00610 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 00610, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

00610 is a zip code in Aguada Municipio and Añasco Municipio, Puerto Rico, which covers Cerro Gordo barrio, Añasco barrio-pueblo, Añasco Abajo barrio, Añasco Arriba barrio, Caguabo barrio, Caracol barrio, Carreras barrio, Casey Abajo barrio, Casey Arriba barrio, Cidra barrio, Corcovada barrio, Dagüey barrio, Espino barrio, Hatillo barrio, Humatas barrio, Marías barrio, Miraflores barrio, Ovejas barrio, Piñales barrio, Playa barrio, Quebrada Larga barrio, Río Arriba barrio, and Río Cañas barrio, with a total population of 26,153 people.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in the 00610 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 00610.

The estimated population of people living in 00610 is 26,153, with a median age of 43.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 00610 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
26,153
 -1.32% -5.21%
2020
26,502
 -0.69% -
2019
26,686
 -1.43% -
2018
27,073
 -1.87% -
2017
27,590
 - -

Population of 00610 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 00610 zip code changed? The US Census Bureau gives us a few defined types that the population is broken down into.

Let's look at the total numbers and also the change over the last 5 years.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
3.5%
2.1%
 +66.67%
Black/African American
0.4%
0.1%
 +300.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
95.8%
97.3%
 -1.54%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
0.4%
 -75.00%
Other
0.2%
0.1%
 +100.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 00610 zip for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of 00610 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 00610 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 00610 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 43.5 +0.69% 41.9 +0.72% 45.8 +0.44%
2020 43.2 +1.17% 41.6 +2.21% 45.6 +1.56%
2019 42.7 +1.43% 40.7 +0.74% 44.9 +1.58%
2018 42.1 +1.69% 40.4 +0.75% 44.2 +2.79%
2017 41.4 - 40.1 - 43 -

The median age of the 00610 zip gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population in the 00610 area, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 1,271 -8.43% 1,331 -22.1% 1,149 1,058
10 to 19 2,059 -32.95% 1,775 -20.93% 1,452 1,430
20 to 29 1,849 -0.81% 1,699 -0.95% 1,834 1,680
30 to 39 1,450 +10.25% 1,763 -18.66% 1,601 1,453
40 to 49 1,916 -12.83% 1,965 -2.43% 1,679 1,915
50 to 59 1,632 +5.31% 2,026 -10.34% 1,712 1,823
60 to 69 1,689 +1.56% 1,684 +15.6% 1,699 1,958
70+ 1,466 +6.26% 2,015 +7.13% 1,552 2,158

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 00610 zip code is $21,239.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less.

The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for 00610.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $21,331.00
  • 45 to 64
    $24,158.00
  • 65 and over
    $17,690.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 00610 zip code, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in 00610, and then dividing that number by the total number of households.

This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of 00610 is currently $29,555.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

0.40% of households in 00610 are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of 00610 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    56.92%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.17%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    9.83%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.44%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1.71%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.54%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.40%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 00610 is $11,638.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 00610 by the total population of 00610.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 00610 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 00610 to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    7.18%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.35%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.07%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    59.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    1.18%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 00610 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 00610 zip over the age of 16 is 22,384.

Of those people, a total of 42.30% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in 00610 is 38.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate. Here's how that breaks down for the 00610 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 1,320 8.90% 76.90%
20 to 24 years 1,712 52.30% 5.60%
25 to 29 years 1,802 65.20% 12.30%
30 to 34 years 1,551 65.50% 10.50%
35 to 44 years 3,295 76.40% 8.30%
45 to 54 years 3,688 61.60% 9.30%
55 to 59 years 1,649 35.70% 5.10%
60 to 64 years 1,944 32.80% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 3,010 7.40% 7.10%
75 years and over 2,413 1.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 00610. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau (which we mentioned earlier in this article).

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 13,215 41.40% 7.40%
Black or African American 642 40.20% 14.70%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 1,350 41.30% 17.00%
Two or more races 7,177 44.20% 10.00%
Hispanic or Latino 21,502 41.50% 9.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 716 58.80% 12.80%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 00610 area as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in 00610 is 8,609, with median earnings of $16,804.00.

Women in 00610 are earning approximately 114.30% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 8,609 $16,804.00
Male 4,698 $15,987.00
Female 3,911 $18,268.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 00610 even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 313 $16,925.00
Business and Financial 138 $33,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 69 $62,604.00
Architecture and Engineering 196 $31,406.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 72 $36,705.00
Legal 18 $0.00
Educational and Library 785 $28,724.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 106 $20,781.00
Healthcare Practitioners 281 $23,814.00
Healthcare Support 215 $9,312.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 206 $11,818.00
Law Enforcement 227 $39,519.00
Food Preparation and Serving 419 $11,311.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 835 $10,457.00
Personal Care and Service 166 $8,789.00
Sales 1,059 $16,809.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,020 $18,394.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $5,357.00
Construction and Extraction 470 $11,494.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 248 $15,839.00
Production 1,034 $18,762.00
Transportation and Material Moving 267 $12,887.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 00610 when it is broken down by male and female.

This lets us see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings for 00610.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 251 $16,151.00 62 $42,905.00
Business and Financial 106 $33,750.00 32 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 48 $37,344.00 21 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 68 $43,409.00 128 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 27 $0.00
Community and Social Service 43 $35,057.00 29 $0.00
Legal 18 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 252 $23,563.00 533 $34,301.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 82 $16,250.00 24 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 39 $0.00 242 $23,397.00
Healthcare Support 78 $0.00 137 $11,133.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 115 $0.00 91 $0.00
Law Enforcement 152 $40,950.00 75 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 235 $12,294.00 184 $9,550.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 594 $10,929.00 241 $9,073.00
Personal Care and Service 77 $6,925.00 89 $9,238.00
Sales 378 $27,708.00 681 $11,903.00
Office and Administrative Support 188 $22,250.00 832 $17,843.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 72 $5,357.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 470 $11,494.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 248 $15,839.00 0 $0.00
Production 551 $18,410.00 483 $18,998.00
Transportation and Material Moving 267 $12,887.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household is defined by the US Census Bureau as a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 8,934 households in 00610, with an average household size of 2.92 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 6,041 families living in the 00610 zip code with an average family size of 3.65 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each, that live in 00610:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 3,757 567 1,717 2,893
Average Household Size 3.45 4.38 4.29 1.12
Total Families 3,757 567 1,717 0
Average Household Size 3.44 4 3.99 0

Poverty

Of the 6,041 families living in 00610, 42.70% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 00610:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 12,494 housing units in 00610.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 8,934 71.51%
Vacant 3,560 28.49%

8.82% of the total 12,494 housing units in 00610 are rental units. This is approximately 1,102 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 6,452 are occupied by the owner - or 51.64% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 00610 is $478.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 00610 that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    1,380
  • Less than $500
    605
  • $500 to $999
    497
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    0
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    0
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in 00610 is $89,900.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 00610 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    827
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    2,819
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    1,960
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    604
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    211
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    31
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 00610. The chart below shows the number of properties in 00610 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    74
  • 1940 to 1949
    126
  • 1950 to 1959
    694
  • 1960 to 1969
    2,235
  • 1970 to 1979
    3,690
  • 1980 to 1989
    2,512
  • 1990 to 1999
    1,763
  • 2000 to 2009
    1,298
  • 2010 to 2013
    102
  • 2014 or later
    0

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in 00610 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    973
  • 1 vehicle available
    3,677
  • 2 vehicles available
    2,967
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,317

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 00610 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 00610 that commute to work in a particular way.

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 00610.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    137
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,392
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,182
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,388
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    703
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    1,179
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    345
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    804
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    277
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    396
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    347
  • 90 or more minutes
    102

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 00610 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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