Population 13,629 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Garrochales
Household size in Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.20 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.96 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.85 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.58 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.62 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
At 2.58 people per household, Garrochales sits close to the national average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.20 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated 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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 41.2 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.3 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Garrochales are younger than 41.2 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is younger than in Puerto Rico as a whole, where the median age is 45.0. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.8, mirroring the country. Only six of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people are younger.
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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 14.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.7% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Garrochales: 16.7% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Garrochales has a higher share of single-parent households than most Puerto Rico cities.
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 Garrochales
Renters in Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.5% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 18.7% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 18.7% of households in Garrochales rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (58.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the south. Only six of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people have a lower 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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.1% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Garrochales: 19.5% 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 2.0 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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Garrochales is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the south, the oldest in the east.
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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $463 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $486 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $558 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $597 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$135 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Garrochales costs $597 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $135 a month since 2006–10, up 29%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 29.7% 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 west; the highest are in the center.
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 Garrochales
Bachelor's degrees in Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.5% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 20.2% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.7% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.7% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Garrochales than nationally: 27.7% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.2 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 64.4% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 70.2% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 77.2% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.3 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Garrochales never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same. The share with a diploma has risen 17.3 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 Garrochales
| Period | Garrochales | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.6% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 12.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.2 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Garrochales runs well above the national rate: 12.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged up 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national rate fell. 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).
Garrochales 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garrochales | 2.58 | 41.2 | 16.7% | 18.7% | 19.5% | 1989 | $597 | 27.7% | 81.7% | 12.8% |
| Barceloneta | 2.53 | 43.2 | 17.3% | 29.2% | 13.5% | 1985 | $565 | 23.3% | 78.2% | 10.7% |
| Sabana Hoyos | 2.45 | 45.4 | 14.4% | 37.3% | 26.0% | 1983 | $579 | 21.4% | 76.6% | 16.6% |
| Bajadero | 2.61 | 50.8 | 16.0% | 31.3% | 23.4% | 1982 | $596 | 21.5% | 75.5% | 16.9% |
| Florida | 2.63 | 42.4 | 16.3% | 25.9% | 12.1% | 1989 | $626 | 21.5% | 75.8% | 18.4% |
| Arecibo | 2.65 | 45.3 | 15.0% | 35.2% | 21.1% | 1980 | $559 | 31.1% | 84.6% | 14.4% |
| Montebello | 2.43 | 47.9 | 16.0% | 18.2% | 19.3% | 1980 | $563 | 22.1% | 74.5% | 17.2% |
| Boquillas | 2.51 | 43.0 | 16.3% | 29.2% | 18.8% | 1979 | $621 | 26.4% | 76.6% | 14.6% |
| Manati | 2.58 | 47.9 | 12.2% | 17.5% | 14.7% | 1979 | $695 | 26.3% | 76.3% | 11.7% |
| Hato Viejo | 2.66 | 50.1 | 7.4% | 30.4% | 27.3% | 1984 | $491 | 25.0% | 74.3% | 6.5% |
| San Francisco | 2.54 | 51.9 | 9.5% | 27.9% | 26.7% | 1982 | $582 | 23.4% | 73.0% | 9.9% |
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 Garrochales. 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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