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Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico
Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico. Naranjito Municipio had 29,627 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.3% since 2020, while Puerto Rico shrank 3.1%. It holds 1 place (1 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 72105.
Naranjito 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
29,627
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 29,241 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,310
Median household income
$22,156
±$1,628 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$112,900
±$9,650 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$488
±$57 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Naranjito Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 29,241 residents in Naranjito Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 29,627 for July 1, 2025, up 1.3% since 2020, while Puerto Rico shrank 3.1%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 29,310 over 27 square miles of land.
| Measure | Naranjito Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,310 | 3,234,309 | +1,198 |
| Housing units | 11,460±398 | 1,634,357 | +1,099 |
Naranjito Municipio's population since 2000
From 29,709 in 2000 to 29,627 in 2025: down 0.3%. 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 Naranjito Municipio?
Naranjito Municipio holds 1 place: 1 census-designated place. The largest is Naranjito zona urbana with 2,638 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Naranjito zona urbana | 2,589 | $22,500 |
|---|
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 Naranjito Municipio?
The median resident of Naranjito Municipio is 43.8 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 23.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.8%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.1%.
| Measure | Naranjito Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.8±0.7 | 44.8 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 23.1% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.8%±0.3 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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%±0.2 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 | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.9%±2.1 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 Naranjito Municipio earn?
Half of Naranjito Municipio's households earn less than $22,156 a year (±$1,628), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $23,239 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 51.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Naranjito Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $22,156±$1,628 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $32,915±$4,963 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $12,849±$1,561 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 51.1%±4.5 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 76.0%±9.8 pts | 54.9% | +20.5 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 60.2%±4.5 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 Naranjito Municipio?
Owners occupy 69.4% of Naranjito Municipio's occupied homes and renters 30.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $112,900 by its owner (±$9,650). The median renter pays $488 a month including utilities, and 37.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Naranjito Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $112,900±$9,650 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $488±$57 | $578 | −$99 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.0%±14.2 pts | 42.3% | −24.3 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $772±$62 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.4%±4.6 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,460±398 | 1,634,357 | +1,099 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.6%±1.8 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 2.5%±2.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 75.2%±3.7 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0%±0.7 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 Naranjito Municipio get to work?
86.9% of Naranjito Municipio's workers drive alone and 2.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 38.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.7%.
| Measure | Naranjito Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 43.3%±3.2 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.7%±3.9 pts | 10.7% | −11.9 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 86.9%±4.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.9%±4.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.4%±1.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.6%±1.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 38.7 min±3.9 | 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 Naranjito Municipio's census tracts?
Naranjito Municipio is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,000 (Tract 5203) to $24,066 (Tract 5204).
| Tract 520172105520100 | 4,394±749 | $21,227 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 520272105520200 | 5,919±1,156 | $21,704 |
| Tract 520372105520300 | 2,162±577 | $17,000 |
| Tract 520472105520400 | 8,509±1,771 | $24,066 |
| Tract 520572105520500 | 8,326±1,434 | $21,084 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Naranjito Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 41st of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 3rd of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 25th of 78 |
| Median household income | 54th of 78 |
| Median home value | 45th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 59th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 14th of 78 |
| Median age | 53rd 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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