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Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico

Aguada Municipio, Puerto Rico. Aguada Municipio had 37,319 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 72003.

Aguada Municipio is one of the 7 counties of the Aguadilla, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).

Residents, July 2025 estimate

37,319

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,136 · ACS 2020-2024: 37,758

Median household income

$21,501

±$1,777 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297

Median home value

$121,500

±$8,615 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500

Median gross rent

$475

±$22 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578

How many people live in Aguada Municipio, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 38,136 residents in Aguada Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 37,319 for July 1, 2025, down 2.1% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 37,758 over 31 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −114 (37,982)
2021→2022 −369 (37,613)
2022→2023 −143 (37,470)
2023→2024 +1 (37,471)
2024→2025 −152 (37,319)

Aguada Municipio in Puerto Rico. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Aguada Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	37,758	3,234,309	−196
Housing units	17,824±465	1,634,357	no clear change

Aguada Municipio's population since 2000

From 42,042 in 2000 to 37,319 in 2025: down 11.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.

2000 Census 42,042
2020 Census 38,136
2025 (estimate) 37,319

Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov

What cities and towns are in Aguada Municipio?

Aguada Municipio holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Aguada zona urbana with 3,737 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Aguada Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Aguada zona urbana	zona urbana	2,839	3,737±779	$20,091	$113,100	39.8%	100%
Luyando	comunidad	2,458	2,241±610	$16,827	$91,600	62.5%	100%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov

Who lives in Aguada Municipio?

The median resident of Aguada Municipio is 46.7 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 23.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 97.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.6%.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Aguada Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	46.7±0.7	44.8	+3.8
Under 18 years	15.0%	16.1%	–
65 years and over	23.2%	23.4%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	97.2%±0.8 pts	99.0%	+4.7 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	1.6%±0.6 pts	0.6%	−5.1 pts
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
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	1.1%±0.6 pts	0.1%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.1%±1.5 pts	5.7%	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 Aguada Municipio earn?

Half of Aguada Municipio's households earn less than $21,501 a year (±$1,777), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $20,599 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 46.5% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Aguada Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$21,501±$1,777	$26,297	no clear change
Mean household income	$31,531±$2,459	$41,994	–
Per capita income	$13,065±$903	$17,981	no clear change
People below the poverty line	46.5%±3.5 pts	40.5%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	58.7%±7.0 pts	54.9%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	57.4%±3.3 pts	47.4%	–

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 Aguada Municipio?

Owners occupy 73.9% of Aguada Municipio's occupied homes and renters 26.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,500 by its owner (±$8,615). The median renter pays $475 a month including utilities, and 32.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Aguada Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$121,500±$8,615	$131,500	+$16,522
Median gross rent	$475±$22	$578	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	32.2%±10.7 pts	42.3%	−15.4 pts
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$908±$78	$946	–
Owner-occupied homes	73.9%±3.2 pts	67.9%	no clear change
Housing units	17,824±465	1,634,357	no clear change
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.3%±0.3 pts	1.3%	–
Rental vacancy rate	12.3%±4.5 pts	5.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	70.4%±2.6 pts	68.0%	–
Mobile homes	0.3%±0.3 pts	0.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.2%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	0.5%±0.5 pts	1.8%	–

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 Aguada Municipio get to work?

75.1% of Aguada Municipio's workers drive alone and 10.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.0%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Aguada Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	38.8%±2.5 pts	46.4%	–
Unemployment rate	5.0%±2.1 pts	10.7%	−6.2 pts
Drove alone to work	75.1%±3.7 pts	82.6%	–
Carpooled	12.2%±3.0 pts	6.4%	–
Public transportation	0.0%±0.5 pts	0.9%	–
Walked	2.0%±1.2 pts	2.4%	–
Worked from home	10.1%±2.8 pts	6.1%	+5.2 pts
Mean travel time to work	21.0 min±1.6	28.0 min	no clear change

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 are Aguada Municipio's census tracts?

Aguada Municipio is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,389 (Tract 4304.02) to $27,013 (Tract 4305.01).

Census tracts of Aguada Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 430172003430100	–	4,930	4,937±1,020	$25,129	$152,400	$565	49.3%
Tract 430272003430200	Aguada (51%)	4,886	4,434±1,033	$18,266	$159,200	$480	46.7%
Tract 430372003430300	Aguada (65%)	2,200	2,893±643	$18,736	$108,400	$152	52.8%
Tract 4304.0172003430401	Luyando (70%)	4,350	4,429±948	$22,407	$96,200	$496	50.4%
Tract 4304.0272003430402	Luyando (5%)	4,421	3,930±760	$16,389	$90,800	$457	48.1%
Tract 4305.0172003430501	–	5,983	5,918±991	$27,013	$143,300	$505	35.7%
Tract 4305.0272003430502	–	4,204	3,776±727	$19,143	$97,100	$425	53.9%
Tract 4306.0172003430601	–	4,153	4,055±857	$22,967	$122,900	not published	45.7%
Tract 4306.0272003430602	–	3,009	3,386±807	$26,622	$153,900	$520	41.7%
Tract 990072003990000	–	0	0±15	not published	not published	not published	–

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Aguada Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?

Aguada Municipio's rank among Puerto Rico's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	26th of 78
Growth 2020-2025	30th of 78
Residents per square mile	17th of 78
Median household income	61st of 78
Median home value	29th of 78
Median gross rent	65th of 78
Poverty rate	29th of 78
Median age	17th of 78

Every county in Puerto Rico

Source: PlainCities ranks 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 these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections

Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aguada Municipio are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.