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Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Cabo Rojo Municipio had 46,580 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.2% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 7 places (7 census-designated) and 15 census tracts. GEOID 72023.
Cabo Rojo Municipio is one of the 6 counties of the Mayagüez, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
46,580
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 47,158 · ACS 2020-2024: 46,876
Median household income
$26,408
±$1,743 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$124,800
±$6,185 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$590
±$24 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Cabo Rojo Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 47,158 residents in Cabo Rojo Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 46,580 for July 1, 2025, down 1.2% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 46,876 over 70 square miles of land.
| Measure | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 46,876 | 3,234,309 | −1,611 |
| Housing units | 28,577±793 | 1,634,357 | −1,001 |
Cabo Rojo Municipio's population since 2000
From 46,911 in 2000 to 46,580 in 2025: down 0.7%. 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.
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 Cabo Rojo Municipio?
Cabo Rojo Municipio holds 7 places: 7 census-designated places. The largest is Cabo Rojo zona urbana with 9,122 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Cabo Rojo zona urbana | 8,231 | $24,375 |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Real | 5,383 | $22,542 |
| Monte Grande | 2,775 | $27,781 |
| Boquerón (Cabo Rojo Municipio)GEOID 7207969 | 1,964 | $30,705 |
| Pole OjeaGEOID 7263697 | 1,399 | $14,276 |
| BetancesGEOID 7207668 | 764 | $22,784 |
| El CombateGEOID 7224954 | 357 | $22,305 |
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 Cabo Rojo Municipio?
The median resident of Cabo Rojo Municipio is 47.1 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 24.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.5%.
| Measure | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.1±0.4 | 44.8 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 15.0% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.8% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.1%±0.4 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 4.1%±0.9 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio earn?
Half of Cabo Rojo Municipio's households earn less than $26,408 a year (±$1,743), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $20,562 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,846 after inflation. 38.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,408±$1,743 | $26,297 | +$5,846 |
| Mean household income | $39,420±$2,675 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $17,031±$1,234 | $17,981 | +$4,843 |
| People below the poverty line | 38.4%±3.6 pts | 40.5% | −12.7 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.4%±8.6 pts | 54.9% | −12.0 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 47.0%±3.1 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio?
Owners occupy 75.6% of Cabo Rojo Municipio's occupied homes and renters 24.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $124,800 by its owner (±$6,185). The median renter pays $590 a month including utilities, and 44.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $124,800±$6,185 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $590±$24 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.8%±8.5 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $791±$31 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.6%±2.7 pts | 67.9% | +10.9 pts |
| Housing units | 28,577±793 | 1,634,357 | −1,001 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7%±2.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.2%±1.4 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 2.2%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.3%±0.2 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio get to work?
83.2% of Cabo Rojo Municipio's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 13.1%.
| Measure | Cabo Rojo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 47.2%±1.9 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 13.1%±2.5 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2%±2.7 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.5%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.0%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±1.7 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±1.8 | 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio's census tracts?
Cabo Rojo Municipio is divided into 15 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,276 (Tract 8306.08) to $39,500 (Tract 8305.03).
| Tract 8301.0172023830101 | 4,226±606 | $22,236 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8301.0272023830102 | 4,614±939 | $23,724 |
| Tract 8302.0172023830201 | 3,733±781 | $30,372 |
| Tract 8302.0272023830202 | 3,004±714 | $29,242 |
| Tract 830372023830300 | 4,061±724 | $36,352 |
| Tract 830472023830400 | 5,220±1,162 | $19,148 |
| Tract 8305.0272023830502 | 3,251±525 | $28,281 |
| Tract 8305.0372023830503 | 5,778±981 | $39,500 |
| Tract 8305.0472023830504 | 3,539±721 | $17,609 |
| Tract 8306.0572023830605 | 3,253±737 | $27,373 |
| Tract 8306.0672023830606 | 1,768±452 | $28,259 |
| Tract 8306.0772023830607 | 2,864±514 | $26,454 |
| Tract 8306.0872023830608 | 1,565±517 | $14,276 |
| Tract 980072023980000 | 0±15 | not published |
| Tract 990072023990000 | 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 Cabo Rojo Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 15th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 17th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 48th of 78 |
| Median household income | 21st of 78 |
| Median home value | 25th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 19th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 59th of 78 |
| Median age | 12th 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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