Population 6,797 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Castaner
Household size in Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.53 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.03 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.81 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.89 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.64 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Castaner average 2.89 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.53, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest 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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 47.0 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.1 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.3 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 50.1, Castaner is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 37.9 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only three of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people are older.
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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 10.8% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.5% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit less common in Castaner than nationally: 10.5%, against 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only six have a lower 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 Castaner
Renters in Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.2% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 40.1% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −4.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 22.8% of households in Castaner rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Just over eight in ten owners (83.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the east. The renter share is down 4.1 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.4% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.7% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.3% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +0.6 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 23.3% of the housing in Castaner, 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 edged up 0.6 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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1982 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Castaner was built around 1983, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $343 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $316 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $363 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $376 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$33 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Castaner costs $376 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $33 a month since 2006–10, up 10%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.7% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. No other Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people has lower rents.
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 Castaner
Bachelor's degrees in Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.8% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.8% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 13.2% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Castaner: 17.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.9% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 52.5% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 53.5% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 63.3% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +9.4 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Castaner never finished high school, well above the national share: only 63.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 9.4 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Castaner has the lowest share of high school graduates of any Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people.
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 Castaner
| Period | Castaner | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 29.9% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 20.5% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.4% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.3 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Castaner runs well above the national rate: 10.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.3 points, as it has nationally. 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).
Castaner 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castaner | 2.89 | 50.1 | 10.5% | 22.8% | 23.3% | 1983 | $376 | 17.9% | 63.3% | 10.4% |
| Adjuntas | 2.97 | 45.2 | 11.1% | 35.6% | 21.8% | 1980 | $461 | 18.2% | 71.7% | 22.3% |
| Maricao | 2.71 | 49.6 | 12.4% | 20.4% | 32.1% | 1981 | $439 | 16.9% | 62.7% | 1.9% |
| Yauco | 2.60 | 50.0 | 8.7% | 26.7% | 25.7% | 1983 | $503 | 25.7% | 74.8% | 13.8% |
| Macana | 2.82 | 43.0 | 14.0% | 37.1% | 23.8% | 1981 | $437 | 18.7% | 70.3% | 9.1% |
| Utuado | 2.50 | 45.1 | 16.2% | 35.1% | 15.6% | 1984 | $502 | 22.2% | 80.1% | 20.9% |
| Guayanilla | 2.65 | 46.0 | 16.2% | 30.8% | 17.9% | 1980 | $582 | 24.6% | 80.3% | 13.9% |
| Palomas | 2.45 | 45.8 | 15.4% | 27.0% | 23.5% | 1981 | $578 | 28.2% | 81.1% | 13.8% |
| Sabana Grande | 2.64 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 25.1% | 28.4% | 1982 | $557 | 26.4% | 79.7% | 8.9% |
| Penuelas | 2.85 | 42.4 | 18.6% | 25.7% | 19.7% | 1984 | $497 | 30.6% | 80.6% | 11.7% |
| Las Marias | 2.74 | 47.5 | 13.9% | 25.2% | 27.4% | 1982 | $428 | 15.0% | 66.9% | 7.9% |
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 Castaner. 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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