Population 20 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Puerto Nuevo
Household size in Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.83 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.52 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.13 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.42 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.41 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Puerto Nuevo has 2.42 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.83, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.8 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.5 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.5 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 30.9 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | −7.9 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Puerto Nuevo is young: half of its residents are under 30.9, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young adults, many of them living alone or as couples.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.1% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.7% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Puerto Nuevo (19.8%), well above the national share of 11.6%.
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 Puerto Nuevo
Renters in Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.9% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 98.9% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 97.7% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 59.9% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +25.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renters far outnumber owners in Puerto Nuevo: 59.9% of households rent their homes, against 34.8% nationally. More than half of owners (54.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.9% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 33.5% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +13.6 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Puerto Nuevo: 33.5% 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.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1956 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1955 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1960 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Puerto Nuevo is a place of older homes: half were built before 1960, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $645 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $606 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $300 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $789 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$144 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Puerto Nuevo costs $789 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Still, rents here are higher than in Puerto Rico overall ($658). Rent takes 29.1% of the typical renter's income, just under 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 Puerto Nuevo
Bachelor's degrees in Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.4% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 15.3% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 39.4% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 51.9% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +45.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
Puerto Nuevo is highly educated: just over half of adults 25 and older (51.9%) hold at least a bachelor's degree, far above the national share of 35.6%.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.1% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 64.0% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.5% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 82.4% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +17.2 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Puerto Nuevo never finished high school, well above the national share: only 82.4% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same.
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 Puerto Nuevo
| Period | Puerto Nuevo | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 8.8% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.7% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | +6.4 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Puerto Nuevo runs well above the national rate: 15.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. 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).
Puerto Nuevo 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Puerto Nuevo | 2.42 | 30.9 | 19.8% | 59.9% | 33.5% | 1960 | $789 | 51.9% | 82.4% | 15.2% |
| San Juan | 2.19 | 45.9 | 14.5% | 47.3% | 21.6% | 1970 | $732 | 42.8% | 86.2% | 12.4% |
| Fort Buchanan | 2.14 | 43.4 | 5.8% | 28.7% | 18.5% | 1975 | $1,213 | 40.2% | 80.5% | 5.0% |
| Catano | 2.45 | 45.4 | 18.3% | 40.1% | 16.8% | 1976 | $736 | 22.9% | 78.2% | 10.3% |
| Guaynabo | 2.48 | 45.7 | 10.4% | 28.5% | 14.0% | 1980 | $1,138 | 52.4% | 88.2% | 6.1% |
| Sabana Seca | 2.45 | 51.8 | 15.8% | 42.2% | 16.0% | 1971 | $864 | 23.1% | 79.8% | 4.5% |
| Camarones | 2.42 | 52.3 | 9.2% | 31.6% | 16.9% | 1980 | $672 | 24.6% | 75.4% | 8.6% |
| Bayamon | 2.45 | 44.1 | 16.1% | 29.5% | 15.1% | 1975 | $775 | 33.0% | 86.1% | 7.6% |
| St. Just | 2.31 | 41.9 | 15.7% | 29.7% | 11.9% | 1986 | $913 | 39.7% | 88.0% | 4.8% |
| La Cumbre | 2.66 | 48.0 | 12.4% | 27.5% | 19.3% | 1982 | $726 | 37.0% | 83.8% | 9.7% |
| Carolina | 2.38 | 44.6 | 18.3% | 33.0% | 15.3% | 1976 | $730 | 36.9% | 89.5% | 11.3% |
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 Puerto Nuevo. 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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