00653 can be classified socioeconomically as Lower Class class compared to other ZIP Codes in Puerto Rico. The majority race/ethnicity residing in 00653 is Hispanic. The majority race/ethnicity attending public schools in 00653 is Hispanic. The current unemployment level in 00653 is 5.4%.
| Population | 8,980 |
| Population Growth Rate | -22.34% |
| Population Density | 495 People per Square Mile |
| Total Households | 4,004 |
| Percentage High Income Households | 0.4% |
| Median Household Income (2021) | $11,788 |
| Current Unemployment Rate (February 2025) | 5.4% |
| Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 60.76% |
| Public School Majority Race/Ethnicty | Hispanic - 100.00% |
00653 Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 5,332 | 36.18% |
| Black | 432 | 2.93% |
| Hispanic | 8,955 | 60.76% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 20 | 0.14% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00653 Public School Race/Ethnicty Breakdown
| Race/Ethnicty | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| White | 0 | 0% |
| Black | 0 | 0% |
| Hispanic | 941 | 100% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Hawaiian/Pac. Islander | 0 | 0% |
00653 Educational Attainment Levels
| Highest Education Level Attained | Total | Percentage |
|---|
| Less Than 1 Year of College | 116 | 2.01% |
| Bachelor Degree | 1,088 | 18.89% |
| High School Diploma | 2,434 | 42.25% |
| No High School Diploma | 118 | 2.05% |
| GED or Alternate | 312 | 5.42% |
| 1 or More Years of College | 897 | 15.57% |
| Associates Degree | 560 | 9.72% |
| Masters Degree | 169 | 2.93% |
| Professional Degree | 62 | 1.08% |
| Doctorate Degree | 5 | 0.09% |
