Population 46,876 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cabo Rojo Municipio
Household size in Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.17 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.08 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.13 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.69 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cabo Rojo Municipio has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.17 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the west.
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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 39.1 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 41.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.2 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.1 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Cabo Rojo Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.2, 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 39.1, 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.4% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Cabo Rojo Municipio than nationally: 13.4%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico overall (15.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged up 1.5 points, 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
Renters in Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.3% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Cabo Rojo Municipio is largely a place of homeowners: only 24.4% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over six in ten owners (63.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 35.7% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 39.9% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cabo Rojo Municipio: 28.7% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has fallen 3.2 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1987 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1986 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Cabo Rojo Municipio has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1989, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $431 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $446 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $457 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $663 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$232 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cabo Rojo Municipio pays $663 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $232 a month since 2006–10, up 54%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 34.0% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the northeast; the highest are in the northwest.
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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 31.1% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Cabo Rojo Municipio than nationally: 31.1% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. That is in line with the rest of Puerto Rico. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.1 points, 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 71.4% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.9% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Cabo Rojo Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 16.5 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio
| Period | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.1% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 11.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +3.8 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Cabo Rojo Municipio runs well above the national rate: 12.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 3.8 points, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Cabo Rojo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cabo Rojo Municipio | 2.48 | 46.2 | 13.4% | 24.4% | 28.7% | 1989 | $663 | 31.1% | 77.9% | 12.9% |
| Hormigueros Municipio | 2.48 | 50.7 | 11.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | 1982 | $523 | 30.5% | 81.9% | 10.9% |
| Lajas Municipio | 2.64 | 47.5 | 16.2% | 30.2% | 27.5% | 1982 | $500 | 22.0% | 73.7% | 17.7% |
| San German Municipio | 2.65 | 47.9 | 14.6% | 35.0% | 25.9% | 1979 | $497 | 25.6% | 75.4% | 9.2% |
| Mayaguez Municipio | 2.35 | 45.0 | 12.6% | 50.2% | 26.2% | 1972 | $531 | 27.4% | 76.5% | 19.9% |
| Sabana Grande Municipio | 2.76 | 44.6 | 13.2% | 23.6% | 30.5% | 1982 | $564 | 28.6% | 82.3% | 9.8% |
| Maricao Municipio | 2.81 | 49.7 | 13.6% | 21.2% | 29.2% | 1981 | $410 | 13.6% | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Anasco Municipio | 2.63 | 46.6 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 24.1% | 1980 | $641 | 21.9% | 73.4% | 5.0% |
| Las Marias Municipio | 2.79 | 45.1 | 14.8% | 26.3% | 25.7% | 1984 | $403 | 14.1% | 68.0% | 6.5% |
| Guanica Municipio | 2.26 | 47.5 | 21.5% | 31.3% | 34.0% | 1983 | $410 | 16.9% | 72.6% | 21.9% |
| Rincon Municipio | 2.70 | 49.7 | 12.0% | 28.9% | 29.4% | 1979 | $581 | 23.7% | 72.0% | 7.8% |
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 Cabo Rojo 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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