Puerto Rican Migration

Puerto Rican migration refers to the movement of residents from Puerto Rico to other areas, primarily the United States mainland, seeking better economic opportunities, education, or to escape natural disasters like hurricanes. Since Puerto Rico is a U.S. territory, its residents have the right to relocate freely, resulting in significant population shifts over decades. This migration has influenced cultural communities, labor markets, and demographic patterns both in Puerto Rico and the mainland U.S., shaping social and economic ties between the two regions.