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Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico

Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico. Humacao Municipio had 49,249 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.2% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). It holds 9 places (9 census-designated) and 14 census tracts. GEOID 72069.

Humacao 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

49,249

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 50,896 · ACS 2020-2024: 50,100

Median household income

$27,038

±$1,770 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297

Median home value

$120,100

±$4,095 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500

Median gross rent

$568

±$81 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578

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

The 2020 Census counted 50,896 residents in Humacao Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 49,249 for July 1, 2025, down 3.2% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 50,100 over 45 square miles of land.

July 2020→2021 −307 (50,525)
2021→2022 −648 (49,877)
2022→2023 −243 (49,634)
2023→2024 −51 (49,583)
2024→2025 −334 (49,249)

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

Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
Measure	Humacao Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Total population	50,100	3,234,309	−2,407
Housing units	27,848±649	1,634,357	+1,361

Humacao Municipio's population since 2000

From 59,035 in 2000 to 49,249 in 2025: down 16.6%. 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 59,035
2020 Census 50,896
2025 (estimate) 49,249

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 Humacao Municipio?

Humacao Municipio holds 9 places: 9 census-designated places. The largest is Humacao zona urbana with 15,787 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 Humacao Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.

Humacao zona urbana	zona urbana	14,972	15,787±1,342	$22,172	$117,500	42.0%	100%
Punta Santiago	comunidad	3,524	3,716±606	$26,585	$98,200	44.6%	100%
Palmas del MarGEOID 7258602	comunidad	3,124	2,942±796	$98,269	$463,000	14.9%	100%
Antón RuízGEOID 7203196	comunidad	1,362	1,168±720	$26,000	$151,400	34.2%	100%
La FerminaGEOID 7240563	comunidad	2,187	2,059±483	$17,426	$112,200	58.8%	58%
Buena Vista (Humacao Municipio)GEOID 7209250	comunidad	1,067	868±480	$35,994	$157,800	25.6%	100%
Candelero ArribaGEOID 7212613	comunidad	1,040	758±414	$21,701	$135,300	42.3%	100%
BajandasGEOID 7204701	comunidad	966	1,017±371	$25,280	$95,600	21.1%	100%
Candelero AbajoGEOID 7212568	comunidad	466	434±253	$23,094	not published	50.9%	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 Humacao Municipio?

The median resident of Humacao Municipio is 47.3 years old; 15.6% are under 18 and 26.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.6%.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
Measure	Humacao Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median age	47.3±0.4	44.8	+4.0
Under 18 years	15.6%	16.1%	–
65 years and over	26.1%	23.4%	–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	98.7%±0.8 pts	99.0%	no clear change
White alone, not Hispanic	0.6%±0.4 pts	0.6%	–
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic	0.0%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Asian alone, not Hispanic	0.1%±0.2 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	0.1%±0.1 pts	0.1%	–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic	0.4%±0.7 pts	0.1%	–
No health insurance coverage	4.2%±1.1 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 Humacao Municipio earn?

Half of Humacao Municipio's households earn less than $27,038 a year (±$1,770), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $25,148 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 38.2% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Humacao Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median household income	$27,038±$1,770	$26,297	no clear change
Mean household income	$40,883±$2,604	$41,994	–
Per capita income	$17,542±$1,081	$17,981	no clear change
People below the poverty line	38.2%±3.0 pts	40.5%	−4.7 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line	55.7%±7.5 pts	54.9%	no clear change
Households receiving SNAP	45.1%±2.8 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 Humacao Municipio?

Owners occupy 74.2% of Humacao Municipio's occupied homes and renters 25.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,100 by its owner (±$4,095). The median renter pays $568 a month including utilities, and 35.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Humacao Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)	$120,100±$4,095	$131,500	no clear change
Median gross rent	$568±$81	$578	no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent	35.1%±7.2 pts	42.3%	no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage	$882±$53	$946	–
Owner-occupied homes	74.2%±2.6 pts	67.9%	no clear change
Housing units	27,848±649	1,634,357	+1,361
Homeowner vacancy rate	0.7%±0.5 pts	1.3%	–
Rental vacancy rate	5.9%±2.1 pts	5.1%	–
Single-family detached homes	68.5%±2.4 pts	68.0%	–
Mobile homes	0.0%±0.2 pts	0.2%	–
Built 2020 or later	0.3%±0.3 pts	0.2%	–
Built 1939 or earlier	0.8%±0.4 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 Humacao Municipio get to work?

86.5% of Humacao Municipio's workers drive alone and 5.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 27.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 5.2%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
Measure	Humacao Municipio	Puerto Rico	Change since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)	39.1%±1.8 pts	46.4%	–
Unemployment rate	5.2%±1.7 pts	10.7%	−6.1 pts
Drove alone to work	86.5%±3.4 pts	82.6%	–
Carpooled	4.7%±1.7 pts	6.4%	–
Public transportation	0.2%±0.3 pts	0.9%	–
Walked	2.6%±1.5 pts	2.4%	–
Worked from home	5.3%±1.6 pts	6.1%	+3.3 pts
Mean travel time to work	27.4 min±1.5	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 Humacao Municipio's census tracts?

Humacao Municipio is divided into 14 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,764 (Tract 1806) to $53,813 (Tract 1809.03).

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

Tract 180172069180100	Punta Santiago (55%)	3,534	3,716±606	$26,585	$98,200	$666	44.6%
Tract 1802.0172069180201	Bajandas (8%)	2,700	2,715±561	$30,058	$111,200	$640	25.5%
Tract 1802.0272069180202	Antón Ruíz (27%)	5,411	4,434±1,189	$23,184	$125,200	$647	53.6%
Tract 1803.0172069180301	La Fermina (22%)	2,348	2,622±594	$25,791	$120,000	$575	46.6%
Tract 1803.0272069180302	–	4,487	4,805±758	$27,278	$124,900	$407	34.3%
Tract 180472069180400	Humacao (89%)	4,026	3,864±626	$27,804	$99,900	$630	30.8%
Tract 180572069180500	Humacao (50%)	5,135	5,401±914	$29,545	$142,100	$643	40.1%
Tract 180672069180600	Humacao (93%)	4,281	4,621±920	$18,764	$123,700	$471	53.8%
Tract 180772069180700	Humacao (59%)	3,650	4,004±709	$20,375	$114,300	$514	49.3%
Tract 180872069180800	Candelero Arriba (7%)	4,796	4,407±721	$26,867	$104,600	$484	37.1%
Tract 1809.0172069180901	Buena Vista (Humacao Municipio) (10%)	4,421	3,278±637	$30,792	$133,000	$560	24.6%
Tract 1809.0372069180903	Palmas del Mar (53%)	3,382	3,355±838	$53,813	$354,100	$1,214	22.9%
Tract 1809.0472069180904	Candelero Abajo (6%)	2,725	2,878±612	$47,827	$145,300	$851	19.6%
Tract 991872069991800	–	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 Humacao Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?

Humacao Municipio's rank among Puerto Rico's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
Measure	Rank
Population	14th of 78
Growth 2020-2025	47th of 78
Residents per square mile	22nd of 78
Median household income	19th of 78
Median home value	32nd of 78
Median gross rent	27th of 78
Poverty rate	60th of 78
Median age	11th of 78

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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 Humacao 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.