Population 64,962 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Mayaguez
Household size in Mayaguez
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.74 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.76 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.50 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.34 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.39 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Mayaguez are small: just 2.34 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.74 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only eight of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people have smaller households.
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
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 39.2 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 43.2 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.2 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.8 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 44.2, Mayaguez is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. The median age has climbed from 38.5 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Residents skew youngest in the north and oldest in the southeast.
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
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.4% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 17.4% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 16.6% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 13.2% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −3.2 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are a bit more common in Mayaguez than nationally: 13.2%, against 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico as a whole (15.6%). Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has fallen 3.2 points, 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
Renters in Mayaguez
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 41.1% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 43.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 44.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 52.6% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +11.5 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Mayaguez: 52.6% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. About three-quarters of owners (74.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is up 11.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Mayaguez has the highest share of renters of any Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people.
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
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.2% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.5% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 25.2% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 25.9% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +9.7 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Mayaguez: 25.9% 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 9.7 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
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1972 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1972 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1971 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1971 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | −0 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Mayaguez is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1971, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Newer construction is concentrated in the northwest, while the center has the oldest housing. Only one other Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people 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
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $415 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $440 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $471 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $528 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$114 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Mayaguez costs $528 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $114 a month since 2006–10, up 27%, a slower climb than the nation's. Rent takes 40.3% of the typical renter's income, 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 southwest.
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
Bachelor's degrees in Mayaguez
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.3% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 22.0% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 27.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +4.6 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Nearly three in ten adults 25 and older in Mayaguez (27.9%) have a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 4.6 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the northeast 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
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.8% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 72.7% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 77.0% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +11.2 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
23.0% of adults in Mayaguez never finished high school, well above the national share: only 77.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma has risen 11.2 points since 2006–10, as it has 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 Mayaguez
| Period | Mayaguez | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.4% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.6% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.5% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +2.1 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Mayaguez: 20.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only five have higher unemployment. Unemployment is up 2.1 points from 2006–10, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mayaguez | 2.34 | 44.2 | 13.2% | 52.6% | 25.9% | 1971 | $528 | 27.9% | 77.0% | 20.5% |
| Hormigueros | 2.48 | 48.5 | 11.8% | 25.9% | 21.2% | 1984 | $545 | 32.1% | 81.3% | 11.2% |
| Anasco | 2.62 | 46.7 | 11.9% | 27.5% | 23.6% | 1980 | $573 | 20.8% | 72.2% | 5.1% |
| Rosario | 2.68 | 48.2 | 14.3% | 29.4% | 26.5% | 1981 | $550 | 23.4% | 71.2% | 9.0% |
| Cabo Rojo | 2.52 | 46.8 | 13.6% | 23.9% | 23.4% | 1987 | $662 | 30.5% | 77.5% | 13.4% |
| Las Marias | 2.74 | 47.5 | 13.9% | 25.2% | 27.4% | 1982 | $428 | 15.0% | 66.9% | 7.9% |
| San German | 2.64 | 47.2 | 15.0% | 39.7% | 25.7% | 1977 | $446 | 27.7% | 79.4% | 7.9% |
| Maricao | 2.71 | 49.6 | 12.4% | 20.4% | 32.1% | 1981 | $439 | 16.9% | 62.7% | 1.9% |
| Lajas | 2.67 | 47.1 | 16.6% | 30.3% | 28.4% | 1982 | $504 | 23.6% | 74.0% | 17.4% |
| Boqueron | 2.36 | 47.4 | 11.6% | 30.0% | 52.0% | 1989 | $703 | 27.1% | 77.1% | 12.7% |
| Sabana Grande | 2.64 | 47.0 | 13.9% | 25.1% | 28.4% | 1982 | $557 | 26.4% | 79.7% | 8.9% |
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 Mayaguez. 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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