Zona urbana · Puerto Rico
Trujillo Alto zona urbana, Puerto Rico
Trujillo Alto zona urbana, zona urbana, in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. Trujillo Alto zona urbana had 43,611 people in the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates (±1,551). GEOID 7283606.
Residents, 2020-2024
43,611
±1,551 (90% margin)
2020 Census count: 43,712
Median household income
$42,795
±$3,432 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$166,400
±$3,717 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$704
±$158 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
Where is Trujillo Alto zona urbana and what county is it in?
Trujillo Alto zona urbana is a zona urbana in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico. It covers 7.4 square miles of land, 5,908 residents per square mile in 2020.
Trujillo Alto zona urbana is the urban core of Trujillo Alto Municipio, which had 66,348 residents on July 1, 2025: the municipio, a county equivalent, is what most sources mean by Trujillo Alto.
Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana, and is it growing?
The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts Trujillo Alto zona urbana's population at 43,611 (±1,551). The 2020 Census counted 43,712 residents.
The Census Bureau publishes yearly population estimates for incorporated places only; Trujillo Alto zona urbana is a census-designated place, so its figures come from the ACS and the 2020 Census.
| Measure | Trujillo Alto zona urbana | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 43,611 ±1,551 | 67,088 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 20,562 ±686 | 30,711 | +1,100 |
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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana?
The median resident of Trujillo Alto zona urbana is 43.9 years old; 15.8% are under 18 and 21.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.7%.
| Measure | Trujillo Alto zona urbana | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.9 ±1.7 | 44.0 | +3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 15.8% ±1.6 pts | 15.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.8% ±1.3 pts | 22.1% | – |
| Male | 47.1% ±1.3 pts | 46.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.0% ±0.5 pts | 99.1% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.7% ±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| 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 | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.6% ±1.2 pts | 4.8% | −3.3 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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana earn?
Half of Trujillo Alto zona urbana's households earn less than $42,795 a year (±$3,432), against $40,055 in Trujillo Alto Municipio and $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $43,307 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 26.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Trujillo Alto zona urbana | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $42,795 ±$3,432 | $40,055 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $59,140 ±$4,243 | $55,809 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,912 ±$1,726 | $23,034 | +$3,177 |
| People below the poverty line | 26.0% ±3.1 pts | 27.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.6% ±9.9 pts | 35.3% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 31.8% ±3.4 pts | 34.3% | – |
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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana?
Owners occupy 75.0% of Trujillo Alto zona urbana's occupied homes and renters 25.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $166,400 by its owner (±$3,717). The median renter pays $704 a month including utilities, and 42.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Trujillo Alto zona urbana | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $166,400 ±$3,717 | $164,500 | −$21,158 |
| Median gross rent | $704 ±$158 | $694 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 42.2% ±8.9 pts | 37.8% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,169 ±$60 | $1,140 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.0% ±3.5 pts | 74.5% | +7.0 pts |
| Renter-occupied homes | 25.0% ±3.5 pts | 25.5% | – |
| Housing units | 20,562 ±686 | 30,711 | +1,100 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7% ±1.7 pts | 2.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 55.3% ±2.8 pts | 60.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 1.4% ±0.7 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.8% ±0.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.3% ±2.0 pts | 7.2% | – |
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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana work and get to work?
77.4% of Trujillo Alto zona urbana's workers drive alone and 8.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 29.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.9%.
| Measure | Trujillo Alto zona urbana | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.4% ±2.6 pts | 54.8% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.9% ±1.8 pts | 7.9% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 77.4% ±3.5 pts | 79.0% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±2.7 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Walked | 1.1% ±0.6 pts | 1.0% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.5% ±2.2 pts | 8.4% | +5.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.7 min ±1.5 | 31.4 min | −2.9 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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana?
12 census tracts lie mostly in Trujillo Alto zona urbana, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $23,611 (Tract 601.03) to $93,315 (Tract 604.04).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 601.04Trujillo Alto Municipio | 7,851 | $43,911 |
| Tract 602.22Trujillo Alto Municipio | 5,190 | $30,534 |
| Tract 603.01Trujillo Alto Municipio | 4,794 | $48,775 |
| Tract 601.02Trujillo Alto Municipio | 4,097 | $48,160 |
| Tract 604.04Trujillo Alto Municipio | 4,080 | $93,315 |
| Tract 602.12Trujillo Alto Municipio | 3,458 | $42,227 |
| Tract 602.23Trujillo Alto Municipio | 3,123 | $28,397 |
| Tract 602.24Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2,997 | $43,684 |
| Tract 601.03Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2,723 | $23,611 |
| Tract 602.13Trujillo Alto Municipio | 2,575 | $53,929 |
| Tract 602.25Trujillo Alto Municipio | 1,984 | $24,375 |
| Tract 604.03Trujillo Alto Municipio | 3,796 | $69,815 |
Every census tract in Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana) · Census block assignment files
How does Trujillo Alto zona urbana compare with other places in Puerto Rico?
Trujillo Alto zona urbana ranks 9th 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) | 8th | 213 |
| Residents per square mile | 32nd | 213 |
| Median household income | 9th | 198 |
| Per capita income | 8th | 211 |
| Median home value | 12th | 204 |
| Median gross rent | 13th | 140 |
| Poverty rate | 191st | 201 |
| Median age | 126th | 209 |
| Owner-occupied share | 71st | 212 |
| Work from home | 14th | 29 |
| Travel time to work | 60th | 202 |
Trujillo Alto 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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana?
10 of the 43 figures for Trujillo Alto 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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