Bayamón, PR

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2023 Population

167,312

0.822% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

1.15% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

34%

0.66% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$31,058

4.45% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$144,400

2.41% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

62,842

1.88% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Bayamón, PR had a population of 167k people with a median age of 44 and a median household income of $31,058. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Bayamón, PR declined from 168,698 to 167,312, a −0.822% decrease and its median household income grew from $29,736 to $31,058, a 4.45% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Bayamón, PR are Two+ (Hispanic) (35.6%), Other (Hispanic) (33.8%), White (Hispanic) (23.8%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (5.47%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.523%).

None of the households in Bayamón, 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, PR are NUC University (9,792 degrees awarded in 2022), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (579 degrees), and University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (374 degrees).

In 2023, the median property value in Bayamón, PR was $144,400, and the homeownership rate was 69.3%.

Most people in Bayamón, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 29 minutes. The average car ownership in Bayamón, PR was 2 cars per household.

United States Puerto Rico Bayamón Municipio, PR San Juan-Carolina-Caguas, PR Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR Bayamón PUMA, PR Toa Baja & Dorado PUMA, PR Toa Alta, Corozal & Naranjito PUMA, PR

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 1.05 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (59.5k people) in Bayamón, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 56.5k Other (Hispanic) and 39.8k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Bayamón, PR

Two+ (Hispanic)
59.5k ± 2.59k
Other (Hispanic)
56.5k ± 2.48k
White (Hispanic)
39.8k ± 1.98k

98.8%

Hispanic Population

165k people

98.8% of the people in Bayamón, PR are hispanic (165k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Bayamón, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

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

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
51,093 ± 5,506 people
Cuba
9,583 ± 2,400 people
Colombia
4,347 ± 1,618 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Puerto Rico was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 51,093 Puerto Rico residents, followed by Cuba with 9,583 and Colombia with 4,347.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
1,660 ± 249
Korea
774 ± 190
Gulf War (2001-)
764 ± 182

Bayamón, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.14 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Bayamón, PR employs 62.8k people. The largest industries in Bayamón, PR are Retail Trade (8,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,456 people), and Educational Services (5,597 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($46,250), Utilities ($38,942), and Finance & Insurance ($35,830).

Males in Puerto Rico have an average income that is 1.12 times higher than the average income of females, which is $34,367. The income inequality in Puerto Rico (measured using the Gini index) is 0.457, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

62.8k

2023 Value

± 1,878

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bayamón, PR grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 61.7k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Bayamón, PR, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (11,365 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,865 people), and Management Occupations (5,199 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Bayamón, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

62.8k

2023 Value

± 1,878

1.88%

1 Year growth

± 4.22%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Bayamón, PR grew at a rate of 1.88%, from 61.7k employees to 62.8k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Bayamón, PR, are Retail Trade (8,828 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (7,456 people), and Educational Services (5,597 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Bayamón, PR, though some of these residents may live in Bayamón, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$23,273

Median earning men ± $891

$23,717

Median earning women ± $773

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($35,846), Information ($34,913), and Public Administration ($32,222).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($33,649), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,092), and Information ($31,410).

Education

In 2022, universities in Bayamón, PR awarded 12,750 degrees. The student population of Bayamón, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 14,860 male students and 23,390 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Bayamón, PR are Hispanic or Latino (11,609 and 91.1%), followed by Black or African American (460 and 3.61%), White (427 and 3.35%), and Two or More Races (133 and 1.04%).

The largest universities in Bayamón, PR by number of degrees awarded are NUC University (9,792 and 76.8%), Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (579 and 4.54%), and University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon (374 and 2.93%).

The most popular majors in Bayamón, PR are Registered Nursing (1,042 and 8.17%), Nail Specialist & Manicurist (743 and 5.83%), and Medical Insurance Specialist (637 and 5%).

The median tuition costs in Bayamón, PR are $4,848 for private four year colleges, and $5,954 and $5,954 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Bayamón, PR, the percentage of applicants admitted was 52.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 87.5%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 38,250 (38.8% men and 61.2% 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 2022 there were 38,250 students enrolled in Bayamón, PR, 38.8% men and 61.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 35,809 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Nail Specialist & Manicurist
662 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
509 degrees awarded
Medical Assistant
504 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Bayamón, PR was Nail Specialist & Manicurist with 662 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

NUC University
9,792 degrees awarded
Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
579 degrees awarded
University of Puerto Rico-Bayamon
374 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was NUC University with 9,792 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 5,084 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Bayamón, PR, which is 0.663 times less than the 7,666 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 11,609 degrees mean that there were 25.2 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 460 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 ($9,374) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,540) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

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

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Measure

In 2022, 1.73% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.44% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (756k), Bachelors Degree (514k), and Primary Education (462k).

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, PR was $144,400 in 2023, which is 0.476 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $141,000 to $144,400, a 2.41% increase. The homeownership rate in Bayamón, PR is 69.3%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Bayamón, PR have an average commute time of 29 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Bayamón, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Bayamón, PR is $31,058. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Bayamón, PR was Census Tract 310.11 with a value of $62,000, followed by Census Tract 301.04 and Census Tract 301.01, with respective values of $55,688 and $51,125.

Housing

Property

$144,400

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,124

$45,391

Median Property Taxes

±$1,248

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

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

Rent vs Own

69.3%

Homeownership

2023

73.3%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 69.3% of the housing units in Bayamón, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 68.7%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Bayamón, PR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 310.11
Census Tract 301.04
Census Tract 301.01

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Bayamón, PR was Census Tract 310.11 with a value of $62,000, followed by Census Tract 301.04 and Census Tract 301.01, with respective values of $55,688 and $51,125.

The following map shows all of the places in Bayamón, 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.

$31,058

Median Household Income

± $954

65.5k

Number of Households

± 1,665

In 2023, the median household income of the 65.5k households in Bayamón, PR grew to $31,058 from the previous year's value of $29,736.

The following chart displays the households in Bayamón, 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 Bayamón, PR is from Puerto Rico.

0.457

2022 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

0.456

2021 Wage GINI in Puerto Rico

In 2022, the income inequality in Puerto Rico was 0.457 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.209% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Puerto Rico was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (76.7%)
Carpooled (11.4%)
Worked At Home (6.92%)

In 2023, 76.7% of workers in Bayamón, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (11.4%) and those who worked at home (6.92%).

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

29 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Bayamón, PR have a longer commute time (29 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.36% of the workforce in Bayamón, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

34% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Bayamón, PR (55.3k out of 163k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. 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, 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.

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

92.8% of the population of Bayamón, PR has health coverage, with 25.7% on employee plans, 34.8% on Medicaid, 15.8% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.41% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 17.5% under 18 years, 22% between 18 and 34 years, 36.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

7.25%

Uninsured

25.7%

Employer Coverage

34.8%

Medicaid

15.8%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

1.41%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Bayamón, PR declined by 3.81% from 7.54% to 7.25%.

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

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