Population 86,467 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Arecibo Municipio
Household size in Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.04 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.83 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.59 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Arecibo Municipio average 2.59 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.04, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the east.
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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.3 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.2 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.5 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.2, Arecibo Municipio is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 38.8, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the northwest and oldest in the southwest.
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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.4% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in seven households in Arecibo Municipio (15.4%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The picture is much the same across Puerto Rico. Compared with other Puerto Rico counties, though, Arecibo Municipio has a lower share of single-parent households than most.
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 Arecibo Municipio
Renters in Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.7% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.6% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a third of households in Arecibo Municipio rent their homes (34.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 66.8% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the northwest; owners are most common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 9.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.6% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.0% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Arecibo Municipio: 22.1% of homes are empty, 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. Vacancy has risen 2.4 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell.
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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Arecibo Municipio are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the northwest.
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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $450 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $449 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $464 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $552 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$102 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Arecibo Municipio pays $552 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $102 a month since 2006–10, up 23%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.0% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northwest; the highest are in the southeast.
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 Arecibo Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.8% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Arecibo Municipio (28.3%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the southeast.
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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.7% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.8% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.7 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Arecibo Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The picture is much the same across Puerto Rico. The share with a diploma is up 16.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Arecibo Municipio
| Period | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.9% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.2 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Arecibo Municipio runs well above the national rate: 15.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Arecibo Municipio has higher unemployment than the great majority of Puerto Rico counties. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
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).
Arecibo Municipio compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo Municipio | 2.59 | 45.2 | 15.4% | 34.6% | 22.1% | 1981 | $552 | 28.3% | 82.4% | 15.1% |
| Hatillo Municipio | 2.84 | 46.0 | 10.4% | 28.3% | 21.1% | 1990 | $607 | 31.8% | 78.3% | 6.5% |
| Barceloneta Municipio | 2.51 | 42.9 | 16.6% | 25.9% | 15.3% | 1987 | $572 | 25.2% | 79.7% | 10.7% |
| Florida Municipio | 2.46 | 41.6 | 18.4% | 26.8% | 8.1% | 1991 | $696 | 23.0% | 78.3% | 18.7% |
| Camuy Municipio | 2.68 | 45.9 | 10.0% | 24.1% | 13.9% | 1987 | $604 | 23.1% | 74.5% | 2.9% |
| Manati Municipio | 2.56 | 44.5 | 15.6% | 24.9% | 18.6% | 1979 | $629 | 26.2% | 76.1% | 13.2% |
| Ciales Municipio | 2.99 | 45.2 | 16.6% | 27.7% | 22.0% | 1985 | $462 | 18.0% | 72.5% | 11.8% |
| Quebradillas Municipio | 2.72 | 44.3 | 15.7% | 29.4% | 22.9% | 1984 | $613 | 20.5% | 75.5% | 8.5% |
| Vega Baja Municipio | 2.52 | 44.8 | 16.7% | 25.2% | 18.7% | 1980 | $677 | 25.8% | 78.8% | 11.6% |
| Morovis Municipio | 2.63 | 42.6 | 18.6% | 26.5% | 14.6% | 1987 | $625 | 22.5% | 78.6% | 10.7% |
| San Sebastian Municipio | 2.71 | 47.2 | 12.0% | 25.3% | 22.3% | 1983 | $519 | 21.8% | 71.5% | 13.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Monroe County, FL · Cape May County, NJ · Crawford County, PA · Polk County, OR · Josephine County, OR · Nassau County, FL · Clinton County, MI · Bulloch County, GA · Orangeburg County, SC · Benton County, OR
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 Arecibo Municipio. 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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