Puerto Rico Is Losing Its Young and Affluent to the Mainland

 
Puerto Rico lost more residents to the United States than it took in during the last decade those who left during the recession were likely to be younger, better educated, and more affluent. From 2005 to 2009, Puerto Rico saw more than 300,000 residents leave for the mainland, according to Perfil del Migrante, or Migrant Profile, 2000-2009.  Only 160,000 U.S. residents moved to Puerto Rico, a difference of 144,000 people and roughly 4 percent of the population.  For more on this report and its implicationss, click here.

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