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Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Arroyo Municipio had 14,744 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 6.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 4 places (4 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 72015.
Arroyo Municipio is one of the 3 counties of the Guayama, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,744
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,843 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,341
Median household income
$21,186
±$2,219 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$89,900
±$4,629 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$472
±$47 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Arroyo Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,843 residents in Arroyo Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 14,744 for July 1, 2025, down 6.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,341 over 15 square miles of land.
| Measure | Arroyo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,341 | 3,234,309 | −2,464 |
| Housing units | 8,385±457 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Arroyo Municipio's population since 2000
From 19,117 in 2000 to 14,744 in 2025: down 22.9%. 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.
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 Arroyo Municipio?
Arroyo Municipio holds 4 places: 4 census-designated places. The largest is Arroyo zona urbana with 7,516 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Arroyo zona urbana | 6,441 | $19,663 |
|---|---|---|
| PalmasGEOID 7258365 | 1,568 | $20,595 |
| Buena Vista (Arroyo Municipio)GEOID 7209087 | 1,253 | $14,711 |
| YaurelGEOID 7288121 | 769 | $14,554 |
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 Arroyo Municipio?
The median resident of Arroyo Municipio is 43.4 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.2%.
| Measure | Arroyo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±0.7 | 44.8 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.5%±0.4 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| 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 | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.1%±1.8 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 Arroyo Municipio earn?
Half of Arroyo Municipio's households earn less than $21,186 a year (±$2,219), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $21,623 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 52.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Arroyo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $21,186±$2,219 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $32,686±$5,786 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $14,862±$2,416 | $17,981 | +$4,265 |
| People below the poverty line | 52.1%±5.7 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 65.1%±10.0 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 60.2%±5.1 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 Arroyo Municipio?
Owners occupy 76.0% of Arroyo Municipio's occupied homes and renters 24.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $89,900 by its owner (±$4,629). The median renter pays $472 a month including utilities, and 45.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Arroyo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $89,900±$4,629 | $131,500 | −$20,124 |
| Median gross rent | $472±$47 | $578 | −$108 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.3%±15.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $625±$35 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.0%±4.8 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,385±457 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.4%±3.0 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.3%±1.2 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 Arroyo Municipio get to work?
85.3% of Arroyo Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 27.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.3%.
| Measure | Arroyo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.1%±3.9 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.3%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | −6.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.3%±6.1 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.2%±2.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.9%±3.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 27.9 min±3.0 | 28.0 min | +5.7 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 are Arroyo Municipio's census tracts?
Arroyo Municipio is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $19,954 (Tract 2801.01) to $21,700 (Tract 2802.02).
| Tract 2801.0172015280101 | 1,622±414 | $19,954 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 2801.0272015280102 | 4,422±781 | $20,549 |
| Tract 2802.0172015280201 | 5,220±808 | $20,833 |
| Tract 2802.0272015280202 | 4,077±920 | $21,700 |
| Tract 991572015991500 | 0±15 | 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 Arroyo Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 69th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 71st of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 27th of 78 |
| Median household income | 63rd of 78 |
| Median home value | 73rd of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 66th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 13th of 78 |
| Median age | 55th of 78 |
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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