Caguas , Puerto Rico Population 2022
Caguas is a city located in Puerto Rico. Caguas has a 2020 population of 73,322. Caguas is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -10.85% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 82,243 in 2010.
The average household income in Caguas is $32,372 with a poverty rate of 39.80%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $549 per month, and the median house value is $119,800. The median age in Caguas is 41.8 years, 38 years for males, and 44.8 years for females.
Caguas Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Caguas was:
- White: 74.87%
- Other race: 12.86%
- Black or African American: 8.91%
- Two or more races: 3.06%
- Native American: 0.16%
- Asian: 0.16%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 54,894 | 74.87% |
| Some Other Race | 9,427 | 12.86% |
| Black or African American | 6,530 | 8.91% |
| Two or More Races | 2,242 | 3.06% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 115 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 114 | 0.16% |
Caguas Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 28,439 | 2.56 | 63.1 |
| Non Family | 10,125 | 1.19 | 60.9 |
| Married | 8,469 | 3.2 | 80 |
| Female | 8,200 | 3.42 | 50.3 |
| Male | 1,645 | 3.4 | 53.7 |
3.2
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,051 | 9.66% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,638 | 6.95% |
| High School Graduate | 14,476 | 27.67% |
| Some College | 8,192 | 15.66% |
| Associates Degree | 4,907 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 11,256 | 21.52% |
| Graduate Degree | 4,793 | 9.16% |
Caguas Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 51,278 | 42,787 | 15,918 |
| Other Race | 6,013 | 5,118 | 1,760 |
| Black | 4,655 | 3,627 | 1,444 |
| 2+ Races | 1,460 | 1,104 | 381 |
| White | 741 | 601 | 77 |
| Native American | 115 | 74 | 26 |
| Asian | 101 | 101 | 47 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 46.53%.
$20,626
Average Earnings
$19,986
Average Male
$21,015
Average Female
Caguas Language by Age
Caguas Language
7.50% of Caguas residents speak only English, while 92.50% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.47% of the population.
Caguas Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 71,793 | 28,632 | 39.88% |
| Other | 3,933 | NaN% | |
| Black | 6,494 | 2,642 | 40.68% |
| Multiple | 2,240 | 1,055 | 47.10% |
| White | 873 | 329 | 37.69% |
| Asian | 114 | 84 | 73.68% |
| Native | 115 | 18 | 15.65% |
39.80%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.22%
Male Poverty Rate
41.93%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Caguas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Caguas is Asian, with 73.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Caguas is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.39%. Among those working part-time, it was 44.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 48.61%.
Caguas Marital Status
Marriage Rates
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Caguas Married by Age and Sex
Caguas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is Over 65.
Caguas Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,262 | 3.86% |
| White | 1,888 | 4.20% |
| Black | 268 | 4.95% |
| Other Race | 107 | 1.50% |
| 2+ Races | 31 | 1.66% |
Caguas Veterans by Education
27.76%
Veteran Poverty Rate
49.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
49%
Labor Force Participation
40.8%
Employment Rate
16.6%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
0.00%
Born in Caguas
97.73%
Native Born
2.27%
Foreign Born
1.18%
Non Citizen
1.09%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
97.73% of Caguas residents were born in the United States, with 0.00% having been born in Puerto Rico. 1.18% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 73,322 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 73,322 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 73,322 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 73,322 | -1,658 | -2.21% |
| 2018 | 74,980 | -2,084 | -2.70% |
| 2017 | 77,064 | -1,161 | -1.48% |
| 2016 | 78,225 | -2,331 | -2.89% |
| 2015 | 80,556 | -1,452 | -1.77% |
| 2014 | 82,008 | -1,493 | -1.79% |
| 2013 | 83,501 | -1,534 | -1.80% |
| 2012 | 85,035 | -1,137 | -1.32% |
| 2011 | 86,172 | 3,929 | 4.78% |
| 2010 | 82,243 | 0.00% |