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Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico
Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico. Hormigueros Municipio had 15,222 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.8% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 72067.
Hormigueros Municipio is one of the 6 counties of the Mayagüez, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,222
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,654 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,441
Median household income
$26,828
±$1,969 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$121,700
±$5,639 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$559
±$46 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Hormigueros Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,654 residents in Hormigueros Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 15,222 for July 1, 2025, down 2.8% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,441 over 11 square miles of land.
| Measure | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,441 | 3,234,309 | −502 |
| Housing units | 7,794±339 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Hormigueros Municipio's population since 2000
From 16,614 in 2000 to 15,222 in 2025: down 8.4%. 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 Hormigueros Municipio?
Hormigueros Municipio holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Hormigueros zona urbana with 10,975 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Hormigueros zona urbana | 11,072 | $27,399 |
|---|
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 Hormigueros Municipio?
The median resident of Hormigueros Municipio is 50.2 years old; 13.5% are under 18 and 30.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.3%.
| Measure | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 50.2±0.1 | 44.8 | +3.0 |
| Under 18 years | 13.5% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 30.2% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.0%±1.2 pts | 99.0% | −1.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.3%±1.0 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 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 | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.9%±1.3 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 Hormigueros Municipio earn?
Half of Hormigueros Municipio's households earn less than $26,828 a year (±$1,969), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $23,420 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $3,408 after inflation. 37.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $26,828±$1,969 | $26,297 | +$3,408 |
| Mean household income | $37,727±$3,120 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,601±$1,266 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 37.0%±4.4 pts | 40.5% | −6.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 49.2%±9.4 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 50.7%±3.9 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 Hormigueros Municipio?
Owners occupy 72.5% of Hormigueros Municipio's occupied homes and renters 27.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $121,700 by its owner (±$5,639). The median renter pays $559 a month including utilities, and 41.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $121,700±$5,639 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $559±$46 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 41.8%±11.9 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $785±$84 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 72.5%±4.0 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,794±339 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 5.9%±3.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 86.3%±2.6 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.3%±0.9 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 Hormigueros Municipio get to work?
92.7% of Hormigueros Municipio's workers drive alone and 2.7% work from home. The average trip to work takes 23.5 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.7%.
| Measure | Hormigueros Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.3%±2.8 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.7%±3.3 pts | 10.7% | −11.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 92.7%±2.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.0%±2.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.7%±1.4 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 23.5 min±2.3 | 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 Hormigueros Municipio's census tracts?
Hormigueros Municipio is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $24,350 (Tract 8204) to $31,821 (Tract 8203).
| Tract 8201.0172067820101 | 4,303±696 | $24,474 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 8201.0272067820102 | 2,875±530 | $25,791 |
| Tract 820372067820300 | 4,710±635 | $31,821 |
| Tract 820472067820400 | 1,271±246 | $24,350 |
| Tract 820572067820500 | 2,282±334 | $27,900 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Hormigueros Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 67th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 41st of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 14th of 78 |
| Median household income | 20th of 78 |
| Median home value | 28th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 31st of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 64th of 78 |
| Median age | 1st 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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