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Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Hatillo Municipio had 37,810 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.8% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 5 places (5 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 72065.
Hatillo Municipio is one of the 4 counties of the Arecibo, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
37,810
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 38,486 · ACS 2020-2024: 38,157
Median household income
$28,146
±$2,619 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$134,800
±$9,976 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$595
±$86 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Hatillo Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 38,486 residents in Hatillo Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 37,810 for July 1, 2025, down 1.8% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 38,157 over 42 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hatillo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 38,157 | 3,234,309 | −1,793 |
| Housing units | 17,452±571 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Hatillo Municipio's population since 2000
From 38,925 in 2000 to 37,810 in 2025: down 2.9%. 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 Hatillo Municipio?
Hatillo Municipio holds 5 places: 5 census-designated places. The largest is Hatillo zona urbana with 4,074 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hatillo zona urbana | 3,785 | $21,766 |
|---|---|---|
| CarrizalesGEOID 7214634 | 2,417 | $34,692 |
| Rafael GonzálezGEOID 7268556 | 1,983 | $17,045 |
| Rafael CapóGEOID 7268513 | 1,639 | $20,254 |
| CorcovadoGEOID 7220482 | 1,245 | $19,987 |
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 Hatillo Municipio?
The median resident of Hatillo Municipio is 45.8 years old; 15.0% are under 18 and 23.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.3%.
| Measure | Hatillo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.8±0.4 | 44.8 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 15.0% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.4% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.7%±0.2 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.2 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 | 5.6%±1.4 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 Hatillo Municipio earn?
Half of Hatillo Municipio's households earn less than $28,146 a year (±$2,619), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $21,802 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $6,344 after inflation. 37.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hatillo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $28,146±$2,619 | $26,297 | +$6,344 |
| Mean household income | $40,604±$2,785 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,420±$1,093 | $17,981 | +$2,705 |
| People below the poverty line | 37.2%±3.2 pts | 40.5% | −8.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 51.5%±7.3 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 53.7%±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 Hatillo Municipio?
Owners occupy 71.7% of Hatillo Municipio's occupied homes and renters 28.3%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $134,800 by its owner (±$9,976). The median renter pays $595 a month including utilities, and 40.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hatillo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $134,800±$9,976 | $131,500 | +$20,345 |
| Median gross rent | $595±$86 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 40.6%±11.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $890±$52 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.7%±3.2 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 17,452±571 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.0%±0.9 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.3%±2.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.7%±2.8 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.6%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.1%±0.1 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 Hatillo Municipio get to work?
93.0% of Hatillo Municipio's workers drive alone and 5.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 7.0%.
| Measure | Hatillo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.9%±2.2 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0%±2.2 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 93.0%±2.2 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 0.9%±0.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.4%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.2%±1.8 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.1 min±1.8 | 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 Hatillo Municipio's census tracts?
Hatillo Municipio is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $21,819 (Tract 3105) to $34,242 (Tract 3101).
| Tract 310172065310100 | 7,891±1,141 | $34,242 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 310272065310200 | 4,916±749 | $23,725 |
| Tract 310372065310300 | 5,579±977 | $27,422 |
| Tract 310472065310400 | 7,717±1,151 | $31,047 |
| Tract 310572065310500 | 6,779±1,148 | $21,819 |
| Tract 310672065310600 | 5,275±1,098 | $33,426 |
| Tract 9900.1672065990016 | 0±15 | 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 Hatillo Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 25th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 24th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 31st of 78 |
| Median household income | 16th of 78 |
| Median home value | 20th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 18th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 63rd of 78 |
| Median age | 22nd 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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