Ponce PUMA, PR

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2023 Population

134,676

1.37% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

43.9

0.92% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

50.9%

1.02% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$18,827

0.879% 1-year decline

2023 Median Property Value

$108,200

0.839% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

34,956

7.14% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Ponce PUMA, PR had a population of 135k people with a median age of 43.9 and a median household income of $18,827. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Ponce PUMA, PR declined from 136,542 to 134,676, a −1.37% decrease and its median household income declined from $18,994 to $18,827, a −0.879% decrease.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Ponce PUMA, PR are Two+ (Hispanic) (43.9%), White (Hispanic) (40.8%), Other (Hispanic) (9.71%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (4.7%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.421%).

93.8% of the households in Ponce 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 Ponce PUMA, PR are Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (1,178 degrees awarded in 2022), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (675 degrees), and University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (379 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Ponce PUMA, PR was $108,200, and the homeownership rate was 68.1%.

Most people in Ponce PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Ponce PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Ponce PUMA, PR borders Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, Juana Díaz, Coamo & Villalba PUMA, PR, and San Sebastián, Utuado & Lares PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.08 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (59.2k people) in Ponce PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 55k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k 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 Ponce PUMA, PR are Spanish (121,527 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (62 households), and Portuguese (55 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

72,731

Women

52.1%

66,965

Men

47.9%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 139,696 inhabitants, with 47.9% men, and 52.1% 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 Ponce PUMA, PR

Two+ (Hispanic)
59.2k ± 2.69k
White (Hispanic)
55k ± 2.3k
Other (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.51k

99.3%

Hispanic Population

134k people

99.3% of the people in Ponce PUMA, PR are hispanic (134k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
668 ± 633 people
Cuba
216 ± 361 people
Colombia
102 ± 248 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Ponce PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 668 Ponce PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 216 and Colombia with 102.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
121,527 households (93.6%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
62 households (0.0477%)
Portuguese
55 households (0.0424%)

93.8% of the households in Ponce 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 Ponce PUMA, PR was Spanish. 93.6% of the households in Ponce 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
654 ± 141
Gulf War (2001-)
363 ± 193
Korea
159 ± 82

Ponce PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.8 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Ponce PUMA, PR employs 35k people. The largest industries in Ponce PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (3,352 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,405 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,881 people), and the highest paying industries are Offices of dentists ($76,972), Banking & related activities ($67,429), and Furniture & home furnishings stores ($63,339).

Males in Ponce PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.14 times higher than the average income of females, which is $32,903. The income inequality in Ponce PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.449, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,811

Women

48.4%

18,959

Men

51.6%

The workforce of Ponce PUMA, PR in 2020 was 36,770 people, with 48.4% woman, and 51.6% men.

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

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Occupations

35k

2022 Value

−7.14%

1 Year decline

± −7.14%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Ponce PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −7.14%, from 37.6k employees to 35k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Ponce PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,389 people), Retail salespersons (1,304 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,209 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Ponce 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

35k

2022 Value

−7.14%

1 Year decline

± −7.14%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Ponce PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −7.14%, from 37.6k employees to 35k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Ponce PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (3,352 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,405 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,881 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Ponce PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Ponce PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$20,227

Median earning men ± $1,083

$19,283

Median earning women ± $962

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Information ($44,950), Public Administration ($34,237), and Wholesale Trade ($31,329).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($31,773), Public Administration ($26,786), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,833).

Education

In 2022, universities in Ponce PUMA, PR awarded 3,455 degrees. The student population of Ponce PUMA, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 5,365 male students and 8,764 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Ponce PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (3,435 and 99.4%), followed by Unknown (8 and 0.232%), White (6 and 0.174%), and Asian (2 and 0.0579%).

The largest universities in Ponce PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (1,178 and 34.1%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce (675 and 19.5%), and University of Puerto Rico at Ponce (379 and 11%).

The most popular majors in Ponce PUMA, PR are General Biomedical Sciences (205 and 5.93%), Electrician (191 and 5.53%), and General Psychology (185 and 5.35%).

The median tuition costs in Ponce 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 Ponce PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 73.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 48.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 14,129 (38% men and 62% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 14,129 students enrolled in Ponce PUMA, PR, 38% men and 62% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 13,947 records, of which 62.1% were women and 37.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
123 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
204 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
144 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Ponce PUMA, PR was General Psychology with 123 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
1,178 degrees awarded
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
675 degrees awarded
University of Puerto Rico at Ponce
379 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Ponce with 1,178 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,372 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Ponce PUMA, PR, which is 0.659 times less than the 2,083 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 3,435 degrees mean that there were 429 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 8 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 ($8,551) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,600) 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, 2.11% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.38% 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 Ponce PUMA, PR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (34.8k), Bachelors Degree (21.3k), and Primary Education (20.1k).

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 Ponce PUMA, PR was $108,200 in 2023, which is 0.357 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $107,300 to $108,200, a 0.839% increase. The homeownership rate in Ponce PUMA, PR is 68.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Ponce PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 23.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Ponce PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Ponce PUMA, PR is $18,827. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Ponce 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

$108,200

Median Property Value 2023

±$1,664

$36,509

Median Property Taxes

±$1,083

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

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

Rent vs Own

68.1%

Homeownership

2023

74.7%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.1% of the housing units in Ponce PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Ponce 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 Ponce 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 Ponce 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.

$18,827

Median Household Income

± $870

53.6k

Number of Households

± 1,593

In 2023, the median household income of the 53.6k households in Ponce PUMA, PR declined from $18,827 from the previous year's value of $18,994.

The following chart displays the households in Ponce 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

0.449

2022 Wage GINI in Ponce PUMA, PR

0.446

2021 Wage GINI in Ponce PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Ponce PUMA, PR was 0.449 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.509% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Ponce PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Ponce PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (85.3%)
Carpooled (6.57%)
Worked At Home (4.77%)

In 2023, 85.3% of workers in Ponce PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.57%) and those who worked at home (4.77%).

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

23.8 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Ponce PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (23.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 3.65% of the workforce in Ponce PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

50.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Ponce PUMA, PR (67k out of 131k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Ponce PUMA, 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.

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

95.3% of the population of Ponce PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 18.9% on employee plans, 54.3% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.872% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.2% under 18 years, 21.1% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.73%

Uninsured

18.9%

Employer Coverage

54.3%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

0.872%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Ponce PUMA, PR declined by 9.67% from 5.23% to 4.73%.

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