Ponce is a zona urbana located in Ponce Municipio Puerto Rico. Unfortunately, the data for this location is currently limited or unavailable.
The average household income in Ponce is $32,940 with a poverty rate of 49.9%. The median age in Ponce is 43.6 years: 39.9 years for males, and 46.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ponce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 61,028 | 55.05% |
| Two or more races | 32,945 | 29.72% |
| Other race | 10,380 | 9.36% |
| Black or African American | 6,257 | 5.64% |
| Native American | 177 | 0.16% |
| Asian | 80 | 0.07% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 44,332 | 2.47 | 67.7 | 32.3 |
| Non Family | 17,308 | 1.13 | 64.2 | 35.8 |
| Married | 13,674 | 3.17 | 83.9 | 16.1 |
| Female | 10,756 | 3.51 | 53.8 | 46.2 |
| Male | 2,594 | 3.39 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
3.24
Average Family Size
2.47
Average Household Size
67.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 5,827 | 7.32% |
| Associates Degree | 7,441 | 9.35% |
| Bachelors Degree | 17,766 | 22.31% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,929 | 9.96% |
| High School Graduate | 23,150 | 29.08% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 9,125 | 11.46% |
| Some College | 8,381 | 10.53% |
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 | 78,859 | 63,929 | 25,427 |
| 2+ Races | 24,451 | 19,596 | 7,844 |
| Other Race | 7,169 | 5,865 | 2,415 |
| Black | 4,683 | 3,286 | 1,079 |
| White | 493 | 493 | 205 |
| Native American | 155 | 123 | 116 |
| Asian | 80 | 80 | 36 |
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 74.84%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $27,092 | $29,527 | $26,227 |
| Graduate Degree | $33,248 | $38,924 | $30,973 |
| High School Graduate | $14,704 | $15,956 | $12,375 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $13,237 | $13,163 | $13,676 |
| Overall | $19,752 | $19,727 | $19,787 |
| Some College | $17,863 | $19,417 | $14,763 |
$19,752
Average Earnings
$19,727
Average Male
$19,787
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
7.2% of Ponce residents speak only English, while 92.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.62% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 109,312 | 54,764 | 50.1% |
| Multiple | 32,751 | 17,262 | 52.71% |
| Other | 10,225 | 4,867 | 47.6% |
| Black | 6,224 | 3,077 | 49.44% |
| White | 522 | 105 | 20.11% |
| Native | 172 | 64 | 37.21% |
| Asian | 64 | 21 | 32.81% |
49.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
47.58%
Male Poverty Rate
51.89%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ponce is Multiple, with 52.71% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ponce is White, with 20.11% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.66%. Among those working part-time, it was 51.93%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 56.92%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 66.26% |
| High School | 54.78% |
| Some College | 42.83% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 23.03% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 72.72% |
| Male Unemployed | 64.61% |
| Female Employed | 28.07% |
| Male Employed | 25.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $25,050 | $38,766 |
| Households | $19,076 | $32,940 |
| Married Families | $37,846 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $12,332 | $22,171 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
32.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
35.5%
Male Marriage Rate
29.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,839
Number of Veterans
1,794
Male Veterans
45
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 851 |
| Second Gulf War | 315 |
| First Gulf War | 226 |
| Korea | 167 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 778 |
| 65 to 74 | 563 |
| 35 to 54 | 207 |
| 55 to 64 | 207 |
| 18 to 34 | 84 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,766 | 1.97% |
| White | 1,200 | 2.44% |
| 2+ Races | 358 | 1.3% |
| Other Race | 185 | 2.21% |
| Black | 62 | 1.19% |
| Asian | 23 | 28.75% |
| Native American | 11 | 7.1% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
21.74%
Veteran Poverty Rate
44.03%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
38.6%
Labor Force Participation
33.6%
Employment Rate
12.7%
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 Ponce
98.64%
Native Born
1.36%
Foreign Born
0.79%
Non Citizen
0.58%
Naturalized
98.64% of Ponce residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Puerto Rico. 0.79% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.