Population 30,308 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Cayey
Household size in Cayey
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.07 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.69 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.40 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.67 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Cayey is a place of small households, averaging 2.40 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 3.07 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Cayey has smaller households than the great majority of Puerto Rico cities.
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
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.7 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.6 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.2 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Cayey skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.9, 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 36.7, 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
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Cayey: 19.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only eight 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 Cayey
Renters in Cayey
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 40.1% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About four in ten households in Cayey rent their homes (40.1%), a bit above the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (58.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 11.0 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only three have a higher share of renters.
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
| Period | Cayey | 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 | 15.2% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Cayey: 15.2% 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. Even so, 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 Cayey
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1976 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1979 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Cayey are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1982, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1976 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, 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
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $450 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $490 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $564 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $654 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$204 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Cayey pays $654 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $204 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.8% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southwest; the highest are in the northeast.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Cayey
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.0% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.0% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.3% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.7% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Cayey (28.7%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 72.2% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.1% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in five adults in Cayey never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The picture is much the same across Puerto Rico. The share with a diploma has risen 15.6 points since 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 Cayey
| Period | Cayey | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 16.5% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 10.5% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 4.8% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −9.1 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 4.8%, unemployment in Cayey is close to the national rate of 5.4%. The rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (10.9%). Unemployment has fallen 9.1 points since 2006–10, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayey | 2.40 | 45.9 | 19.6% | 40.1% | 15.2% | 1982 | $654 | 28.7% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Nogueras | 2.59 | 44.1 | 16.0% | 37.8% | 13.6% | 1988 | $556 | 26.5% | 83.3% | 6.8% |
| Los Panes | 2.63 | 45.9 | 15.2% | 22.4% | 13.6% | 1993 | $655 | 35.7% | 82.0% | 4.9% |
| Cidra | 2.65 | 44.1 | 16.3% | 33.4% | 14.4% | 1989 | $632 | 20.8% | 75.7% | 7.5% |
| La Plata | 2.85 | 46.1 | 16.7% | 24.4% | 15.3% | 1984 | $521 | 19.6% | 73.5% | 4.0% |
| Yaurel | 2.43 | 52.7 | 14.0% | 24.7% | 16.7% | 1986 | $513 | 14.1% | 70.6% | 8.2% |
| Aibonito | 2.55 | 46.0 | 15.8% | 29.6% | 15.3% | 1978 | $670 | 21.0% | 74.7% | 11.0% |
| Asomante | 2.47 | 45.9 | 14.7% | 28.6% | 9.5% | 1982 | $530 | 24.1% | 80.1% | 10.8% |
| Aguas Buenas | 2.68 | 45.3 | 16.0% | 30.4% | 16.3% | 1985 | $464 | 26.0% | 77.8% | 5.7% |
| Hacienda San Jose | 2.88 | 41.8 | 14.5% | 23.3% | 7.8% | 1996 | $823 | 50.4% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
| Comerio | 3.01 | 42.2 | 21.5% | 33.4% | 21.6% | 1980 | $524 | 17.7% | 74.5% | 15.1% |
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. 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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