Population 36,292 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Gurabo: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Gurabo
Household size in Gurabo
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.39 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.04 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.21 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.54 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.84 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Gurabo has 2.54 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.39 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the southwest.
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
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.3 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.6 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Gurabo is 42.4 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Still, 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 36.3, mirroring the country.
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
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.1% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.3% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are more common in Gurabo than nationally: 14.3%, against 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico as a whole (15.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.3 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
Renters in Gurabo
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 20.2% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Gurabo own their homes; 25.3% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Just over half of owners (52.3%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the southwest. The renter share has risen 9.1 points since 2006–10, 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
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.0% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 12.8% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
More homes sit empty in Gurabo than nationally: 12.8%, against 9.6%. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (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
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1984 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1988 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1990 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +3 | +6 |
Gurabo has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1990, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1984 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the northwest 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 Gurabo
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $486 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $534 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $712 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $703 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$217 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Gurabo costs $703 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, 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. The typical renter here spends 29.9% of household income on rent, just 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 Gurabo
Bachelor's degrees in Gurabo
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.2% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 29.1% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.2% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.4% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +7.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are about as common in Gurabo as nationally: 33.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (30.2%). The share with a degree has risen 7.1 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 72.2% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 77.0% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.6% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.9% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +10.7 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Gurabo never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Even so, the rate is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (81.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 10.7 points, as it has 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 Gurabo
| Period | Gurabo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.6% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 15.8% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.1% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.5 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Gurabo runs well above the national rate: 12.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Unemployment is down 0.5 points from 2006–10, a smaller shift than nationally. 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).
Gurabo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurabo | 2.54 | 42.4 | 14.3% | 25.3% | 12.8% | 1990 | $703 | 33.4% | 82.9% | 12.1% |
| Los Prados | 2.44 | 40.5 | 12.9% | 34.0% | 9.4% | 1990 | $701 | 19.7% | 81.1% | 11.9% |
| Juncos | 2.58 | 41.2 | 21.6% | 28.9% | 14.4% | 1991 | $653 | 23.2% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Caguas | 2.47 | 44.7 | 15.9% | 34.5% | 16.2% | 1981 | $712 | 34.3% | 85.2% | 7.6% |
| Las Carolinas | 2.71 | 46.7 | 18.0% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1988 | $723 | 44.6% | 88.5% | 10.8% |
| San Lorenzo | 2.64 | 44.4 | 17.4% | 29.3% | 13.5% | 1986 | $633 | 22.8% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Trujillo Alto | 2.46 | 44.4 | 14.5% | 25.4% | 11.8% | 1983 | $778 | 40.1% | 89.2% | 8.2% |
| St. Just | 2.31 | 41.9 | 15.7% | 29.7% | 11.9% | 1986 | $913 | 39.7% | 88.0% | 4.8% |
| Hacienda San Jose | 2.88 | 41.8 | 14.5% | 23.3% | 7.8% | 1996 | $823 | 50.4% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
| La Cumbre | 2.66 | 48.0 | 12.4% | 27.5% | 19.3% | 1982 | $726 | 37.0% | 83.8% | 9.7% |
| Canovanas | 2.67 | 44.9 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 16.7% | 1987 | $670 | 28.0% | 79.8% | 13.0% |
All figures 2020–24.
Cities with similar populations: Lincolnton, NC · Russellville, AR · Rock Island, IL · Riviera Beach, FL · Merrillville, IN · Mcminnville, OR · Marrero, LA · Marion, IN · Manor, TX · Lockport, NY
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. 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.