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Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico
Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico. Naguabo Municipio had 22,666 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.1% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). It holds 5 places (5 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 72103.
Naguabo 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
22,666
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 23,386 · ACS 2020-2024: 23,054
Median household income
$23,395
±$2,653 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$105,500
±$5,167 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$528
±$53 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Naguabo Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 23,386 residents in Naguabo Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 22,666 for July 1, 2025, down 3.1% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 23,054 over 52 square miles of land.
| Measure | Naguabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 23,054 | 3,234,309 | −3,021 |
| Housing units | 11,696±411 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Naguabo Municipio's population since 2000
From 23,753 in 2000 to 22,666 in 2025: down 4.6%. 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 Naguabo Municipio?
Naguabo Municipio holds 5 places: 5 census-designated places. The largest is Naguabo zona urbana with 4,141 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Naguabo zona urbana | 3,822 | $24,470 |
|---|---|---|
| Río BlancoGEOID 7270448 | 1,505 | $40,551 |
| DaguaoGEOID 7223062 | 1,379 | $26,167 |
| DuqueGEOID 7224395 | 1,041 | $21,056 |
| Peña PobreGEOID 7260945 | 890 | $16,382 |
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 Naguabo Municipio?
The median resident of Naguabo Municipio is 40.0 years old; 18.6% are under 18 and 20.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.2%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.3%.
| Measure | Naguabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.0±0.6 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 18.6% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.1% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.2%±0.8 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 3.6%±1.7 pts | 5.7% | −3.0 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 Naguabo Municipio earn?
Half of Naguabo Municipio's households earn less than $23,395 a year (±$2,653), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $23,915 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 46.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Naguabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $23,395±$2,653 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $30,665±$2,553 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $13,083±$983 | $17,981 | +$1,658 |
| People below the poverty line | 46.3%±5.9 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 61.6%±12.1 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 50.9%±4.9 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 Naguabo Municipio?
Owners occupy 73.1% of Naguabo Municipio's occupied homes and renters 26.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $105,500 by its owner (±$5,167). The median renter pays $528 a month including utilities, and 43.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Naguabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $105,500±$5,167 | $131,500 | −$8,339 |
| Median gross rent | $528±$53 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 43.8%±17.3 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $700±$42 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 73.1%±4.5 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,696±411 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.8%±5.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.3%±3.2 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.9%±0.6 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 Naguabo Municipio get to work?
86.8% of Naguabo Municipio's workers drive alone and 5.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.9%.
| Measure | Naguabo Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.9%±3.4 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.9%±3.2 pts | 10.7% | −8.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.8%±3.9 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.6%±1.9 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 5.0%±2.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±2.6 | 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 Naguabo Municipio's census tracts?
Naguabo Municipio is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,399 (Tract 1703) to $28,571 (Tract 1702).
| Tract 170172103170100 | 4,248±1,005 | $25,360 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 170272103170200 | 7,121±1,108 | $28,571 |
| Tract 170372103170300 | 5,501±909 | $18,399 |
| Tract 170472103170400 | 6,184±1,122 | $25,541 |
| Tract 9900.1372103990013 | 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 Naguabo Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 51st of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 44th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 62nd of 78 |
| Median household income | 45th of 78 |
| Median home value | 56th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 42nd of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 31st of 78 |
| Median age | 78th 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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