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Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico
Camuy Municipio, Puerto Rico. Camuy Municipio had 32,691 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.4% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 7 places (7 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 72027.
Camuy Municipio is one of the 4 counties of the Arecibo, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
32,691
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 32,827 · ACS 2020-2024: 32,734
Median household income
$27,411
±$2,615 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$109,600
±$4,624 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$611
±$39 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Camuy Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 32,827 residents in Camuy Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 32,691 for July 1, 2025, down 0.4% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 32,734 over 46 square miles of land.
| Measure | Camuy Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 32,734 | 3,234,309 | +1,136 |
| Housing units | 14,747±351 | 1,634,357 | +599 |
Camuy Municipio's population since 2000
From 35,244 in 2000 to 32,691 in 2025: down 7.2%. 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.
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 Camuy Municipio?
Camuy Municipio holds 7 places: 7 census-designated places. The largest is Camuy zona urbana with 3,242 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Camuy zona urbana | 3,179 | $21,319 |
|---|---|---|
| Alianza | 2,283 | $29,236 |
| Piedra GordaGEOID 7261590 | 1,758 | $22,169 |
| Del CarmenGEOID 7223341 | 1,492 | $40,391 |
| YeguadaGEOID 7288293 | 1,418 | $30,799 |
| QuebradaGEOID 7266660 | 730 | $21,724 |
| La PicaGEOID 7241810 | 357 | not published |
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 Camuy Municipio?
The median resident of Camuy Municipio is 45.8 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 23.0% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.3%.
| Measure | Camuy Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8±0.3 | 44.8 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 15.6% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.0% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.5%±0.3 pts | 99.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±1.3 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 Camuy Municipio earn?
Half of Camuy Municipio's households earn less than $27,411 a year (±$2,615), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $20,922 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,489 after inflation. 37.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Camuy Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $27,411±$2,615 | $26,297 | +$6,489 |
| Mean household income | $37,518±$2,767 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,830±$1,120 | $17,981 | +$2,651 |
| People below the poverty line | 37.8%±3.5 pts | 40.5% | −12.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 48.9%±7.0 pts | 54.9% | −18.8 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 56.3%±3.4 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 Camuy Municipio?
Owners occupy 75.9% of Camuy Municipio's occupied homes and renters 24.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $109,600 by its owner (±$4,624). The median renter pays $611 a month including utilities, and 41.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Camuy Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $109,600±$4,624 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $611±$39 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.3%±11.0 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $811±$56 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.9%±3.6 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 14,747±351 | 1,634,357 | +599 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.7%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.8%±2.4 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.7%±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 Camuy Municipio get to work?
90.7% of Camuy Municipio's workers drive alone and 5.5% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 3.0%.
| Measure | Camuy Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.7%±2.6 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.0%±1.4 pts | 10.7% | −9.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 90.7%±2.8 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8%±1.8 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±0.8 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.5%±2.1 pts | 6.1% | +3.7 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.4 min±1.9 | 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 Camuy Municipio's census tracts?
Camuy Municipio is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,795 (Tract 3201) to $33,910 (Tract 3202).
| Tract 320172027320100 | 2,547±564 | $16,795 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 320272027320200 | 6,403±811 | $33,910 |
| Tract 320372027320300 | 8,486±1,208 | $33,787 |
| Tract 3204.0172027320401 | 4,457±646 | $31,005 |
| Tract 3204.0272027320402 | 2,952±574 | $28,391 |
| Tract 320572027320500 | 4,399±734 | $19,152 |
| Tract 320672027320600 | 3,490±592 | $24,941 |
| Tract 990072027990000 | 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 Camuy Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 37th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 10th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 45th of 78 |
| Median household income | 18th of 78 |
| Median home value | 52nd of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 15th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 61st of 78 |
| Median age | 22nd 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
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 Camuy 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.