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Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Maunabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Maunabo Municipio had 10,120 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 4 census tracts. GEOID 72095.
Maunabo 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
10,120
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,589 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,399
Median household income
$18,045
±$3,623 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$99,900
±$7,121 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$549
±$57 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Maunabo Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 10,589 residents in Maunabo Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 10,120 for July 1, 2025, down 4.4% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 10,399 over 21 square miles of land.
| Measure | Maunabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,399 | 3,234,309 | −377 |
| Housing units | 5,282±295 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Maunabo Municipio's population since 2000
From 12,741 in 2000 to 10,120 in 2025: down 20.6%. 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.
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 Maunabo Municipio?
Maunabo Municipio holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Emajagua with 2,784 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Emajagua | 2,469 | $35,360 |
|---|---|---|
| Maunabo zona urbana | 1,555 | $14,817 |
| Palo SecoGEOID 7259139 | 782 | $21,579 |
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 Maunabo Municipio?
The median resident of Maunabo Municipio is 48.8 years old; 15.7% are under 18 and 26.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.3%.
| Measure | Maunabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 48.8±0.3 | 44.8 | +4.4 |
| Under 18 years | 15.7% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.4% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.7%±0.5 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.7%±1.8 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 Maunabo Municipio earn?
Half of Maunabo Municipio's households earn less than $18,045 a year (±$3,623), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $25,653 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $7,608 after inflation. 54.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Maunabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $18,045±$3,623 | $26,297 | −$7,608 |
| Mean household income | $26,794±$2,989 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $11,302±$948 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 54.6%±6.5 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 71.7%±11.8 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 56.2%±5.9 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 Maunabo Municipio?
Owners occupy 73.6% of Maunabo Municipio's occupied homes and renters 26.4%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $99,900 by its owner (±$7,121). The median renter pays $549 a month including utilities, and 55.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Maunabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $99,900±$7,121 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $549±$57 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 55.8%±16.5 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $655±$59 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.6%±5.6 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,282±295 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0%±1.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.0%±4.8 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.6%±4.2 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±1.0 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.6%±1.6 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 Maunabo Municipio get to work?
88.5% of Maunabo Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 30.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 12.1%.
| Measure | Maunabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.1%±3.7 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 12.1%±5.7 pts | 10.7% | −14.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 88.5%±5.8 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.1%±3.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 5.2%±3.7 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.0%±2.0 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 30.1 min±3.8 | 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 Maunabo Municipio's census tracts?
Maunabo Municipio is divided into 4 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,695 (Tract 9516) to $19,254 (Tract 9514).
| Tract 951472095951400 | 6,753±552 | $19,254 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 951572095951500 | 2,123±484 | $17,238 |
| Tract 951672095951600 | 1,523±345 | $14,695 |
| Tract 990072095990000 | 0±15 | 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 Maunabo Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 74th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 56th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 59th of 78 |
| Median household income | 75th of 78 |
| Median home value | 66th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 34th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 6th of 78 |
| Median age | 4th 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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