The Caribbean archipelago of Puerto Rico is not a state; it is actually a territory of the United States. It was aquired as a territory in 1898, and gained commonwealth status in 1952. With a land area of 3,459 square miles, Puerto Rico is slightly smaller than the state of Connecticut's 4,842 square miles.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.2 years
Female: 46.1 years
Male: 42.2 years
There are 2,710,950 adults, (740,397 of whom are seniors) in Puerto Rico.
Female: 1,713,900 (52.7%)
Male: 1,540,990 (47.3%)
The racial composition of Puerto Rico includes 35.22% White, 27.02% other race, 7.3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,146,308 | 35.22% |
| Two or more races | 979,385 | 30.09% |
| Other race | 879,626 | 27.02% |
| Black or African American | 237,762 | 7.3% |
| Asian | 6,035 | 0.19% |
| Native American | 5,598 | 0.17% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 168 | 0.01% |
Puerto Rico 's average per capita income is $22,079. Household income levels show a median of $25,096. The poverty rate stands at 41.55%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $41,240 | $60,022 |
| Families | $30,876 | $46,751 |
| Households | $25,096 | $40,315 |
| Non Families | $15,271 | $25,264 |
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