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Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico
Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico. Canóvanas Municipio had 41,302 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.5% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 14 places (14 census-designated) and 12 census tracts. GEOID 72029.
Canóvanas Municipio is one of the 40 counties of the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
41,302
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 42,337 · ACS 2020-2024: 41,816
Median household income
$29,642
±$3,034 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$118,600
±$4,098 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$568
±$55 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Canóvanas Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 42,337 residents in Canóvanas Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 41,302 for July 1, 2025, down 2.5% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 41,816 over 33 square miles of land.
| Measure | Canóvanas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 41,816 | 3,234,309 | −3,772 |
| Housing units | 18,667±508 | 1,634,357 | +973 |
Canóvanas Municipio's population since 2000
From 43,335 in 2000 to 41,302 in 2025: down 4.7%. 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 Canóvanas Municipio?
Canóvanas Municipio holds 14 places: 14 census-designated places. The largest is Canóvanas zona urbana with 12,689 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Canóvanas zona urbana | 11,976 | $47,616 |
|---|---|---|
| San Isidro | 6,976 | $24,260 |
| Santa Bárbara | 3,358 | $16,036 |
| Campo RicoGEOID 7211710 | 2,321 | $24,856 |
| Villa Hugo IIGEOID 7286796 | 1,355 | $14,743 |
| Palma SolaGEOID 7258613 | 1,200 | $23,592 |
| BenítezGEOID 7207496 | 1,089 | $17,964 |
| Valle HillGEOID 7284917 | 1,086 | $11,842 |
| Quebrada PrietaGEOID 7267675 | 1,060 | not published |
| CambalacheGEOID 7211345 | 904 | $38,145 |
| LomasGEOID 7246626 | 785 | $33,424 |
| Villa Hugo IGEOID 7286788 | 413 | $20,972 |
| CanovanillasGEOID 7213065 | 306 | $59,228 |
| Villa Sin MiedoGEOID 7287282 | 117 | 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 Canóvanas Municipio?
The median resident of Canóvanas Municipio is 43.3 years old; 17.3% are under 18 and 19.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.1%.
| Measure | Canóvanas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.4 | 44.8 | +3.1 |
| Under 18 years | 17.3% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.4% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.9%±0.1 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 8.6%±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 Canóvanas Municipio earn?
Half of Canóvanas Municipio's households earn less than $29,642 a year (±$3,034), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $26,173 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 33.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Canóvanas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,642±$3,034 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $45,116±$3,001 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,596±$1,121 | $17,981 | +$2,691 |
| People below the poverty line | 33.2%±3.2 pts | 40.5% | −8.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.0%±7.3 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 49.7%±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 Canóvanas Municipio?
Owners occupy 72.7% of Canóvanas Municipio's occupied homes and renters 27.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $118,600 by its owner (±$4,098). The median renter pays $568 a month including utilities, and 46.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Canóvanas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $118,600±$4,098 | $131,500 | −$13,700 |
| Median gross rent | $568±$55 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 46.7%±8.9 pts | 42.3% | +13.4 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $988±$72 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.7%±2.9 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 18,667±508 | 1,634,357 | +973 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.3%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.3%±1.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.2%±2.1 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9%±0.4 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 Canóvanas Municipio get to work?
85.8% of Canóvanas Municipio's workers drive alone and 6.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 34.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.5%.
| Measure | Canóvanas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.0%±1.7 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 14.5%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | −9.0 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 85.8%±2.6 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.7%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 6.9%±1.9 pts | 6.1% | +5.8 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.8 min±1.7 | 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 Canóvanas Municipio's census tracts?
Canóvanas Municipio is divided into 12 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,373 (Tract 1001.04) to $84,773 (Tract 1005.04).
| Tract 1001.0172029100101 | 3,077±635 | $25,709 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1001.0372029100103 | 2,504±736 | $27,542 |
| Tract 1001.0472029100104 | 3,473±658 | $17,373 |
| Tract 100272029100200 | 2,120±437 | $22,500 |
| Tract 100472029100400 | 5,921±1,022 | $21,637 |
| Tract 1005.0272029100502 | 2,617±759 | $36,037 |
| Tract 1005.0372029100503 | 6,878±992 | $52,316 |
| Tract 1005.0472029100504 | 3,770±591 | $84,773 |
| Tract 1006.0172029100601 | 2,772±582 | $22,204 |
| Tract 1006.0272029100602 | 3,006±639 | $27,179 |
| Tract 100772029100700 | 4,389±868 | $21,523 |
| Tract 100872029100800 | 1,289±415 | $30,100 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Canóvanas Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 19th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 35th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 15th of 78 |
| Median household income | 12th of 78 |
| Median home value | 35th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 27th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 70th of 78 |
| Median age | 58th 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
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