Population 14,520 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Las Carolinas
Household size in Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.20 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.95 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.77 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.71 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.49 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
At 2.71 people per household, Las Carolinas sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is bigger than in Puerto Rico as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.20, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.7 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 46.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.8 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 46.7, Las Carolinas is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.9, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the northeast.
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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.0% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 18.0% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +1.9 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head just over one in six households in Las Carolinas (18.0%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has risen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Las Carolinas has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five 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 Las Carolinas
Renters in Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.5% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 24.6% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Las Carolinas is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.3% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Among homeowners, 53.6% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 3.3 points from 2006–10, as it has 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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.4% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.3% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.9% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.4% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 14.4% of the housing in Las Carolinas, 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. Even so, 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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1988 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1988 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +3 | +6 |
Las Carolinas has newer housing than the country as a whole: the median home was built in 1988, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1981 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the south, while the west 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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $529 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $626 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $523 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $723 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$194 | +$168 | +$606 |
Rent in Las Carolinas runs $723 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Puerto Rico overall ($658). Rent has climbed $194 a month since 2006–10, up 37%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 20.1% of household income on rent, comfortably 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 Las Carolinas
Bachelor's degrees in Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.5% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 32.5% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.5% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 44.6% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +15.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are more common in Las Carolinas than nationally: 44.6% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 15.1 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country. Only three of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people have a higher share of college graduates.
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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 67.0% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.5% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.2% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 88.5% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +21.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion in Las Carolinas is close to the national rate: 88.5% of adults have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3%. The rate is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (81.4%). The share with a diploma has risen 21.5 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 Las Carolinas
| Period | Las Carolinas | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.4% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 12.2% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 10.8% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +0.4 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Las Carolinas: 10.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. That is in line with the rest of Puerto Rico. 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).
Las Carolinas 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Carolinas | 2.71 | 46.7 | 18.0% | 21.3% | 14.4% | 1988 | $723 | 44.6% | 88.5% | 10.8% |
| Hacienda San Jose | 2.88 | 41.8 | 14.5% | 23.3% | 7.8% | 1996 | $823 | 50.4% | 89.5% | 6.0% |
| Caguas | 2.47 | 44.7 | 15.9% | 34.5% | 16.2% | 1981 | $712 | 34.3% | 85.2% | 7.6% |
| La Cumbre | 2.66 | 48.0 | 12.4% | 27.5% | 19.3% | 1982 | $726 | 37.0% | 83.8% | 9.7% |
| Los Prados | 2.44 | 40.5 | 12.9% | 34.0% | 9.4% | 1990 | $701 | 19.7% | 81.1% | 11.9% |
| St. Just | 2.31 | 41.9 | 15.7% | 29.7% | 11.9% | 1986 | $913 | 39.7% | 88.0% | 4.8% |
| Gurabo | 2.54 | 42.4 | 14.3% | 25.3% | 12.8% | 1990 | $703 | 33.4% | 82.9% | 12.1% |
| Aguas Buenas | 2.68 | 45.3 | 16.0% | 30.4% | 16.3% | 1985 | $464 | 26.0% | 77.8% | 5.7% |
| Camarones | 2.42 | 52.3 | 9.2% | 31.6% | 16.9% | 1980 | $672 | 24.6% | 75.4% | 8.6% |
| Trujillo Alto | 2.46 | 44.4 | 14.5% | 25.4% | 11.8% | 1983 | $778 | 40.1% | 89.2% | 8.2% |
| Guaynabo | 2.48 | 45.7 | 10.4% | 28.5% | 14.0% | 1980 | $1,138 | 52.4% | 88.2% | 6.1% |
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 Las Carolinas. 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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