00901 Zip Code Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for the zip code 00901, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

00901 is a zip code in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico, which covers San Juan Antiguo barrio, with a total population of 8,098 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 00901 zip code. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in 00901.

The estimated population of people living in 00901 is 8,098, with a median age of 48.

We can look back at data from previous years to see how the population in the 00901 area has changed over the last 5 years.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
8,098
+8.87%
+23.82%
2020
7,438
+12.41%
-
2019
6,617
+1.24%
-
2018
6,536
 -0.06% -
2017
6,540
 - -

Population of 00901 by Race and Ethnicity

How much has the race and ethnicity of the population in the 00901 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
4.1%
4.1%
 0.00%
Black/African American
0.3%
1%
 -70.00%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
95.4%
94.6%
 +0.85%
Asian
0%
0.1%
 -100.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
0.1%
0.1%
 0.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for anybody studying the 00901 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 00901 by Age and Gender

We can also monitor the change of the age and gender in the 00901 zip code to track track trends in the population over time.

We can see how the population in 00901 has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 48 +5.26% 44.1 +6.01% 50.7 +2.22%
2020 45.6 +1.33% 41.6 +0.48% 49.6 +0.4%
2019 45 +3.45% 41.4 +2.48% 49.4 +1.44%
2018 43.5 +5.33% 40.4 +1% 48.7 +5.41%
2017 41.3 - 40 - 46.2 -

The median age of the 00901 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 00901 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 9 329 -31.7% 274 +43.54% 236 407
10 to 19 200 -12.37% 193 +7.47% 172 197
20 to 29 616 +24.04% 474 1.48% 767 469
30 to 39 638 +18.93% 319 +40.43% 747 435
40 to 49 564 1.19% 405 -10.08% 563 357
50 to 59 463 +38.34% 377 +24.27% 651 465
60 to 69 366 +55.57% 399 +39.42% 610 569
70+ 390 +35.8% 533 +59.61% 549 904

Median Household Income

The latest median household income for the 00901 zip code is $27,426.00.

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 00901.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $39,263.00
  • 45 to 64
    $23,125.00
  • 65 and over
    $26,360.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in the 00901 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 00901, 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 00901 is currently $75,880.00.

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.

7.34% of households in 00901 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 00901 against other zip codes.

  • Less than $24,999
    48.42%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    15.45%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    12.00%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    2.65%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    9.70%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    4.44%
  • $200,000 or more
    7.34%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in 00901 is $32,016.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of 00901 by the total population of 00901.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people living in the 00901 area, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in 00901 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
    17.09%
  • Bachelor's degree
    37.29%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    2.73%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    40.51%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.39%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in 00901 that are over the age of 16.

Currently, the total population of the 00901 zip over the age of 16 is 7,200.

Of those people, a total of 42.80% 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 00901 is 35.50%.

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 00901 zip code.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 114 28.90% 83.90%
20 to 24 years 593 42.70% 55.10%
25 to 29 years 643 40.40% 19.70%
30 to 34 years 538 57.10% 32.40%
35 to 44 years 1,056 63.70% 6.00%
45 to 54 years 1,079 61.60% 13.00%
55 to 59 years 545 51.20% 8.60%
60 to 64 years 636 51.70% 12.80%
65 to 74 years 872 26.90% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,124 4.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in 00901. 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 4,421 41.60% 19.40%
Black or African American 774 29.50% 29.80%
American Indian and Alaska Native 1 100.00% 0.00%
Asian 1 100.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 7 0.00% 0.00%
Other 879 46.00% 10.40%
Two or more races 1,117 54.40% 6.60%
Hispanic or Latino 6,831 43.10% 17.10%
Not Hispanic or Latino 331 38.10% 0.00%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations for people living in the 00901 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 00901 is 2,554, with median earnings of $29,040.00.

Women in 00901 are earning approximately 84.60% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 2,554 $29,040.00
Male 1,506 $30,767.00
Female 1,048 $26,036.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings for 00901 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 366 $49,583.00
Business and Financial 199 $30,841.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 70 $12,188.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00
Legal 210 $74,000.00
Educational and Library 223 $31,339.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 63 $16,211.00
Healthcare Practitioners 184 $87,875.00
Healthcare Support 39 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 26 $19,250.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 87 $11,382.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 86 $14,375.00
Personal Care and Service 28 $0.00
Sales 471 $27,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 186 $12,981.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 139 $15,388.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $0.00
Production 35 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $0.00

Occupations by Gender

Now we can also look at the occupations by category for 00901 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 00901.

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 230 $91,500.00 136 $39,758.00
Business and Financial 95 $32,284.00 104 $22,206.00
Computer and Mathematical 26 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 44 $10,156.00 26 $43,750.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 6 $0.00
Community and Social Service 11 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 143 $87,679.00 67 $66,417.00
Educational and Library 57 $60,536.00 166 $17,143.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 47 $16,172.00 16 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 99 $88,938.00 85 $74,494.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 39 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 16 $0.00 10 $0.00
Law Enforcement 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 40 $0.00 47 $11,645.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 70 $15,256.00 16 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 15 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 312 $29,068.00 159 $22,109.00
Office and Administrative Support 68 $12,708.00 118 $13,214.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 108 $9,214.00 31 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 47 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 26 $0.00 9 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 22 $0.00 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 3,133 households in 00901, with an average household size of 2.09 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 1,573 families living in the 00901 zip code with an average family size of 2.96 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 00901:

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 934 66 573 1,560
Average Household Size 3.04 2.76 3.05 1.14
Total Families 934 66 573 0
Average Household Size 2.94 2.76 3.03 0

Poverty

Of the 1,573 families living in 00901, 29.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in 00901:

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 4,232 housing units in 00901.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 3,133 74.03%
Vacant 1,099 25.97%

37.17% of the total 4,232 housing units in 00901 are rental units. This is approximately 1,573 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 1,351 are occupied by the owner - or 31.92% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in 00901 is $577.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in 00901 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
    209
  • Less than $500
    661
  • $500 to $999
    385
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    216
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    134
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    40
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    58
  • $3,000 or more
    79

Property Value

The median value of a property in 00901 is $345,800.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in 00901 that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    22
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    127
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    19
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    81
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    285
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    395
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    280
  • $1,000,000 or more
    142

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in 00901. The chart below shows the number of properties in 00901 that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    2,167
  • 1940 to 1949
    278
  • 1950 to 1959
    317
  • 1960 to 1969
    319
  • 1970 to 1979
    210
  • 1980 to 1989
    79
  • 1990 to 1999
    221
  • 2000 to 2009
    505
  • 2010 to 2013
    136
  • 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 00901 that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    1,227
  • 1 vehicle available
    1,283
  • 2 vehicles available
    527
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    96

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in 00901 get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in 00901 that commute to work in a particular way.

20.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in 00901.

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
    133
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    432
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    365
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    487
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    363
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    65
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    222
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    23
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    48
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    18
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    58
  • 90 or more minutes
    70

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for 00901 in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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