Puerto Rican population in the U.S., 2000-2021
U.S. Puerto Rican population
| Year | Total, including foreign-born Puerto Ricans | Born in U.S. 50 states or D.C. | Born in Puerto Rico |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 3,400,000 | 2,000,000 | 1,300,000 |
| 2010 | 4,700,000 | 3,200,000 | 1,400,000 |
| 2021 | 5,800,000 | 4,000,000 | 1,600,000 |
Note: The “Total” figure for Puerto Ricans is the sum of the U.S.-born and foreign-born Puerto Rican population. Those born in Puerto Rico are U.S. citizens at birth. Figures greater than 1 million are rounded to the nearest 100,000; other figures greater than 100,000 are rounded to the nearest 10,000; figures that are less than or equal to 100,000 and greater than 25,000 are rounded to the nearest 5,000.
Source: Pew Research Center tabulations of the 2000 census (5% IPUMS) and the 2010 and 2021 American Community Surveys (1% IPUMS).
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