Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico
PR · FIPS 72097 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 70,828 | — | #783 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $18,295 | -75.7% | #3,217 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 43.3 years | +11.3% | #1,141 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $111,600 | -60.4% | #2,823 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $484 | -58.4% | #3,180 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 53.3% | +322.7% | #3,214 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Mayagüez Municipio has a population of 70,828, making it the #783 most populous county in the US. The median age is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median.
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The median household income in Mayagüez Municipio is $18,295, ranking #3,217 out of 3,222 counties — 75.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 53.3% and unemployment stands at 20.3%.
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The median home value in Mayagüez Municipio is $111,600 (-60.4% vs national). Renters pay a median of $484/mo and the homeownership rate is 49.8%.
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96.4% of residents in Mayagüez Municipio have health insurance coverage, which is 5.1% above the national rate.
About Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico
Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico has a total population of 70,828, making it the 783rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Mayagüez Municipio is 43.3 years, which is 11.3% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Mayagüez Municipio is $18,295, which ranks #3,217 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 75.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 53.3%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 20.3%.
The median home value in Mayagüez Municipio is $111,600, 60.4% below the national median. Renters in Mayagüez Municipio pay a median gross rent of $484 per month. The homeownership rate is 49.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Mayagüez Municipio, 27.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 19.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 96.4% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 24.5 min.
Mayagüez Municipio is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 99.0% of the population.
All data for Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.