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Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico

Guánica Municipio, Puerto Rico. Guánica Municipio had 11,840 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 14.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 4 places (4 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 72055.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

11,840

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 13,787 · ACS 2020-2024: 12,855

Median household income

$17,633

±$1,432 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297

Median home value

$87,200

±$3,062 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500

Median gross rent

$349

±$26 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578

How many people live in Guánica Municipio, and is it growing?

The 2020 Census counted 13,787 residents in Guánica Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 11,840 for July 1, 2025, down 14.1% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 12,855 over 37 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −389 (13,312)
2021→2022 −459 (12,853)
2022→2023 −372 (12,481)
2023→2024 −285 (12,196)
2024→2025 −356 (11,840)

Guánica Municipio in Puerto Rico. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Guánica Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	12,855	3,234,309	−3,438
Housing units	9,135±245	1,634,357	no clear change

Guánica Municipio's population since 2000

From 21,888 in 2000 to 11,840 in 2025: down 45.9%. 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.

2000 Census 21,888
2020 Census 13,787
2025 (estimate) 11,840

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 Guánica Municipio?

Guánica Municipio holds 4 places: 4 census-designated places. The largest is Guánica zona urbana with 5,136 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.

Places in Guánica Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Guánica zona urbana	zona urbana	4,642	5,136±540	$15,244	$82,200	66.1%	100%
El TumbaoGEOID 7226287	comunidad	1,876	1,496±369	$19,144	$90,600	57.8%	100%
María AntoniaGEOID 7250754	comunidad	1,599	1,090±260	$27,911	$89,900	44.8%	100%
FuigGEOID 7229727	comunidad	712	644±263	$13,333	$92,200	66.5%	100%

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 Guánica Municipio?

The median resident of Guánica Municipio is 45.9 years old; 17.1% are under 18 and 26.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.1%, then non-Hispanic residents of some other race at 0.5%.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Guánica Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	45.9±0.4	44.8	+3.4
Under 18 years	17.1%	16.1%	–
65 years and over	26.8%	23.4%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	99.1%±0.7 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%±0.4 pts	0.1%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.4 pts	0.0%	–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.4 pts	0.0%	–
Two or more races, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.5%±0.6 pts	0.1%	–
No health insurance coverage	5.7%±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 Guánica Municipio earn?

Half of Guánica Municipio's households earn less than $17,633 a year (±$1,432), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $15,993 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 63.6% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Guánica Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$17,633±$1,432	$26,297	no clear change
Mean household income	$24,376±$1,905	$41,994	–
Per capita income	$10,594±$836	$17,981	+$1,619
People below the poverty line	63.6%±4.8 pts	40.5%	no clear change
Children under 18 below the poverty line	76.0%±10.6 pts	54.9%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	59.1%±4.4 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 Guánica Municipio?

Owners occupy 68.7% of Guánica Municipio's occupied homes and renters 31.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $87,200 by its owner (±$3,062). The median renter pays $349 a month including utilities, and 44.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Guánica Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$87,200±$3,062	$131,500	−$21,224
Median gross rent	$349±$26	$578	−$116
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	44.6%±13.9 pts	42.3%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$671±$50	$946	–
Owner-occupied homes	68.7%±4.5 pts	67.9%	no clear change
Housing units	9,135±245	1,634,357	no clear change
Homeowner vacancy rate	3.2%±1.7 pts	1.3%	–
Rental vacancy rate	5.4%±3.7 pts	5.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	82.6%±2.1 pts	68.0%	–
Mobile homes	0.2%±0.3 pts	0.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.1%±0.2 pts	0.2%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	1.5%±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 Guánica Municipio get to work?

88.1% of Guánica Municipio's workers drive alone and 3.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 19.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 22.9%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Guánica Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	42.5%±2.4 pts	46.4%	–
Unemployment rate	22.9%±5.3 pts	10.7%	no clear change
Drove alone to work	88.1%±3.9 pts	82.6%	–
Carpooled	2.4%±1.3 pts	6.4%	–
Public transportation	0.4%±0.7 pts	0.9%	–
Walked	4.4%±2.8 pts	2.4%	–
Worked from home	3.0%±1.8 pts	6.1%	–
Mean travel time to work	19.5 min±2.0	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 Guánica Municipio's census tracts?

Guánica Municipio is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $11,654 (Tract 9612) to $26,696 (Tract 9611).

Census tracts of Guánica Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column

Tract 960972055960900	El Tumbao (40%)	4,097	3,862±499	$17,566	$86,400	$341	65.0%
Tract 961072055961000	Fuig (26%)	2,148	1,970±390	$17,901	$97,600	$491	69.0%
Tract 961172055961100	María Antonia (59%)	2,207	1,287±264	$26,696	$89,100	not published	47.1%
Tract 961272055961200	Guánica (97%)	906	960±259	$11,654	$66,300	$379	61.4%
Tract 961372055961300	Guánica (95%)	1,249	1,602±377	$13,990	$90,500	$277	69.7%
Tract 961472055961400	Guánica (96%)	1,032	909±250	$20,250	$90,000	$318	50.6%
Tract 961572055961500	Guánica (40%)	2,148	2,265±498	$19,157	$85,100	not published	68.2%
Tract 990072055990000	–	0	0±15	not published	not published	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 Guánica Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?

Guánica Municipio's rank among Puerto Rico's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	71st of 78
Growth 2020-2025	78th of 78
Residents per square mile	67th of 78
Median household income	76th of 78
Median home value	77th of 78
Median gross rent	78th of 78
Poverty rate	1st of 78
Median age	20th of 78

Every county in Puerto Rico

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 Guánica 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.