Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR

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2024 Population

111,845

2024 Median Age

46.5

1.31% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

27.9%

1.6% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$40,963

1.95% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$207,900

6.62% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

41,731

4.23% 1-year growth

About

94.8% of the households in Guaynabo & Cataño 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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR are Atlantic University (311 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was $207,900, and the homeownership rate was 69.8%.

Most people in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 24.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR borders San Juan Norte PUMA, PR, San Juan Sur PUMA, PR, Bayamón PUMA, PR, Toa Baja & Dorado PUMA, PR, and Cayey, Cidra & Barranquitas PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 1.42 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (48.3k people) in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 34k Other (Hispanic) and 20.5k 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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR are Spanish (102,335 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (147 households), and Arabic (85 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

59,511

Women

53.5%

51,655

Men

46.5%

The resident population of United States in 2024 was 111,166 inhabitants, with 46.5% men, and 53.5% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR

Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
48.3k ± 2.25k
Other (Hispanic)
34k ± 2.44k
White (Hispanic)
20.5k ± 1.64k

98.2%

Hispanic Population

110k people

98.2% of the people in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR are hispanic (110k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
1,952 ± 1,075 people
Cuba
1,196 ± 844 people
Venezuela
434 ± 510 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 1,952 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 1,196 and Venezuela with 434.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
102,335 households (94.3%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
147 households (0.136%)
Arabic
85 households (0.0784%)

94.8% of the households in Guaynabo & Cataño 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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was Spanish. 94.3% of the households in Guaynabo & Cataño 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
977 ± 258
Gulf War (2001-)
411 ± 163
Gulf War (1990s)
237 ± 116

Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.38 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR.

Health

95.7% of the population of Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 33.4% on employee plans, 26.2% on Medicaid, 19% on Medicare, 15.8% on non-group plans, and 1.24% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 15.7% under 18 years, 20.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 25.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.28%

Uninsured

33.4%

Employer Coverage

26.2%

Medicaid

19%

Medicare

15.8%

Non-Group

1.24%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR declined by 16.4% from 5.13% to 4.28%.

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

Economy

The economy of Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR employs 41.7k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR were Restaurants & Food Services (2,706 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,175 people), and Construction (2,153 people), and the highest paying industries were Civic, social, advocacy organizations, & grantmaking & giving services ($133,568), Computer Systems Design ($112,312), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($109,484).

Males in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $57,304. The income inequality in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.513, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

20,501

Women

49.1%

21,230

Men

50.9%

The workforce of Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR in 2024 was 41,731 people, with 49.1% woman, and 50.9% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR.

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

Occupations

41.7k

2024 Value

4.23%

1 Year growth

± 4.23%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 4.23%, from 40k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (2,117 people), Accountants & auditors (1,274 people), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (1,211 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Guaynabo & Cataño 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

41.7k

2024 Value

4.23%

1 Year growth

± 4.23%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 4.23%, from 40k employees to 41.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,706 people), Elementary & secondary schools (2,175 people), and Construction (2,153 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$32,273

Median earning men ± $1,842

$29,939

Median earning women ± $2,679

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Information ($53,523), Manufacturing ($50,817), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($47,754).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Manufacturing ($73,546), Wholesale Trade ($52,120), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($44,461).

Education

In 2024, universities in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR awarded 311 degrees. The student population of Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 902 male students and 638 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (311 and 100%).

The largest universities in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Atlantic University (311 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR are Computer Graphics (157 and 50.5%), Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design (50 and 16.1%), and Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, & Special Effects (33 and 10.6%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $6,120.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 1,540 students enrolled in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, 58.6% men and 41.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,540 records, of which 41.4% were women and 58.6% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Computer Graphics
157 degrees awarded
Web Page, Digital, & Information Resource Design
50 degrees awarded
Cinematography & Film Production
33 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was Computer Graphics with 157 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Atlantic University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

311 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Atlantic University with 311 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 188 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR, which is 1.53 times more than the 123 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 311 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, American Indian or Alaska Native, with 0 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($6,120) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,160) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($900) 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, 1.31% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.09% 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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR in 2024 were Bachelors Degree (25.1k), High School or Equivalent (19.2k), and Graduate 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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was $207,900 in 2024, which is 0.625 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $195,000 to $207,900, a 6.62% increase. The homeownership rate in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR is 69.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 24.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$207,900

Median Property Value 2024

±$5,778

$31,836

Median Property Taxes

±$1,239

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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

69.8%

Homeownership

2024

71.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 69.8% of the housing units in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.4%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Guaynabo & Cataño 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.

$40,963

Median Household Income

± $1,821

45.6k

Number of Households

± 1,605

In 2024, the median household income of the 45.6k households in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR grew to $40,963 from the previous year's value of $40,180.

The following chart displays the households in Guaynabo & Cataño 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

0.513

2024 Wage GINI in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR

0.518

2023 Wage GINI in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR

In 2024, the income inequality in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was 0.513 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.05% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (78.6%)
Worked At Home (8.9%)
Carpooled (7.79%)

In 2024, 78.6% of workers in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (8.9%) and those who carpooled to work (7.79%).

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

24.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR have a shorter commute time (24.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.11% of the workforce in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

27.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR (30.8k out of 110k 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 Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More 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.