Population 1,387 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Culebra
Household size in Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.28 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.25 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.78 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.55 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Culebra average 2.73 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Puerto Rico as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.28, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 37.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +7.3 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Culebra skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.9, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.9% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.1% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Culebra: 17.1% of all households, against 11.6% 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 Culebra
Renters in Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.8% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 38.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 32.6% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Culebra rent their homes (32.6%), close to the national share of 34.8%. About nine in ten owners (89.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 47.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 66.3% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 69.2% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 65.8% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +18.0 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Culebra: 65.8% 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.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1989 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1993 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1990 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1996 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
Culebra has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1996, versus 1980 nationally.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $435 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $583 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $519 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $566 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$131 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Culebra costs $566 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 25.1% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Culebra
Bachelor's degrees in Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Culebra: 17.9% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.3% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.9% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.8% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 91.6% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +25.3 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About nine in ten adults in Culebra have finished high school (91.6%), a bit above the national rate of 89.3%.
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 Culebra
| Period | Culebra | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 7.1% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 2.6% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 3.1% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.1 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Culebra out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force 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).
Culebra 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Culebra | 2.73 | 44.9 | 17.1% | 32.6% | 65.8% | 1996 | $566 | 17.9% | 91.6% | 0.0% |
| Fajardo | 1.72 | 58.8 | 15.7% | 52.9% | 67.4% | 1979 | $625 | 19.7% | 79.9% | 0.0% |
| Roosevelt Roads Naval Station | 2.50 | 48.0 | 17.5% | 6.4% | 58.8% | 1995 | $447 | 48.0% | 83.0% | 1.1% |
| Puerto Real | 2.44 | 42.6 | 20.2% | 34.7% | 26.5% | 1981 | $646 | 28.8% | 87.0% | 15.9% |
| Ceiba | 2.43 | 47.9 | 14.3% | 26.3% | 28.3% | 1985 | $561 | 23.3% | 80.9% | 9.2% |
| Luquillo | 2.53 | 46.0 | 13.8% | 31.5% | 28.6% | 1983 | $743 | 26.6% | 82.8% | 17.1% |
| Rio Blanco | 2.61 | 39.2 | 20.3% | 29.7% | 26.6% | 1997 | $591 | 28.5% | 82.8% | 5.9% |
| Duque | 2.54 | 46.2 | 13.9% | 19.3% | 23.1% | 1980 | $520 | 11.1% | 72.4% | 9.9% |
| Palmer | 2.69 | 48.7 | 10.9% | 26.7% | 25.0% | 1984 | $767 | 21.7% | 78.1% | 17.2% |
| Naguabo | 2.96 | 36.5 | 17.7% | 24.8% | 23.5% | 1984 | $491 | 23.9% | 77.8% | 5.9% |
| Rio Grande | 2.62 | 44.4 | 19.6% | 30.3% | 18.9% | 1984 | $605 | 24.4% | 79.6% | 15.9% |
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 Culebra. 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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