Fajardo, PR Demographics
What is the population of Fajardo?
There are 7,283 residents in Fajardo, with a median age of 39. Of this, 46.88% are males and 53.14% are females.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 7,283 | -72.3% |
| Male Population | 3,414 | -71.9% |
| Female Population | 3,870 | -72.7% |
Male Population 46.88%
Female Population 53.14%
What are the employment statistics in Fajardo?
White-collar workers make up 72.42% of the working population in Fajardo, while blue-collar employees account for 27.58%. There are also 504 entrepreneurs in Fajardo (20.84% of the workforce); 1,399 workers employed in private companies (57.86%); and 444 people working in governmental institutions (18.36%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 1,751 | -72.3% |
| Blue Collar | 667 | -59.8% |
White Collar 72.42%
Blue Collar 27.58%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 504 | -61.3% |
| Private Companies | 1,399 | -71.4% |
| Governmental Workers | 444 | -67.8% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 71 | -82.9% |
Self Employees 20.84%
Private Companies 57.86%
Governmental Workers 18.36%
Not for Profit Companies 2.94%
How many households are there in Fajardo?
There are a total of 2,793 households in Fajardo, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 67.1% of these Fajardo households, while non-family units account for the remaining 32.94%. Additionally, 28.61% of households have children and 71.43% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total households | 2,793 | -71.7% |
| Average People per Household | 3 | N/A |
| Family Households | 1,874 | -70.9% |
| Non-Family Households | 920 | -73.1% |
Family Households 67.1%
Non-Family Households 32.94%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 799 | -66.6% |
| Households without Children | 1,995 | -73.3% |
Households with Children 28.61%
Households without Children 71.43%
What are the median and average incomes in Fajardo?
The average annual household income in Fajardo is $35,145, while the median household income sits at $21,714 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $20,063, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $27,163.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $35,145 | 16.5% |
| Median Household Income | $21,714 | 3.2% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Fajardo?
There are 4,081 housing units in Fajardo, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1978. Of the 2,793 occupied housing units in Fajardo, 65.31% are owner-occupied, while 34.73% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 39.99% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $130,650. In general, housing costs reach $398 per month in Fajardo.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,081 | -70.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1978 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 73 | -74.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 48 | -59.0% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 280 | -72.1% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 691 | -78.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 1,255 | -69.8% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 622 | -70.6% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 663 | -66.3% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 428 | -62.7% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 18 | -70.0% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 3 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,793 | -71.7% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,824 | -73.0% |
| Renter Occupied | $970 | -68.7% |
Owner Occupied 65.31%
Renter Occupied 34.73%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 729 | -75.0% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,094 | -71.5% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $130,650 | 20.9% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $99,650 | 4.0% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $398 | -8.9% |
With Mortgage 39.99%
Without Mortgage 60.01%
What is the level of education in Fajardo?
Approximately 39.11% of the population in Fajardo holds a high school degree (that's 2,330 residents), while 18.43% have attained a college certificate (1,098 locals) and 21.06% have a bachelor's degree (1,255 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 531 | -72.9% |
| Some High School | 2,330 | -72.2% |
| Some College | 1,098 | -72.8% |
| Associate Degree | 490 | -74.1% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,255 | -73.0% |
| Graduate Degree | 254 | -78.1% |
No High School 8.91%
Some High School 39.11%
Some College 18.43%
Associate Degree 8.22%
Bachelor's Degree 21.06%
Graduate Degree 4.26%
What is the marital status of Fajardo residents?
A total of 2,518 people in Fajardo have never been married (which represents 40.3% of the total population), while 2,078 of them are wedded (33.26%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 195 (3.12%) and 964 (15.43%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 2,518 | -72.0% |
| Married | 2,078 | -72.5% |
| Separated | 195 | -70.5% |
| Widowed | 493 | -75.2% |
| Divorced | 964 | 964.0% |
Never Married 40.3%
Married 33.26%
Separated 3.12%
Widowed 7.89%
Divorced 15.43%
What are the most common means of transportation in Fajardo?
The top three means of transportation people in Fajardo use to get to work are: car, walking and motorcycle. A total of 2,021 residents commute by car, 31 prefer going to work by walking and 14 by motorcycle
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,021 | -70.0% |
| Motorcycle | 14 | -6.7% |
| TaxiCab | 3 | -81.2% |
| Walk | 31 | -67.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Fajardo by zipcode?
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.