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Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico

Jayuya Municipio, Puerto Rico. Jayuya Municipio had 14,423 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 2.4% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 72073.

Residents, July 2025 estimate

14,423

Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,779 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,566

Median household income

$21,796

±$3,882 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297

Median home value

$115,700

±$9,685 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500

Median gross rent

$456

±$56 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578

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

The 2020 Census counted 14,779 residents in Jayuya Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 14,423 for July 1, 2025, down 2.4% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,566 over 45 square miles of land.

  • July 2020→2021 −57 (14,708)
  • 2021→2022 −198 (14,510)
  • 2022→2023 −48 (14,462)
  • 2023→2024 +21 (14,483)
  • 2024→2025 −60 (14,423)
Jayuya Municipio in Puerto Rico. Boundaries: Census Bureau 2024.
Counts, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates, with the change from 2015-2019
MeasureJayuya MunicipioPuerto RicoChange since 2015-2019
Total population14,5663,234,309+27
Housing units6,394±3281,634,357no clear change

Jayuya Municipio's population since 2000

From 17,318 in 2000 to 14,423 in 2025: down 16.7%. 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 17,318
  • 2020 Census 14,779
  • 2025 (estimate) 14,423

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 Jayuya Municipio?

Jayuya Municipio holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Jayuya zona urbana with 3,051 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 Jayuya Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Ring: estimate with a coefficient of variation over 40%.
Jayuya zona urbanazona urbana3,0643,051±535$24,713$119,00040.1%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 Jayuya Municipio?

The median resident of Jayuya Municipio is 43.0 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 20.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.6%.

Age, origin and education, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates. Race groups are non-Hispanic; Hispanic includes any race.
MeasureJayuya MunicipioPuerto RicoChange since 2015-2019
Median age43.0±0.944.8+4.4
Under 18 years18.6%16.1%–
65 years and over20.2%23.4%–
Hispanic or Latino (any race)98.4%±0.9 pts99.0%−1.3 pts
White alone, not Hispanic1.6%±0.9 pts0.6%–
Black or African American alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.4 pts0.1%–
Asian alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.4 pts0.1%–
American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.4 pts0.0%–
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.4 pts0.0%–
Two or more races, not Hispanic0.0%±0.4 pts0.1%–
Some other race alone, not Hispanic0.0%±0.4 pts0.1%–
No health insurance coverage3.4%±1.6 pts5.7%−3.7 pts

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 Jayuya Municipio earn?

Half of Jayuya Municipio's households earn less than $21,796 a year (±$3,882), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $18,224 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 46.9% of residents live below the poverty line.

Income and poverty in 2024 dollars, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureJayuya MunicipioPuerto RicoChange since 2015-2019
Median household income$21,796±$3,882$26,297no clear change
Mean household income$28,520±$2,801$41,994–
Per capita income$11,628±$1,259$17,981+$2,634
People below the poverty line46.9%±6.3 pts40.5%−14.1 pts
Children under 18 below the poverty line57.2%±14.2 pts54.9%no clear change
Households receiving SNAP61.0%±6.4 pts47.4%–

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 Jayuya Municipio?

Owners occupy 62.0% of Jayuya Municipio's occupied homes and renters 38.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,700 by its owner (±$9,685). The median renter pays $456 a month including utilities, and 36.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.

Housing, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureJayuya MunicipioPuerto RicoChange since 2015-2019
Median home value (owner-occupied)$115,700±$9,685$131,500no clear change
Median gross rent$456±$56$578no clear change
Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent36.6%±11.5 pts42.3%no clear change
Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage$680±$93$946–
Owner-occupied homes62.0%±5.2 pts67.9%no clear change
Housing units6,394±3281,634,357no clear change
Homeowner vacancy rate2.2%±2.1 pts1.3%–
Rental vacancy rate3.7%±2.4 pts5.1%–
Single-family detached homes78.7%±3.6 pts68.0%–
Mobile homes0.7%±0.8 pts0.2%–
Built 2020 or later0.0%±0.9 pts0.2%–
Built 1939 or earlier1.8%±1.3 pts1.8%–

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 Jayuya Municipio get to work?

87.3% of Jayuya Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 14.3%.

Work and commuting, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates
MeasureJayuya MunicipioPuerto RicoChange since 2015-2019
In the labor force (age 16+)42.3%±3.6 pts46.4%–
Unemployment rate14.3%±4.6 pts10.7%no clear change
Drove alone to work87.3%±5.2 pts82.6%–
Carpooled6.4%±4.5 pts6.4%–
Public transportation0.0%±1.2 pts0.9%–
Walked3.2%±2.0 pts2.4%–
Worked from home0.0%±1.2 pts6.1%–
Mean travel time to work20.0 min±2.928.0 minno 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 Jayuya Municipio's census tracts?

Jayuya Municipio is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,631 (Tract 9562) to $26,215 (Tract 9563.05).

Census tracts of Jayuya Municipio, ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates; sort by any column
Tract 956272073956200Jayuya (6%)6,0785,867±780$18,631$118,500$55052.0%
Tract 9563.0472073956304–4,8384,885±707$23,944$99,500$41749.1%
Tract 9563.0572073956305Jayuya (63%)3,8633,814±621$26,215$119,200$46236.1%

Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov

How does Jayuya Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?

Jayuya Municipio's rank among Puerto Rico's counties with a reliable estimate (1 = highest)
MeasureRank
Population70th of 78
Growth 2020-202533rd of 78
Residents per square mile71st of 78
Median household income58th of 78
Median home value39th of 78
Median gross rent70th of 78
Poverty rate27th of 78
Median age64th 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

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