Population 5,293 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Yaurel
Household size in Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.37 | 3.07 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.17 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.76 | 2.79 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.43 | 2.54 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.95 | −0.53 | −0.03 |
Households in Yaurel run small, averaging 2.43 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 3.37, a much bigger shift than nationally. Yaurel 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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 38.4 | 36.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 43.0 | 38.9 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 48.2 | 42.5 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 52.7 | 45.0 | 40.1 |
| Change | +14.3 | +8.3 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 52.7, Yaurel 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 38.4 in 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Yaurel has the oldest population of any Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people.
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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.6% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 10.3% | 18.1% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.5% | 16.6% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 14.0% | 15.6% | 11.6% |
| Change | +0.5 pts | −2.5 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in seven households in Yaurel (14.0%), above the national share of 11.6%. Even so, single parents are less common here than in Puerto Rico as a whole (15.6%).
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 Yaurel
Renters in Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 20.7% | 27.5% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 20.6% | 30.5% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 27.8% | 31.9% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 24.7% | 32.1% | 34.8% |
| Change | +3.9 pts | +4.5 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 24.7% of households in Yaurel rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 92.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southeast; owners are most common in the center. Since 2006–10, the renter share has risen 3.9 points, in line with the national trend.
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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.2% | 15.6% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 25.6% | 18.7% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.8% | 22.1% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.7% | 19.1% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.5 pts | +3.5 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Yaurel: 16.7% 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. Even so, the rate is lower than in Puerto Rico as a whole (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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1978 | 1978 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1981 | 1980 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1984 | 1980 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1986 | 1981 | 1980 |
| Change | +7 | +3 | +6 |
The housing in Yaurel is younger than the country's: half of it was built after 1986, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1978 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the south 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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $364 | $489 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $478 | $528 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $401 | $553 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $513 | $658 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$149 | +$168 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Yaurel costs $513 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $149 a month since 2006–10, up 41%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 25.9% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. The priciest rents are in the northwest; the most affordable are in the center.
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 Yaurel
Bachelor's degrees in Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.4% | 21.9% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 11.2% | 24.1% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 10.7% | 26.3% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 30.2% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.7 pts | +8.3 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Yaurel: 14.1% 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 2.7 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend. No other Puerto Rico city with 5,000+ people has a lower share of college graduates.
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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 55.1% | 67.8% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 58.4% | 72.1% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 61.9% | 76.7% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 70.6% | 81.4% | 89.3% |
| Change | +15.5 pts | +13.6 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Yaurel never finished high school, well above the national share: only 70.6% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 15.5 points from 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally. Of the 110 Puerto Rico cities with 5,000+ people, only eight have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Yaurel
| Period | Yaurel | Puerto Rico | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.3% | 16.9% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 24.9% | 18.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 9.0% | 16.5% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.2% | 10.9% | 5.4% |
| Change | −18.1 pts | −6.0 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Yaurel runs well above the national rate: 8.2% 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 18.1 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).
Yaurel 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yaurel | 2.43 | 52.7 | 14.0% | 24.7% | 16.7% | 1986 | $513 | 14.1% | 70.6% | 8.2% |
| Patillas | 2.24 | 45.6 | 18.5% | 35.1% | 19.0% | 1982 | $491 | 26.0% | 83.6% | 8.2% |
| Pitahaya | 2.27 | 42.7 | 22.8% | 23.9% | 20.9% | 1984 | $504 | 32.3% | 84.2% | 5.1% |
| Arroyo | 2.28 | 46.4 | 20.4% | 9.2% | 24.5% | 1992 | $428 | 38.6% | 87.2% | 0.1% |
| Guayama | 2.23 | 41.9 | 16.4% | 24.8% | 14.9% | 1990 | $617 | 27.6% | 78.2% | 4.6% |
| Cayey | 2.40 | 45.9 | 19.6% | 40.1% | 15.2% | 1982 | $654 | 28.7% | 81.4% | 4.8% |
| Los Panes | 2.63 | 45.9 | 15.2% | 22.4% | 13.6% | 1993 | $655 | 35.7% | 82.0% | 4.9% |
| Nogueras | 2.59 | 44.1 | 16.0% | 37.8% | 13.6% | 1988 | $556 | 26.5% | 83.3% | 6.8% |
| San Lorenzo | 2.64 | 44.4 | 17.4% | 29.3% | 13.5% | 1986 | $633 | 22.8% | 76.7% | 6.5% |
| Maunabo | 2.51 | 48.6 | 18.8% | 26.3% | 19.2% | 1986 | $507 | 15.2% | 74.1% | 11.7% |
| Yabucoa | 2.45 | 47.3 | 17.4% | 29.2% | 16.1% | 1984 | $557 | 19.0% | 75.7% | 9.8% |
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 Yaurel. 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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