- Race
- Hispanic
41.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Puerto Rico
Hispanic
41.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Puerto Rico
2022
41.9% of 3.2 million people
Hispanic poverty in Puerto Rico compared
How does Puerto Rico compare to other Puerto Rico and National averages?
Puerto Rico
41.9%
National average
16.8% (-60% lower than Puerto Rico)
41.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Puerto Rico
Historical Timeline
41.9% Poverty Rate for Hispanics in Puerto Rico historical data
2011 - 45.6%
The 2011 45.6% is the baseline measurement.
2012 - 46%
The 2012 increase to 46% from 2011 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2013 - 46.9%
The 2013 increase to 46.9% from 2012 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2014 - 48.1%
The 2014 increase to 48.1% from 2013 represents a 1.2% increase YoY.
2015 - 46.1%
The 2015 decrease to 46.1% from 2014 represents a -2.0% decrease YoY.
2016 - 43.6%
The 2016 decrease to 43.6% from 2015 represents a -2.5% decrease YoY.
2017 - 44.5%
The 2017 increase to 44.5% from 2016 represents a 0.9% increase YoY.
2018 - 43.2%
The 2018 decrease to 43.2% from 2017 represents a -1.3% decrease YoY.
2019 - 43.6%
The 2019 increase to 43.6% from 2018 represents a 0.4% increase YoY.
2021 - 40.6%
The 2021 decrease to 40.6% from 2019 represents a -3.0% decrease YoY.
2022 - 41.9%
The 2022 increase to 41.9% from 2021 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.
Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Puerto Rico Poverty dataset.