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Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico

Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico. Aguadilla Municipio had 53,219 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). It holds 4 places (4 census-designated) and 17 census tracts. GEOID 72005.

Aguadilla 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

53,219

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 55,101 · ACS 2020-2024: 54,137

Median household income

$21,540

±$1,608 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297

Median home value

$150,800

±$7,747 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500

Median gross rent

$509

±$62 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578

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

The 2020 Census counted 55,101 residents in Aguadilla Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 53,219 for July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 54,137 over 37 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −441 (54,599)
2021→2022 −742 (53,857)
2022→2023 −288 (53,569)
2023→2024 −41 (53,528)
2024→2025 −309 (53,219)

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

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Aguadilla Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	54,137	3,234,309	+1,334
Housing units	28,777±626	1,634,357	+1,499

Aguadilla Municipio's population since 2000

From 64,685 in 2000 to 53,219 in 2025: down 17.7%. 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 64,685
2020 Census 55,101
2025 (estimate) 53,219

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 Aguadilla Municipio?

Aguadilla Municipio holds 4 places: 4 census-designated places. The largest is Aguadilla zona urbana with 11,033 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 Aguadilla Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Aguadilla zona urbana	zona urbana	10,919	11,033±856	$13,617	$110,700	60.6%	100%
Cabán	comunidad	2,729	3,202±660	$15,546	$152,900	57.3%	100%
San Antonio (Aguadilla Municipio)GEOID 7275608	comunidad	1,695	1,895±567	$23,110	$173,900	48.2%	100%
Rafael HernándezGEOID 7268599	comunidad	1,152	1,324±351	$22,201	$148,700	43.1%	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 Aguadilla Municipio?

The median resident of Aguadilla Municipio is 45.2 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 24.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.0%.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Aguadilla Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	45.2±0.1	44.8	+3.2
Under 18 years	16.3%	16.1%	–
65 years and over	24.6%	23.4%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	98.6%±0.4 pts	99.0%	+1.0 pts
White alone, not Hispanic	1.0%±0.4 pts	0.6%	no clear change
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.2%±0.2 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	0.2%±0.2 pts	0.1%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
No health insurance coverage	4.6%±1.1 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 Aguadilla Municipio earn?

Half of Aguadilla Municipio's households earn less than $21,540 a year (±$1,608), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $20,022 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 44.8% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Aguadilla Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$21,540±$1,608	$26,297	no clear change
Mean household income	$35,070±$2,133	$41,994	–
Per capita income	$15,387±$903	$17,981	+$1,483
People below the poverty line	44.8%±2.7 pts	40.5%	−6.7 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	59.2%±5.6 pts	54.9%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	51.0%±2.5 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 Aguadilla Municipio?

Owners occupy 55.9% of Aguadilla Municipio's occupied homes and renters 44.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $150,800 by its owner (±$7,747). The median renter pays $509 a month including utilities, and 33.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Aguadilla Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$150,800±$7,747	$131,500	no clear change
Median gross rent	$509±$62	$578	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	33.7%±6.3 pts	42.3%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$907±$92	$946	–
Owner-occupied homes	55.9%±2.5 pts	67.9%	−3.9 pts
Housing units	28,777±626	1,634,357	+1,499
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.7%±0.4 pts	1.3%	–
Rental vacancy rate	2.4%±1.1 pts	5.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	66.4%±2.1 pts	68.0%	–
Mobile homes	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.2%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	2.7%±0.6 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 Aguadilla Municipio get to work?

85.4% of Aguadilla Municipio's workers drive alone and 8.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 20.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.8%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Aguadilla Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	41.3%±1.9 pts	46.4%	–
Unemployment rate	14.8%±2.3 pts	10.7%	−6.0 pts
Drove alone to work	85.4%±2.1 pts	82.6%	–
Carpooled	3.5%±1.3 pts	6.4%	–
Public transportation	0.1%±0.2 pts	0.9%	–
Walked	2.2%±1.0 pts	2.4%	–
Worked from home	8.1%±1.7 pts	6.1%	+7.3 pts
Mean travel time to work	20.8 min±1.4	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 Aguadilla Municipio's census tracts?

Aguadilla Municipio is divided into 17 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $6,533 (Tract 4006) to $48,817 (Tract 4003).

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

Tract 400172005400100	San Antonio (Aguadilla Municipio) (39%)	5,495	5,877±989	$25,220	$160,000	$604	47.2%
Tract 400372005400300	–	2,923	3,615±674	$48,817	$174,500	$1,092	25.2%
Tract 400472005400400	–	3,891	3,097±595	$19,531	$158,500	$530	46.9%
Tract 4005.0172005400501	–	3,264	2,942±580	$24,954	$186,600	$426	35.9%
Tract 4005.0272005400502	–	5,137	4,659±793	$20,000	$146,500	$546	37.6%
Tract 400672005400600	Aguadilla	2,474	2,288±503	$6,533	$119,800	$333	80.1%
Tract 400772005400700	Aguadilla	2,618	2,619±524	$26,726	$154,400	$483	34.4%
Tract 400872005400800	Aguadilla	1,151	947±256	$10,996	$52,200	$490	66.4%
Tract 400972005400900	Aguadilla	1,971	2,393±476	$11,173	$92,600	$239	63.3%
Tract 401272005401200	Aguadilla (8%)	3,907	3,598±555	$27,094	$180,300	$559	35.5%
Tract 4013.0172005401301	Cabán (60%)	3,903	4,273±767	$16,731	$144,600	$471	51.4%
Tract 4013.0372005401303	–	3,025	2,418±572	$27,419	$136,200	$723	30.7%
Tract 4013.0472005401304	–	3,132	4,386±1,085	$25,036	$115,300	$425	53.0%
Tract 4014.0172005401401	Rafael Hernández (43%)	4,620	3,755±576	$23,676	$142,800	$614	39.5%
Tract 4014.0272005401402	–	4,889	4,484±887	$30,342	$198,900	$1,026	35.3%
Tract 401572005401500	Aguadilla	2,701	2,786±461	$14,782	$100,900	$369	64.4%
Tract 990072005990000	–	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 Aguadilla Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?

Aguadilla Municipio's rank among Puerto Rico's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	12th of 78
Growth 2020-2025	50th of 78
Residents per square mile	11th of 78
Median household income	60th of 78
Median home value	11th of 78
Median gross rent	49th of 78
Poverty rate	37th of 78
Median age	33rd of 78

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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

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Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Aguadilla 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.