Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Age & Gender Distribution (2024)
Population distribution by age and gender for Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Age & Gender Statistics (2024)
Total Population
86,467
Median Age
45.5
Male Median
43.0
Female Median
47.3
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population Growth

Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Demographic Trend
Since 2010, the population of has changed by -11.4%%.
-11.4%% Growth
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Age & Gender Pyramid

Figure 2: Population distribution by age and gender for 2024.
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Historical Population Data
| Year | Median Age | Population |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 45.5 | 86,467 |
| 2023 | 45.1 | 86,875 |
| 2022 | 44.6 | 87,217 |
| 2021 | 43.8 | 88,017 |
| 2020 | 43.5 | 83,682 |
| 2019 | 42.8 | 85,390 |
| 2018 | 42.0 | 87,242 |
| 2017 | 41.4 | 89,550 |
| 2016 | 41.0 | 91,096 |
| 2015 | 40.2 | 92,511 |
| 2014 | 39.9 | 93,969 |
| 2013 | 39.3 | 95,185 |
| 2012 | 38.7 | 96,176 |
| 2011 | 38.2 | 96,984 |
| 2010 | 37.7 | 97,633 |
Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico Age Group Breakdown (2024)
| Age Cohort | Percentage |
|---|---|
| Under 5 | 3.1% |
| 5–17 | 12.8% |
| 18–24 | 8.9% |
| 25–34 | 13.4% |
| 35–54 | 24.2% |
| 55–64 | 13.6% |
| 65+ | 24.1% |
Dependency Ratios for Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico
- Total Dependency Ratio:
- 66.5
- Youth Dependency:
- 26.4
- Old-Age Dependency:
- 40.1
The dependency ratio measures dependents (ages 0-17 and 65+) per 100 working-age individuals (ages 18-64).
Age & Gender FAQs for Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico
The median age in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 45.5 years.
According to latest Census data, the total population of Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 86,467.
In Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico, seniors (ages 65+) make up 24.1% of the population, while children under 18 represent 12.8%.
Based on historical data since 2010, the population in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico is aging.