Population 40,228 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Gurabo Municipio
Household size in Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.42 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.20 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.88 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Gurabo Municipio run a little small, averaging 2.54 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.42, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the northeast 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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.1 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.2 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 43.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.8 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Gurabo Municipio skews older than the country: its median age is 43.0, against 40.1 nationally. Even so, the population here is younger than in Puerto Rico as a whole, where the median age is 45.0. The median age has climbed from 36.3 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.1% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Gurabo Municipio (13.8%), above the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico overall (15.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 4.0 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Gurabo Municipio
Renters in Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 22.8% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Gurabo Municipio is largely a place of homeowners: only 22.8% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About half of owners (49.8%) have paid off their mortgages, above the national share of 39.8%. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 7.6 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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.7% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.3% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.7% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs a little high in Gurabo Municipio: 11.7% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico as a whole (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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1987 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1990 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1991 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1991 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Gurabo Municipio has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1991, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1987 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southwest, the oldest in the center. Only one other Puerto Rico county has newer homes.
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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $485 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $537 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $844 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $702 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$168 | +$606 |
Rent in Gurabo Municipio runs $702 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Even so, rents here are higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole ($658). Rents are up $217 a month from 2006–10, a 45% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Gurabo Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 33.2% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.9% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 36.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
More than a third of adults 25 and older in Gurabo Municipio (36.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, close to the national share of 35.6%. The share is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (30.2%). The share with a degree has risen 7.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Few Puerto Rico counties have a higher share of college graduates: only four of 78.
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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 73.8% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.3% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 84.3% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly one in six adults in Gurabo Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 84.3% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Still, the rate is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (81.4%). The share with a diploma has risen 10.5 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Gurabo Municipio
| Period | Gurabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 14.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.1% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gurabo Municipio runs well above the national rate: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment has edged down 1.0 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Gurabo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurabo Municipio | 2.54 | 43.0 | 13.8% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1991 | $702 | 36.9% | 84.3% | 10.9% |
| Caguas Municipio | 2.51 | 45.0 | 16.3% | 32.9% | 15.7% | 1983 | $732 | 36.8% | 85.9% | 8.1% |
| Juncos Municipio | 2.60 | 41.1 | 21.8% | 29.6% | 13.8% | 1990 | $644 | 23.1% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| San Lorenzo Municipio | 2.63 | 45.0 | 16.5% | 28.0% | 13.2% | 1986 | $618 | 22.8% | 75.6% | 6.5% |
| Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2.47 | 43.6 | 14.5% | 25.5% | 11.2% | 1984 | $805 | 41.9% | 90.1% | 7.8% |
| Las Piedras Municipio | 2.70 | 45.7 | 15.6% | 25.9% | 17.2% | 1989 | $677 | 30.5% | 83.6% | 7.3% |
| Canovanas Municipio | 2.68 | 43.7 | 16.3% | 27.3% | 14.5% | 1988 | $654 | 28.6% | 81.3% | 14.4% |
| Aguas Buenas Municipio | 2.67 | 44.8 | 15.7% | 35.6% | 18.0% | 1982 | $475 | 22.0% | 77.2% | 5.4% |
| Carolina Municipio | 2.38 | 45.0 | 17.7% | 32.0% | 15.6% | 1977 | $737 | 36.7% | 89.2% | 10.7% |
| Guaynabo Municipio | 2.46 | 47.3 | 9.4% | 27.6% | 14.2% | 1980 | $1,099 | 49.4% | 86.5% | 6.1% |
| Cidra Municipio | 2.64 | 44.5 | 15.5% | 33.7% | 12.9% | 1991 | $610 | 27.4% | 81.8% | 6.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Tallapoosa County, AL · Delta County, MI · Douglas County, NV · Duplin County, NC · Shelby County, KY · Shelby County, OH · Somerset County, ME · St. Mary Parish, LA · Suwannee County, FL · Sweetwater County, WY
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 Gurabo 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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