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Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico
Patillas Municipio, Puerto Rico. Patillas Municipio had 15,077 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 72109.
Patillas Municipio is one of the 3 counties of the Guayama, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,077
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 15,985 · ACS 2020-2024: 15,563
Median household income
$24,396
±$2,792 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$90,300
±$5,716 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$543
±$38 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Patillas Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 15,985 residents in Patillas Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 15,077 for July 1, 2025, down 5.7% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 15,563 over 47 square miles of land.
| Measure | Patillas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 15,563 | 3,234,309 | −1,366 |
| Housing units | 8,256±312 | 1,634,357 | −488 |
Patillas Municipio's population since 2000
From 20,152 in 2000 to 15,077 in 2025: down 25.2%. 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 Patillas Municipio?
Patillas Municipio holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Patillas zona urbana with 2,979 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Patillas zona urbana | 3,647 | $14,332 |
|---|---|---|
| LambogliaGEOID 7241466 | 688 | $17,462 |
| PalmasGEOID 7258365 | 1,568 | $20,595 |
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 Patillas Municipio?
The median resident of Patillas Municipio is 49.5 years old; 15.1% are under 18 and 26.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.1%.
| Measure | Patillas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 49.5±0.2 | 44.8 | +4.6 |
| Under 18 years | 15.1% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 26.6% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.9%±0.2 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%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 4.5%±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 Patillas Municipio earn?
Half of Patillas Municipio's households earn less than $24,396 a year (±$2,792), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 the median was $19,700 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $4,696 after inflation. 48.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Patillas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $24,396±$2,792 | $26,297 | +$4,696 |
| Mean household income | $29,759±$2,792 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $12,868±$1,067 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 48.9%±4.9 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 74.6%±9.8 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 57.1%±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 Patillas Municipio?
Owners occupy 69.3% of Patillas Municipio's occupied homes and renters 30.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $90,300 by its owner (±$5,716). The median renter pays $543 a month including utilities, and 49.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Patillas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $90,300±$5,716 | $131,500 | −$20,709 |
| Median gross rent | $543±$38 | $578 | +$163 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 49.6%±12.6 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $785±$63 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.3%±4.2 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 8,256±312 | 1,634,357 | −488 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.8%±1.3 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.9%±3.5 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.0%±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 Patillas Municipio get to work?
78.4% of Patillas Municipio's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 29.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.3%.
| Measure | Patillas Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 36.5%±3.5 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.3%±3.4 pts | 10.7% | −10.3 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 78.4%±5.8 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.7%±3.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.0%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 10.8%±4.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.3%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 29.4 min±3.5 | 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 Patillas Municipio's census tracts?
Patillas Municipio is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $26,083 (Tract 2904) to $26,536 (Tract 2903).
| Tract 290172109290100 | 2,754±547 | $14,702 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 290272109290200 | 4,939±735 | $26,403 |
| Tract 290372109290300 | 3,884±577 | $26,536 |
| Tract 290472109290400 | 3,986±599 | $26,083 |
| Tract 990072109990000 | 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 Patillas Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 66th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 63rd of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 69th of 78 |
| Median household income | 35th of 78 |
| Median home value | 72nd of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 35th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 23rd of 78 |
| Median age | 3rd 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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