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Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico
Juncos Municipio, Puerto Rico. Juncos Municipio had 36,639 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.0% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 72077.
Juncos 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
36,639
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 37,012 · ACS 2020-2024: 36,829
Median household income
$29,863
±$2,763 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$120,100
±$4,616 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$577
±$157 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Juncos Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 37,012 residents in Juncos Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 36,639 for July 1, 2025, down 1.0% since 2020, a smaller fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 36,829 over 26 square miles of land.
| Measure | Juncos Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 36,829 | 3,234,309 | −1,951 |
| Housing units | 16,940±555 | 1,634,357 | +1,332 |
Juncos Municipio's population since 2000
From 36,452 in 2000 to 36,639 in 2025: up 0.5%. 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 Juncos Municipio?
Juncos Municipio holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Juncos zona urbana with 9,604 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Juncos zona urbana | 8,204 | $25,043 |
|---|---|---|
| El MangóGEOID 7225556 | 1,338 | $34,762 |
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 Juncos Municipio?
The median resident of Juncos Municipio is 41.5 years old; 17.7% are under 18 and 18.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.7%, then non-Hispanic residents of some other race at 0.3%.
| Measure | Juncos Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.5±1.0 | 44.8 | +2.9 |
| Under 18 years | 17.7% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 18.2% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.7%±0.3 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 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 | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.3%±1.6 pts | 5.7% | −3.5 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 Juncos Municipio earn?
Half of Juncos Municipio's households earn less than $29,863 a year (±$2,763), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $24,128 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,735 after inflation. 34.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Juncos Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $29,863±$2,763 | $26,297 | +$5,735 |
| Mean household income | $38,652±$2,992 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $16,242±$1,031 | $17,981 | +$3,662 |
| People below the poverty line | 34.6%±4.0 pts | 40.5% | −12.8 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 46.0%±8.0 pts | 54.9% | −10.4 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 52.1%±4.0 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 Juncos Municipio?
Owners occupy 70.4% of Juncos Municipio's occupied homes and renters 29.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $120,100 by its owner (±$4,616). The median renter pays $577 a month including utilities, and 43.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Juncos Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $120,100±$4,616 | $131,500 | −$8,261 |
| Median gross rent | $577±$157 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.0%±12.6 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $835±$43 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 70.4%±3.5 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 16,940±555 | 1,634,357 | +1,332 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.8%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 79.9%±2.8 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.8 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 Juncos Municipio get to work?
93.6% of Juncos Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.0 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.9%.
| Measure | Juncos Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 52.1%±2.4 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.9%±2.7 pts | 10.7% | −14.6 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 93.6%±2.5 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.3%±1.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.5%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±1.1 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.3%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.0 min±3.0 | 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 Juncos Municipio's census tracts?
Juncos Municipio is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $23,011 (Tract 5002) to $37,740 (Tract 5003.03).
| Tract 500172077500100 | 6,785±1,021 | $37,367 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 500272077500200 | 5,376±1,097 | $23,011 |
| Tract 5003.0272077500302 | 7,229±1,064 | $27,021 |
| Tract 5003.0372077500303 | 3,598±1,007 | $37,740 |
| Tract 5003.0472077500304 | 3,317±859 | $32,074 |
| Tract 5004.0172077500401 | 6,398±1,044 | $26,597 |
| Tract 5004.0272077500402 | 4,126±745 | $33,702 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Juncos Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 29th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 15th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 13th of 78 |
| Median household income | 11th of 78 |
| Median home value | 32nd of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 24th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 67th of 78 |
| Median age | 74th 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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