Graduate Capstone Project

Population & Economic Dynamics in Puerto Rico

A graduate research project examining demographic shifts, out-migration, and sustainable development strategies through linked data analysis and policy synthesis.

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Vulnerability Profile

Municipio Focus
Puerto Rico
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Island Rank
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Unemployment
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Historical Trend (2010–2024)

Comprehensive SVI Indicator Breakdown (Vertical)

Understanding Social Vulnerability Indices

01 Indicator Methodology

Social vulnerability refers to the resilience of communities when confronted by external stresses. The indicators shown here—ranging from economic strain (`pct_below_poverty`) to demographic factors (`pct_aged_65_plus`)—provide a comprehensive view of which areas require prioritized resource allocation.

02 The 2010–2024 Trajectory

Puerto Rico's trajectory has been marked by extreme external shocks, including debt crises and catastrophic hurricanes. This dashboard visualizes how these events have shifted the vulnerability landscape, with many rural interior municipalities seeing sustained increases in social risk scores.

Research Data Specifications

  • ● Data Refresh: Latest 2024 estimates included in master profile.
  • ● Geography: Municipio-level aggregation based on ACS 5-Year summaries.
  • ● Source Integrity: Integrated dataset combines Census Bureau demographics with CDC SVI frameworks.

Reference: puerto_rico_master_profile_2010_2024.json

Metrics Overview