Yauco 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 | Yauco Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 32,311 | 3,169,509 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 472.6 | 594.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.96% | -1.15% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 48.4 | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 12,537 | 1,238,240 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Yauco Municipio declined by 30.6% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 33,441 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Yauco Municipio has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Yauco Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $21,864 | $25,099 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 6.08% | 3.60% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 13.0% | 12.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Yauco Municipio is about 13% lower than in Puerto Rico.
Housing
| Metric | Yauco Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $112,576 | $132,443 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $520 | $562 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 68.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Yauco Municipio is about 18.0 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $520 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Yauco Municipio spend about 34 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 143 hours, about 5.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Yauco Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 17.1 | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 34.2 | 47.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 143 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $4,420 | $6,078 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 3.7% | 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 Yauco Municipio is 17 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
Yauco Municipio has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Yauco Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 26.0% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.64 | 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 | Yauco 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 Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population of Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is 32,311, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population density of Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is 472.6 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median household income in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,864, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median home price in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is $112,576, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The unemployment rate in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is 13.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.