Population 15,441 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Hormigueros Municipio
Household size in Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.62 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.48 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.28 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Hormigueros Municipio has 2.48 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.76, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the southeast and smallest in the west.
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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 42.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Hormigueros Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.7, 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 41.1, a much bigger shift than nationally. Hormigueros Municipio has the oldest population of any Puerto Rico county.
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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.1 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are about as common in Hormigueros Municipio as they are nationally: 11.8%, against 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico overall (15.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.1 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 Hormigueros Municipio
Renters in Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.5% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 27.5% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Hormigueros Municipio own their homes; 27.5% rent, below the national share of 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (58.2%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the north; owners are most common in the southeast.
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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.7% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Hormigueros Municipio: 19.7% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 4.9 points, 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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1982 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The typical home in Hormigueros Municipio was built around 1982, about the same vintage as the country's housing overall (1980). The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, 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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $413 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $397 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $451 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $523 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$110 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Hormigueros Municipio pays $523 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $110 a month from 2006–10, a 27% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 33.4% of the typical renter's income, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the north; 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 Hormigueros Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.4% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.6% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 23.1% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
About three in ten adults 25 and older in Hormigueros Municipio (30.5%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, a little below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 9.2 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the west.
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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 68.2% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 69.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.4% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.9% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Hormigueros Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Puerto Rico. The share with a diploma is up 13.6 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 Hormigueros Municipio
| Period | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 9.3% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.0% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.1% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +1.5 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Hormigueros Municipio: 10.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 1.5 points, 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).
Hormigueros 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hormigueros Municipio | 2.48 | 50.7 | 11.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | 1982 | $523 | 30.5% | 81.9% | 10.9% |
| Mayaguez Municipio | 2.35 | 45.0 | 12.6% | 50.2% | 26.2% | 1972 | $531 | 27.4% | 76.5% | 19.9% |
| Cabo Rojo Municipio | 2.48 | 46.2 | 13.4% | 24.4% | 28.7% | 1989 | $663 | 31.1% | 77.9% | 12.9% |
| San German Municipio | 2.65 | 47.9 | 14.6% | 35.0% | 25.9% | 1979 | $497 | 25.6% | 75.4% | 9.2% |
| Lajas Municipio | 2.64 | 47.5 | 16.2% | 30.2% | 27.5% | 1982 | $500 | 22.0% | 73.7% | 17.7% |
| Anasco Municipio | 2.63 | 46.6 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 24.1% | 1980 | $641 | 21.9% | 73.4% | 5.0% |
| Las Marias Municipio | 2.79 | 45.1 | 14.8% | 26.3% | 25.7% | 1984 | $403 | 14.1% | 68.0% | 6.5% |
| Maricao Municipio | 2.81 | 49.7 | 13.6% | 21.2% | 29.2% | 1981 | $410 | 13.6% | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Sabana Grande Municipio | 2.76 | 44.6 | 13.2% | 23.6% | 30.5% | 1982 | $564 | 28.6% | 82.3% | 9.8% |
| Yauco Municipio | 2.50 | 47.6 | 11.5% | 27.0% | 24.0% | 1982 | $558 | 28.2% | 79.4% | 12.4% |
| Lares Municipio | 2.59 | 45.7 | 16.0% | 37.0% | 16.2% | 1985 | $506 | 21.7% | 69.6% | 12.8% |
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 Hormigueros 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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