Population 41,110 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Aguadilla
Household size in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.08 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.35 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.41 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.67 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Aguadilla run small, averaging 2.41 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.08, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the east and smallest in the southwest.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.5 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.6 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Aguadilla skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.5, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.9, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.9% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Aguadilla: 16.9% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged up 1.0 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Aguadilla
Renters in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 39.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 42.6% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 46.8% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +12.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting is far more common in Aguadilla than nationally: 46.8% of households rent their homes, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 74.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 12.0 points, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only two have a higher share of renters.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 20.9% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.2 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 20.9% of the housing in Aguadilla, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1975 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Aguadilla are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1975 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the southwest has the oldest housing.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $394 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $397 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $466 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $577 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$183 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Aguadilla pays $577 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $183 a month since 2006–10, up 46%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Aguadilla
Bachelor's degrees in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.8% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Aguadilla than nationally: 27.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.9 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the southwest.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.3% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.1% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.6% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in five adults in Aguadilla never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 16.2 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Aguadilla
| Period | Aguadilla | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.6% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.3% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Aguadilla runs well above the national rate: 17.3% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only nine have higher unemployment. Unemployment is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Aguadilla compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aguadilla | 2.41 | 45.5 | 16.9% | 46.8% | 20.9% | 1982 | $577 | 27.8% | 78.4% | 17.3% |
| San Antonio | 2.62 | 47.9 | 14.5% | 32.3% | 24.3% | 1990 | $665 | 27.1% | 79.6% | 10.1% |
| Aguada | 2.92 | 46.3 | 11.1% | 30.7% | 26.6% | 1981 | $484 | 25.9% | 75.1% | 6.0% |
| Moca | 2.69 | 43.8 | 15.0% | 36.1% | 19.6% | 1988 | $537 | 24.7% | 73.0% | 16.5% |
| Isabela | 2.92 | 44.6 | 12.0% | 32.9% | 29.7% | 1984 | $590 | 21.9% | 77.3% | 11.0% |
| Stella Rincon | 2.86 | 49.8 | 11.7% | 24.1% | 29.4% | 1980 | $589 | 23.0% | 69.7% | 6.9% |
| Tres Hermanos | 2.62 | 46.4 | 15.8% | 24.6% | 26.1% | 1981 | $657 | 18.7% | 68.3% | 5.6% |
| San Sebastian | 2.71 | 47.2 | 12.0% | 26.4% | 22.6% | 1982 | $526 | 21.9% | 73.0% | 12.8% |
| Quebradillas | 2.71 | 45.9 | 13.4% | 29.2% | 23.0% | 1985 | $602 | 19.5% | 73.5% | 7.8% |
| Camuy | 2.69 | 44.6 | 10.4% | 25.6% | 13.4% | 1986 | $621 | 25.2% | 77.4% | 2.6% |
| Lares | 2.59 | 45.3 | 15.6% | 33.8% | 17.5% | 1986 | $525 | 21.2% | 69.4% | 11.6% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Aguadilla. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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