Population 29,054 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Barranquitas Municipio
Household size in Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.36 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.22 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.26 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.91 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Barranquitas Municipio are large by national standards, averaging 2.91 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.36, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of Puerto Rico's 78 counties, only seven have larger households.
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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.1 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 40.6 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.2 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Barranquitas Municipio are younger than 40.6 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Puerto Rico overall, where the median age is 45.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 32.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only one other Puerto Rico county is younger.
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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.5% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 21.7% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Barranquitas Municipio: 19.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Only five of Puerto Rico's 78 counties have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Barranquitas Municipio
Renters in Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.5% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Barranquitas Municipio is about as common as it is nationally: 33.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 72.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 8.9 points since 2006–10, 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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.1% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.7% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.5% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.1% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Barranquitas Municipio: 15.1% 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. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (19.1%).
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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Barranquitas Municipio is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1984, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $387 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $403 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $415 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $506 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$119 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Barranquitas Municipio pays $506 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $119 a month since 2006–10, up 31%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.3% 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 Barranquitas Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.1% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 19.4% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.4% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Barranquitas Municipio have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 23.4%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree has risen 8.3 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 62.1% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.5% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.3% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +18.2 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Barranquitas Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.3% 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 18.2 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 Barranquitas Municipio
| Period | Barranquitas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.7% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 8.9% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 17.3% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Barranquitas Municipio: 13.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 0.5 points, a smaller shift than nationally. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Barranquitas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barranquitas Municipio | 2.91 | 40.6 | 19.7% | 33.3% | 15.1% | 1984 | $506 | 23.4% | 80.3% | 13.2% |
| Aibonito Municipio | 2.52 | 46.4 | 14.3% | 24.8% | 10.3% | 1982 | $589 | 23.0% | 77.8% | 8.5% |
| Comerio Municipio | 3.02 | 42.4 | 19.9% | 34.5% | 22.1% | 1980 | $537 | 17.8% | 73.7% | 16.7% |
| Orocovis Municipio | 3.09 | 42.9 | 15.6% | 29.6% | 22.8% | 1983 | $498 | 20.3% | 74.9% | 10.7% |
| Naranjito Municipio | 3.20 | 44.4 | 19.4% | 30.6% | 19.2% | 1981 | $545 | 18.9% | 72.9% | 12.8% |
| Corozal Municipio | 3.04 | 43.7 | 17.4% | 24.7% | 16.4% | 1979 | $515 | 20.9% | 77.4% | 6.9% |
| Cidra Municipio | 2.64 | 44.5 | 15.5% | 33.7% | 12.9% | 1991 | $610 | 27.4% | 81.8% | 6.2% |
| Morovis Municipio | 2.63 | 42.6 | 18.6% | 26.5% | 14.6% | 1987 | $625 | 22.5% | 78.6% | 10.7% |
| Cayey Municipio | 2.42 | 46.0 | 18.8% | 37.3% | 15.8% | 1983 | $631 | 28.8% | 80.8% | 4.9% |
| Toa Alta Municipio | 2.80 | 41.9 | 16.8% | 19.5% | 13.5% | 1990 | $750 | 30.7% | 86.0% | 7.1% |
| Villalba Municipio | 2.89 | 44.4 | 15.8% | 22.1% | 19.7% | 1985 | $550 | 21.6% | 78.2% | 12.7% |
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 Barranquitas 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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