Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR

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2022 Population

101,865

19% 1-year decline

2022 Median Age

46.6

2.64% 1-year increase

2022 Poverty Rate

47.7%

4.47% 1-year decrease

2022 Median Household Income

$19,743

12.1% 1-year growth

2022 Median Property Value

$105,200

10.7% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

26,123

12.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2022, Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR had a population of 102k people with a median age of 46.6 and a median household income of $19,743. Between 2021 and 2022 the population of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined from 125,701 to 101,865, a −19% decrease and its median household income grew from $17,614 to $19,743, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are White (Hispanic) (48%), Other (Hispanic) (36.3%), Two+ (Hispanic) (11%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (3.06%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.815%).

95.1% of the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German (660 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2022, the median property value in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was $105,200, and the homeownership rate was 71%.

Most people in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 25.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR borders Mayagüez, Añasco & Hormigueros PUMA, PR, Yauco, Sabana Grande & Peñuelas PUMA, PR, and San Sebastián, Utuado & Lares PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2022, there were 1.32 times more White (Hispanic) residents (48.9k people) in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 37k Other (Hispanic) and 11.3k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Spanish (93,836 households), Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (42 households), and Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages (4 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

52,885

Women

51.9%

48,916

Men

48.1%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 101,801 inhabitants, with 48.1% men, and 51.9% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR

White (Hispanic)
48.9k ± 2.48k
Other (Hispanic)
37k ± 2.13k
Two+ (Hispanic)
11.3k ± 1.57k

98.8%

Hispanic Population

101k people

98.8% of the people in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are hispanic (101k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
295 ± 421 people
Cuba
168 ± 318 people
Spain
45 ± 165 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 295 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 168 and Spain with 45.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
93,836 households (95.1%)
Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
42 households (0.0425%)
Nepali, Marathi, or Other Indic Languages
4 households (0.00405%)

95.1% of the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2022, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Spanish. 95.1% of the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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
585 ± 163
Gulf War (2001-)
483 ± 181
Korea
355 ± 160

Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.21 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR employs 26.1k people. The largest industries in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (1,972 people), Restaurants & Food Services (1,863 people), and Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing (1,103 people), and the highest paying industries are Wired telecommunications carriers ($59,925), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals ($52,761), and Nondepository credit & related activities ($50,904).

Males in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.21 times higher than the average income of females, which is $28,499. The income inequality in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.406, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

14,622

Women

49.9%

14,708

Men

50.1%

The workforce of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in 2020 was 29,330 people, with 49.9% woman, and 50.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR.

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Occupations

26.1k

2022 Value

−12.8%

1 Year decline

± −12.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −12.8%, from 30k employees to 26.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, are Cashiers (1,637 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,291 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (841 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

26.1k

2022 Value

−12.8%

1 Year decline

± −12.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −12.8%, from 30k employees to 26.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (1,972 people), Restaurants & Food Services (1,863 people), and Cut and sew, and apparel accessories and other apparel manufacturing (1,103 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$17,395

Median earning men ± $871

$17,452

Median earning women ± $1,178

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2022 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,795), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($25,000), and Public Administration ($24,832).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2022 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($33,333), Wholesale Trade ($28,290), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,263).

Education

In 2022, universities in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR awarded 660 degrees. The student population of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 1,436 male students and 1,813 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (658 and 99.7%), followed by American Indian or Alaska Native (2 and 0.303%), Asian (0 and 0%), and Black or African American (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German (660 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR are General Biological Sciences (90 and 13.6%), Registered Nursing (64 and 9.7%), and Clinical Laboratory Technologist (38 and 5.76%).

The median tuition cost in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR for private four year colleges is $4,848.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 40.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 93.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 3,249 (44.2% men and 55.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 3,249 students enrolled in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, 44.2% men and 55.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 3,238 records, of which 55.8% were women and 44.2% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Microbiology
27 degrees awarded
General Biological Sciences
90 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
64 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was General Microbiology with 27 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

660 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Inter American University of Puerto Rico-San German with 660 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 236 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR, which is 0.557 times less than the 424 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 658 degrees mean that there were 329 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 2 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

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Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($4,848) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($732) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,135) 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 2022, 1.97% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.51% 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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (23.8k), Primary Education (16.9k), and Bachelors Degree (15.5k).

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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was $105,200 in 2022, which is 0.373 times smaller than the national average of $281,900. Between 2021 and 2022 the median property value increased from $95,000 to $105,200, a 10.7% increase. The homeownership rate in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is 71%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.8%.

People in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 25.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is $19,743. In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $37,786, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $36,840 and $32,888.

Housing

Property

$105,200

Median Property Value 2022

±$3,347

$26,521

Median Property Taxes

±$1,030

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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

71%

Homeownership

2022

72.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2022

In 2022, 71% of the housing units in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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 Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2022, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $37,786, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $36,840 and $32,888.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$19,743

Median Household Income

± $827

37.3k

Number of Households

± 1,419

In 2022, the median household income of the 37.3k households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR grew to $19,743 from the previous year's value of $17,614.

The following chart displays the households in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas 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

0.406

2022 Wage GINI in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR

0.4

2021 Wage GINI in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was 0.406 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.64% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2022

Drove Alone (87.2%)
Worked At Home (4.95%)
Carpooled (4.87%)

In 2022, 87.2% of workers in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.95%) and those who carpooled to work (4.87%).

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

25.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (25.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.7 minutes). Additionally, 2.37% of the workforce in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

47.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR (48.3k out of 101k 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 45 - 54, followed by Females 75+ and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by White and Other.

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

94.8% of the population of Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 19.5% on employee plans, 49.9% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 8.6% on non-group plans, and 1.17% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2022, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.7% under 18 years, 19.6% between 18 and 34 years, 37.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 25% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.1% were men and 52.9% were women.

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

Uninsured People

5.15%

Uninsured

19.5%

Employer Coverage

49.9%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

8.6%

Non-Group

1.17%

Military or VA

Between 2021 and 2022, the percent of uninsured citizens in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR declined by 6.11% from 5.49% to 5.15%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Cabo Rojo, San Germán & Lajas PUMA, PR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.