Population 31,489 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Fajardo Municipio
Household size in Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.79 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.45 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Fajardo Municipio run small, averaging 2.42 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.87, a much bigger shift than nationally. Fajardo Municipio has smaller households than at least four in five Puerto Rico counties.
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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.5 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.2 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Fajardo Municipio skews older than the country: its median age is 43.7, against 40.1 nationally. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 37.5, in line with the national trend. The youngest areas are in the center, the oldest in the west.
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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.4% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in five households in Fajardo Municipio (18.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Fajardo 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 Fajardo Municipio
Renters in Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.6% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.4% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 34.3% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About a third of households in Fajardo Municipio rent their homes (33.3%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Among homeowners, 57.4% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.8 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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.1% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 26.3% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 29.0% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.0% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 26.0% of the housing in Fajardo 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. Vacancy is up 4.9 points from 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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1980 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1979 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Fajardo Municipio 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 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the southeast, 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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $514 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $478 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $536 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $663 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$148 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Fajardo Municipio costs $663 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $148 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 34.7% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched.
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 Fajardo Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.3% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Fajardo Municipio than nationally: 28.3% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 7.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the west and least in the center.
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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.9% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.0% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 86.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +14.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in seven adults in Fajardo Municipio never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 86.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (81.4%). The share with a diploma is up 14.5 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 Fajardo Municipio
| Period | Fajardo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.6 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Fajardo Municipio runs well above the national rate: 14.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 2.6 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Fajardo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fajardo Municipio | 2.42 | 43.7 | 18.8% | 33.3% | 26.0% | 1982 | $663 | 28.3% | 86.4% | 14.9% |
| Ceiba Municipio | 2.50 | 46.9 | 16.3% | 24.5% | 30.2% | 1985 | $504 | 23.6% | 80.3% | 9.6% |
| Luquillo Municipio | 2.52 | 46.5 | 12.4% | 31.1% | 27.0% | 1982 | $781 | 24.2% | 80.6% | 17.1% |
| Naguabo Municipio | 2.76 | 40.2 | 19.3% | 26.9% | 25.4% | 1986 | $491 | 24.1% | 79.4% | 6.6% |
| Rio Grande Municipio | 2.69 | 45.5 | 17.1% | 28.9% | 20.7% | 1985 | $663 | 25.8% | 79.3% | 14.5% |
| Loiza Municipio | 2.53 | 44.8 | 20.5% | 30.1% | 19.4% | 1985 | $523 | 18.5% | 78.0% | 21.1% |
| Canovanas Municipio | 2.68 | 43.7 | 16.3% | 27.3% | 14.5% | 1988 | $654 | 28.6% | 81.3% | 14.4% |
| Juncos Municipio | 2.60 | 41.1 | 21.8% | 29.6% | 13.8% | 1990 | $644 | 23.1% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Carolina Municipio | 2.38 | 45.0 | 17.7% | 32.0% | 15.6% | 1977 | $737 | 36.7% | 89.2% | 10.7% |
| Gurabo Municipio | 2.54 | 43.0 | 13.8% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1991 | $702 | 36.9% | 84.3% | 10.9% |
| Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2.47 | 43.6 | 14.5% | 25.5% | 11.2% | 1984 | $805 | 41.9% | 90.1% | 7.8% |
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 Fajardo 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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