Population 28,360 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Puerto Real
Household size in Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.87 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.78 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.51 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.43 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
The average household in Puerto Real has 2.44 people, under the U.S. average of 2.65. Household size has dropped from 2.87 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Puerto Real has smaller households than at least four in five Puerto Rico cities.
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 Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 37.3 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.4 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 42.4 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 42.6 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.3 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
The median resident of Puerto Real is 42.6 years old, a bit older than the national median of 40.1. Even so, the population here is younger than in Puerto Rico overall, where the median age is 45.0. The median age has climbed from 37.3 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 Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.7% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.2% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 23.6% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 20.2% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Puerto Real (20.2%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is down 2.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only seven have a higher share of single-parent households.
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 Real
Renters in Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 27.0% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.7% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.0% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.7% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +7.7 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Puerto Real is about as common as it is nationally: 34.7% of households rent, against 34.8%. Nearly six in ten owners (55.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the center; owners are most common in the north. The renter share has risen 7.7 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 Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.7% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.5% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +7.6 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Puerto Real: 26.5% 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. Vacancy is up 7.6 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 Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1977 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1978 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1978 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1981 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +4 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Puerto Real are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1981, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1977 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the southeast, the oldest in the center.
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 Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $488 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $467 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $525 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $646 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$158 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Puerto Real pays $646 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $158 a month since 2006–10, up 32%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 33.4% of household income on rent, well over the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, so many renters here are stretched. The priciest rents are in the northeast; the most affordable are in the west.
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 Real
Bachelor's degrees in Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.4% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 21.6% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 25.5% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 28.8% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +8.4 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Puerto Real than nationally: 28.8% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. The share with a degree has risen 8.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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 Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.5% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.1% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 80.2% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 87.0% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.6 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in eight adults in Puerto Real never finished high school, a bit more than nationally: 87.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Still, the rate is higher than in Puerto Rico as a whole (81.4%). Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 15.6 points, a much bigger shift than 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 Puerto Real
| Period | Puerto Real | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 25.3% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 26.2% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.1 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Puerto Real runs well above the national rate: 15.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.1 points, mirroring the country. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's 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 Real 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 Real | 2.44 | 42.6 | 20.2% | 34.7% | 26.5% | 1981 | $646 | 28.8% | 87.0% | 15.9% |
| Fajardo | 1.72 | 58.8 | 15.7% | 52.9% | 67.4% | 1979 | $625 | 19.7% | 79.9% | 0.0% |
| Roosevelt Roads Naval Station | 2.50 | 48.0 | 17.5% | 6.4% | 58.8% | 1995 | $447 | 48.0% | 83.0% | 1.1% |
| Luquillo | 2.53 | 46.0 | 13.8% | 31.5% | 28.6% | 1983 | $743 | 26.6% | 82.8% | 17.1% |
| Ceiba | 2.43 | 47.9 | 14.3% | 26.3% | 28.3% | 1985 | $561 | 23.3% | 80.9% | 9.2% |
| Palmer | 2.69 | 48.7 | 10.9% | 26.7% | 25.0% | 1984 | $767 | 21.7% | 78.1% | 17.2% |
| Duque | 2.54 | 46.2 | 13.9% | 19.3% | 23.1% | 1980 | $520 | 11.1% | 72.4% | 9.9% |
| Rio Blanco | 2.61 | 39.2 | 20.3% | 29.7% | 26.6% | 1997 | $591 | 28.5% | 82.8% | 5.9% |
| Naguabo | 2.96 | 36.5 | 17.7% | 24.8% | 23.5% | 1984 | $491 | 23.9% | 77.8% | 5.9% |
| Rio Grande | 2.62 | 44.4 | 19.6% | 30.3% | 18.9% | 1984 | $605 | 24.4% | 79.6% | 15.9% |
| Canovanas | 2.67 | 44.9 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 16.7% | 1987 | $670 | 28.0% | 79.8% | 13.0% |
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 Puerto Real. 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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