Population 42,890 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Isabela Municipio
Household size in Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.12 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.89 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.83 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.88 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.24 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Isabela Municipio average 2.88 people, above the national 2.65, so families with children are more common here. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.12, a much bigger shift than nationally. Households are largest in the west and smallest in the southeast.
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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.1 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.2 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.7 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Isabela Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 37.1 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.1% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.2% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 11.0% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in ten households in Isabela Municipio (11.0%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico overall (15.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 2.9 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 Isabela Municipio
Renters in Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.2% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 38.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.4% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.6% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Isabela Municipio is about as common as it is nationally: 33.6% of households rent, against 34.8%. About seven in ten owners (69.0%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 1.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.8% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.7% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +12.3 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 30.7% of the housing in Isabela 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 12.3 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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1980 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1984 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Isabela Municipio are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1985, versus 1980 across the U.S. The median year built has moved up from 1980 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the north 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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $386 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $505 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $436 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $589 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$203 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Isabela Municipio pays $589 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $203 a month from 2006–10, a 52% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 28.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the east; the most affordable are in the southwest.
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 Isabela Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 22.1% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Isabela Municipio: 22.1% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 6.3 points, as it has nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the center and least in the southeast.
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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.5% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 67.8% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.7% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.9% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.4 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.1% of adults in Isabela Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.9% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.4 points, 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 Isabela Municipio
| Period | Isabela Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.1% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.1% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −7.0 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Isabela Municipio: 10.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico as a whole (10.9%). Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 7.0 points, as it has nationally.
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).
Isabela 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isabela Municipio | 2.88 | 45.7 | 11.0% | 33.6% | 30.7% | 1985 | $589 | 22.1% | 76.9% | 10.1% |
| Quebradillas Municipio | 2.72 | 44.3 | 15.7% | 29.4% | 22.9% | 1984 | $613 | 20.5% | 75.5% | 8.5% |
| Aguadilla Municipio | 2.45 | 46.1 | 16.4% | 44.1% | 21.1% | 1984 | $604 | 27.6% | 78.9% | 15.3% |
| Moca Municipio | 2.69 | 43.3 | 15.4% | 36.7% | 19.7% | 1988 | $540 | 24.6% | 73.9% | 16.5% |
| San Sebastian Municipio | 2.71 | 47.2 | 12.0% | 25.3% | 22.3% | 1983 | $519 | 21.8% | 71.5% | 13.9% |
| Camuy Municipio | 2.68 | 45.9 | 10.0% | 24.1% | 13.9% | 1987 | $604 | 23.1% | 74.5% | 2.9% |
| Aguada Municipio | 2.95 | 46.0 | 11.0% | 26.1% | 26.1% | 1981 | $479 | 23.8% | 71.9% | 5.0% |
| Hatillo Municipio | 2.84 | 46.0 | 10.4% | 28.3% | 21.1% | 1990 | $607 | 31.8% | 78.3% | 6.5% |
| Rincon Municipio | 2.70 | 49.7 | 12.0% | 28.9% | 29.4% | 1979 | $581 | 23.7% | 72.0% | 7.8% |
| Arecibo Municipio | 2.59 | 45.2 | 15.4% | 34.6% | 22.1% | 1981 | $552 | 28.3% | 82.4% | 15.1% |
| Barceloneta Municipio | 2.51 | 42.9 | 16.6% | 25.9% | 15.3% | 1987 | $572 | 25.2% | 79.7% | 10.7% |
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 Isabela 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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