Population 5,358 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Ensenada
Household size in Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.11 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.34 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.39 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.71 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Ensenada is a place of small households, averaging 2.39 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 3.11 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the south and smallest in the east.
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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 44.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 48.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.4 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Ensenada skews older: half of its residents are older than 48.8, 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 37.4, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only nine 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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.2% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.7% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Ensenada (14.7%), well above the national share of 11.6%. That is in line with the rest of Puerto Rico. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has edged down 1.0 points, 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 Ensenada
Renters in Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.3% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.3% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 28.9% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Ensenada own their homes; 28.9% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 86.6% have no mortgage at all, 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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.5% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 41.4% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 45.9% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.8% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.3 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Ensenada: 36.8% 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. Vacancy has risen 4.3 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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1974 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1981 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +9 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Ensenada was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1974 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the north, the oldest in the center.
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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $355 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $469 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $611 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $464 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$109 | +$168 | +$606 |
Rent in Ensenada runs $464 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $109 a month from 2006–10, a 31% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 30.3% 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 east; 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 Ensenada
Bachelor's degrees in Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.5% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.7% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +3.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Ensenada: 16.7% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 3.4 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only five 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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 59.2% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 63.6% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.2% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.3% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.2 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Ensenada never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 16.2 points from 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 Ensenada
| Period | Ensenada | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.9% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 18.4% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 23.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Ensenada: 23.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Only one other Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people has higher unemployment. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Ensenada 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ensenada | 2.39 | 48.8 | 14.7% | 28.9% | 36.8% | 1982 | $464 | 16.7% | 75.3% | 23.9% |
| Guanica | 2.56 | 44.1 | 16.1% | 30.2% | 34.3% | 1981 | $463 | 23.0% | 78.1% | 20.8% |
| Sabana Grande | 2.64 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 25.1% | 28.4% | 1982 | $557 | 26.4% | 79.7% | 8.9% |
| Palomas | 2.45 | 45.8 | 15.4% | 27.0% | 23.5% | 1981 | $578 | 28.2% | 81.1% | 13.8% |
| Lajas | 2.67 | 47.1 | 16.6% | 30.3% | 28.4% | 1982 | $504 | 23.6% | 74.0% | 17.4% |
| Yauco | 2.60 | 50.0 | 8.7% | 26.7% | 25.7% | 1983 | $503 | 25.7% | 74.8% | 13.8% |
| San German | 2.64 | 47.2 | 15.0% | 39.7% | 25.7% | 1977 | $446 | 27.7% | 79.4% | 7.9% |
| Guayanilla | 2.65 | 46.0 | 16.2% | 30.8% | 17.9% | 1980 | $582 | 24.6% | 80.3% | 13.9% |
| Magas Arriba | 2.96 | 39.6 | 28.7% | 19.3% | 24.5% | 1979 | $509 | 15.0% | 80.0% | 17.0% |
| Macana | 2.82 | 43.0 | 14.0% | 37.1% | 23.8% | 1981 | $437 | 18.7% | 70.3% | 9.1% |
| Boqueron | 2.36 | 47.4 | 11.6% | 30.0% | 52.0% | 1989 | $703 | 27.1% | 77.1% | 12.7% |
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 Ensenada. 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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