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The Populations of Puerto Rico and
Puerto Ricans in the United States: 2010
Thomas L. Mesenbourg
Deputy Director, U.S. Census Bureau
Sales and Marketing Conference
October 12, 2011
Highlights of Puerto Rico’s Population
and Economy
• 2010 Census Results
• Socioeconomic and Housing
Characteristics
• Puerto Rico’s Economic Activity
• Puerto Rico’s Foreign Trade
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POPULATION SIZE AND
GROWTH
Population Size and Growth in Puerto Rico
As of April 1, 2010:
• Total population was 3.7 million
• 99% of the total population was of Hispanic origin
• Puerto Ricans made up 96% of all Hispanics
• Dominicans the 2nd largest Hispanic group (2%)
Between 2000 and 2010:
• The total population declined 2%
• Puerto Ricans accounted for 83% of the island’s population loss
4Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
5Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1910 to 2010 Decennial Censuses
1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
Total Population in Puerto Rico: 1910 to 2010Population in millions
1910- 1920- 1930- 1940- 1950- 1960- 1970- 1980- 1990- 2000-
1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
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Total Population Growth Rate in Puerto Rico: 1910-1920 to 2000-2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1910 to 2010 Decennial Censuses
Hispanic Origin Groups in Puerto Rico:
2000 and 2010
7Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
AGE AND SEX
COMPOSITION
Population by Age and Sex
in Puerto Rico: 2000
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Male
Source: 2000 Census
Female
Population by Age and Sex
in Puerto Rico: 2010
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Male
Source: 2010 Census
Female
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Population by Sex in Puerto Rico:
2000 and 2010
Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
Median Age by Sex in Puerto Rico:
2000 and 2010
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Population by Selected Age Groups
in Puerto Rico: 2000 and 2010
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Percent Distribution by Selected Age
Groups in Puerto Rico: 2000 and 2010
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Percent Change by Selected Age
Groups in Puerto Rico: 2000 to 2010
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Percent Distribution by Age in Puerto Rico and by Age
and Hispanic Origin in the United States: 2010
16Source: 2010 Census
17Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
Percent Change by Age in Puerto Rico and by Age
and Hispanic Origin in the United States: 2010
THE 65 AND OLDER
POPULATION
Top Five Municipios by Total
Population 65 and Older: 2010
Rank Municipio Population Size
1 San Juan 67,114
2 Bayamón 34,335
3 Carolina 28,605
4 Ponce 25,178
5 Caguas 21,303
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Top Five Municipios by Percent 65 and
Older of their Total Population: 2010
Rank Municipio Population Size
1 Hormigueros 20.4
2 San Germán 17.9
3 Mayagüez 17.7
4 Rincón 17.6
5 Cabo Rojo 17.6
20Source: 2010 Census
GEOGRAPHIC
DISTRIBUTION AND
CHANGE
2000 TO 2010
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Top Five Municipios by Total
Population: 2010
Rank Municipio Population Size
1 San Juan 395,326
2 Bayamón 208,116
3 Carolina 176,762
4 Ponce 166,327
5 Caguas 142,893
23Source: 2010 Census
Top Five Municipios by Percent
Increase: 2000 to 2010(For municipios with 10,000 or more population in 2010)
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Rank Municipio Percent Increase
1 Gurabo 23.5
2 Toa Alta 15.9
3 Naguabo 12.5
4 Dorado 12.2
5 Las Piedras 12.2
Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
Top Five Municipios by
Population Gain: 2000 to 2010
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Rank Municipio Numeric Change
1 Toa Alta 10,137
2 Gurabo 8,626
3 Canóvanas 4,313
4 Las Piedras 4,190
5 Dorado 4,148
Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
Top Five Municipios by
Population Loss: 2000 to 2010
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Rank Municipio Numeric Change
1 San Juan -39,048
2 Ponce -20,148
3 Bayamón -15,928
4 Mayagüez -9,354
5 Carolina -9,314
Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
Top Five Municipios by Percent
Decline: 2000 to 2010(For municipios with 10,000 or more population in 2010)
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Rank Municipio Percent Decline
1 Ceiba -24.3
2 Guánica -11.2
3 Ponce -10.8
4 Lares -10.6
5 Mayagüez -9.5
Source: 2010 Census; Census 2000
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PUERTO RICANS IN THE
UNITED STATES
The Hispanic Population in the
United States
As of April 1, 2010:
• 50.5 million Hispanics, 16.3% of total population
of 308.7 million
Between 2000 and 2010:
• Hispanics accounted for over one-half (55.5%) of
the nation’s growth
• Hispanic growth rate (43.0%) was four times the
growth rate of the total population (9.7%)
Source: 2010 Census; Census 200030
31Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 1970 to 2010 Decennial Censuses
1970 1980 1990 2000 2010
The Puerto Rican Origin Population in the United States: 1970 to 2010Population in millions
The Puerto Rican Origin Population
in the United States
As of April 1, 2010:
• 4.6 million Puerto Ricans
• Puerto Ricans made up 9.2% of all Hispanics
Between 2000 and 2010:
• The Puerto Rican origin population increased by
35.7%
Source: 2010 Census; Census 200032
SOCIOECONOMIC
AND HOUSING
CHARACTERISTICS
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Median Household Income: 2000 and 2006 to 2010
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(In 2010 inflation-adjusted dollars)
2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
$18,859
$54,951
$19,155
$52,347
$18,682
$53,326
$18,616
$52,488
$18,654
$51,190
$18,862
$50,046
PRCS
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census; 2006 to 2010 Puerto Rico Community Survey
Census Census
Bachelor’s Degree or Higher: 2000 and 2006 to 2010
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(Percent Population 25 years and older)
18.320.7 21.2 21.2 21.4 22.3
24.427.0 27.5 27.7 27.9 28.2
2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census; 2006 to 2010 Puerto Rico Community Survey
Census PRCS Census
Owner-Occupied Housing Units: 2000 and
2006 to 2010
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72.9 74.1 74.3 72.4 71.5 70.566.2 67.3 67.2 66.6 65.9 65.1
2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 and 2010 Decennial Censuses; 2006 to 2009 Puerto Rico Community Survey
Census PRCS Census
New Housing Units Authorized by Building
Permits in United States and Puerto Rico
Grandparents Responsible for Own Grandchildren
Under 18 years: 2000 and 2006 to 2010
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(Percent of grandparents living with own grandchildren under 18 years)
52.549.1 47.2 47.1 45.2
48.7
42.0 40.5 40.5 40.8 40.3 39.1
2000 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2000 Decennial Census; 2006 to 2010 Puerto Rico Community Survey
Census PRCS Census
PUERTO RICO
ECONOMIC ACTIVITY
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Industrial Composition: USA and PR(Private Non Farm Economy)
The economy in Puerto Rico is relatively concentrated in Manufacturing and Retail.
The healthcare sector is smaller.
– Manufacturing: 13% vs. 10%
– Retail: 17% vs. 13%
– Healthcare:11% vs. 15%
– Other:59% vs. 61%
Industrial Composition: USA and PR(Private Non Farm Economy)
The economy in Puerto Rico is geared towards administrative support and educational services.
By contrast the economy in the US is more geared towards professional and management services
– Administrative:9.2% vs. 7.6%
– Professional Srvcs: 4% vs. 7.1%
– Education Srvcs:0.9% vs. 2.8%
– Management:1.6% vs. 2.9%
The Great Recession: USA and PR(Private Non Farm Economy)
The economy of Puerto Rico faired worse in the Great Recession– PR: -8.4– USA: -3.1
The Great Recession: USA and PR(Private Non Farm Economy)
• The US had some bright sectors during this time: Mining, utilities, professional and educational services, healthcare, arts & entertainment and other services.
• By contrast the only bright sector in Puerto Rico was healthcare and accommodation services.
• Puerto Rico suffered disproportionate losses in every sector.
Top 5 Sectors by Employment for
Puerto Rico (2009 CBP)
NAICS Sector Industry Description EmploymentAnnual Payroll
(thousands)
44 Retail Trade 126,053 $2,161,956
31 Manufacturing 96,509 $3,183,077
62 Health Care and Social Assistance 79,471 $1,719,008
72 Accommodation and Food Services 71,957 $943,224
56Administrative and Support and Waste Management and Remediation Services
69,515 $1,140,668
Sectors with the Largest Employment
Decrease Between 2008 and 2009
NAICS Sector Industry Description2008
Employment2009
EmploymentEmployment
Loss
23 Construction 55,402 43,772 -11,630
31 Manufacturing 106,132 96,509 -9,623
44 Retail 131,689 126,053 -5,636
52 Finance and Insurance 40,710 37,660 -3,050
72Accommodation and Food
Services 74,733 71,957 -2,776
PUERTO RICO
ECONOMIC CENSUS
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PUERTO RICO
ECONOMIC CENSUS
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The economic census is conducted every 5 years, covering years ending in “2” and “7.” It is authorized by Title 13 of the United States Code.
The economic census produces comprehensive economic data for Puerto Rico. Data are presented for Puerto Rico, metropolitan statistical area (MSA), commercial region, and municipio levels by industry, for variables such as receipts, annual payroll, employment, and others.
The Census Bureau seeks the collaboration of the Puerto Rico Planning Board (PRPB) for questionnaire content and design, publicity, and preliminary data review.
PUERTO RICO
ECONOMIC CENSUSThe 2012 Economic Census of Puerto Rico will be mailed in
December 2012. Data for Puerto Rico will be disseminated in American FactFinder (AFF) throughout 2014 and 2015 in three data files:
– Geographic Area Statistics
(all sectors except construction and manufacturing)
– Construction
– Manufacturing
Data for the 2007 Economic Census data is also available in AFF at www.factfinder.census.gov.
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PUERTO RICO
ECONOMIC CENSUS
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Specific uses of the economic census data for Puerto Rico include:
• The Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) who uses the data as key input
for the Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
• Local government uses the data to assess business activity
and to attract businesses.
• Businesses use the data to evaluate trends, locate potential markets,
and analyze their relative performance within their industries.
• General public and academia use the information to research and
analyze the economy.
FOREIGN TRADE
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U.S. Trade with Puerto Rico
• Trade between Puerto Rico and other countries is considered part of the U.S. international trade statistics.
• U.S. exports through Puerto Rico have increased $5.8 billion or 39% from 2007 – 2010.
• Pharmaceutical products are the largest commodity exported through Puerto Rico accounting for $11.3 billion or 55% of the total 2010 exports.
U.S. Exports through
Puerto Rico by Commodity: 2010
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55%
23%
6%
3%
3%2%
8%Pharmaceutical Products
Organic Chemicals
Medical Instruments
Electric Machinery
Chemical Products
Pearls & Gemstones
All Other Commodities
U.S. Exports of Pharmaceutical
Products through Puerto Rico,
Top Countries by 2010 Value
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Values in millions of dollars. Data are for the San Juan Customs District.2010 2009 2008 2007
World Total 11,325.0 11,741.7 9,471.0 7,310.3
Germany 3,697.6 4,534.7 3,192.5 2,276.6
Netherlands 1,929.9 1,890.1 1,533.7 1,659.4
Spain 1,059.3 1,640.8 1,635.2 633.9
United Kingdom 1,018.6 517.7 252.0 486.9
Belgium 683.7 1,081.1 1,160.1 820.2
Japan 570.1 443.5 312.1 216.5
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U.S. Exports through Puerto Rico
Annual Totals by 2010 Value
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Questions?
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