00623 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 00623, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

00623 is a zip code in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico, which covers Bajura barrio, Boquerón barrio, Cabo Rojo barrio-pueblo, Guanajibo barrio, Llanos Costa barrio, Llanos Tuna barrio, Miradero barrio, Monte Grande barrio, and Pedernales barrio, with a total population of 39,652 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 00623 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 00623.

The estimated population of people living in 00623 is 39,652, with a median age of 44.5.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 00623 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
39,652
 -4.39% -6.31%
2020
41,472
 -0.66% -
2019
41,746
 -1.61% -
2018
42,427
+0.25%
-
2017
42,321
 - -

Population of 00623 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 00623 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
0.3%
0.1%
 +200.00%
Black/African American
0.1%
0%
 0.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
99.3%
99.9%
 -0.60%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 00623 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 00623 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 00623 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 00623 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 44.5 +2.77% 43.4 +3.83% 46.7 +3.55%
2020 43.3 +1.64% 41.8 -0.24% 45.1 +4.88%
2019 42.6 +1.91% 41.9 +1.7% 43 +1.65%
2018 41.8 +1.21% 41.2 +0.98% 42.3 +0.95%
2017 41.3 - 40.8 - 41.9 -

The median age of the 00623 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 00623 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 2,268 -39.6% 2,276 -34.57% 1,480 1,570
10 to 19 2,777 -0.83% 2,586 -9.17% 2,735 2,352
20 to 29 2,577 +1.13% 2,746 -15.67% 2,598 2,335
30 to 39 2,232 -9.09% 2,837 -29.1% 2,028 2,095
40 to 49 3,056 -10.91% 3,069 -1.36% 2,731 3,026
50 to 59 2,449 +2.82% 2,429 +18.41% 2,514 2,901
60 to 69 2,338 -4.33% 2,910 -20.68% 2,235 2,346
70+ 2,591 +12.8% 3,180 +17.58% 2,937 3,769

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 00623 zip code is $18,690.00.

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 00623.

  • Under 25
    $13,370.00
  • 25 to 44
    $24,926.00
  • 45 to 64
    $19,097.00
  • 65 and over
    $17,580.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 00623 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 00623, 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 00623 is currently $29,219.00.

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.

0.16% of households in 00623 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 00623 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    61.26%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    21.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    10.45%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    3.26%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2.51%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    0.91%
  • $200,000 or more
    0.16%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 00623 is $11,687.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 00623 by the total population of 00623.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 00623 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 00623 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
    8.47%
  • Bachelor's degree
    41.53%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.52%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    46.71%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.77%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 00623 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 00623 zip over the age of 16 is 33,707.

Of those people, a total of 41.90% 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 00623 is 35.90%.

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 00623 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 2,192 14.10% 43.70%
20 to 24 years 2,640 40.10% 18.40%
25 to 29 years 2,293 74.10% 13.40%
30 to 34 years 2,004 73.50% 16.30%
35 to 44 years 4,965 68.20% 21.70%
45 to 54 years 5,813 67.80% 6.70%
55 to 59 years 2,513 50.90% 11.90%
60 to 64 years 2,618 20.30% 6.40%
65 to 74 years 4,615 6.80% 16.80%
75 years and over 4,054 3.20% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 00623. 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 11,646 48.80% 15.40%
Black or African American 1,252 38.30% 17.30%
American Indian and Alaska Native 210 34.80% 0.00%
Asian 205 51.70% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 16,729 38.20% 14.10%
Two or more races 3,665 37.80% 12.40%
Hispanic or Latino 33,451 41.90% 14.40%
Not Hispanic or Latino 69 36.20% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 00623 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 00623 is 12,087, with median earnings of $16,339.00.

Women in 00623 are earning approximately 107.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 12,087 $16,339.00
Male 6,664 $16,013.00
Female 5,423 $17,147.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 00623 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 518 $38,690.00
Business and Financial 547 $31,307.00
Computer and Mathematical 101 $95,063.00
Architecture and Engineering 118 $30,921.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 73 $0.00
Community and Social Service 197 $38,438.00
Legal 214 $4,083.00
Educational and Library 825 $28,657.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 58 $19,625.00
Healthcare Practitioners 709 $22,540.00
Healthcare Support 206 $6,792.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 298 $14,198.00
Law Enforcement 127 $33,375.00
Food Preparation and Serving 768 $10,091.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 533 $12,583.00
Personal Care and Service 158 $15,250.00
Sales 1,849 $13,458.00
Office and Administrative Support 1,741 $15,405.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 191 $8,192.00
Construction and Extraction 783 $9,919.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 617 $16,507.00
Production 827 $16,833.00
Transportation and Material Moving 287 $10,197.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 00623 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 00623.

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 357 $22,542.00 161 $46,442.00
Business and Financial 169 $42,930.00 378 $29,352.00
Computer and Mathematical 68 $97,125.00 33 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 99 $22,326.00 19 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 73 $0.00
Community and Social Service 22 $0.00 175 $38,229.00
Legal 30 $0.00 184 $0.00
Educational and Library 146 $37,069.00 679 $24,441.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 38 $0.00 20 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 248 $23,196.00 461 $20,993.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 206 $6,792.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 209 $15,609.00 89 $13,260.00
Law Enforcement 91 $35,898.00 36 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 396 $9,500.00 372 $10,682.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 351 $15,223.00 182 $8,449.00
Personal Care and Service 124 $12,447.00 34 $0.00
Sales 1,034 $18,350.00 815 $10,658.00
Office and Administrative Support 618 $13,692.00 1,123 $16,045.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 191 $8,192.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 770 $9,838.00 13 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 566 $15,968.00 51 $0.00
Production 559 $17,477.00 268 $16,122.00
Transportation and Material Moving 236 $6,969.00 51 $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 13,933 households in 00623, with an average household size of 2.84 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 9,277 families living in the 00623 zip code with an average family size of 3.55 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 00623:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 5,286 1,014 2,977 4,656
Average Household Size 3.36 4.1 3.99 1.24
Total Families 5,286 1,014 2,977 0
Average Household Size 3.35 3.52 3.91 0

Poverty

Of the 9,277 families living in 00623, 42.50% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 00623:

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 20,507 housing units in 00623.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 13,933 67.94%
Vacant 6,574 32.06%

8.65% of the total 20,507 housing units in 00623 are rental units. This is approximately 1,773 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 10,137 are occupied by the owner - or 49.43% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 00623 is $495.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 00623 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
    2,023
  • Less than $500
    909
  • $500 to $999
    752
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    69
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    43
  • $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 00623 is $104,300.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 00623 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    1,112
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    3,699
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    2,826
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    1,549
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    732
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    219
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    0
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 00623. The chart below shows the number of properties in 00623 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    79
  • 1940 to 1949
    278
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,192
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,944
  • 1970 to 1979
    5,085
  • 1980 to 1989
    3,841
  • 1990 to 1999
    4,512
  • 2000 to 2009
    3,187
  • 2010 to 2013
    389
  • 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 00623 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,804
  • 1 vehicle available
    5,961
  • 2 vehicles available
    4,436
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,732

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 00623 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 00623 that commute to work in a particular way.

23.8 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 00623.

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
    424
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    791
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    2,017
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    1,753
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    1,878
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    783
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    1,620
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    356
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    287
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    507
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    461
  • 90 or more minutes
    252

Summary

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