Zona urbana · Puerto Rico
Canóvanas zona urbana, Puerto Rico
Canóvanas zona urbana, zona urbana, in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. Canóvanas zona urbana had 12,689 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,199). GEOID 7212828.
Residents, 2020-2024
12,689
±1,199 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 11,976
Median household income
$47,616
±$7,760 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$163,900
±$9,848 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$824
±$173 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
Where is Canóvanas zona urbana and what county is it in?
Canóvanas zona urbana is a zona urbana in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. It covers 2.8 square miles of land, 4,248 residents per square mile in 2020.
Canóvanas zona urbana is the urban core of Canóvanas Municipio, which had 41,302 residents on July 1, 2025: the municipio, a county equivalent, is what most sources mean by Canóvanas.
Canóvanas 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 Canóvanas zona urbana, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Canóvanas zona urbana's population at 12,689 (±1,199). The 2020 Census counted 11,976 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Canóvanas zona urbana is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Canóvanas zona urbana | Canóvanas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 12,689 ±1,199 | 41,816 | +5,312 |
| Housing units | 5,283 ±408 | 18,667 | +2,152 |
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 Canóvanas zona urbana?
The median resident of Canóvanas zona urbana is 42.0 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 15.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.1%.
| Measure | Canóvanas zona urbana | Canóvanas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.0 ±2.5 | 43.3 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% ±2.9 pts | 17.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.0% ±3.0 pts | 19.4% | – |
| Male | 46.0% ±2.5 pts | 47.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.9% ±0.2 pts | 99.9% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.3% ±1.8 pts | 8.6% | 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 Canóvanas zona urbana earn?
Half of Canóvanas zona urbana's households earn less than $47,616 a year (±$7,760), against $29,642 in Canóvanas Municipio and $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $31,778 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $15,838 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Canóvanas zona urbana | Canóvanas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $47,616 ±$7,760 | $29,642 | +$15,838 |
| Mean household income | $64,688 ±$6,703 | $45,116 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,693 ±$2,546 | $18,596 | +$6,282 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3% ±4.0 pts | 33.2% | −17.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.9% ±9.5 pts | 46.0% | −29.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 29.4% ±4.3 pts | 49.7% | – |
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 Canóvanas zona urbana?
Owners occupy 78.2% of Canóvanas zona urbana's occupied homes and renters 21.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $163,900 by its owner (±$9,848). The median renter pays $824 a month including utilities, and 59.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Canóvanas zona urbana | Canóvanas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $163,900 ±$9,848 | $118,600 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $824 ±$173 | $568 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 59.8% ±13.5 pts | 46.7% | +18.7 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,226 ±$132 | $988 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.2% ±4.3 pts | 72.7% | +8.9 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 21.8% ±4.3 pts | 27.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,283 ±408 | 18,667 | +2,152 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1% ±1.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.5% ±5.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.0% ±4.7 pts | 76.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0% ±1.0 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 4.1% ±2.4 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.6% ±0.9 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.4% ±1.6 pts | 9.3% | – |
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 Canóvanas zona urbana work and get to work?
83.4% of Canóvanas zona urbana's workers drive alone and 8.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 37.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.8%.
| Measure | Canóvanas zona urbana | Canóvanas Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 61.7% ±4.1 pts | 55.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% ±3.3 pts | 14.5% | −7.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 83.4% ±4.8 pts | 85.8% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.6% ±4.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.9% ±3.2 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 37.7 min ±3.3 | 34.8 min | +5.9 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 Canóvanas zona urbana?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Canóvanas zona urbana, and 2 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $22,500 (Tract 1002) to $52,316 (Tract 1005.03).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1005.03Canóvanas Municipio | 6,878 | $52,316 |
| Tract 1005.02Canóvanas Municipio | 2,617 | $36,037 |
| Tract 1002Canóvanas Municipio | 2,120 | $22,500 |
| Tract 1005.04Canóvanas Municipio | 3,770 | $84,773 |
| Tract 1001.04Canóvanas Municipio | 3,473 | $17,373 |
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 Canóvanas zona urbana) · Census block assignment files
How does Canóvanas zona urbana compare with other places in Puerto Rico?
Canóvanas zona urbana ranks 7th 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) | 19th | 213 |
| Residents per square mile | 86th | 213 |
| Median household income | 7th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 9th | 211 |
| Median home value | 14th | 204 |
| Median gross rent | 5th | 140 |
| Poverty rate | 201st | 201 |
| Median age | 151st | 209 |
| Owner-occupied share | 51st | 212 |
| Work from home | 13th | 29 |
| Travel time to work | 10th | 202 |
Canóvanas 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 Canóvanas zona urbana?
13 of the 43 figures for Canóvanas 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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