Population 125,586 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Caguas Municipio
Household size in Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.98 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.80 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.66 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.51 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.47 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Caguas Municipio has 2.51 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.98, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northwest and smallest in the center.
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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.4 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Caguas Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, 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 37.6, 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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.5% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.2% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Caguas Municipio: 16.3% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.2 points, as it has nationally.
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 Caguas Municipio
Renters in Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.6% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.9% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Caguas Municipio is about as common as it is nationally: 32.9% of households rent, against 34.8%. Among homeowners, 53.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the northwest. The renter share has risen 6.7 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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.7% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.7% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.7% of the housing in Caguas Municipio, 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 as a whole (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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1982 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Caguas Municipio was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1978 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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $588 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $658 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $699 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $732 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$144 | +$168 | +$606 |
Rent in Caguas Municipio runs $732 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Puerto Rico overall ($658). Rents are up $144 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 30.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Caguas Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.6% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 31.2% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 33.1% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Caguas Municipio (36.8%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (30.2%). The share with a degree has risen 8.2 points since 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Puerto Rico counties have a higher share of college graduates: only five of 78.
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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.5% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.7% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.9% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +12.4 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Caguas Municipio never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Puerto Rico overall (81.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 12.4 points, as it has 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 Caguas Municipio
| Period | Caguas Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.2% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.1% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.4 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Caguas Municipio: 8.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (10.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 4.4 points, in line with the national trend.
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).
Caguas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caguas Municipio | 2.51 | 45.0 | 16.3% | 32.9% | 15.7% | 1983 | $732 | 36.8% | 85.9% | 8.1% |
| Gurabo Municipio | 2.54 | 43.0 | 13.8% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1991 | $702 | 36.9% | 84.3% | 10.9% |
| Aguas Buenas Municipio | 2.67 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 35.6% | 18.0% | 1982 | $475 | 22.0% | 77.2% | 5.4% |
| San Lorenzo Municipio | 2.63 | 45.0 | 16.5% | 28.0% | 13.2% | 1986 | $618 | 22.8% | 75.6% | 6.5% |
| Cidra Municipio | 2.64 | 44.5 | 15.5% | 33.7% | 12.9% | 1991 | $610 | 27.4% | 81.8% | 6.2% |
| Juncos Municipio | 2.60 | 41.1 | 21.8% | 29.6% | 13.8% | 1990 | $644 | 23.1% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2.47 | 43.6 | 14.5% | 25.5% | 11.2% | 1984 | $805 | 41.9% | 90.1% | 7.8% |
| Cayey Municipio | 2.42 | 46.0 | 18.8% | 37.3% | 15.8% | 1983 | $631 | 28.8% | 80.8% | 4.9% |
| Guaynabo Municipio | 2.46 | 47.3 | 9.4% | 27.6% | 14.2% | 1980 | $1,099 | 49.4% | 86.5% | 6.1% |
| Comerio Municipio | 3.02 | 42.4 | 19.9% | 34.5% | 22.1% | 1980 | $537 | 17.8% | 73.7% | 16.7% |
| Las Piedras Municipio | 2.70 | 45.7 | 15.6% | 25.9% | 17.2% | 1989 | $677 | 30.5% | 83.6% | 7.3% |
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 Caguas 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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