San Juan, Puerto Rico Population 2022
San Juan is a city located in Puerto Rico. San Juan has a 2020 population of 323,279. San Juan is currently declining at a rate of 0.00% annually and its population has decreased by -15.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 381,931 in 2010.
The average household income in San Juan is $43,553 with a poverty rate of 41.17%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $481 per month, and the median house value is $153,200. The median age in San Juan is 43.1 years, 40.8 years for males, and 45.1 years for females.
San Juan Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of San Juanwas:
- White: 65.08%
- Other race: 15.65%
- Black or African American: 13.32%
- Two or more races: 5.17%
- Native American: 0.38%
- Asian: 0.37%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.02%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 210,401 | 65.08% |
| Some Other Race | 50,589 | 15.65% |
| Black or African American | 43,053 | 13.32% |
| Two or More Races | 16,718 | 5.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 1,244 | 0.38% |
| Asian | 1,199 | 0.37% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 75 | 0.02% |
San Juan Population Pyramid $2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 138,385 | 2.28 | 53.3 |
| Non Family | 60,627 | 1.14 | 47.1 |
| Married | 36,730 | 3.11 | 75.5 |
| Female | 33,324 | 3.23 | 40.5 |
| Male | 7,704 | 3.26 | 51.3 |
3.08
Average Family Size
2.28
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28,213 | 12.08% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 15,006 | 6.43% |
| High School Graduate | 51,021 | 21.85% |
| Some College | 25,981 | 11.12% |
| Associates Degree | 25,505 | 10.92% |
| Bachelors Degree | 52,752 | 22.59% |
| Graduate Degree | 35,078 | 15.02% |
San Juan Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 228,652 | 185,939 | 85,404 |
| Other Race | 33,322 | 24,227 | 8,454 |
| Black | 31,632 | 23,050 | 6,636 |
| 2+ Races | 11,834 | 9,819 | 4,734 |
| White | 3,480 | 3,314 | 2,032 |
| Native American | 927 | 606 | 221 |
| Asian | 853 | 583 | 203 |
| Islander | 24 | 6 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.23%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 58.39%.
$21,660
Average Earnings
$22,220
Average Male
$21,138
Average Female
San Juan Language by Age
San Juan Language
7.50% of San Juan 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 91.93% of the population.
San Juan Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 312,067 | 129,174 | 41.39% |
| Other | 28,377 | NaN% | |
| Black | 42,593 | 20,593 | 48.35% |
| Multiple | 16,551 | 5,700 | 34.44% |
| White | 4,725 | 1,300 | 27.51% |
| Native | 1,244 | 569 | 45.74% |
| Asian | 1,189 | 386 | 32.46% |
| Islander | 75 | 55 | 73.33% |
41.17%
Overall Poverty Rate
38.64%
Male Poverty Rate
43.30%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in San Juan
The race most likely to be in poverty in San Juan is Islander, with 73.33% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in San Juan is Other, with NaN% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.25%. Among those working part-time, it was 43.27%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.74%.
San Juan Marital Status
Marriage Rates
30.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
34.9%
Male Marriage Rate
27.2%
Female Marriage Rate
San Juan Married by Age and Sex
San Juan 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 55-64.
San Juan Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 8,058 | 3.11% |
| White | 6,411 | 3.67% |
| Black | 862 | 2.44% |
| Other Race | 551 | 1.42% |
| 2+ Races | 361 | 2.67% |
| Asian | 11 | 1.16% |
| Native American | 10 | 0.91% |
San Juan Veterans by Education
16.91%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.62%
Veteran Disability Rate
51.9%
Labor Force Participation
43.6%
Employment Rate
16%
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 San Juan
87.83%
Native Born
12.17%
Foreign Born
6.40%
Non Citizen
5.77%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
87.83% of San Juan residents were born in the United States, with 0.00% having been born in Puerto Rico. 6.40% 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 | 323,279 | 0.00% | |
| 2021 | 323,279 | 0.00% | |
| 2020 | 323,279 | 0.00% | |
| 2019 | 323,279 | -7,886 | -2.38% |
| 2018 | 331,165 | -10,492 | -3.07% |
| 2017 | 341,657 | -8,745 | -2.50% |
| 2016 | 350,402 | -7,225 | -2.02% |
| 2015 | 357,627 | -9,099 | -2.48% |
| 2014 | 366,726 | -7,403 | -1.98% |
| 2013 | 374,129 | -6,038 | -1.59% |
| 2012 | 380,167 | -5,903 | -1.53% |
| 2011 | 386,070 | 4,139 | 1.08% |
| 2010 | 381,931 | 0.00% |