2023 ACS Census Data · Population 86,875
Arecibo Municipio is a mid-sized county in Puerto Rico with a population of 86,875. The median household income is $23,175, 64% below the national average. The poverty rate is 42.9%, median home value is $110,800, and 27.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 26% below the national average.
Population
86,875
2023 estimate
Rank #679 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$23,175
Household
Rank #3179 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$110,800
Owner-occupied
Rank #2738 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
27.5%
Adults 25+
Rank #899 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.5%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
95.9%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.3%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
2% below Puerto Rico avg·64% below national avg
Poverty Rate
4% above Puerto Rico avg·186% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
2% below Puerto Rico avg·26% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$14,219
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
42.9%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
42.3%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
6% below Puerto Rico avg·47% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Puerto Rico avg·44% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
11% below Puerto Rico avg·14% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
3% above Puerto Rico avg·16% above national avg
Housing Units
41,415
Households
32,053
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$774
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
75.0%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
26 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
11% above Puerto Rico avg·14% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% above Puerto Rico avg·8% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
8.4%
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