San Juan Sur PUMA, PR

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2024 Population

185,462

2024 Median Age

44.5

0.447% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

37%

1.31% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$30,385

4.51% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$169,600

0.819% 1-year decline

2024 Employed Population

63,364

4.68% 1-year growth

About

94% of the households in San Juan Sur 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 San Juan Sur PUMA, PR are University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (1,880 degrees awarded in 2024), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (788 degrees), and Neo-Esthetique European Institute (176 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was $169,600, and the homeownership rate was 58.1%.

Most people in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.9 minutes. The average car ownership in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

San Juan Sur PUMA, PR borders Carolina PUMA, PR, San Juan Norte PUMA, PR, Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR, Caguas PUMA, PR, and Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 1.19 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (59.9k people) in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 50.2k Other (Hispanic) and 46.1k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR are Spanish (167,288 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (189 households), and Portuguese (143 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

100,836

Women

54.4%

84,614

Men

45.6%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 185,450 inhabitants, with 45.6% men, and 54.4% women.

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

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR

Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
59.9k ± 3.3k
Other (Hispanic)
50.2k ± 2.7k
White (Hispanic)
46.1k ± 3.05k

99.2%

Hispanic Population

184k people

99.2% of the people in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR are hispanic (184k people).

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

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
8,387 ± 2,197 people
Cuba
1,936 ± 1,075 people
Colombia
478 ± 536 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 8,387 San Juan Sur PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 1,936 and Colombia with 478.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
167,288 households (93.7%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
189 households (0.106%)
Portuguese
143 households (0.0801%)

94% of the households in San Juan Sur 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 San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was Spanish. 93.7% of the households in San Juan Sur 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
1,214 ± 244
Korea
501 ± 176
Gulf War (2001-)
374 ± 169

San Juan Sur PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.42 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR.

Health

92.8% of the population of San Juan Sur PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 24.3% on employee plans, 33.9% on Medicaid, 17.9% on Medicare, 16.1% on non-group plans, and 0.632% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.1% under 18 years, 21.3% between 18 and 34 years, 36.1% between 35 and 64 years, and 24.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 45.6% were men and 54.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.16%

Uninsured

24.3%

Employer Coverage

33.9%

Medicaid

17.9%

Medicare

16.1%

Non-Group

0.632%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR declined by 3.44% from 7.42% to 7.16%.

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

Economy

The economy of San Juan Sur PUMA, PR employs 63.4k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR were Restaurants & Food Services (4,696 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,800 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,965 people), and the highest paying industries were Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($106,858), Architectural, engineering & related services ($89,417), and Other professional, scientific & technical services ($85,413).

Males in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.17 times higher than the average income of females, which is $44,422. The income inequality in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.487, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

33,412

Women

52.7%

29,952

Men

47.3%

The workforce of San Juan Sur PUMA, PR in 2024 was 63,364 people, with 52.7% woman, and 47.3% men.

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

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

Occupations

63.4k

2024 Value

4.68%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 4.68%, from 60.5k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, are Customer service representatives (2,560 people), Janitors & building cleaners (2,365 people), and Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,306 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Juan Sur 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

63.4k

2024 Value

4.68%

1 Year growth

± 4.68%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 4.68%, from 60.5k employees to 63.4k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (4,696 people), Elementary & secondary schools (3,800 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,965 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$26,125

Median earning men ± $1,319

$25,513

Median earning women ± $942

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($43,263), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,616), and Public Administration ($37,980).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($42,961), Information ($42,297), and Construction ($40,437).

Education

In 2024, universities in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR awarded 3,147 degrees. The student population of San Juan Sur PUMA, PR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 6,281 male students and 10,150 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (2,582 and 82%), Unknown (414 and 13.2%), Black or African American (88 and 2.8%), and White (40 and 1.27%).

The largest universities in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras (1,880 and 59.7%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro (788 and 25%), and Neo-Esthetique European Institute (176 and 5.59%).

The most popular majors in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR are General Biological Sciences (198 and 6.29%), General Psychology (180 and 5.72%), and Aesthetician & Skin Care Specialist (155 and 4.93%).

The median tuition costs are $4,968 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 Sur PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 59%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 56.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 16,431 (38.2% men and 61.8% 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 16,431 students enrolled in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, 38.2% men and 61.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 14,707 records, of which 62.4% were women and 37.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Biological Sciences
186 degrees awarded
General Psychology
159 degrees awarded
Accounting
117 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was General Biological Sciences with 186 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras
1,880 degrees awarded
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Metro
788 degrees awarded
Neo-Esthetique European Institute
176 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras with 1,880 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 1,019 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, which is 0.479 times less than the 2,128 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 2,582 degrees mean that there were 6.24 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Unknown, with 414 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 ($12,900) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($812) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($4,168) 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 2024, 1.2% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.04% 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 San Juan Sur PUMA, PR in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (37.9k), High School or Equivalent (34k), and Graduate Degree (23.3k).

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 San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was $169,600 in 2024, which is 0.51 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $171,000 to $169,600, a 0.819% decrease. The homeownership rate in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR is 58.1%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 25.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$169,600

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,953

$46,493

Median Property Taxes

±$1,663

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

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

Rent vs Own

58.1%

Homeownership

2024

73.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 58.1% of the housing units in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Juan Sur 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.

$30,385

Median Household Income

± $1,758

80k

Number of Households

± 2,287

In 2024, the median household income of the 80k households in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR grew to $30,385 from the previous year's value of $29,073.

The following chart displays the households in San Juan Sur 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

0.487

2024 Wage GINI in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR

0.498

2023 Wage GINI in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR

In 2024, the income inequality in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was 0.487 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.2% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for San Juan Sur PUMA, PR was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

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

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (77.6%)
Worked At Home (7.46%)
Carpooled (7.11%)

In 2024, 77.6% of workers in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.46%) and those who carpooled to work (7.11%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.988% of the workforce in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in San Juan Sur 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 San Juan Sur PUMA, 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 Sur PUMA, PR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

37% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Juan Sur PUMA, PR (68.1k out of 184k 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 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Juan Sur 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.