Population 34,951 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Las Piedras Municipio
Household size in Las Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.37 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.16 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.00 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.70 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.67 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Las Piedras Municipio average 2.70 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Puerto Rico as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Household size has dropped from 3.37 in 2006–10, 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 Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 40.5 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +10.7 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Las Piedras 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 35.0 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 Las Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.1% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 18.5% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.5% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Las Piedras Municipio: 15.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. That is in line with the rest of Puerto Rico. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, 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 Las Piedras Municipio
Renters in Las Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Just over a quarter of households in Las Piedras Municipio rent their homes (25.9%), below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. About two-thirds of owners (64.7%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the east; owners are most common in the west. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 1.8 points, 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 Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.8% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.3% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 19.1% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.2% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.4 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 17.2% of the housing in Las Piedras 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. Even so, 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 Las Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1983 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1986 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1989 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1989 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
Much of the housing in Las Piedras Municipio is relatively new: half of its homes were built after 1989, compared with 1980 for the U.S. as a whole. The median year built has moved up from 1983 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the west, the oldest in the south.
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 Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $498 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $468 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $588 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $677 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$179 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Las Piedras Municipio pays $677 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $179 a month from 2006–10, a 36% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.7% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the west; the most affordable are in the south.
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 Piedras Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Las Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.2% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 22.3% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 30.5% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +12.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are a little less common in Las Piedras Municipio than nationally: 30.5% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The picture is much the same across Puerto Rico. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 12.5 points, as it has nationally.
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 Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 66.7% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.2% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.6% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +16.9 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Las Piedras Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.6% 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 16.9 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 Las Piedras Municipio
| Period | Las Piedras Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 16.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 7.3% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.7 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Jobs have been harder to find in Las Piedras Municipio than nationally: unemployment was 7.3%, against 5.4%. Still, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (10.9%). Unemployment has fallen 11.7 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than 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).
Las Piedras 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Piedras Municipio | 2.70 | 45.7 | 15.6% | 25.9% | 17.2% | 1989 | $677 | 30.5% | 83.6% | 7.3% |
| Juncos Municipio | 2.60 | 41.1 | 21.8% | 29.6% | 13.8% | 1990 | $644 | 23.1% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Humacao Municipio | 2.48 | 47.3 | 11.6% | 25.8% | 24.4% | 1985 | $633 | 29.1% | 82.8% | 5.1% |
| San Lorenzo Municipio | 2.63 | 45.0 | 16.5% | 28.0% | 13.2% | 1986 | $618 | 22.8% | 75.6% | 6.5% |
| Yabucoa Municipio | 2.44 | 47.4 | 17.6% | 29.3% | 16.4% | 1983 | $569 | 18.4% | 75.6% | 9.5% |
| Naguabo Municipio | 2.76 | 40.2 | 19.3% | 26.9% | 25.4% | 1986 | $491 | 24.1% | 79.4% | 6.6% |
| 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% |
| Maunabo Municipio | 2.49 | 48.3 | 19.1% | 26.4% | 19.0% | 1987 | $508 | 14.4% | 73.4% | 11.5% |
| Patillas Municipio | 2.43 | 49.5 | 15.5% | 30.7% | 21.7% | 1988 | $548 | 22.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| Ceiba Municipio | 2.50 | 46.9 | 16.3% | 24.5% | 30.2% | 1985 | $504 | 23.6% | 80.3% | 9.6% |
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 Piedras 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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