39.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Puerto Rico

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined

39.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Puerto Rico

Population in housing units for whom poverty status is determined poverty in Puerto Rico compared

How does Puerto Rico compare to other Puerto Rico and National averages?

  • Puerto Rico

    39.4%

  • National average

    12.2% (-69% lower than Puerto Rico)

39.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Puerto Rico

Historical Timeline

39.4% Poverty Rate for single people in housing units in Puerto Rico historical data

  • 2021 - 40.3%

    The 2021 40.3% is the baseline measurement.

  • 2022 - 41.6%

    The 2022 increase to 41.6% from 2021 represents a 1.3% increase YoY.

  • 2023 - 39.4%

    The 2023 decrease to 39.4% from 2022 represents a -2.2% decrease YoY.

Looking for more information? This statistic is part of a larger Puerto Rico Poverty dataset.