Population 22,768 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Loiza Municipio
Household size in Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.41 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.19 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.03 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.53 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.88 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Loiza Municipio has 2.53 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.41, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the center.
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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 32.0 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 35.3 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 39.3 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.8 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +12.8 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.8, Loiza Municipio 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 32.0, a much bigger shift than nationally. Residents skew youngest in the center and oldest in the west.
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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 24.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 23.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 19.5% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −4.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Loiza Municipio (20.5%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 4.2 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Puerto Rico counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only three of 78.
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 Loiza Municipio
Renters in Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.9% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 25.8% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 29.5% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.1% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +9.2 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
About three in ten households in Loiza Municipio rent their homes (30.1%), a little below the national share of 34.8%; the rest own. Among homeowners, 72.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the west; owners are most common in the south. The renter share has risen 9.2 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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.9% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 18.8% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.3% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.4% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 19.4% of the housing in Loiza 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 has risen 2.5 points since 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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1985 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Loiza Municipio is a little younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1985, against 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 center, while the south 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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $420 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $542 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $468 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $523 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$103 | +$168 | +$606 |
Rent in Loiza Municipio runs $523 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $103 a month from 2006–10, a 25% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 32.9% of the typical renter's income, just over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
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 Loiza Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.3% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.6% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.5% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Loiza Municipio: 18.5% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.2 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the northwest.
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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.0% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.6% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 78.0% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.9 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than one in five adults in Loiza Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 78.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.9 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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 Loiza Municipio
| Period | Loiza Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.1% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.7% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.1% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.1% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Loiza Municipio: 21.1% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of Puerto Rico's 78 counties, only two have higher unemployment. Since 2006–10, unemployment has risen 2.0 points, even as the national rate fell.
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).
Loiza 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loiza Municipio | 2.53 | 44.8 | 20.5% | 30.1% | 19.4% | 1985 | $523 | 18.5% | 78.0% | 21.1% |
| Canovanas Municipio | 2.68 | 43.7 | 16.3% | 27.3% | 14.5% | 1988 | $654 | 28.6% | 81.3% | 14.4% |
| Rio Grande Municipio | 2.69 | 45.5 | 17.1% | 28.9% | 20.7% | 1985 | $663 | 25.8% | 79.3% | 14.5% |
| Carolina Municipio | 2.38 | 45.0 | 17.7% | 32.0% | 15.6% | 1977 | $737 | 36.7% | 89.2% | 10.7% |
| Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2.47 | 43.6 | 14.5% | 25.5% | 11.2% | 1984 | $805 | 41.9% | 90.1% | 7.8% |
| Luquillo Municipio | 2.52 | 46.5 | 12.4% | 31.1% | 27.0% | 1982 | $781 | 24.2% | 80.6% | 17.1% |
| San Juan Municipio | 2.21 | 45.6 | 14.8% | 47.2% | 21.3% | 1970 | $732 | 42.4% | 86.0% | 12.4% |
| Fajardo Municipio | 2.42 | 43.7 | 18.8% | 33.3% | 26.0% | 1982 | $663 | 28.3% | 86.4% | 14.9% |
| Guaynabo Municipio | 2.46 | 47.3 | 9.4% | 27.6% | 14.2% | 1980 | $1,099 | 49.4% | 86.5% | 6.1% |
| Catano Municipio | 2.47 | 45.1 | 18.7% | 40.5% | 16.8% | 1976 | $740 | 23.2% | 78.7% | 10.6% |
| Bayamon Municipio | 2.42 | 44.5 | 15.7% | 29.9% | 15.5% | 1974 | $781 | 32.9% | 85.6% | 7.7% |
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 Loiza 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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