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Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico
Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico. Maricao Municipio had 4,336 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 8.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 72093.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,336
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,755 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,988 ±246
Median household income
$21,302
±$2,952 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$115,700
±$9,062 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$413
±$127 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Maricao Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 4,755 residents in Maricao Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 4,336 for July 1, 2025, down 8.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 4,988 over 37 square miles of land.
| Measure | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,988±246 | 3,234,309 | −1,087 |
| Housing units | 2,591±185 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Maricao Municipio's population since 2000
From 6,449 in 2000 to 4,336 in 2025: down 32.8%. 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 Maricao Municipio?
Maricao Municipio holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Maricao zona urbana with 826 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Maricao zona urbana | 740 | $23,125 |
|---|
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 Maricao Municipio?
The median resident of Maricao Municipio is 47.7 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 26.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.7%, then non-Hispanic Asian residents at 0.2%.
| Measure | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.7±3.2 | 44.8 | +3.7 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1%±1.4 pts | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.1%±2.0 pts | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.7%±0.4 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 5.7% | – |
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 Maricao Municipio earn?
Half of Maricao Municipio's households earn less than $21,302 a year (±$2,952), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $15,311 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,991 after inflation. 52.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $21,302±$2,952 | $26,297 | +$5,991 |
| Mean household income | $26,526±$3,085 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $10,934±$1,266 | $17,981 | +$3,405 |
| People below the poverty line | 52.9%±7.7 pts | 40.5% | −11.6 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 65.5%±13.8 pts | 54.9% | −16.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 54.9%±6.4 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 Maricao Municipio?
Owners occupy 78.8% of Maricao Municipio's occupied homes and renters 21.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $115,700 by its owner (±$9,062). The median renter pays $413 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $115,700±$9,062 | $131,500 | +$17,614 |
| Median gross rent | $413±$127 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.0%±18.3 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $586±$66 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 78.8%±6.5 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,591±185 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±12.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 83.9%±4.5 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±2.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.5%±1.4 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 Maricao Municipio get to work?
89.7% of Maricao Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 22.2 minutes.
| Measure | Maricao Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 33.7%±5.3 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 89.7%±6.7 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 5.0%±4.6 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 3.2%±3.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.1%±3.1 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 22.2 min±3.2 | 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 Maricao Municipio's census tracts?
Maricao Municipio is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $20,508 (Tract 9601) to $23,147 (Tract 9602).
| Tract 960172093960100 | 3,452±415 | $20,508 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960272093960200 | 1,536±318 | $23,147 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Maricao Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 77th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 76th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 78th of 78 |
| Median household income | 62nd of 78 |
| Median home value | 39th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 76th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 9th of 78 |
| Median age | 7th 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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