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Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico
Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico. Ciales Municipio had 16,652 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.0% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 4 places (4 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 72039.
Ciales 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
16,652
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 16,984 · ACS 2020-2024: 16,805
Median household income
$22,586
±$2,458 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$96,500
±$4,610 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$431
±$60 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Ciales Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 16,984 residents in Ciales Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 16,652 for July 1, 2025, down 2.0% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 16,805 over 67 square miles of land.
| Measure | Ciales Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 16,805 | 3,234,309 | +292 |
| Housing units | 7,454±251 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Ciales Municipio's population since 2000
From 19,811 in 2000 to 16,652 in 2025: down 15.9%. 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 Ciales Municipio?
Ciales Municipio holds 4 places: 4 census-designated places. The largest is Ciales zona urbana with 2,510 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Ciales zona urbana | 2,828 | $23,682 |
|---|---|---|
| Jaguas | 1,794 | $21,912 |
| Hato ViejoGEOID 7234242 | 1,376 | $31,515 |
| FrontónGEOID 7229682 | 1,146 | $16,215 |
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 Ciales Municipio?
The median resident of Ciales Municipio is 45.9 years old; 16.7% are under 18 and 24.5% 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 | Ciales Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.9±0.6 | 44.8 | +3.6 |
| Under 18 years | 16.7% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 24.5% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.9%±0.2 pts | 99.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.5%±1.9 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 Ciales Municipio earn?
Half of Ciales Municipio's households earn less than $22,586 a year (±$2,458), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $20,758 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 54.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Ciales Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $22,586±$2,458 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $27,758±$2,312 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $10,672±$802 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 54.3%±5.2 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 72.2%±9.3 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 67.3%±4.3 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 Ciales Municipio?
Owners occupy 72.3% of Ciales Municipio's occupied homes and renters 27.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,500 by its owner (±$4,610). The median renter pays $431 a month including utilities, and 34.3% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Ciales Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,500±$4,610 | $131,500 | −$12,539 |
| Median gross rent | $431±$60 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 34.3%±12.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $765±$77 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.3%±4.3 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,454±251 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.4%±3.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.3%±3.1 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0%±0.7 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 Ciales Municipio get to work?
87.0% of Ciales Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.5%.
| Measure | Ciales Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.2%±3.1 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5%±3.5 pts | 10.7% | −8.1 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 87.0%±5.8 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.7%±4.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±2.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.8%±2.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±3.6 | 28.0 min | −9.9 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 Ciales Municipio's census tracts?
Ciales Municipio is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,239 (Tract 9558) to $24,020 (Tract 9557).
| Tract 955672039955600 | 4,510±737 | $23,819 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 955772039955700 | 2,987±618 | $24,020 |
| Tract 955872039955800 | 5,085±839 | $21,239 |
| Tract 955972039955900 | 4,223±707 | $21,944 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Ciales Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 65th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 27th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 73rd of 78 |
| Median household income | 52nd of 78 |
| Median home value | 70th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 73rd of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 7th of 78 |
| Median age | 20th 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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