Puerto Rico Diversity Indicators (2024)

Total Population

3,234,309

Diversity Score

2.1

Diversity Tier

Low

Largest Group

Hispanic or Latino
99.0%%

Puerto Rico Racial & Ethnic Breakdown

Bar chart showing racial distribution in  for 2024
Figure 1: Percentage breakdown of the population by race and ethnicity in (2024).


Puerto Rico Population by Race & Ethnicity

Race / EthnicityPopulationPercentage
Hispanic or Latino3,200,87399.0%
White (Non-Hispanic)20,1160.6%
Black / African American3,7060.1%
Two or More Races3,5410.1%
Other Race3,4970.1%
Asian2,4410.1%
Pacific Islander1110.0%
Native American240.0%


Diversity & Demographics FAQs for Puerto Rico

The largest racial or ethnic group in Puerto Rico is Hispanic or Latino, which makes up 99.0% of the total population.

Since 2010, the diversity index for Puerto Rico has remained stable. The area currently has a diversity score of 2.1/100, which is considered a Low level of diversity.
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