Population 33,998 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Coamo Municipio
Household size in Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.99 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.49 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.73 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Coamo Municipio has 2.49 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.22 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast 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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.8 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.7 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.5 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.9, Coamo Municipio is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. That is in line with the rest of Puerto Rico. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.4, 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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.0% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Coamo Municipio: 17.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share has edged down 0.8 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Coamo Municipio
Renters in Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.2% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +4.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.2% of households in Coamo Municipio rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About two-thirds of owners (68.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 4.1 points, 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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.5% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.6% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Coamo Municipio: 16.6% 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. Still, 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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1985 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Coamo Municipio is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southwest, 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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $388 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $461 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $504 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $518 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$131 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Coamo Municipio pays $518 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $131 a month from 2006–10, a 34% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 32.3% of household income on rent, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the north.
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 Coamo Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.7% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 23.6% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.9 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Coamo Municipio: 23.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.9 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southwest and least in the northeast.
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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.8% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.8% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.0 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Coamo Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The picture is much the same across Puerto Rico. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 17.0 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 Coamo Municipio
| Period | Coamo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.2% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −6.6 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Coamo Municipio than nationally: unemployment was 7.2%, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (10.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 6.6 points, as it has 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).
Coamo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coamo Municipio | 2.49 | 45.9 | 17.0% | 24.2% | 16.6% | 1985 | $518 | 23.6% | 82.8% | 7.2% |
| Santa Isabel Municipio | 2.71 | 41.2 | 17.1% | 22.1% | 18.3% | 1989 | $610 | 33.7% | 85.2% | 6.0% |
| Aibonito Municipio | 2.52 | 46.4 | 14.3% | 24.8% | 10.3% | 1982 | $589 | 23.0% | 77.8% | 8.5% |
| Villalba Municipio | 2.89 | 44.4 | 15.8% | 22.1% | 19.7% | 1985 | $550 | 21.6% | 78.2% | 12.7% |
| Salinas Municipio | 2.36 | 43.3 | 17.5% | 22.8% | 20.5% | 1984 | $543 | 20.0% | 82.3% | 6.8% |
| Barranquitas Municipio | 2.91 | 40.6 | 19.7% | 33.3% | 15.1% | 1984 | $506 | 23.4% | 80.3% | 13.2% |
| Juana Diaz Municipio | 2.80 | 43.0 | 16.5% | 21.5% | 16.0% | 1990 | $667 | 30.9% | 79.2% | 14.9% |
| Orocovis Municipio | 3.09 | 42.9 | 15.6% | 29.6% | 22.8% | 1983 | $498 | 20.3% | 74.9% | 10.7% |
| Comerio Municipio | 3.02 | 42.4 | 19.9% | 34.5% | 22.1% | 1980 | $537 | 17.8% | 73.7% | 16.7% |
| 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% |
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 Coamo 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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