Population 29,400 · Census ACS 2020–24
Choose a measure to map it.Tap a measure to map it. Swipe the row for more. Arrows show the change since 2006–10.
Median age by neighborhoodHistory and comparison ↓︎
Younger residents
Older residents
Colorblind friendly
off
More maps of Yabucoa Municipio: Best Neighborhoods · Walk Grade · Household income · Home prices · Race · Politics · Traffic noise · Internet
Population and households in Yabucoa Municipio
Household size in Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.22 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.07 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.86 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.44 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.79 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Yabucoa Municipio run small, averaging 2.44 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has dropped from 3.22 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. The biggest households, usually families with children, are concentrated in the northeast.
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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.5 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.6 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 44.0 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 47.4 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +11.0 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 47.4, Yabucoa Municipio is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 36.5, a much bigger shift than nationally. The youngest areas are in the west, the 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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.3% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 19.9% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 17.8% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 17.6% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | −0.8 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Yabucoa Municipio: 17.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. The single-parent share is down 0.8 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Yabucoa Municipio
Renters in Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.4% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 28.0% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 28.0% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 29.3% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.0 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Most households in Yabucoa Municipio own their homes; 29.3% rent, a little below the national share of 34.8%. About eight in ten owners (77.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the south and least common in the northeast. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 6.0 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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.2% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 16.7% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.0% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.4% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | +1.3 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacant homes make up 16.4% of the housing in Yabucoa Municipio, 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. Even so, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico overall (19.1%).
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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1983 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1983 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +5 | +3 | +6 |
Homes in Yabucoa Municipio are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1983, versus 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $398 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $409 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $473 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $569 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$170 | +$168 | +$606 |
Rent in Yabucoa Municipio runs $569 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $170 a month from 2006–10, a 43% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 35.5% 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 northeast and lowest 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 Yabucoa Municipio
Bachelor's degrees in Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.5% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.6% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.4% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 18.4% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Yabucoa Municipio: 18.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 5.0 points, in line with the national trend. College graduates are most concentrated in the southeast 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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 61.9% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 66.0% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 70.8% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 75.6% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +13.7 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About a quarter of adults in Yabucoa Municipio never finished high school, well above the national share: only 75.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 13.7 points from 2006–10, 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 Yabucoa Municipio
| Period | Yabucoa Municipio | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 21.0% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 26.1% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 18.7% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 9.5% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −11.5 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Yabucoa Municipio runs well above the national rate: 9.5% of the labor force was out of work and looking, against 5.4%. Even so, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico as a whole (10.9%). Unemployment is down 11.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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).
Yabucoa 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yabucoa Municipio | 2.44 | 47.4 | 17.6% | 29.3% | 16.4% | 1983 | $569 | 18.4% | 75.6% | 9.5% |
| Maunabo Municipio | 2.49 | 48.3 | 19.1% | 26.4% | 19.0% | 1987 | $508 | 14.4% | 73.4% | 11.5% |
| Humacao Municipio | 2.48 | 47.3 | 11.6% | 25.8% | 24.4% | 1985 | $633 | 29.1% | 82.8% | 5.1% |
| Las Piedras Municipio | 2.70 | 45.7 | 15.6% | 25.9% | 17.2% | 1989 | $677 | 30.5% | 83.6% | 7.3% |
| Patillas Municipio | 2.43 | 49.5 | 15.5% | 30.7% | 21.7% | 1988 | $548 | 22.2% | 81.4% | 11.5% |
| San Lorenzo Municipio | 2.63 | 45.0 | 16.5% | 28.0% | 13.2% | 1986 | $618 | 22.8% | 75.6% | 6.5% |
| Juncos Municipio | 2.60 | 41.1 | 21.8% | 29.6% | 13.8% | 1990 | $644 | 23.1% | 79.4% | 8.7% |
| Arroyo Municipio | 2.25 | 42.3 | 24.8% | 24.0% | 23.3% | 1983 | $472 | 33.4% | 83.2% | 4.7% |
| Naguabo Municipio | 2.76 | 40.2 | 19.3% | 26.9% | 25.4% | 1986 | $491 | 24.1% | 79.4% | 6.6% |
| Gurabo Municipio | 2.54 | 43.0 | 13.8% | 22.8% | 11.7% | 1991 | $702 | 36.9% | 84.3% | 10.9% |
| Caguas Municipio | 2.51 | 45.0 | 16.3% | 32.9% | 15.7% | 1983 | $732 | 36.8% | 85.9% | 8.1% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Owen County, IN · Marshall County, KY · Martin County, NC · Mason County, MI · Mason County, WV · McDonald County, MO · McDonough County, IL · McDuffie County, GA · Ottawa County, OK · Marshall County, IA
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 Yabucoa 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.
No other site shows detail at this level for free. We are able to keep this site free by receiving a small commission from the referring links on this page. Please share or cite this page if you aren’t able to otherwise support our work.