San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR

Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA)

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2024 Population

2.05M

2024 Median Age

44.5

1.14% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

37%

2.48% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$29,276

4.68% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$145,900

5.19% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

776,296

3.03% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, 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 San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR are NUC University (14,321 degrees awarded in 2024), NUC University (14,321 degrees), and Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus (1,930 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR was $145,900, and the homeownership rate was 67.6%.

Most people in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29.4 minutes. The average car ownership in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR was 2 cars per household.

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR borders Aguadilla-Isabela, PR, Arecibo, PR, Coamo, PR, Coco, PR, Guayama, PR, Jayuya, PR, and Ponce, PR.

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Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 1.03 times more Other (Hispanic) residents (735k people) in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 711k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 361k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR

Other (Hispanic)
735k ± 8.11k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
711k ± 8.7k
White (Hispanic)
361k ± 7.25k

98.9%

Hispanic Population

2.03M people

98.9% of the people in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR are hispanic (2.03M people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
49,766 ± 5,435 people
Cuba
9,846 ± 2,432 people
Colombia
4,201 ± 1,590 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 49,766 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 9,846 and Colombia with 4,201.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
15,316 ± 950
Gulf War (2001-)
7,987 ± 759
Korea
4,678 ± 507

San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.92 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR.

Health

93.7% of the population of San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR has health coverage, with 24.8% on employee plans, 39.4% on Medicaid, 15.1% on Medicare, 13.4% on non-group plans, and 0.994% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.4% under 18 years, 21.4% between 18 and 34 years, 38.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 23% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.7% were men and 53.3% were women.

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

Uninsured People

6.27%

Uninsured

24.8%

Employer Coverage

39.4%

Medicaid

15.1%

Medicare

13.4%

Non-Group

0.994%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR declined by 8.35% from 6.84% to 6.27%.

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

Economy

The economy of San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR employs 776k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR were Retail Trade (97,795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96,116 people), and Educational Services (64,159 people), and the highest paying industries were Management of Companies & Enterprises ($44,798), Professional, Scientific, & Technical Services ($41,310), and Utilities ($39,640).

Employment

Occupations

776k

2024 Value

± 7,825

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 753k employees to 776k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (110,743 people), Sales & Related Occupations (84,056 people), and Management Occupations (63,542 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, 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

776k

2024 Value

± 7,825

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 1.4%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 753k employees to 776k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, are Retail Trade (97,795 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (96,116 people), and Educational Services (64,159 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, though some of these residents may live in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$24,203

Median earning men ± $289

$23,738

Median earning women ± $289

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($39,003), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($37,503), and Public Administration ($34,902).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($39,763), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($34,301), and Public Administration ($33,549).

Education

In 2024, universities in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR awarded 37,691 degrees. The student population of San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 48,388 male students and 75,349 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR are Hispanic or Latino (35,178 and 93.3%), Black or African American (913 and 2.42%), White (730 and 1.94%), and Unknown (531 and 1.41%).

The largest universities in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR by number of degrees awarded are NUC University (14,321 and 38%), NUC University (14,321 and 38%), and Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus (1,930 and 5.12%).

The most popular majors in San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR are Registered Nursing (2,333 and 6.19%), Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (1,491 and 3.96%), and Barbering (1,208 and 3.21%).

The median tuition costs are $6,514 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 2024 in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 54.3%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 69.6%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 123,737 (39.1% men and 60.9% 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 123,737 students enrolled in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, 39.1% men and 60.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 117,322 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Barbering
1,122 degrees awarded
Electrician
1,081 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
1,051 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR was Barbering with 1,122 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NUC University
14,321 degrees awarded
NUC University
14,321 degrees awarded
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
1,930 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was NUC University with 14,321 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 14,659 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR, which is 0.636 times less than the 23,032 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 35,178 degrees mean that there were 38.5 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 913 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 ($10,143) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,435) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,481) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR was $145,900 in 2024, which is 0.439 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $138,700 to $145,900, a 5.19% increase. The homeownership rate in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR is 67.6%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR have an average commute time of 29.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$145,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$1,114

$560,868

Median Property Taxes

±$5,594

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 San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.6%

Homeownership

2024

72.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 67.6% of the housing units in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.8%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, 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.

$29,276

Median Household Income

± $378

830k

Number of Households

± 7,387

In 2024, the median household income of the 830k households in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR grew to $29,276 from the previous year's value of $27,966.

The following chart displays the households in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, 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 San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR is from Puerto Rico.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.46

2023 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2024, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Puerto Rico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. 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 2024

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (6.83%)
Worked At Home (6.56%)

In 2024, 81% of workers in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (6.83%) and those who worked at home (6.56%).

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

29.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR have a longer commute time (29.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.94% of the workforce in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR (754k out of 2.04M 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 75+, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, 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.