Arecibo is a zona urbana located in Arecibo Municipio Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, the data for this location is currently limited or unavailable.
The average household income in Arecibo is $32,237 with a poverty rate of 43.58%. The median age in Arecibo is 44.8 years: 41.7 years for males, and 48.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Arecibo was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 18,781 | 46.66% |
| White | 10,734 | 26.67% |
| Other race | 9,464 | 23.51% |
| Black or African American | 800 | 1.99% |
| Asian | 474 | 1.18% |
| Native American | 2 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 15,664 | 2.51 | 56.1 | 43.9 |
| Non Family | 6,222 | 1.11 | 52.1 | 47.9 |
| Married | 5,078 | 3.27 | 74.9 | 25.1 |
| Female | 3,422 | 3.5 | 37.8 | 62.2 |
| Male | 942 | 4.03 | 47 | 53 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.51
Average Household Size
56.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,721 | 5.81% |
| Associates Degree | 3,381 | 11.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6,783 | 22.9% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,186 | 7.38% |
| High School Graduate | 8,318 | 28.09% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,331 | 11.25% |
| Some College | 3,894 | 13.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 29,398 | 24,346 | 8,867 |
| 2+ Races | 13,527 | 11,411 | 4,204 |
| Other Race | 7,174 | 5,777 | 2,096 |
| Black | 690 | 488 | 96 |
| Asian | 251 | 236 | 80 |
| White | 141 | 141 | 47 |
| Native American | 2 | 2 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $24,863 | $26,787 | $23,988 |
| Graduate Degree | $40,615 | $44,732 | $38,908 |
| High School Graduate | $14,373 | $17,553 | $9,616 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,125 | $14,329 | $8,913 |
| Overall | $20,565 | $20,717 | $20,330 |
| Some College | $18,615 | $20,929 | $14,532 |
$20,565
Average Earnings
$20,717
Average Male
$20,330
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
5.81% of Arecibo residents speak only English, while 94.19% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 94.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 39,373 | 17,148 | 43.55% |
| Multiple | 18,506 | 7,247 | 39.16% |
| Other | 9,160 | 4,843 | 52.87% |
| Black | 800 | 224 | 28% |
| Asian | 472 | 217 | 45.97% |
| White | 150 | 79 | 52.67% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
43.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.37%
Male Poverty Rate
45.51%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Arecibo is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Arecibo is Black, with 28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 13.19%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 49.34%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.46% |
| High School | 48.54% |
| Some College | 43.65% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.83% |
| Male Unemployed | 63.81% |
| Female Employed | 28.15% |
| Male Employed | 20.7% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $29,715 | $40,322 |
| Households | $21,984 | $32,237 |
| Married Families | $40,403 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,330 | $17,907 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
30.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
32.6%
Male Marriage Rate
29.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,153
Number of Veterans
1,131
Male Veterans
22
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 432 |
| Second Gulf War | 253 |
| Korea | 219 |
| First Gulf War | 34 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 589 |
| 65 to 74 | 262 |
| 18 to 34 | 146 |
| 35 to 54 | 95 |
| 55 to 64 | 61 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,129 | 3.43% |
| 2+ Races | 735 | 4.76% |
| White | 268 | 3.07% |
| Other Race | 134 | 1.69% |
| Black | 16 | 2.05% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
18.78%
Veteran Poverty Rate
58.1%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
42.1%
Labor Force Participation
34.5%
Employment Rate
17.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
0%
Born in Arecibo
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
0.7%
Non Citizen
0.67%
Naturalized
98.64% of Arecibo residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Puerto Rico. 0.7% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.