Demographics
| Population During Spanish Colonial Times | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1765 | 3,314 | — |
| 1776 | 5,674 | +71.2% |
| 1800 | 7,234 | +27.5% |
| 1824 | 9,878 | +36.5% |
| 1828 | 14,927 | +51.1% |
| 1836 | 16,970 | +13.7% |
| 1846 | 21,799 | +28.5% |
| 1857 | 20,205 | −7.3% |
| 1860 | 28,156 | +39.4% |
| 1876 | 33,514 | +19.0% |
| 1887 | 42,388 | +26.5% |
| 1897 | 49,000 | +15.6% |
| 1900 | 55,477 | +13.2% |
| 1910 | 63,444 | +14.4% |
| Population During U.S. Colonial Times | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Pop. | ±% |
| 1900 | 55,477 | — |
| 1910 | 63,444 | +14.4% |
| 1920 | 71,426 | +12.6% |
| 1930 | 87,604 | +22.7% |
| 1940 | 105,116 | +20.0% |
| 1950 | 126,810 | +20.6% |
| 1960 | 145,586 | +14.8% |
| 1970 | 158,891 | +9.1% |
| 1980 | 189,046 | +19.0% |
| 1990 | 187,749 | −0.7% |
| 2000 | 186,475 | −0.7% |
| 2010 | 166,327 | −10.8% |
| Source: "American FactFinder". United States Census Bureau. | ||
Demographic distribution
Racial distribution
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Ponce has consistently ranked as one of the most populous cities in Puerto Rico. Ponce's population, according to the 2010 census, stands at 166,327, with a population density of 1,449.3 persons per square mile (278.4/km²), ranking third in terms of population among Puerto Rican municipalities.
Statistics taken from the 2010 census show that 83.6% of Ponceños are of White origin and 5.3% are of Black origin, with peoples of Amerindian, Asian, Mixed and other origins making up the rest. At 82.0% vs. 76.2% for the Island as a whole, Ponce has the highest Hispanic / white population concentration of any municipality in Puerto Rico.
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