%, from 36.6k employees to 48k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, are Cashiers (1,990 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,986 people), and Registered nurses (1,808 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

48k

2022 Value

31.2%

1 Year growth

± 31.2%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 31.2%, from 36.6k employees to 48k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,635 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,375 people), and Construction (2,902 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$19,409

Median earning men ± $754

$20,224

Median earning women ± $1,019

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($27,794), Public Administration ($27,247), and Wholesale Trade ($27,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Public Administration ($28,266), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($26,963), and Wholesale Trade ($25,035).

Education

In 2022, universities in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR awarded 992 degrees. The student population of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,248 male students and 2,413 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (991 and 99.9%), followed by Black or African American (1 and 0.101%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are University of Puerto Rico-Cayey (435 and 43.9%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas (281 and 28.3%), and D'Mart Institute (418773) (276 and 27.8%).

The most popular majors in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are General Cosmetology (111 and 11.2%), General Biological Sciences (94 and 9.48%), and Barbering (87 and 8.77%).

The median tuition costs in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR are $4,848 for private four year colleges, and $5,024 and $5,024 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 Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 55.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 72.3%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,661 (34.1% men and 65.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,661 students enrolled in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, 34.1% men and 65.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,659 records, of which 65.9% were women and 34.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Psychology
54 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
94 degrees awarded
Natural Sciences
82 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was Other Psychology with 54 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Puerto Rico-Cayey
435 degrees awarded
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Barranquitas
281 degrees awarded
D'Mart Institute (418773)
276 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Puerto Rico-Cayey with 435 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 297 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, which is 0.427 times less than the 695 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 991 degrees mean that there were 991 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 1 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

Public, 4-year or above ($5,024) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($694) 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, 2.08% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.02% 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 Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (44.2k), Primary Education (25.9k), and Some college (23.1k).

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 Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was $124,900 in 2022, which is 0.443 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $118,400 to $124,900, a 5.49% increase. The homeownership rate in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR is 66.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 28.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR is $23,576. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $37,786, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $36,840 and $32,888.

Housing

Property

$124,900

Median Property Value 2022

±$2,726

$41,605

Median Property Taxes

±$1,218

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 Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.3%

Homeownership

2022

73.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 66.3% of the housing units in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 66.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas 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 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $37,786, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $36,840 and $32,888.

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

Household Income

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

$23,576

Median Household Income

± $774

62.7k

Number of Households

± 1,758

In 2022, the median household income of the 62.7k households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR grew to $23,576 from the previous year's value of $22,809.

The following chart displays the households in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas 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

0.421

2022 Wage GINI in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR

0.43

2021 Wage GINI in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was 0.421 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.2% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (89.8%)
Carpooled (5.29%)
Walked (2.12%)

In 2022, 89.8% of workers in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (5.29%) and those who walked to work (2.12%).

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

28.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (28.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 3.1% of the workforce in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

43.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR (77.1k out of 177k 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 45 - 54.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas 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.

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

95.4% of the population of Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 17.1% on employee plans, 46.4% on Medicaid, 14.3% on Medicare, 16.9% on non-group plans, and 0.756% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 20.7% between 18 and 34 years, 39.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.7% 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

4.62%

Uninsured

17.1%

Employer Coverage

46.4%

Medicaid

14.3%

Medicare

16.9%

Non-Group

0.756%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR declined by 23.7% from 6.06% to 4.62%.

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