Population 70,828 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mayaguez Municipio
Household size in Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.76 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.35 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Mayaguez Municipio is a place of small households, averaging 2.35 people against 2.65 for the U.S., which points to many singles, couples and roommates and relatively few children. Household size has dropped from 2.76 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Few Puerto Rico counties have smaller households: only four of 78.
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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.0 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +6.1 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Mayaguez Municipio skews older: half of its residents are older than 45.0, 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 38.9 in 2006–10, as it has 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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.0% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 16.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.8% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 12.6% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in eight households in Mayaguez Municipio (12.6%), close to the national share of 11.6%. Single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico as a whole (15.6%). The single-parent share is down 3.4 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 Mayaguez Municipio
Renters in Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.9% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 40.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 43.0% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 50.2% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.3 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Mayaguez Municipio: 50.2% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three-quarters of owners (75.6%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has risen 11.3 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Mayaguez Municipio has the highest share of renters of any Puerto Rico county.
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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.9% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.4% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.6% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.2% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +10.3 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mayaguez Municipio: 26.2% 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. Vacancy is up 10.3 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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1973 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1972 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 |
Housing in Mayaguez Municipio leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The newest homes are mostly in the northwest, the oldest in the center. Only one other Puerto Rico county has older homes.
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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $417 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $441 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $470 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $531 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$113 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mayaguez Municipio costs $531 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $113 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 40.6% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. Rents run highest in the north and lowest 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 Mayaguez Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.3% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.1% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.1% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.4% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Mayaguez Municipio than nationally: 27.4% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.1 points, mirroring the country. College graduates are most concentrated in the north and least in the center.
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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.0% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.0% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.3% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 76.5% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Nearly a quarter of adults in Mayaguez Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 76.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 11.5 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Mayaguez Municipio
| Period | Mayaguez Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.9% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 21.5% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.5% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.0 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Mayaguez Municipio: 19.9% 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 four 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).
Mayaguez 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez Municipio | 2.35 | 45.0 | 12.6% | 50.2% | 26.2% | 1972 | $531 | 27.4% | 76.5% | 19.9% |
| Hormigueros Municipio | 2.48 | 50.7 | 11.8% | 27.5% | 19.7% | 1982 | $523 | 30.5% | 81.9% | 10.9% |
| Anasco Municipio | 2.63 | 46.6 | 14.7% | 28.8% | 24.1% | 1980 | $641 | 21.9% | 73.4% | 5.0% |
| Las Marias Municipio | 2.79 | 45.1 | 14.8% | 26.3% | 25.7% | 1984 | $403 | 14.1% | 68.0% | 6.5% |
| Rincon Municipio | 2.70 | 49.7 | 12.0% | 28.9% | 29.4% | 1979 | $581 | 23.7% | 72.0% | 7.8% |
| Aguada Municipio | 2.95 | 46.0 | 11.0% | 26.1% | 26.1% | 1981 | $479 | 23.8% | 71.9% | 5.0% |
| Maricao Municipio | 2.81 | 49.7 | 13.6% | 21.2% | 29.2% | 1981 | $410 | 13.6% | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| 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% |
| Lares Municipio | 2.59 | 45.7 | 16.0% | 37.0% | 16.2% | 1985 | $506 | 21.7% | 69.6% | 12.8% |
| Adjuntas Municipio | 3.00 | 46.0 | 10.6% | 32.3% | 22.2% | 1981 | $452 | 17.8% | 70.6% | 20.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
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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 Mayaguez 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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