Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR

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2021 Population

95,273

6.16% 1-year growth

2021 Median Age

1.42% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

35.8%

1.25% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$26,652

4.22% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$131,000

1.06% 1-year decline

2021 Employed Population

29,471

4.93% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR had a population of 95.3k people with a median age of 43 and a median household income of $26,652. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR grew from 89,744 to 95,273, a 6.16% increase and its median household income grew from $25,574 to $26,652, a 4.22% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are White (Hispanic) (48.8%), Two+ (Hispanic) (24.4%), Other (Hispanic) (18.3%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (7.15%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.747%).

91.8% of the households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) 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 Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are NUC University (10,955 degrees awarded in 2021), University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (499 degrees), and Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon (254 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was $131,000, and the homeownership rate was 63.2%.

Most people in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 28 minutes. The average car ownership in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR borders Toa Baja & Dorado Municipios PUMA, PR, Bayamón Municipio (OEste) PUMA, PR, and Guaynabo & Cataño Municipios PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2021, there were 2 times more White (Hispanic) residents (46.5k people) in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 23.3k Two+ (Hispanic) and 17.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are Spanish (83,522 households), French (Incl. Cajun) (130 households), and German (28 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

49,901

Women

52.4%

45,321

Men

47.6%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 95,222 inhabitants, with 47.6% men, and 52.4% women.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR

White (Hispanic)
46.5k ± 2.21k
Two+ (Hispanic)
23.3k ± 1.98k
Other (Hispanic)
17.4k ± 1.63k

98.8%

Hispanic Population

94.1k people

98.8% of the people in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are hispanic (94.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
3,151 ± 1,355 people
Cuba
801 ± 692 people
Venezuela
247 ± 385 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 3,151 Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 801 and Venezuela with 247.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
83,522 households (91.5%)
French (Incl. Cajun)
130 households (0.142%)
German
28 households (0.0307%)

91.8% of the households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was Spanish. 91.5% of the households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) 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
992 ± 164
Korea
718 ± 140
Gulf War (2001-)
323 ± 120

Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.38 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR employs 29.5k people. The largest industries in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (2,119 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,023 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,168 people), and the highest paying industries are National security & international affairs ($126,540), Postal Service ($78,568), and Computer Systems Design ($67,821).

Males in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.13 times higher than the average income of females, which is $32,917. The income inequality in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.452, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

14,294

Women

50.9%

13,792

Men

49.1%

The workforce of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR in 2020 was 28,086 people, with 50.9% woman, and 49.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR.

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Occupations

29.5k

2021 Value

4.93%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 4.93%, from 28.1k employees to 29.5k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,449 people), Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (1,155 people), and Cashiers (1,063 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

29.5k

2021 Value

4.93%

1 Year growth

± 4.93%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 4.93%, from 28.1k employees to 29.5k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,119 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,023 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,168 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$20,950

Median earning men ± $893

$19,733

Median earning women ± $1,059

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($33,423), Information ($32,917), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($30,216).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($36,453), Construction ($30,833), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($29,750).

Education

In 2021, universities in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR awarded 12,868 degrees. The student population of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 11,528 male students and 19,517 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (11,693 and 90.9%), followed by White (490 and 3.81%), Black or African American (476 and 3.7%), and Two or More Races (74 and 0.575%).

The largest universities in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are NUC University (10,955 and 85.1%), University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (499 and 3.88%), and Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon (254 and 1.97%).

The most popular majors in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are Registered Nursing (1,152 and 8.95%), Medical Insurance Specialist (763 and 5.93%), and Nail Specialist & Manicurist (728 and 5.66%).

The median tuition costs in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR are $4,668 for private four year colleges, and $4,640 and $4,640 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 80%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 90.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 31,045 (37.1% men and 62.9% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 31,045 students enrolled in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR, 37.1% men and 62.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 28,893 records, of which 62.7% were women and 37.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Cosmetology
620 degree-majors awarded
Medical Assistant
689 degree-majors awarded
Nail Specialist & Manicurist
650 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was General Cosmetology with 620 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NUC University
10,955 degrees awarded
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
499 degrees awarded
Modern Hairstyling Institute-Bayamon
254 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was NUC University with 10,955 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 4,644 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR, which is 0.565 times less than the 8,224 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 11,693 degrees mean that there were 23.9 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 490 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 for-profit, 4-year or above ($9,042) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,168) 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 2021, 1.97% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.08% 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 Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (18.4k), Some college (17k), and Bachelors Degree (16.7k).

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 Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was $131,000 in 2021, which is 0.535 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $132,400 to $131,000, a 1.06% decrease. The homeownership rate in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR is 63.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 28 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR is $26,652. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was San Juan Municipio (Sur) PUMA, PR with a value of $35,620, followed by Guaynabo & Cataño Municipios PUMA, PR and Carolina Municipio (Norte) PUMA, PR, with respective values of $33,826 and $30,759.

Housing

Property

$131,000

Median Property Value 2021

±$1,946

$21,939

Median Property Taxes

±$800

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 Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

63.2%

Homeownership

2021

74.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 63.2% of the housing units in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.3%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bayamón Municipio (Este) 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 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was San Juan Municipio (Sur) PUMA, PR with a value of $35,620, followed by Guaynabo & Cataño Municipios PUMA, PR and Carolina Municipio (Norte) PUMA, PR, with respective values of $33,826 and $30,759.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Bayamón Municipio (Este) 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.

$26,652

Median Household Income

± $1,024

34.7k

Number of Households

± 1,118

In 2021, the median household income of the 34.7k households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR grew to $26,652 from the previous year's value of $25,574.

The following chart displays the households in Bayamón Municipio (Este) 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

0.452

2021 Wage GINI in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR

0.454

2020 Wage GINI in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR

In 2021, the income inequality in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was 0.452 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.542% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (73%)
Carpooled (13.6%)
Worked At Home (5.73%)

In 2021, 73% of workers in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (13.6%) and those who worked at home (5.73%).

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

28 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (28 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.24% of the workforce in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

35.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR (32.7k out of 91.3k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. 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 Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by White and Two Or More.

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

91.7% of the population of Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 23.6% on employee plans, 36.4% on Medicaid, 14.2% on Medicare, 15.9% on non-group plans, and 1.47% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19.4% under 18 years, 20.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.5% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.4% were men and 55.6% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.34%

Uninsured

23.6%

Employer Coverage

36.4%

Medicaid

14.2%

Medicare

15.9%

Non-Group

1.47%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR declined by 0.458% from 8.38% to 8.34%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Bayamón Municipio (Este) PUMA, PR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.