Population 48,058 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Rio Grande
Household size in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.13 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.05 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.62 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.60 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Rio Grande average 2.62 people, about the same as the country as a whole (2.65). The typical household here is bigger than in Puerto Rico as a whole, where it has 2.54 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.22, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 34.7 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 36.9 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 41.6 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 44.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +9.6 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
Rio Grande skews older: half of its residents are older than 44.4, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 34.7, a much bigger shift than 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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 21.8% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 19.6% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −2.0 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in five households in Rio Grande (19.6%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share has fallen 2.0 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Only nine of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people 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 Rio Grande
Renters in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.2% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 24.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.4% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 30.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +10.1 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Rio Grande own their homes; 30.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About six in ten owners (60.1%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the center and least common in the east. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 10.1 points, 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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 16.1% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 23.9% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.9% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 18.9% of the housing in Rio Grande, 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has risen 2.7 points, 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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1981 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1983 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1984 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Rio Grande are a bit newer than the national norm: the median home was built in 1984, versus 1980 across the U.S. Puerto Rico as a whole looks much the same. Newer construction is concentrated in the east, while the center has the oldest housing.
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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $488 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $556 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $570 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $605 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$117 | +$168 | +$606 |
The median renter in Rio Grande pays $605 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rents are up $117 a month from 2006–10, a 24% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 36.1% 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 southwest; the most affordable are in the north.
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 Rio Grande
Bachelor's degrees in Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 17.6% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.2% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 24.4% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +6.1 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Rio Grande: 24.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree is up 6.1 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the east and least in the north.
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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 71.1% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 74.3% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 78.4% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 79.6% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +8.6 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in five adults in Rio Grande never finished high school, well above the national share: only 79.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 8.6 points from 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 Rio Grande
| Period | Rio Grande | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.2% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.6% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.2% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.9% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −3.4 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Finding work has been harder in Rio Grande: 15.9% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well above the national rate of 5.4%. Unemployment has fallen 3.4 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country. 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).
Rio Grande 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande | 2.62 | 44.4 | 19.6% | 30.3% | 18.9% | 1984 | $605 | 24.4% | 79.6% | 15.9% |
| Loiza | 2.62 | 43.3 | 22.5% | 31.9% | 18.7% | 1990 | $583 | 16.4% | 78.0% | 27.7% |
| Canovanas | 2.67 | 44.9 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 16.7% | 1987 | $670 | 28.0% | 79.8% | 13.0% |
| Palmer | 2.69 | 48.7 | 10.9% | 26.7% | 25.0% | 1984 | $767 | 21.7% | 78.1% | 17.2% |
| Luquillo | 2.53 | 46.0 | 13.8% | 31.5% | 28.6% | 1983 | $743 | 26.6% | 82.8% | 17.1% |
| Carolina | 2.38 | 44.6 | 18.3% | 33.0% | 15.3% | 1976 | $730 | 36.9% | 89.5% | 11.3% |
| Trujillo Alto | 2.46 | 44.4 | 14.5% | 25.4% | 11.8% | 1983 | $778 | 40.1% | 89.2% | 8.2% |
| Duque | 2.54 | 46.2 | 13.9% | 19.3% | 23.1% | 1980 | $520 | 11.1% | 72.4% | 9.9% |
| St. Just | 2.31 | 41.9 | 15.7% | 29.7% | 11.9% | 1986 | $913 | 39.7% | 88.0% | 4.8% |
| Juncos | 2.58 | 41.2 | 21.6% | 28.9% | 14.4% | 1991 | $653 | 23.2% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Gurabo | 2.54 | 42.4 | 14.3% | 25.3% | 12.8% | 1990 | $703 | 33.4% | 82.9% | 12.1% |
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 Rio Grande. 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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