San Sebastián Municipio, PR

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2024 Population

39,088

2024 Median Age

1.08% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

49.7%

5.15% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$19,920

11.7% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$115,000

4.07% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

11,216

1.33% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in San Sebastián Municipio, 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 Sebastián Municipio, PR are EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian (356 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in San Sebastián Municipio, PR was $115,000, and the homeownership rate was 74.7%.

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

San Sebastián Municipio, PR borders Añasco Municipio, PR, Camuy Municipio, PR, Isabela Municipio, PR, Lares Municipio, PR, Las Marías Municipio, PR, Moca Municipio, PR, and Quebradillas Municipio, PR.

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Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 3.21 times more White (Hispanic) residents (25.2k people) in San Sebastián Municipio, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 7.85k Other (Hispanic) and 3.75k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in San Sebastián Municipio, PR

White (Hispanic)
25.2k ± 1.23k
Other (Hispanic)
7.85k ± 1.14k
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
3.75k ± 741

98.7%

Hispanic Population

38.6k people

98.7% of the people in San Sebastián Municipio, PR are hispanic (38.6k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in San Sebastián Municipio, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Puerto Rico.

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
49,766 ± 5,435 people
Cuba
9,846 ± 2,432 people
Colombia
4,201 ± 1,590 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 49,766 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 9,846 and Colombia with 4,201.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
188 ± 157
Vietnam
108 ± 85
Korea
77 ± 87

San Sebastián Municipio, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.74 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in San Sebastián Municipio, PR.

Health

95.3% of the population of San Sebastián Municipio, PR has health coverage, with 15.8% on employee plans, 54.6% on Medicaid, 13.1% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 1.07% on military or VA plans.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.6% under 18 years, 18.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 26% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

4.72%

Uninsured

15.8%

Employer Coverage

54.6%

Medicaid

13.1%

Medicare

10.7%

Non-Group

1.07%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in San Sebastián Municipio, PR declined by 10.6% from 5.28% to 4.72%.

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

Economy

The economy of San Sebastián Municipio, PR employs 11.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in San Sebastián Municipio, PR were Health Care & Social Assistance (1,602 people), Retail Trade (1,554 people), and Educational Services (1,268 people), and the highest paying industries were Public Administration ($27,959), Utilities ($27,865), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($27,083).

Employment

Occupations

11.2k

2024 Value

± 1,015

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 12.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Sebastián Municipio, PR declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 11.4k employees to 11.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in San Sebastián Municipio, PR, are Sales & Related Occupations (1,414 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,089 people), and Management Occupations (955 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of San Sebastián Municipio, 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

11.2k

2024 Value

± 1,015

−1.33%

1 Year decline

± 12.8%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in San Sebastián Municipio, PR declined at a rate of −1.33%, from 11.4k employees to 11.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in San Sebastián Municipio, PR, are Health Care & Social Assistance (1,602 people), Retail Trade (1,554 people), and Educational Services (1,268 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of San Sebastián Municipio, PR, though some of these residents may live in San Sebastián Municipio, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$18,968

Median earning men ± $1,309

$17,608

Median earning women ± $2,073

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($27,203), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($27,200), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($25,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($29,837), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($23,306), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($21,833).

Education

In 2024, universities in San Sebastián Municipio, PR awarded 356 degrees. The student population of San Sebastián Municipio, PR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 323 male students and 742 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in San Sebastián Municipio, PR are Hispanic or Latino (353 and 99.2%) and Black or African American (3 and 0.843%).

The largest universities in San Sebastián Municipio, PR by number of degrees awarded are EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian (356 and 100%).

The most popular majors in San Sebastián Municipio, PR are Nursing School (268 and 75.3%), Nursing Administration (12 and 3.37%), and Medical Insurance Specialist (11 and 3.09%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $12,025.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in San Sebastián Municipio, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 95.7%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 100%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,065 (30.3% men and 69.7% 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 1,065 students enrolled in San Sebastián Municipio, PR, 30.3% men and 69.7% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 1,065 records, of which 69.7% were women and 30.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nursing School
244 degrees awarded
Other Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, & Administration
11 degrees awarded
Medical Insurance Specialist
11 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in San Sebastián Municipio, PR was Nursing School with 244 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in San Sebastián Municipio, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

356 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was EDP University of Puerto Rico Inc-San Sebastian with 356 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 108 men were awarded degrees from institutions in San Sebastián Municipio, PR, which is 0.435 times less than the 248 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 353 degrees mean that there were 118 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 3 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 not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($5,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Housing & Living

The median property value in San Sebastián Municipio, PR was $115,000 in 2024, which is 0.346 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $110,500 to $115,000, a 4.07% increase. The homeownership rate in San Sebastián Municipio, PR is 74.7%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

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

Housing

Property

$115,000

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,204

$10,909

Median Property Taxes

±$786

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 Sebastián Municipio, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

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

Rent vs Own

74.7%

Homeownership

2024

74%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 74.7% of the housing units in San Sebastián Municipio, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.2%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in San Sebastián Municipio, 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.

$19,920

Median Household Income

± $1,708

14.6k

Number of Households

± 977

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.6k households in San Sebastián Municipio, PR grew to $19,920 from the previous year's value of $17,834.

The following chart displays the households in San Sebastián Municipio, 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

The closest comparable wage GINI for San Sebastián Municipio, PR is from Puerto Rico.

0.454

2024 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.46

2023 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2024, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.454 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 1.22% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Puerto Rico was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Puerto Rico in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Puerto Rico across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (83.4%)
Carpooled (7.58%)
Walked (4.79%)

In 2024, 83.4% of workers in San Sebastián Municipio, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.58%) and those who walked to work (4.79%).

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

25.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in San Sebastián Municipio, PR have a shorter commute time (25.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.2% of the workforce in San Sebastián Municipio, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

49.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in San Sebastián Municipio, PR (19.3k out of 38.9k 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 55 - 64, followed by Females 65 - 74 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in San Sebastián Municipio, 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.