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Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico
Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico. Comerío Municipio had 18,445 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.3% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 72045.
Comerío 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
18,445
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 18,883 · ACS 2020-2024: 18,711
Median household income
$17,134
±$1,751 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$97,400
±$6,408 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$512
±$78 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Comerío Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 18,883 residents in Comerío Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 18,445 for July 1, 2025, down 2.3% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 18,711 over 28 square miles of land.
| Measure | Comerío Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 18,711 | 3,234,309 | −513 |
| Housing units | 8,056±310 | 1,634,357 | +728 |
Comerío Municipio's population since 2000
From 20,002 in 2000 to 18,445 in 2025: down 7.8%. 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 Comerío Municipio?
Comerío Municipio holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Comerío zona urbana with 3,837 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Comerío zona urbana | 3,054 | $16,525 |
|---|---|---|
| Palomas (Comerío Municipio)GEOID 7258967 | 1,865 | not published |
| PiñasGEOID 7261977 | 611 | $13,824 |
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 Comerío Municipio?
The median resident of Comerío Municipio is 42.1 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 21.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 100.0%.
| Measure | Comerío Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 42.1±0.6 | 44.8 | +3.2 |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 21.5% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 100.0%±0.3 pts | 99.0% | +0.6 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 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 | 3.9%±1.7 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 Comerío Municipio earn?
Half of Comerío Municipio's households earn less than $17,134 a year (±$1,751), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $16,901 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 52.8% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Comerío Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $17,134±$1,751 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $26,828±$2,421 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $11,382±$956 | $17,981 | +$2,334 |
| People below the poverty line | 52.8%±5.0 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 74.7%±9.6 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 66.2%±5.0 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 Comerío Municipio?
Owners occupy 65.5% of Comerío Municipio's occupied homes and renters 34.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $97,400 by its owner (±$6,408). The median renter pays $512 a month including utilities, and 48.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Comerío Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $97,400±$6,408 | $131,500 | −$17,670 |
| Median gross rent | $512±$78 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 48.8%±15.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $826±$36 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.5%±4.2 pts | 67.9% | +9.7 pts |
| Housing units | 8,056±310 | 1,634,357 | +728 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 3.2%±2.6 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 73.9%±3.5 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.5%±1.6 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 Comerío Municipio get to work?
82.4% of Comerío Municipio's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 15.3%.
| Measure | Comerío Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 40.9%±3.6 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 15.3%±4.9 pts | 10.7% | −8.5 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 82.4%±5.4 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.3%±3.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 2.5%±2.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.3%±3.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9%±1.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±3.6 | 28.0 min | −7.5 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 Comerío Municipio's census tracts?
Comerío Municipio is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,277 (Tract 9518) to $20,887 (Tract 9517).
| Tract 951772045951700 | 3,997±892 | $20,887 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951872045951800 | 4,495±882 | $14,277 |
| Tract 951972045951900 | 2,972±700 | $16,430 |
| Tract 952072045952000 | 2,485±610 | $18,043 |
| Tract 952172045952100 | 4,762±728 | $20,643 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Comerío Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 61st of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 31st of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 49th of 78 |
| Median household income | 77th of 78 |
| Median home value | 69th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 47th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 10th of 78 |
| Median age | 70th 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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