Zona urbana · Puerto Rico
Caguas zona urbana, Puerto Rico
Caguas zona urbana, zona urbana, in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. Caguas zona urbana had 72,922 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±2,452). GEOID 7210334.
Residents, 2020-2024
72,922
±2,452 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 70,318
Median household income
$27,054
±$1,989 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$137,400
±$3,421 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$644
±$53 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
Where is Caguas zona urbana and what county is it in?
Caguas zona urbana is a zona urbana in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It covers 10.9 square miles of land, 6,453 residents per square mile in 2020.
Caguas zona urbana is the urban core of Caguas Municipio, which had 124,161 residents on July 1, 2025: the municipio, a county equivalent, is what most sources mean by Caguas.
Caguas zona urbana is in the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 40 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Caguas zona urbana, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Caguas zona urbana's population at 72,922 (±2,452). The 2020 Census counted 70,318 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Caguas zona urbana is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Caguas zona urbana | Caguas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 72,922 ±2,452 | 125,586 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 37,993 ±974 | 61,398 | +3,748 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Caguas zona urbana?
The median resident of Caguas zona urbana is 44.6 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.3%.
| Measure | Caguas zona urbana | Caguas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 44.6 ±1.2 | 44.5 | +2.8 |
| Under 18 years | 15.3% ±0.9 pts | 15.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8% ±1.1 pts | 22.5% | – |
| Male | 44.9% ±1.0 pts | 46.2% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.0% ±0.6 pts | 98.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.3% ±0.4 pts | 1.3% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.2 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.1% ±0.9 pts | 6.0% | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Caguas zona urbana earn?
Half of Caguas zona urbana's households earn less than $27,054 a year (±$1,989), against $31,379 in Caguas Municipio and $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $28,450 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 39.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Caguas zona urbana | Caguas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,054 ±$1,989 | $31,379 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $38,196 ±$2,330 | $50,702 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,468 ±$994 | $21,862 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 39.8% ±2.4 pts | 35.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 64.3% ±5.9 pts | 51.2% | +7.7 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 46.4% ±2.6 pts | 42.6% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Caguas zona urbana?
Owners occupy 59.5% of Caguas zona urbana's occupied homes and renters 40.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $137,400 by its owner (±$3,421). The median renter pays $644 a month including utilities, and 47.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Caguas zona urbana | Caguas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $137,400 ±$3,421 | $151,000 | −$10,037 |
| Median gross rent | $644 ±$53 | $659 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.6% ±5.6 pts | 45.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $922 ±$26 | $1,036 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 59.5% ±2.2 pts | 67.1% | −3.6 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 40.5% ±2.2 pts | 32.9% | – |
| Housing units | 37,993 ±974 | 61,398 | +3,748 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6% ±0.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.5% ±1.8 pts | 8.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 56.5% ±1.8 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 2.9% ±0.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±0.5 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 14.1% ±1.6 pts | 11.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Caguas zona urbana work and get to work?
79.6% of Caguas zona urbana's workers drive alone and 5.4% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.8%.
| Measure | Caguas zona urbana | Caguas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 48.4% ±2.0 pts | 49.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.8% ±1.3 pts | 8.2% | −7.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 79.6% ±2.5 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.3% ±1.4 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Walked | 2.2% ±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.4% ±1.5 pts | 6.8% | +4.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.5 min ±1.3 | 28.5 min | −4.3 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Caguas zona urbana?
23 census tracts lie mostly in Caguas zona urbana, and 4 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $11,468 (Tract 2009) to $48,015 (Tract 2003.05).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2026.01Caguas Municipio | 5,249 | $27,500 |
| Tract 2005Caguas Municipio | 4,989 | $27,009 |
| Tract 2024.02Caguas Municipio | 5,520 | $35,177 |
| Tract 2003.02Caguas Municipio | 6,219 | $46,432 |
| Tract 2006Caguas Municipio | 3,811 | $21,875 |
| Tract 2003.05Caguas Municipio | 7,055 | $48,015 |
| Tract 2021Caguas Municipio | 3,513 | $37,611 |
| Tract 2007Caguas Municipio | 3,458 | $37,708 |
| Tract 2023Caguas Municipio | 3,371 | $29,976 |
| Tract 2004Caguas Municipio | 3,077 | $37,017 |
| Tract 2020Caguas Municipio | 3,050 | $25,852 |
| Tract 2012Caguas Municipio | 2,839 | $20,388 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Caguas zona urbana) · Census block assignment files
How does Caguas zona urbana compare with other places in Puerto Rico?
Caguas zona urbana ranks 41st of 198 places in Puerto Rico with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population (ACS 2020-2024) | 5th | 213 |
| Residents per square mile | 23rd | 213 |
| Median household income | 41st | 198 |
| Per capita income | 29th | 211 |
| Median home value | 30th | 204 |
| Median gross rent | 32nd | 140 |
| Poverty rate | 154th | 201 |
| Median age | 114th | 209 |
| Owner-occupied share | 163rd | 212 |
| Work from home | 25th | 29 |
| Travel time to work | 95th | 202 |
Caguas zona urbana's figures with every place in Puerto Rico (CSV)
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Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Caguas zona urbana?
8 of the 43 figures for Caguas zona urbana on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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