Puerto Rico Poverty Rate
In Puerto Rico, an estimated 1,310,464 of 3,235,303 people live in poverty.
FAQs
- What is the poverty rate in Puerto Rico?
The poverty rate in Puerto Rico is 40.5%.
- How many people in Puerto Rico live in poverty?
In Puerto Rico, an estimated 1,310,464 of 3,235,303 people live in poverty.
- How does the poverty rate in Puerto Rico compare to the US?
The poverty rate in Puerto Rico is 216.41% higher than the US average. In Puerto Rico, an estimated 40.5% of 3,235,303 people live in poverty. In the United States, 12.8% of 324,173,084 people live in poverty.
Hispanic
41.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Puerto Rico
2022
41.9% of 3.2 million people
White
41.9% Poverty Rate for White people in Puerto Rico
2022
41.9% of 842 thousand people
Black or African American
41.4% Poverty Rate for Black People in Puerto Rico
2022
41.4% of 186 thousand people
American Indian and Alaska Native
39.8% Poverty Rate for Native Americans in Puerto Rico
2022
39.8% of 7 thousand people
Asian
38.9% Poverty Rate for Asian People in Puerto Rico
2022
38.9% of 6 thousand people
Some other race
42.6% Poverty Rate for People with another race in Puerto Rico
2022
42.6% of 937 thousand people
Two or more races
41% Poverty Rate for People with 2 or more races in Puerto Rico
2022
41% of 1.2 million people
White, not Hispanic
23% Poverty Rate for White people with no other heritage in Puerto Rico
2022
23% of 18 thousand people
Employed
23% Poverty Rate for employed people in Puerto Rico
2022
23% of 1.2 million people
Male
22.6% Poverty Rate for employed men in Puerto Rico
2022
22.6% of 605 thousand people
Female
23.4% Poverty Rate for employed women in Puerto Rico
2022
23.4% of 558 thousand people
Unemployed
64.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed people in Puerto Rico
2022
64.6% of 128 thousand people
Male
58.3% Poverty Rate for unemployed men in Puerto Rico
2022
58.3% of 63 thousand people
Female
70.6% Poverty Rate for unemployed women in Puerto Rico
2022
70.6% of 65 thousand people
Civilian labor force 16 years and over
27.1% Poverty Rate for people in the workforce at least 16 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
27.1% of 1.3 million people
SINGLE PEOPLE
52.9% Poverty Rate for single people in Puerto Rico
2022
52.9% of 648 thousand people
Male
47.2% Poverty Rate for single men in Puerto Rico
2022
47.2% of 293 thousand people
Female
57.6% Poverty Rate for single women in Puerto Rico
2022
57.6% of 355 thousand people
Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined
41.6% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Puerto Rico
2022
41.6%
18 to 24 years
73% Poverty Rate for single people 18-24 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
73% of 25 thousand people
25 to 34 years
42.7% Poverty Rate for single people 25-34 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
42.7% of 82 thousand people
35 to 44 years
40.4% Poverty Rate for single people 35-44 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
40.4% of 77 thousand people
45 to 54 years
44.4% Poverty Rate for single people 45-54 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
44.4% of 93 thousand people
55 to 64 years
56.9% Poverty Rate for single people 55-64 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
56.9% of 121 thousand people
65 to 74 years
56% Poverty Rate for single people 65-74 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
56% of 124 thousand people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
11.2% Poverty Rate for single people who worked full time in Puerto Rico
2022
11.2% of 188 thousand people
Worked less than full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
64.9% Poverty Rate for single people who worked part time in Puerto Rico
2022
64.9% of 102 thousand people
Did not work
71.3% Poverty Rate for single people who did not work in Puerto Rico
2022
71.3% of 359 thousand people
75 years and over
62% Poverty Rate for single people 75 years old and over in Puerto Rico
2022
62% of 125 thousand people
Population 16 years and over
39% Poverty Rate for people 16 and over in Puerto Rico
2022
39% of 2.8 million people
Worked full-time, year-round in the past 12 months
12% Poverty Rate for people who worked full time in Puerto Rico
2022
12% of 788 thousand people
Worked part-time or part-year in the past 12 months
45.8% Poverty Rate for people who worked part time in Puerto Rico
2022
45.8% of 468 thousand people
Did not work
51.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not work in Puerto Rico
2022
51.1% of 1.5 million people
Under 18 years
57.6% Poverty Rate for people under 18 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
57.6% of 516 thousand people
Under 5 years
62.4% Poverty Rate for children under 5 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
62.4% of 99 thousand people
60 years and over
40% Poverty Rate for people 60 years and over in Puerto Rico
2022
40% of 970 thousand people
65 years and over
40.2% Poverty Rate for people 65 years and over in Puerto Rico
2022
40.2% of 748 thousand people
5 to 17 years
56.5% Poverty Rate for children 5 to 17 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
56.5% of 416 thousand people
18 to 64 years
38.1% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 64 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
38.1% of 1.9 million people
18 to 34 years
40.7% Poverty Rate for people 18 to 34 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
40.7% of 697 thousand people
35 to 64 years
36.6% Poverty Rate for people 35 to 64 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
36.6% of 1.2 million people
Related children of householder under 18 years
57.5% Poverty Rate for related children to home owner under 18 years old in Puerto Rico
2022
57.5% of 514 thousand people
Population 25 years and over
38.2% Poverty Rate for people 25 years and over in Puerto Rico
2022
38.2% of 2.4 million people
High school graduate (includes equivalency)
47.4% Poverty Rate for people who graduated high school in Puerto Rico
2022
47.4% of 663 thousand people
Less than high school graduate
64.1% Poverty Rate for people who did not graduate high school in Puerto Rico
2022
64.1% of 434 thousand people
Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6% Poverty Rate for people with at least a Bachelor's Degree in Puerto Rico
2022
15.6% of 714 thousand people
Some college, associate's degree
36.1% Poverty Rate for people with some college or an Associate's Degree in Puerto Rico
2022
36.1% of 573 thousand people
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