Puerto Rico Demographics & Local Data
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State Snapshot
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Population
| Metric | Puerto Rico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Population | 3,169,509 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 594.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.15% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 1,238,240 | 128,459,983 |
Population Over Time
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Puerto Rico has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Puerto Rico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $25,099 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.60% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 12.1% | 5.2% |
Housing
| Metric | Puerto Rico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $132,443 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $562 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 65.1% |
Mobility & Commuting
The most common departure window is 07:00 AM – 07:29 AM , followed by 06:00 AM – 06:29 AM .
| Metric | Puerto Rico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Average commute time (min) | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Work from home | 5.4% | 13.4% |
Education & Households
Puerto Rico has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Puerto Rico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.59 | 2.54 |
Health
| Metric | Puerto Rico | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | — | 16.3% |
| Smokers | — | 19.0% |