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Puerto Rico

FIPS 72 · Pop. 3,234,309
7 Sources Jun 05, 2026
3,234,309 ▼
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$26,297 ▲
Median Income
$80,734 national
5.6%
Unemployment
5.2% national
Data / United States / Puerto Rico
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County Map

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Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$26,297
Per Capita
$17,981
Mean Household
$41,994
Poverty Rate ⓘ
40.5%

Age & Race / Ethnicity

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B02001, B03003 · Median Age: 45
65+: 23.4% (758,086 residents) 55-64: 13.5% (437,847 residents) 35-54: 24.6% (794,528 residents) 18-34: 22.3% (722,459 residents) Under 18: 16.1% (521,389 residents) 45 Median Age
Cohorts
Under 18 · 16.1%
18-34 · 22.3%
35-54 · 24.6%
55-64 · 13.5%
65+ · 23.4%
Race & Ethnicity
White26.4%
Black or African American5.9%
Asian0.2%
Hispanic or Latino(any race)99.0%
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
81.2%
High School+
National: 89.6%
▼ 8.4 pts
29.8%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
▼ 5.9 pts
8.7%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
▼ 5.4 pts

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates
3,234,309
Population
1,292,931
Labor Force
Employed
1,150,831
Unemployment Rate BLS LAUS 2025 annual
5.6%
Mean Commute 2 min above national avg
28.0 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
6.1%
Puerto Rico's median household income sits 67% below the national median. At 40.5%, its poverty rate runs 28.0 pts above the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 29.8% trails the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates (released December 2025). Figures reflect the most recent Census release, older news reports may cite prior vintages.
Key Takeaways
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Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW · Bureau of Economic Analysis

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2025 Annual
IndustryEmployment% of Top SectorsAvg Wage
1Retail Trade		 133,207 21.1%
$26,846
2Health Care and Social Assistance		 93,668 14.9%
$33,584
3Accommodation and Food Services		 93,258 14.8%
$20,855
4Manufacturing		 80,194 12.7%
$47,945
5Administrative and Support and Waste Management		 75,261 11.9%
$24,365
6Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services		 42,514 6.7%
$56,225
7Finance and Insurance		 34,078 5.4%
$57,257
8Wholesale Trade		 33,450 5.3%
$48,367
9Educational Services		 26,417 4.2%
$29,608
10Management of Companies and Enterprises		 18,408 2.9%
$65,823
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Key Takeaways
Generated from BLS QCEW.

Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Concentrated Industries
Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Same source as the Top Industries table above, sub-sector view surfaces specialization the supersector view masks.
Apparel Manufacturing
13.27x
6,366
Miscellaneous Manufacturing
3.62x
13,459
Health and Personal Care Retailers
3.17x
20,399
Chemical Manufacturing
2.87x
15,611
Clothing, Clothing Accessories, Shoe, and Jewelry Retailers
1.95x
13,548
Scenic and Sightseeing Transportation
1.95x
359
Crop Production
1.77x
5,680
Construction of Buildings
1.63x
18,463
Electrical Equipment, Appliance Manufacturing
1.52x
4,002

Attraction Opportunities - Below-Average Industries

LQ < 0.5, below-average employment, potential attraction targets. Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector
0.16x
Wood Product Manufacturing
384 employed
0.16x
Securities, Commodity Contracts, Investments
1,106 employed
0.19x
Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
2,020 employed
0.21x
Wholesale Trade Agents and Brokers
555 employed
0.21x
Warehousing and Storage
2,412 employed
0.21x
Funds, Trusts, and Other Financial Vehicles
44 employed
0.22x
Primary Metal Manufacturing
486 employed
0.22x
Pipeline Transportation
74 employed
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Generated from BLS QCEW sub-sector Location Quotients.
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Industry Employment Composition
Puerto Rico's Top Sectors by Workforce Share
Each rectangle's area is proportional to that sector's share of the top private supersectors. Hover for exact employment.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2025 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$131,500
Median Home Value
$578
Rent/Mo
67.9%
Owner-Occ
21.0%
Vacancy
5.0x
Home Value to Income Ratio
vs. ~4.1x national average
Key Takeaways
Generated from Census ACS housing tables.

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Labor Market Overview

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Tables B01001, B23025, B08303, B08301
1,954,834
Working Age (18-64)
Labor force participation rate: 66.1% of working-age population (18-64) 66% Participation
Mean Commute
28.0 min
Work From Home
6.1%

Education & Talent Pipeline

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table B15003 · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
29.8%
HS Diploma+
81.2%
Top Institutions
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
NUC University 9,792/yr
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 2,424/yr
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus 2,248/yr
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 1,993/yr
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus 1,831/yr
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus 1,328/yr

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
22.4%
55+ of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

Workforce by Occupation

Source: Census ACS 2024 · Table C24010 · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
33.0%
Service
20.6%
Sales & Office
24.8%
Construction / Maint.
9.6%
Production / Transport
12.0%
Bars scaled 2× for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 1,150,831 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
Generated from ACS workforce data.

Municipio Profiles

78 municipios in Puerto Rico

Añasco Municipio FIPS 72011 Adjuntas Municipio FIPS 72001 Aguada Municipio FIPS 72003 Aguadilla Municipio FIPS 72005 Aguas Buenas Municipio FIPS 72007 Aibonito Municipio FIPS 72009 Arecibo Municipio FIPS 72013 Arroyo Municipio FIPS 72015 Barceloneta Municipio FIPS 72017 Barranquitas Municipio FIPS 72019 Bayamón Municipio FIPS 72021 Cabo Rojo Municipio FIPS 72023 Caguas Municipio FIPS 72025 Camuy Municipio FIPS 72027 Canóvanas Municipio FIPS 72029 Carolina Municipio FIPS 72031 Cataño Municipio FIPS 72033 Cayey Municipio FIPS 72035 Ceiba Municipio FIPS 72037 Ciales Municipio FIPS 72039 Cidra Municipio FIPS 72041 Coamo Municipio FIPS 72043 ComerÃo Municipio FIPS 72045 Corozal Municipio FIPS 72047 Culebra Municipio FIPS 72049 Dorado Municipio FIPS 72051 Fajardo Municipio FIPS 72053 Florida Municipio FIPS 72054 Guánica Municipio FIPS 72055 Guayama Municipio FIPS 72057 Guayanilla Municipio FIPS 72059 Guaynabo Municipio FIPS 72061 Gurabo Municipio FIPS 72063 Hatillo Municipio FIPS 72065 Hormigueros Municipio FIPS 72067 Humacao Municipio FIPS 72069 Isabela Municipio FIPS 72071 Jayuya Municipio FIPS 72073 Juana DÃaz Municipio FIPS 72075 Juncos Municipio FIPS 72077 Lajas Municipio FIPS 72079 Lares Municipio FIPS 72081 Las MarÃas Municipio FIPS 72083 Las Piedras Municipio FIPS 72085 LoÃza Municipio FIPS 72087 Luquillo Municipio FIPS 72089 Manatà Municipio FIPS 72091 Maricao Municipio FIPS 72093 Maunabo Municipio FIPS 72095 Mayagüez Municipio FIPS 72097 Moca Municipio FIPS 72099 Morovis Municipio FIPS 72101 Naguabo Municipio FIPS 72103 Naranjito Municipio FIPS 72105 Orocovis Municipio FIPS 72107 Patillas Municipio FIPS 72109 Peñuelas Municipio FIPS 72111 Ponce Municipio FIPS 72113 Quebradillas Municipio FIPS 72115 RÃo Grande Municipio FIPS 72119 Rincón Municipio FIPS 72117 Sabana Grande Municipio FIPS 72121 Salinas Municipio FIPS 72123 San Germán Municipio FIPS 72125 San Juan Municipio FIPS 72127 San Lorenzo Municipio FIPS 72129 San Sebastián Municipio FIPS 72131 Santa Isabel Municipio FIPS 72133 Toa Alta Municipio FIPS 72135 Toa Baja Municipio FIPS 72137 Trujillo Alto Municipio FIPS 72139 Utuado Municipio FIPS 72141 Vega Alta Municipio FIPS 72143 Vega Baja Municipio FIPS 72145 Vieques Municipio FIPS 72147 Villalba Municipio FIPS 72149 Yabucoa Municipio FIPS 72151 Yauco Municipio FIPS 72153

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Puerto Rico shows strong potential for apparel manufacturing attraction, with a 13.27x concentration and 6,366 jobs in this sub-sector. Near-term succession risk is elevated, with 22.4% of the working-age population within 10 years of retirement age.

Cluster depth across apparel manufacturing, miscellaneous manufacturing, and health and personal care retailers creates supply-chain attraction leverage, a structural advantage for industrial recruitment.

Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100

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Median Income
$26,297
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Labor Force
1,292,931
Unemployment
5.6%
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Top Employers by Sector
Retail Trade
133,207
Health Care and Social Assistance
93,668
Accommodation and Food Services
93,258
Manufacturing
80,194
Administrative and Support and Waste Management
75,261
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Census ACS 5-Year2024
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Census CBP2024
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2025
USAspending.govFY2026