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Las MarÃas Municipio, Puerto Rico

FIPS 72083 · Population 8,744
7 Sources Updated June 22, 2026
$16,314
Median Income
$80,734 national
15.1%
Unemployment
4% national
2,701
Labor Force
15%
Bachelor's+
35.7% national
Small population: 8,744 residents. These figures come from the U.S. Census Bureau’s American Community Survey 5-year estimates, which carry a wide margin of error for places under 20,000 people. Read each value as an approximate range, and treat year-over-year changes as indicative rather than exact. A small shift can reflect survey sampling, not a real change on the ground.

Demographics & Population

Census Bureau American Community Survey 2020-2024 · 5-Year Estimates

Household Income

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates
Median Household
$16,314
Per Capita
$10,495
Mean Household
$23,906
Poverty Rate
57.8% approx.
Median Income Comparison
Las MarÃas Municipio$16,314
Puerto Rico$26,297
National$80,734

Population Profile

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 · Tables B01001, B02001, B03003
65+: 23.8% (2,077 residents) 55-64: 14% (1,225 residents) 35-54: 23.2% (2,032 residents) 18-34: 21.2% (1,852 residents) Under 18: 17.8% (1,558 residents) 45 Median Age
Cohorts
Under 18 · 17.8%
18-34 · 21.2%
35-54 · 23.2%
55-64 · 14%
65+ · 23.8%
Race & Ethnicity
White65.6%
Black or African American2.9%
Asian0%
Hispanic or Latino(any race)99.5%
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.

Educational Attainment

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 · Table B15003 · Population 25+
67.7%
High School+
National: 89.6%
▼ 21.9 pts
15%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
▼ 20.7 pts
2.3%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
▼ 11.8 pts

Employment Overview

Source: U.S. Census Bureau · American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates
8,744
Population
2,701
Labor Force
Employed
2,518
Unemployment Rate BLS LAUS 2025 annual
15.1% ▲ +4.7 pts YoY
Mean Commute 26 min below national avg
0.0 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
0.8%
Key Takeaways
  • Income gap: Households earn meaningfully less than the national median, which directly affects retail demand, housing absorption, and tax base.
  • Elevated poverty: At 57.8%, the rate is in economically distressed territory and supports federal funding narratives (CDFI, NMTC, EDA).
  • Talent gap: Bachelor's-or-higher attainment trails the national average by 20.7 pts, relevant for advanced-services attraction strategy.
  • Aging population: Median age of 45 is materially above the U.S. norm; succession planning and senior-services demand are real factors.

Economy & Industry

Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW

Top Industries by Employment

Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics · Quarterly Census of Employment & Wages 2025 Annual
Top industries by employment in Las MarÃas Municipio, Puerto Rico, with employment, share of top sectors, and average wage
IndustryEmploymentShare of Top 10Avg Wage
1Retail Trade
107 100%
$16,835
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Key Takeaways
  • Largest sector: Retail Trade employs 107 workers, at an average wage of $16,835.
Source: BLS QCEW.
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Industry Concentration

Location Quotient measures regional specialization vs. national average. LQ > 1.0 = concentrated.

Location Quotient Analysis

Concentrated Industries
Source: BLS QCEW · 3-digit NAICS sub-sector · Location Quotient vs. national employment share
Same source as the Top Industries table above, sub-sector view surfaces the specialization the supersector view masks (e.g., Plastics & Rubber Manufacturing inside the Manufacturing supersector).
Health and Personal Care Retailers
3.38x
26
1.51x
248

Cluster Depth

Source: BLS QCEW · Sub-sectors with LQ ≥ 1.5 indicate genuine cluster concentration
Dominant Cluster
Goods-Producing Cluster
Coherent grouping of concentrated sub-sectors, signals supply-chain fit for site selectors
248
Cluster Employment
1.51x
Peak LQ
Concentrated Sub-Sectors
Health and Personal Care Retailers
3.38x 26
1.51x 248
Key Takeaways
  • Top specialization: Health and Personal Care Retailers concentrates at 3.38x the national norm, strong concentration that anchors the local economy and supports supply-chain attraction strategy.
Source: BLS QCEW sub-sector Location Quotients.
Las MarÃas Municipio's Top Sectors by Workforce Share
Each rectangle's area is proportional to that sector's share of total private-sector employment across all NAICS supersectors. Hover for exact employment.
Source: Bureau of Labor Statistics QCEW 2025 Annual · Private sector, NAICS supersectors

Housing & Affordability

Census ACS · HUD Fair Market Rents FY2026

Housing Overview

Source: Census Bureau ACS 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates · Tables B25001, B25077, B25064
$86,500
Median Home Value vs 2019
$412
Rent/Mo
73.7%
Owner-Occ
25.1%
Vacancy
5.3x
Home Value to Income Ratio - Stretched
vs. ~4.1x national average

HUD Fair Market Rents

Source: HUD · Fair Market Rents FY2026
Studio
$449/mo
1 Bedroom
$467/mo
2 Bedroom
$516/mo
3 Bedroom
$661/mo
4 Bedroom
$762/mo
30% of monthly median household income (~$408/mo) · rents above this line are typically considered cost-burdened.
Key Takeaways
  • Stretched market: Home value to income ratio of 5.3x is well above the ~4.1x national average; attainable workforce housing may be a recruitment friction.
  • High home ownership: 73.7% owner-occupied; rental supply may be tight for incoming workers.
  • Elevated vacancy: 25.1% vacancy rate. In resort, rural, and seasonal markets much of this is recreational/seasonal (second homes), not available supply; confirm the vacancy-by-reason split before treating it as a redevelopment opportunity.
  • Rent affordability gap: None of the HUD Fair Market Rent bedroom tiers fall below the 30%-of-median-income affordability threshold (~$408/mo); workforce housing cost burden warrants attention.
Source: Census ACS housing tables + HUD Fair Market Rents.

Workforce Pipeline

Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition

Labor Market Overview

Source: Census ACS 2020-2024 · Tables B01001, B23025, B08303, B08301
5,109
Working Age (18-64) vs 2019
Mean Commute 26 min below national avg
0.0 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
0.8%
Prime-Age Employed (25-54)
59.5%
of prime-age population
Labor force participation rate: 37.6% of working-age population (18-64) 38% Participation
▲ vs 2019

Education & Talent Pipeline

Source: Census ACS 2020-2024 · Table B15003 · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
15%
HS Diploma+
67.7%
Regional / Statewide Institutions
Total credentials awarded
19,616/yr
NUC University 9,792/yr
University of Puerto Rico-Rio Piedras 2,424/yr
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus 2,248/yr
University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez 1,993/yr
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Cupey Campus 1,831/yr
Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Carolina Campus 1,328/yr

Aging Workforce

Source: Census Bureau ACS · Derived from age & employment tables
24%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Elevated retirement risk, above the 20% threshold. Succession planning recommended.

Workforce by Occupation

Source: Census ACS 2020-2024 · Table C24010 · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
25.2%
Service
21.2%
Sales & Office
13.9%
Construction / Maint.
18.6%
Production / Transport
21%
Bars scaled 2× for visual differentiation; percentage labels show actual share of 2,518 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
  • Succession risk is real: 24% of working-age residents are 55-64. Plan for retirements over the next decade and pair attraction strategy with talent retention.
  • Low participation: 37.6% labor force participation suggests untapped capacity; workforce development programs may unlock supply.
  • Talent pipeline: 6 regional institutions feed the workforce; the top three combined produce 14,464 annual credentials.
Source: ACS workforce data and College Scorecard.

AI Insights

AI-assisted analysis, drawn from 7 federal data sources

Sample AI Insight

Las MarÃas Municipio shows meaningful potential for health and personal care retailers attraction, with a 3.38x concentration and 26 jobs in this sub-sector. Near-term succession risk is elevated, with 24% of the working-age population within 10 years of retirement age.

Industry Shift Analysis

Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100

Prospect Match Scores

Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources

Updated from official federal government data.

Census ACS 5-Year2024
BLS QCEW2025 annual
BLS LAUS (via FRED)2025 annual
Census CBP2023
HUD Fair Market RentsFY2026
FCC Broadband Map2024
College ScorecardAY 2022-23

Frequently Asked Questions

Key economic and demographic figures for Las MarÃas Municipio, Puerto Rico, from federal data sources.

What is the population of Las MarÃas Municipio, Puerto Rico?

8,744 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).

What is the median household income in Las MarÃas Municipio, Puerto Rico?

$16,314 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).

What is the unemployment rate in Las MarÃas Municipio, Puerto Rico?

15.1% (2025 annual average, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, LAUS).