Population 4,988 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Maricao Municipio
Household size in Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.80 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.41 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.27 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.81 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.99 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The typical household in Maricao Municipio holds 2.81 people, slightly more than the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 3.80 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, survey estimates can swing a lot from one release to the next. Maricao Municipio has larger households than the great majority of Puerto Rico counties.
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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.6 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 49.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.1 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Maricao Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 49.7, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Only one other Puerto Rico county is older.
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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.1% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 15.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −12.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head nearly one in seven households in Maricao Municipio (13.6%), a bit above the national share of 11.6%. Still, single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico overall (15.6%).
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 Maricao Municipio
Renters in Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 29.9% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 29.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 21.2% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | −8.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Maricao Municipio is largely a place of homeowners: only 21.2% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. Just over eight in ten owners (84.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Only one other Puerto Rico county has a lower share of renters.
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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.4% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.8% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 28.5% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 29.2% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Maricao Municipio: 29.2% 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. Few Puerto Rico counties have a higher vacancy rate: only seven of 78.
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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1977 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1977 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Maricao Municipio are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. Maricao Municipio has older homes than most Puerto Rico counties.
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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $290 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $327 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $313 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $410 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$120 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Maricao Municipio pays $410 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 19.0% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Only one other Puerto Rico county has lower rents.
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 Maricao Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.1% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.0% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 8.0% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.6% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Maricao Municipio: 13.6% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Only one other Puerto Rico county has a lower 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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 53.8% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 55.5% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 52.6% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 59.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About four in ten adults in Maricao Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 59.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. No other Puerto Rico county has a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Maricao Municipio
| Period | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.5% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.5% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.3% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −8.5 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Maricao Municipio out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. Only one other Puerto Rico county has lower unemployment. 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).
Maricao 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maricao Municipio | 2.81 | 49.7 | 13.6% | 21.2% | 29.2% | 1981 | $410 | 13.6% | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| Las Marias Municipio | 2.79 | 45.1 | 14.8% | 26.3% | 25.7% | 1984 | $403 | 14.1% | 68.0% | 6.5% |
| Sabana Grande Municipio | 2.76 | 44.6 | 13.2% | 23.6% | 30.5% | 1982 | $564 | 28.6% | 82.3% | 9.8% |
| San German Municipio | 2.65 | 47.9 | 14.6% | 35.0% | 25.9% | 1979 | $497 | 25.6% | 75.4% | 9.2% |
| Lares Municipio | 2.59 | 45.7 | 16.0% | 37.0% | 16.2% | 1985 | $506 | 21.7% | 69.6% | 12.8% |
| Yauco Municipio | 2.50 | 47.6 | 11.5% | 27.0% | 24.0% | 1982 | $558 | 28.2% | 79.4% | 12.4% |
| Hormigueros Municipio | 2.48 | 50.7 | 11.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | 1982 | $523 | 30.5% | 81.9% | 10.9% |
| Lajas Municipio | 2.64 | 47.5 | 16.2% | 30.2% | 27.5% | 1982 | $500 | 22.0% | 73.7% | 17.7% |
| Mayaguez Municipio | 2.35 | 45.0 | 12.6% | 50.2% | 26.2% | 1972 | $531 | 27.4% | 76.5% | 19.9% |
| Adjuntas Municipio | 3.00 | 46.0 | 10.6% | 32.3% | 22.2% | 1981 | $452 | 17.8% | 70.6% | 20.2% |
| Anasco Municipio | 2.63 | 46.6 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 24.1% | 1980 | $641 | 21.9% | 73.4% | 5.0% |
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 Maricao 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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