Land area (2000): 230.399 square kilometers
Water area (2000): 508.817 square kilometers
Total area (2000): 739.216 square kilometers
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Statistics
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- Population (2000): 115,048
- Land Area (2000): 230.399 square kilometers
- Water Area (2000): 508.817 square kilometers
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- Area Code(s): 787
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Houses (2000): 45,787
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Population - Urban/Rural
Urban | 224,704 | 97.63% |
Rural, Farm | 165 | 0.07% |
Rural, Non-farm | 5,282 | 2.30% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Employment Information
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Employment By Industry
| 1. | Construction | 3,755 | 12.02% |
| 2. | Public Administration | 2,860 | 9.15% |
| 3. | Educational Services | 2,650 | 8.48% |
| 4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,630 | 5.22% |
| 5. | Health Care | 1,588 | 5.08% |
| 6. | Food Manufacturing | 1,552 | 4.97% |
| 7. | Food and Beverage Stores | 1,132 | 3.62% |
| 8. | Chemical Manufacturing | 1,098 | 3.51% |
| 9. | Repair and Maintenance | 1,002 | 3.21% |
| 10. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 952 | 3.05% |
| 11. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 892 | 2.85% |
| 12. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 714 | 2.28% |
| 13. | Finance and Insurance | 614 | 1.96% |
| 14. | Other Transportation | 592 | 1.89% |
| 15. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 558 | 1.79% |
| 16. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 556 | 1.78% |
| 17. | Department and Other General Stores | 522 | 1.67% |
| 18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 476 | 1.52% |
| 19. | Motor Vehicle and Parts Dealers | 458 | 1.47% |
| 20. | Agriculture / Forestry / Fishing / Hunting | 419 | 1.34% |
| 1. | Educational Services | 4,656 | 19.60% |
| 2. | Health Care | 3,072 | 12.93% |
| 3. | Public Administration | 2,162 | 9.10% |
| 4. | Accommodation and Food Services | 1,538 | 6.47% |
| 5. | Food Manufacturing | 1,126 | 4.74% |
| 6. | Department and Other General Stores | 1,026 | 4.32% |
| 7. | Apparel Manufacturing | 991 | 4.17% |
| 8. | Finance and Insurance | 784 | 3.30% |
| 9. | Chemical Manufacturing | 764 | 3.22% |
| 10. | Clothing and Apparel Including Shoes | 758 | 3.19% |
| 11. | Food and Beverage Stores | 679 | 2.86% |
| 12. | Social Assistance | 610 | 2.57% |
| 13. | Professional / Scientific / Tech Services | 448 | 1.89% |
| 14. | Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 414 | 1.74% |
| 15. | Pharmacies and Drug Stores | 336 | 1.41% |
| 16. | Private Household Services | 336 | 1.41% |
| 17. | Real Estate and Rental and Leasing | 308 | 1.30% |
| 18. | Broadcasting and Telecommunications | 278 | 1.17% |
| 19. | Admin, Support, and Waste Management | 274 | 1.15% |
| 20. | Computer and Electronic Manufacturing | 264 | 1.11% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Employment By Job
| 1. | Other Production Occupations | 1,726 | 5.52% |
| 2. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 1,714 | 5.48% |
| 3. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 1,702 | 5.45% |
| 4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,142 | 3.65% |
| 5. | Other Installation / Maintenance | 1,120 | 3.58% |
| 6. | Other Management Occupations | 1,120 | 3.58% |
| 7. | Driver / Sales Workers and Truckers | 1,098 | 3.51% |
| 8. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 994 | 3.18% |
| 9. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 926 | 2.96% |
| 10. | Laborers and Material Movers / Handlers | 904 | 2.89% |
| 11. | Vehicle Mechanics | 886 | 2.84% |
| 12. | Recording / Scheduling / Dispatching | 826 | 2.64% |
| 13. | Law Enforcement Workers | 802 | 2.57% |
| 14. | Construction Laborers | 770 | 2.46% |
| 15. | Other Construction Trades | 740 | 2.37% |
| 16. | Carpenters | 664 | 2.12% |
| 17. | Other Protective Service Workers | 640 | 2.05% |
| 18. | Cashiers | 636 | 2.04% |
| 19. | Postsecondary Teachers | 624 | 2.00% |
| 20. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 548 | 1.75% |
| 1. | Secretaries and Admins | 2,870 | 12.08% |
| 2. | Cashiers | 1,817 | 7.65% |
| 3. | Teachers, Pre/Primary School | 1,624 | 6.84% |
| 4. | Other Office and Admin Support | 1,206 | 5.08% |
| 5. | Retail Sales, Not cashiers | 1,192 | 5.02% |
| 6. | Other Production Occupations | 1,055 | 4.44% |
| 7. | Textile / Apparel / Furnishings | 930 | 3.91% |
| 8. | Other Sales and Related Occupations | 788 | 3.32% |
| 9. | Cooks and Food Preparation Workers | 660 | 2.78% |
| 10. | Registered Nurses | 658 | 2.77% |
| 11. | Building and Grounds Cleaning and Maintenance | 650 | 2.74% |
| 12. | Other Management Occupations | 648 | 2.73% |
| 13. | Informaion and Record Clerks, Not Customer Service | 566 | 2.38% |
| 14. | Counselors / Social Workers / Etc. | 560 | 2.36% |
| 15. | Accountants and Auditors | 514 | 2.16% |
| 16. | Health Technologists and Technicians | 488 | 2.05% |
| 17. | Postsecondary Teachers | 480 | 2.02% |
| 18. | Food Processing Workers | 458 | 1.93% |
| 19. | Sales Reps / Wholesale and Manufact | 364 | 1.53% |
| 20. | Other Teachers / Instructors / Librarians | 336 | 1.41% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Hours Worked Per Week In 1999
| 35 or more hours | 53,251 | 29.30% |
| 15-35 hours | 16,050 | 8.83% |
| 1-14 hours | 4,496 | 2.47% |
| No regular hours | 107,962 | 59.40% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Time Left For Work
| Midnight-4:59 AM | 2,172 | 4.14% |
| 5 AM-5:29 AM | 1,746 | 3.33% |
| 5:30 AM-5:59 AM | 2,376 | 4.53% |
| 6 AM-6:29 AM | 4,938 | 9.40% |
| 6:30 AM-6:59 AM | 7,768 | 14.79% |
| 7 AM-7:29 AM | 10,434 | 19.87% |
| 7:30 AM-7:59 AM | 7,456 | 14.20% |
| 8 AM-8:29 AM | 4,390 | 8.36% |
| 8:30 AM-8:59 AM | 1,322 | 2.52% |
| 9:00 AM-9:59 AM | 2,296 | 4.37% |
| 10:00 AM-10:59 AM | 900 | 1.71% |
| 11:00 AM-11:59 AM | 430 | 0.82% |
| Noon-3:59 PM | 3,418 | 6.51% |
| 4 PM-11:59 PM | 2,860 | 5.45% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Length Of Commute In Minutes
| Less than 5 | 1,475 | 2.81% |
| 5-9 | 5,210 | 9.92% |
| 10-14 | 7,908 | 15.06% |
| 15-19 | 11,936 | 22.73% |
| 20-24 | 8,120 | 15.46% |
| 25-29 | 2,598 | 4.95% |
| 30-34 | 8,071 | 15.37% |
| 35-39 | 1,048 | 2.00% |
| 40-44 | 1,078 | 2.05% |
| 45-59 | 2,290 | 4.36% |
| 60-89 | 1,478 | 2.81% |
| At least 90 | 1,294 | 2.46% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Length Of Commute In Mintues - Public vs. Private Transportation
| Under 30 | 1,346 | 2.56% | 35,901 | 68.38% |
| 30-44 | 644 | 1.23% | 9,553 | 18.19% |
| 45-59 | 130 | 0.25% | 2,160 | 4.11% |
| At least 60 | 156 | 0.30% | 2,616 | 4.98% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Type Of Commute
Bicycle | 374 | 0.70% |
Car / truck / van, carpool | 10,034 | 18.73% |
Car / truck / van, solo | 36,548 | 68.21% |
Motorcycle | 20 | 0.04% |
Other | 650 | 1.21% |
Public transportation | 2,276 | 4.25% |
Walked | 2,604 | 4.86% |
Worked at home | 1,075 | 2.01% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Employment Lawyers handle cases involving employment contracts, severance agreements, OSHA, workers compensation, ADA, race, sex, pregnancy, national-orgin, sexual orientation and age discrimination, sexual harassment, hours & wages and overtime issues.
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Family Information
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Households (2000): 81,056 (226,653 people)
Families (2000): 59,947 (194,906 people)
Families where both partners work (2000): 8,689
People at same address in 1995: 149,156
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Household Income in 1999
| Under $10,000 | 33,815 | 41.69% |
| $10,000-$14,999 | 11,874 | 14.64% |
| $15,000-$19,999 | 8,052 | 9.93% |
| $20,000-$24,999 | 6,602 | 8.14% |
| $25,000-$29,999 | 4,505 | 5.55% |
| $30,000-$34,999 | 3,298 | 4.07% |
| $35,000-$39,999 | 2,934 | 3.62% |
| $40,000-$44,999 | 1,792 | 2.21% |
| $45,000-$49,999 | 1,200 | 1.48% |
| $50,000-$59,999 | 2,162 | 2.67% |
| $60,000-$74,999 | 1,682 | 2.07% |
| $75,000-$99,999 | 1,436 | 1.77% |
| $100,000-$124,999 | 684 | 0.84% |
| $125,000-$149,999 | 254 | 0.31% |
| $150,000-$199,999 | 352 | 0.43% |
| $200,000 or more | 476 | 0.59% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Household Type
Nonfamily, 1 person | 8,574 | 21.14% |
Family, 2 people | 10,498 | 25.88% |
Nonfamily, 2 people | 1,159 | 2.86% |
Family, 3 people | 7,858 | 19.37% |
Nonfamily, 3 people | 445 | 1.10% |
Family, 4 people | 6,437 | 15.87% |
Nonfamily, 4 people | 286 | 0.71% |
Family, 5 people | 3,312 | 8.17% |
Nonfamily, 5 people | 113 | 0.28% |
Family, 6 people | 1,145 | 2.82% |
Nonfamily, 6 people | 48 | 0.12% |
Family, 7 or more people | 630 | 1.55% |
Nonfamily, 7 or more people | 57 | 0.14% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Household Income Type
| Earnings | 48,422 | 27.88% |
| Interest / Dividend / Rent | 5,104 | 2.94% |
| Public Assistance | 15,658 | 9.02% |
| Retirement | 9,540 | 5.49% |
| Self Employment | 6,098 | 3.51% |
| Social Security | 28,988 | 16.69% |
| Supplemental Security | 1,062 | 0.61% |
| Wage / Salary | 45,911 | 26.43% |
| Other | 12,898 | 7.43% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Family Type
No children under 18 | 23,694 | 57.86% |
With children under 18 | 17,256 | 42.14% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Marital Status - Male (for those 15+ in 2000)
Divorced | 6,560 | 7.56% |
Married | 46,304 | 53.39% |
Never Married | 31,569 | 36.40% |
Widowed | 2,292 | 2.64% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Marital Status - Female (for those 15+ in 2000)
Divorced | 11,588 | 11.80% |
Married | 48,266 | 49.14% |
Never Married | 27,224 | 27.72% |
Widowed | 11,148 | 11.35% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Family Lawyers help clients with family law issues, such as marriage, divorce, domestic partnerships, adoptions, paternity, annulment, child support, custody, division of property, alimony, palimony, restraining orders, spousal support, uncontested divorce and visitation rights.
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Education Information
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Highest Degree Earned (18 or older)
Less than 9th grade | 40,716 | 23.25% |
9th-12th grade, no diploma | 26,698 | 15.25% |
High school diploma or equivalent | 38,980 | 22.26% |
Some college, no degree | 32,540 | 18.58% |
Associate degree | 7,760 | 4.43% |
Bachelors degree | 20,630 | 11.78% |
Graduate or professional degree | 7,796 | 4.45% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Population In School (3 or older)
| Nursery or preschool | 1,796 | 1.56% | 1,252 | 1.09% | 3,048 | 2.65% |
| Kindergarten | 2,268 | 1.97% | 890 | 0.77% | 3,158 | 2.74% |
| Grades 1-4 | 9,402 | 8.17% | 2,542 | 2.21% | 11,944 | 10.38% |
| Grades 5-8 | 11,224 | 9.76% | 2,908 | 2.53% | 14,132 | 12.28% |
| Grades 9-12 | 10,204 | 8.87% | 2,975 | 2.59% | 13,179 | 11.46% |
| Undergrad college | 15,182 | 13.20% | 8,316 | 7.23% | 23,498 | 20.42% |
| Graduate or professional school | 966 | 0.84% | 1,110 | 0.96% | 2,076 | 1.80% |
| Total | 51,042 | 44.37% | 19,993 | 17.38% | 71,035 | 61.74% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Public Benefits Information
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Above Or Below Poverty Level In 1999
At Or Above Poverty Level | 113,521 | 49.81% |
Below Poverty Level | 114,398 | 50.19% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Criminal Information
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Correctional Institution Population (2000): 679
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Criminal Lawyers represent defendants in municipal, state and federal criminal proceedings. These lawyers commonly handle cases involving DUI/DWI (drunk driving), drug possession, gun crimes, traffic tickets, violent crimes, sex crimes, theft offenses and white collar crimes.
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Immigration & Civil Rights Information
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Population By Age
| 0-9 Years | 14,925 | 12.97% |
| 10-19 Years | 17,879 | 15.54% |
| 20-29 Years | 19,538 | 16.98% |
| 30-39 Years | 13,557 | 11.78% |
| 40-49 Years | 13,857 | 12.04% |
| 50-59 Years | 13,873 | 12.06% |
| 60-69 Years | 10,750 | 9.34% |
| 70-79 Years | 6,838 | 5.94% |
| 80-89 Years | 3,210 | 2.79% |
| 90+ Years | 621 | 0.54% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Population - Male/Female
Male | 54,939 | 47.75% |
Female | 60,109 | 52.25% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Population By Ethnicity
Hispanic/Latino | 113,911 | 99.01% |
Caucasian | 832 | 0.72% |
Asian | 142 | 0.12% |
African-American | 76 | 0.07% |
Multiracial | 58 | 0.05% |
Amerindian | 13 | 0.01% |
Other Race | 12 | 0.01% |
Pacific Islander | 4 | 0.00% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Top Specified Ancestries
| 1. | United States Or American | 6,338 | 71.81% |
| 2. | Italian | 538 | 6.10% |
| 3. | French Non-Basque | 482 | 5.46% |
| 4. | West Indian | 306 | 3.47% |
| 5. | African | 296 | 3.35% |
| 6. | German | 178 | 2.02% |
| 7. | Irish | 134 | 1.52% |
| 8. | English | 78 | 0.88% |
| 9. | Arab / Arabic | 74 | 0.84% |
| 10. | Lebanese | 74 | 0.84% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Top Languages Spoken At Home
| 1. | Spanish Or Spanish Creole | 181,947 | 84.27% |
| 2. | Only English | 33,570 | 15.55% |
| 3. | French | 128 | 0.06% |
| 4. | Japanese | 66 | 0.03% |
| 5. | Arabic | 58 | 0.03% |
| 6. | German | 40 | 0.02% |
| 7. | Chinese | 36 | 0.02% |
| 8. | Tagalog | 26 | 0.01% |
| 9. | African | 24 | 0.01% |
| 10. | Korean | 10 | 0.00% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Citizen Type
Citizen by birth | 225,793 | 98.11% |
Naturalized immigrant | 2,316 | 1.01% |
Not a citizen | 2,042 | 0.89% |
Mayag¸ez Metro Area Civil Rights Lawyers represent clients who have been illegally discriminated against on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, disability and national origin. If you have suffered employment discrimination, sexual harassment, or have been treated differently by a hotel, restaurant, or other public accommodation, a civil rights lawyer can help you determine whether your rights were violated and what types of redress are available.
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Counties
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Mayag¸ez Metro Area Cities
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| Mayaguez (80,147) | Lavadero (1,594) | Rosario |
| Hormigueros (13,180) | Bateyes (1,205) | Guanajibo |
| Quemado (3,017) | Malezas (1,143) | Rio Canas Arriba |
| Leguisamo (2,080) | Jaguitas (1,064) | Rio Canas Abajo |
| Limon (1,845) | Juan Alonso (563) | Quebrada Grande |
| Naranjales (1,682) | Benavente (298) | Montoso |
| Sabanetas (1,624) | Rio Hondo | Isla de Mona e Islote Monito |