Population 40,917 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cayey Municipio
Household size in Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.71 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.69 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Cayey Municipio has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.11 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the south.
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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.8 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Cayey Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 46.0, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, 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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.8% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Cayey Municipio (18.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Cayey Municipio has a higher share of single-parent households than the great majority of Puerto Rico counties.
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 Cayey Municipio
Renters in Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.8% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.5% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 37.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +8.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Cayey Municipio is about as common as it is nationally: 37.3% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a bigger share here than in Puerto Rico as a whole (32.1%). Among homeowners, 57.2% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 8.5 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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.3% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.8% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +3.0 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 15.8% of the housing in Cayey 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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Cayey Municipio 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. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, 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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $441 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $485 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $552 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $631 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$190 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cayey Municipio pays $631 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $190 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 28.1% 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 south; the highest are in the east.
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 Cayey Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.8% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.6% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.2% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Cayey Municipio (28.8%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.0 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the west.
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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 71.9% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.0% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 80.8% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Cayey Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 80.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 14.5 points, 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 Cayey Municipio
| Period | Cayey Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.4% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.9 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.9%, unemployment in Cayey Municipio is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (10.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 8.9 points, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Cayey 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayey Municipio | 2.42 | 46.0 | 18.8% | 37.3% | 15.8% | 1983 | $631 | 28.8% | 80.8% | 4.9% |
| Cidra Municipio | 2.64 | 44.5 | 15.5% | 33.7% | 12.9% | 1991 | $610 | 27.4% | 81.8% | 6.2% |
| 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% |
| Aguas Buenas Municipio | 2.67 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 35.6% | 18.0% | 1982 | $475 | 22.0% | 77.2% | 5.4% |
| Caguas Municipio | 2.51 | 45.0 | 16.3% | 32.9% | 15.7% | 1983 | $732 | 36.8% | 85.9% | 8.1% |
| Barranquitas Municipio | 2.91 | 40.6 | 19.7% | 33.3% | 15.1% | 1984 | $506 | 23.4% | 80.3% | 13.2% |
| San Lorenzo Municipio | 2.63 | 45.0 | 16.5% | 28.0% | 13.2% | 1986 | $618 | 22.8% | 75.6% | 6.5% |
| Patillas Municipio | 2.43 | 49.5 | 15.5% | 30.7% | 21.7% | 1988 | $548 | 22.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Naranjito Municipio | 3.20 | 44.4 | 19.4% | 30.6% | 19.2% | 1981 | $545 | 18.9% | 72.9% | 12.8% |
| Coamo Municipio | 2.49 | 45.9 | 17.0% | 24.2% | 16.6% | 1985 | $518 | 23.6% | 82.8% | 7.2% |
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 Cayey 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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