Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

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2024 Population

128,167

2024 Median Age

44.2

1.38% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

36.7%

4.14% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$27,435

6.09% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$123,700

2.4% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

42,814

0.962% 1-year growth

About

96.8% of the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza 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 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are National University College-Rio Grande (421 degrees awarded in 2016).

In 2024, the median property value in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was $123,700, and the homeownership rate was 71.1%.

Most people in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 34.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR borders Humacao, Fajardo & Islas Municipios PUMA, PR, Carolina 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 1.14 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (50.4k people) in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 44.3k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 19.3k Black or African American (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Spanish (120,139 households), Italian (37 households), and French (Incl. Cajun) (16 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

67,595

Women

52.8%

60,467

Men

47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 128,062 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

Other (Hispanic)
50.4k ± 2.3k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
44.3k ± 2.23k
Black or African American (Hispanic)
19.3k ± 1.61k

99.5%

Hispanic Population

128k people

99.5% of the people in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are hispanic (128k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
2,059 ± 1,105 people
Colombia
324 ± 441 people
Mexico
189 ± 337 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 2,059 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR residents, followed by Colombia with 324 and Mexico with 189.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
120,139 households (96.8%)
Italian
37 households (0.0298%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
16 households (0.0129%)

96.8% of the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza 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 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Spanish. 96.8% of the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza 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

Gulf War (2001-)
796 ± 295
Vietnam
718 ± 188
Gulf War (1990s)
325 ± 140

Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.11 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR.

Health

92.4% of the population of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 23.7% on employee plans, 45.5% on Medicaid, 12.8% on Medicare, 9.56% on non-group plans, and 0.893% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.3% under 18 years, 21.8% between 18 and 34 years, 39% between 35 and 64 years, and 21.8% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.2% were men and 52.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.62%

Uninsured

23.7%

Employer Coverage

45.5%

Medicaid

12.8%

Medicare

9.56%

Non-Group

0.893%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR declined by 11.5% from 8.61% to 7.62%.

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

Economy

The economy of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR employs 42.8k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR were Restaurants & Food Services (3,739 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,967 people), and Construction (2,244 people), and the highest paying industries were Computer Systems Design ($112,129), Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($62,511), and Electric power generation, transmission & distribution ($60,772).

Males in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $31,653. The income inequality in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.389, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

22,367

Women

52.2%

20,447

Men

47.8%

The workforce of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in 2024 was 42,814 people, with 52.2% woman, and 47.8% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR.

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

Occupations

42.8k

2024 Value

0.962%

1 Year growth

± 0.962%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 0.962%, from 42.4k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,016 people), Cashiers (1,599 people), and Janitors & building cleaners (1,550 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza 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

42.8k

2024 Value

0.962%

1 Year growth

± 0.962%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 0.962%, from 42.4k employees to 42.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (3,739 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,967 people), and Construction (2,244 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,525

Median earning men ± $850

$21,721

Median earning women ± $735

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($38,144), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,833), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,100).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($36,639), Public Administration ($30,083), and Wholesale Trade ($30,070).

Education

In 2016, universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR awarded 421 degrees. The student population of Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in 2016 is skewed towards women, with 376 male students and 1,160 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (421 and 100%).

The largest universities in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are National University College-Rio Grande (421 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR are Registered Nursing (252 and 59.9%), Physical Therapy (29 and 6.89%), and Pharmacy Technician (29 and 6.89%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2016 in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 79.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 49.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2016 was 1,536 (24.5% men and 75.5% 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 2016 there were 1,536 students enrolled in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, 24.5% men and 75.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,536 records, of which 75.5% were women and 24.5% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Registered Nursing
101 degrees awarded
Physical Therapy
29 degrees awarded
Pharmacy Technician
29 degrees awarded

In 2016, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was Registered Nursing with 101 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

National University College-Rio Grande

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

421 degrees awarded

In 2016, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was National University College-Rio Grande with 421 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2016, 104 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR, which is 0.328 times less than the 317 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2016, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 421 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, 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

Universities

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2016.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($375) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2016.

Private for-profit, 4-year or above ($848) 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, 1.29% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 0.771% 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 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (32.8k), Bachelors Degree (20.3k), and Primary Education (16.8k).

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 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was $123,700 in 2024, which is 0.372 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $120,800 to $123,700, a 2.4% increase. The homeownership rate in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is 71.1%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 34.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,427

$34,824

Median Property Taxes

±$1,181

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 Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71.1%

Homeownership

2024

72.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 71.1% of the housing units in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza 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.

$27,435

Median Household Income

± $1,417

49k

Number of Households

± 1,658

In 2024, the median household income of the 49k households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR grew to $27,435 from the previous year's value of $25,859.

The following chart displays the households in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza 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

0.389

2024 Wage GINI in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

0.414

2023 Wage GINI in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR

In 2024, the income inequality in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was 0.389 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 6.06% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Worked At Home (6.7%)
Carpooled (6.34%)

In 2024, 83.2% of workers in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (6.7%) and those who carpooled to work (6.34%).

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

34.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (34.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.33% of the workforce in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

36.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR (46.9k out of 128k 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 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Río Grande, Canóvanas & Loíza PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by Other 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.