Arecibo Municipio, PR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 82,796 | 3,169,509 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 483.3 | 594.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.65% | -1.15% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 45.2 | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 32,053 | 1,238,240 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Arecibo Municipio declined by 15.2% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 86,875 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Arecibo Municipio has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $23,327 | $25,099 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 4.96% | 3.60% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 16.4% | 12.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Arecibo Municipio is about 7% lower than in Puerto Rico.
Housing
| Metric | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $95,850 | $132,443 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $518 | $562 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 62.6% | 68.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Arecibo Municipio is about 15.4 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $518 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Arecibo Municipio spend about 44 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 183 hours, about 7.6 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 22.0 | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 44.0 | 47.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 183 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,686 | $6,078 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 5.2% | 5.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Culebra Municipio (12.6 min), Jayuya Municipio (16.1 min), Vieques Municipio (16.4 min).
Slowest:
Naranjito Municipio (40.7 min), Toa Alta Municipio (37.0 min), RÃo Grande Municipio (33.9 min).
The average commute time in Arecibo Municipio is 22 minutes, shorter than the 24 minutes in Puerto Rico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Arecibo Municipio has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.6% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.65 | 2.59 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Guaynabo Municipio (0.4), San Juan Municipio (0.3), Trujillo Alto Municipio (0.3).
Lowest:
Maricao Municipio (0.1), Las MarÃas Municipio (0.1), Culebra Municipio (0.2).
Health
| Metric | Arecibo Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | — | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | — | — | 16.3% |
| Smokers | — | — | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population of Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 82,796, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population density of Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 483.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median household income in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $23,327, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median home price in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $95,850, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The unemployment rate in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 16.4%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.