This is indicated by the most recent estimates from the Community Survey
STATE DATA CENTER NETWORK OF PUERTO RICO (SDC-PR)
Population:* Poverty rate: * Poverty rate: * Poverty rate: * Poverty rate: * Poverty rate 2,982 million
Poverty rate: 18.7%
Child poverty rate: 27.0%
*2020 Census
Population:* Poverty rate: * Poverty rate: * Poverty rate: * Poverty rate: * Poverty rate 3,318,447 million
Poverty rate: 44%
Child poverty rate: 57.0%
*2020 Census
To get a general idea of the existing poverty in Puerto Rico in statistical terms, we show you some real data based on studies carried out by the Federal Census Bureau:
- 60% of the population of 6 towns in Puerto Rico live in poverty.
- 70% of the child population of 7 towns in Puerto Rico live in poverty
- 50% of the child population in 36 villages live in poverty
- Nearly half of Puerto Rico's population lives in poverty.
For more specific numerical data on per capita income, the Nutritional Assistance Program (PAN), employment status and other population figures for Puerto Rico's 6 municipalities with the greatest need, we invite you to take a look at our interactive map.
These towns with high levels of poverty are: Maricao, Lajas, Guánica, Adjuntas, Jayuya and Comerío.
The problem of poverty in Puerto Rico is so serious that it is not only reflected in its high rates in many towns, but also permeates our daily lives and we can feel it in the populations of neglected children and the elderly who, due to the needs they suffer, even die, inhumane living conditions, hospitals and health services in terrible conditions, as well as deteriorated schools or the lack of police; these are just a few examples.
It is not about seeing the problem from afar as something foreign, because this reality affects the quality of life of all Puerto Ricans. If we do not deny this harsh reality and help those who need it most, we help ourselves.
We want to be a beacon of awareness for this cause. Support us and we will be informing you on how you can do your bit for a more egalitarian Puerto Rico with the quality of life we all deserve.
STATE DATA CENTER NETWORK OF PUERTO RICO (SDC-PR)
In a list of 100 countries around the world, Puerto Rico ranks as the country with the second highest poverty rate. In a panel held at the Inter-American University of Puerto Rico in 2020, Dr. Lourdes de Cárdenas indicated that it also reflects the lowest numbers in labor participation.
These statistics refer to information collected for a 5-year period, from 2014 to 2018. The new publication provides data on demographic, social, economic and housing characteristics for Puerto Rico and municipalities, as well as for specific geographic levels such as neighborhoods, census tracts and block groups.
During the 2014-2018 period, among the economic characteristics of Puerto Rico and its municipalities, it was found that:
https://www.census.gov/data/tables/time-series/demo/income-poverty/historical-poverty-people.html
https://grupocne.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/FLMM.pdf
https://www.census.gov/quickfacts/PR