Puerto Rico Population by Age

The median age in Puerto Rico is 43.1, as per 2021 ACS 5-Year Estimates. Of the total population, 14.34% were under the age of 15, 19.97% aged 15 to 29, 44.43% aged 30 to 64, 18.57% aged 65 to 84, and 2.68% were 85 years of age and older.
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Updated Sep 17, 2023

Puerto Rico population age distribution

A complete breakdown of Puerto Rico's age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups is listed in the table below.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 5 years 122,415 3.7%
5 to 9 years 159,264 4.81%
10 to 14 years 193,155 5.83%
15 to 19 years 210,295 6.35%
20 to 24 years 227,033 6.86%
25 to 29 years 224,008 6.77%
30 to 34 years 195,204 5.9%
35 to 39 years 193,109 5.83%
40 to 44 years 210,449 6.36%
45 to 49 years 210,505 6.36%
50 to 54 years 220,146 6.65%
55 to 59 years 221,214 6.68%
60 to 64 years 220,552 6.66%
65 to 69 years 196,759 5.94%
70 to 74 years 181,478 5.48%
75 to 79 years 138,637 4.19%
80 to 84 years 98,160 2.96%
85 years and over 88,891 2.68%
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Puerto Rico population by age group

Key stats
912,162
Population under 25 years
822,770
Population aged 25-44
872,417
Population aged 45-64
703,925
Population aged 65+

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 2021

The graph shows Puerto Rico's population by age group, with age group on x-axis and the respective age group's percent of the total population on y-axis
Puerto Rico population by age group. The largest age group was 20-24 years with a poulation of 227,033 (6.86% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

The largest age group in Puerto Rico was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 227,033 (6.86%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey.

At the same time, the smallest age group in Puerto Rico was the 85+ years with a population of 88,891 (2.68%).

Puerto Rico population by age cohort

To better understand the age distribution of Puerto Rico's population, we divided it into the following 3 cohorts:

  • Children : Under the age of 18 years
  • Adults (working population): Between the age of 18 and 64 years
  • Seniors: 65 years and above
The pie chart shows Puerto Rico's population divided into segments, with each segment representing an age cohort. The area of each segment is in the same proportion of a circle as the population of the cohort is of the total population.
Puerto Rico population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). The largest age group was 18 - 64 years with a poulation of 2,010,072 (60.70% of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the population for each of the three cohorts.

Age Group Population % of Total Population
Under 18 years 597,277 18.04%
18 to 64 years 2,010,072 60.7%
85 years and over 703,925 21.26%
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Key stats for each age cohort as per our analysis of U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey:

  • Puerto Rico's population under 18 was 18.04%, compared to the 22.51% nationwide.
  • Puerto Rico's working population (between 18 and 64) was 60.70%, compared to 61.45% nationwide.
  • Puerto Rico's elderly or the senior population (over 65 age) was 21.26% as compared to 16.04% nationwide.

Puerto Rico population pyramid

Population pyramid for Puerto Rico is charted below using the estimates from U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. A wide base suggests population increase, narrow base indicates declining birth rates.

Key stats from our analysis of the Puerto Rico's population pyramid:

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Puerto Rico, is 22.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Puerto Rico, is 33.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Puerto Rico is 55.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Puerto Rico is 3.0.
The graph shows Puerto Rico's population across different age group and gender, with population on x-axis and population y-axis. The male population is plotted on the left in blue color whereas the female population is plotted on the right in pink color.
Puerto Rico population pyramid i.e. Puerto Rico population distrubution across age and gender. Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Here's the Puerto Rico's male and female population across different age groups:

Age Group Population(Male) Population(Female) Total Population
Under 5 years 62,729 59,686 122,415
5 to 9 years 80,995 78,269 159,264
10 to 14 years 97,625 95,530 193,155
15 to 19 years 108,437 101,858 210,295
20 to 24 years 115,201 111,832 227,033
25 to 29 years 111,493 112,515 224,008
30 to 34 years 94,509 100,695 195,204
35 to 39 years 90,676 102,433 193,109
40 to 44 years 100,242 110,207 210,449
45 to 49 years 99,600 110,905 210,505
50 to 54 years 102,602 117,544 220,146
55 to 59 years 102,088 119,126 221,214
60 to 64 years 100,206 120,346 220,552
65 to 69 years 90,432 106,327 196,759
70 to 74 years 79,580 101,898 181,478
75 to 79 years 59,832 78,805 138,637
80 to 84 years 40,830 57,330 98,160
85 years and over 34,784 54,107 88,891
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Things to know

What is the population of Puerto Rico under 18?

Puerto Rico's population under the age of 18 is 597,277, as per the latest U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey estimates. This population is 18.04% of the total resident population of Puerto Rico.

What is the aging population in Puerto Rico?

Puerto Rico's population aged 65 years and above was 703,925. As per the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey, this population is 21.26% of the entire population.

References

Datasets

Explore datasets by year of publication.
2023
Puerto Rico Age Group Population Dataset: A complete breakdown of Puerto Rico age demographics from 0 to 85 years, distributed across 18 age groups
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Puerto Rico population distribution across 18 age groups. It lists the population in each age group along with the percentage population relative of the total population for Puerto Rico. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution of Puerto Rico by age. For example, using this dataset, we can identify the largest age group in Puerto Rico.

Key observations

The largest age group in Puerto Rico was for the group of age 20-24 years with a population of 227,033 (6.86%), according to the 2021 American Community Survey. At the same time, the smallest age group in Puerto Rico was the 85+ years with a population of 88,891 (2.68%). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Puerto Rico population by age group

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group in consideration
  • Population: The population for the specific age group in the Puerto Rico is shown in this column.
  • % of Total Population: This column displays the population of each age group as a proportion of Puerto Rico total population. Please note that the sum of all percentages may not equal one due to rounding of values.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Puerto Rico Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Puerto Rico Age Cohorts Dataset: Children, Working Adults, and Seniors in Puerto Rico - Population and Percentage Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the Puerto Rico population by age cohorts (Children: Under 18 years; Working population: 18-64 years; Senior population: 65 years or more). It lists the population in each age cohort group along with its percentage relative to the total population of Puerto Rico. The dataset can be utilized to understand the population distribution across children, working population and senior population for dependency ratio, housing requirements, ageing, migration patterns etc.

Key observations

The largest age group was $b3_v1 with a poulation of $b3_v2 ($b3_v3 of the total population). Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Puerto Rico population by age cohort

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age cohorts:

  • Under 18 years
  • 18 to 64 years
  • 65 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age cohort for the Puerto Rico population analysis. Total expected values are 3 groups ( Children, Working Population and Senior Population).
  • Population: The population for the age cohort in Puerto Rico is shown in the following column.
  • Percent of Total Population: The population as a percent of total population of the Puerto Rico is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Puerto Rico Population by Age. You can refer the same here

Puerto Rico Population Pyramid Dataset: Age Groups, Male and Female Population, and Total Population for Demographics Analysis
Last updated September 16, 2023
ACS
Free
Neilsberg
CSV, JSON
2017-2021
CC BY 4.0
About this dataset

Context

The dataset tabulates the data for the Puerto Rico population pyramid, which represents the Puerto Rico population distribution across age and gender, using estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. It lists the male and female population for each age group, along with the total population for those age groups. Higher numbers at the bottom of the table suggest population growth, whereas higher numbers at the top indicate declining birth rates. Furthermore, the dataset can be utilized to understand the youth dependency ratio, old-age dependency ratio, total dependency ratio, and potential support ratio.

Key observations

  • Youth dependency ratio, which is the number of children aged 0-14 per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Puerto Rico, is 22.3.
  • Old-age dependency ratio, which is the number of persons aged 65 or over per 100 persons aged 15-64, for Puerto Rico, is 33.0.
  • Total dependency ratio for Puerto Rico is 55.3.
  • Potential support ratio, which is the number of youth (working age population) per elderly, for Puerto Rico is 3.0.

Puerto Rico population pyramid

Content

When available, the data consists of estimates from the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2017-2021 5-Year Estimates.

Age groups:

  • Under 5 years
  • 5 to 9 years
  • 10 to 14 years
  • 15 to 19 years
  • 20 to 24 years
  • 25 to 29 years
  • 30 to 34 years
  • 35 to 39 years
  • 40 to 44 years
  • 45 to 49 years
  • 50 to 54 years
  • 55 to 59 years
  • 60 to 64 years
  • 65 to 69 years
  • 70 to 74 years
  • 75 to 79 years
  • 80 to 84 years
  • 85 years and over

Variables / Data Columns

  • Age Group: This column displays the age group for the Puerto Rico population analysis. Total expected values are 18 and are define above in the age groups section.
  • Population (Male): The male population in the Puerto Rico for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Population (Female): The female population in the Puerto Rico for the selected age group is shown in the following column.
  • Total Population: The total population of the Puerto Rico for the selected age group is shown in the following column.

Good to know

Margin of Error

Data in the dataset are based on the estimates and are subject to sampling variability and thus a margin of error. Neilsberg Research recommends using caution when presening these estimates in your research.

Custom data

If you do need custom data for any of your research project, report or presentation, you can contact our research staff at research@neilsberg.com for a feasibility of a custom tabulation on a fee-for-service basis.

Inspiration

Neilsberg Research Team curates, analyze and publishes demographics and economic data from a variety of public and proprietary sources, each of which often includes multiple surveys and programs. The large majority of Neilsberg Research aggregated datasets and insights is made available for free download at https://www.neilsberg.com/research/.

Recommended for further research

This dataset is a part of the main dataset for Puerto Rico Population by Age. You can refer the same here

If you're looking for datasets from another year, please feel free to contact us at research@neilsberg.com and we'll be happy to assist you further.

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