Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico
Located in Puerto Rico, Mayagüez Municipio has a population of 70,828 residents and a median age of 43.3 years, making it the #783 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 53.3%. The median home value is $111,600, and the median household income is $18,295, which is 76% below the national median.
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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Economy
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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In Mayagüez Municipio, 27.3% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 19.1% below the national average, ranking #985 out of 3,222 counties.
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The mean commute time is 24.5 min, which is 11.3% below the national average.
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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.