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Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico
Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico. Corozal Municipio had 34,531 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, about level with 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 72047.
Corozal 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
34,531
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 34,571 · ACS 2020-2024: 34,444
Median household income
$23,797
±$3,102 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$119,700
±$5,349 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$497
±$44 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Corozal Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 34,571 residents in Corozal Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 34,531 for July 1, 2025, about level with 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 34,444 over 43 square miles of land.
| Measure | Corozal Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 34,444 | 3,234,309 | +944 |
| Housing units | 13,966±491 | 1,634,357 | +1,130 |
Corozal Municipio's population since 2000
From 36,867 in 2000 to 34,531 in 2025: down 6.3%. 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 Corozal Municipio?
Corozal Municipio holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Corozal zona urbana with 10,237 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Corozal zona urbana | 9,159 | $23,520 |
|---|---|---|
| Palmarejo (Corozal Municipio)GEOID 7258064 | 1,565 | 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 Corozal Municipio?
The median resident of Corozal Municipio is 43.3 years old; 18.0% are under 18 and 20.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.3%.
| Measure | Corozal Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.3±0.7 | 44.8 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 18.0% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.9% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.6%±0.4 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 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 | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.8 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 Corozal Municipio earn?
Half of Corozal Municipio's households earn less than $23,797 a year (±$3,102), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $18,633 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,164 after inflation. 43.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Corozal Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $23,797±$3,102 | $26,297 | +$5,164 |
| Mean household income | $33,352±$3,090 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $12,915±$991 | $17,981 | +$2,917 |
| People below the poverty line | 43.1%±5.1 pts | 40.5% | −12.9 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 57.4%±10.2 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 62.2%±4.2 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 Corozal Municipio?
Owners occupy 75.3% of Corozal Municipio's occupied homes and renters 24.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $119,700 by its owner (±$5,349). The median renter pays $497 a month including utilities, and 45.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Corozal Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $119,700±$5,349 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $497±$44 | $578 | −$138 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.8%±14.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $855±$47 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 75.3%±3.9 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 13,966±491 | 1,634,357 | +1,130 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.8%±1.2 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.5%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.7%±3.4 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.7%±1.1 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 Corozal Municipio get to work?
89.6% of Corozal Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 33.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.6%.
| Measure | Corozal Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.4%±3.0 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.6%±2.4 pts | 10.7% | −25.4 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 89.6%±3.2 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.5%±2.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.0%±1.6 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.0 min±2.1 | 28.0 min | −6.2 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 Corozal Municipio's census tracts?
Corozal Municipio is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $13,720 (Tract 5303) to $31,108 (Tract 5305).
| Tract 530172047530100 | 2,441±692 | $19,871 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 530272047530200 | 5,914±1,057 | $30,081 |
| Tract 530372047530300 | 4,095±779 | $13,720 |
| Tract 530472047530400 | 6,699±1,125 | $29,728 |
| Tract 530572047530500 | 8,785±1,426 | $31,108 |
| Tract 530672047530600 | 6,510±1,408 | $19,550 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Corozal Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 34th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 8th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 34th of 78 |
| Median household income | 41st of 78 |
| Median home value | 34th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 55th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 43rd 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
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