Zona urbana · Puerto Rico
San Juan zona urbana, Puerto Rico
San Juan zona urbana, zona urbana, in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. San Juan zona urbana had 317,995 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,496). GEOID 7276770.
Residents, 2020-2024
317,995
±1,496 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 322,854
Median household income
$28,562
±$1,044 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$173,200
±$2,565 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$612
±$17 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
Where is San Juan zona urbana and what county is it in?
San Juan zona urbana is a zona urbana in San Juan Municipio, Puerto Rico. It covers 39.8 square miles of land, 8,109 residents per square mile in 2020.
San Juan zona urbana is the urban core of San Juan Municipio, which had 329,737 residents on July 1, 2025: the municipio, a county equivalent, is what most sources mean by San Juan.
San Juan 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 San Juan zona urbana, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts San Juan zona urbana's population at 317,995 (±1,496). The 2020 Census counted 322,854 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; San Juan zona urbana is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | San Juan zona urbana | San Juan Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 317,995 ±1,496 | 336,160 | −5,284 |
| Housing units | 190,752 ±1,652 | 201,026 | +4,850 |
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 San Juan zona urbana?
The median resident of San Juan zona urbana is 45.7 years old; 15.3% are under 18 and 25.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.2%.
| Measure | San Juan zona urbana | San Juan Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.7 ±0.2 | 45.8 | +2.6 |
| Under 18 years | 15.3% ±0.1 pts | 15.3% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.5% ±0.2 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Male | 45.4% ±0.2 pts | 45.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.2% ±0.2 pts | 98.2% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.2% ±0.2 pts | 1.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | no clear change |
| 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 | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.5% ±0.5 pts | 8.7% | −1.1 pts |
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 San Juan zona urbana earn?
Half of San Juan zona urbana's households earn less than $28,562 a year (±$1,044), against $27,992 in San Juan Municipio and $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $27,755 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Juan zona urbana | San Juan Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $28,562 ±$1,044 | $27,992 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $54,668 ±$1,781 | $53,654 | – |
| Per capita income | $26,372 ±$824 | $25,758 | +$2,410 |
| People below the poverty line | 38.2% ±1.1 pts | 38.8% | −3.0 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 58.6% ±2.7 pts | 59.0% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 35.5% ±1.1 pts | 35.9% | – |
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 San Juan zona urbana?
Owners occupy 52.5% of San Juan zona urbana's occupied homes and renters 47.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $173,200 by its owner (±$2,565). The median renter pays $612 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Juan zona urbana | San Juan Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $173,200 ±$2,565 | $171,200 | −$15,342 |
| Median gross rent | $612 ±$17 | $611 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3% ±1.8 pts | 45.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,180 ±$28 | $1,178 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 52.5% ±1.0 pts | 52.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 47.5% ±1.0 pts | 47.2% | – |
| Housing units | 190,752 ±1,652 | 201,026 | +4,850 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2% ±0.4 pts | 2.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.9% ±0.7 pts | 6.8% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 38.2% ±0.8 pts | 39.7% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2% ±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.9% ±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7% ±0.3 pts | 4.8% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 20.4% ±0.9 pts | 20.8% | – |
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 San Juan zona urbana work and get to work?
73.4% of San Juan zona urbana's workers drive alone and 8.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.2%.
| Measure | San Juan zona urbana | San Juan Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.6% ±0.7 pts | 52.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.2% ±0.8 pts | 12.3% | −3.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 73.4% ±1.1 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.1% ±0.8 pts | 7.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 3.4% ±0.4 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Walked | 4.4% ±0.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.3% ±0.7 pts | 8.2% | +6.4 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.0 min ±0.4 | 24.0 min | −1.9 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 San Juan zona urbana?
129 census tracts lie mostly in San Juan zona urbana, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $2,500 or less (Tract 43.06) to $85,633 (Tract 100.02).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 68San Juan Municipio | 6,172 | $36,381 |
| Tract 98San Juan Municipio | 5,828 | $65,281 |
| Tract 54.03San Juan Municipio | 5,644 | $24,407 |
| Tract 91.22San Juan Municipio | 5,617 | $26,042 |
| Tract 100.12San Juan Municipio | 5,586 | $57,461 |
| Tract 100.32San Juan Municipio | 5,379 | $18,396 |
| Tract 54.05San Juan Municipio | 5,234 | $39,891 |
| Tract 78San Juan Municipio | 5,182 | $24,128 |
| Tract 100.02San Juan Municipio | 4,979 | $85,633 |
| Tract 35.01San Juan Municipio | 4,806 | $10,980 |
| Tract 99.02San Juan Municipio | 4,641 | $45,533 |
| Tract 85San Juan Municipio | 4,405 | $17,342 |
Every census tract in San Juan zona urbana, with its figures
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 San Juan zona urbana) · Census block assignment files
How does San Juan zona urbana compare with other places in Puerto Rico?
San Juan zona urbana ranks 34th 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) | 1st | 213 |
| Residents per square mile | 12th | 213 |
| Median household income | 34th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 7th | 211 |
| Median home value | 11th | 204 |
| Median gross rent | 41st | 140 |
| Poverty rate | 165th | 201 |
| Median age | 95th | 209 |
| Owner-occupied share | 186th | 212 |
| Work from home | 15th | 29 |
| Travel time to work | 129th | 202 |
San Juan 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 San Juan zona urbana?
4 of the 43 figures for San Juan 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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