Puerto Rican Demographics

Summary and Population Characteristics

Population 3,858,806 (2002 estimate)
Primary Ethnicity Hispanic, Puerto Rican
Official Languages Spanish & English
Density 1,126.8 per square mile (2002 estimate)



Source: U.S. Census Bureau


Population by Age & Gender


*Projected Source: Puerto Rico Planning Board


Employment Status (FY 2001)

Civilian Non-Institutional Population by Gender & Age


Source: Puerto Rico Labor & Human Resources Department


Employment by Educational Level (FY 2001)

Highest Grade Completed


Source: Puerto Rico Labor & Human Resources Department

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