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Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico
Sabana Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico. Sabana Grande Municipio had 22,055 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.0% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). It holds 3 places (3 census-designated) and 6 census tracts. GEOID 72121.
Sabana Grande Municipio is one of the 6 counties of the Mayagüez, PR metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
22,055
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 22,729 · ACS 2020-2024: 22,407
Median household income
$22,065
±$1,782 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$100,500
±$5,676 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$463
±$61 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Sabana Grande Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 22,729 residents in Sabana Grande Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 22,055 for July 1, 2025, down 3.0% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 22,407 over 36 square miles of land.
| Measure | Sabana Grande Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 22,407 | 3,234,309 | −153 |
| Housing units | 11,400±374 | 1,634,357 | +558 |
Sabana Grande Municipio's population since 2000
From 25,935 in 2000 to 22,055 in 2025: down 15.0%. 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 Sabana Grande Municipio?
Sabana Grande Municipio holds 3 places: 3 census-designated places. The largest is Sabana Grande zona urbana with 9,432 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sabana Grande zona urbana | 8,536 | $23,492 |
|---|---|---|
| LluverasGEOID 7246282 | 1,486 | $18,232 |
| Liborio Negrón TorresGEOID 7245379 | 1,001 | $29,211 |
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 Sabana Grande Municipio?
The median resident of Sabana Grande Municipio is 45.6 years old; 16.5% are under 18 and 25.6% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.4%.
| Measure | Sabana Grande Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 45.6±0.4 | 44.8 | +3.3 |
| Under 18 years | 16.5% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.6% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.5%±0.4 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 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 | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.4%±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 Sabana Grande Municipio earn?
Half of Sabana Grande Municipio's households earn less than $22,065 a year (±$1,782), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $21,314 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 44.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Sabana Grande Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $22,065±$1,782 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $37,056±$10,011 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $15,462±$3,681 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 44.0%±4.1 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 60.4%±8.7 pts | 54.9% | +16.2 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 44.3%±4.4 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 Sabana Grande Municipio?
Owners occupy 76.4% of Sabana Grande Municipio's occupied homes and renters 23.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,500 by its owner (±$5,676). The median renter pays $463 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Sabana Grande Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,500±$5,676 | $131,500 | −$17,400 |
| Median gross rent | $463±$61 | $578 | −$112 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8%±11.8 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $722±$45 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 76.4%±3.6 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 11,400±374 | 1,634,357 | +558 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 6.4%±2.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 7.4%±5.0 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 81.6%±2.5 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.0%±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 Sabana Grande Municipio get to work?
91.3% of Sabana Grande Municipio's workers drive alone and 1.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 25.9 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 11.5%.
| Measure | Sabana Grande Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 39.2%±2.5 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 11.5%±3.6 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 91.3%±2.7 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 2.8%±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.1%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.9%±2.0 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 25.9 min±3.3 | 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 Sabana Grande Municipio's census tracts?
Sabana Grande Municipio is divided into 6 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $16,419 (Tract 9605) to $25,806 (Tract 9604).
| Tract 960372121960300 | 4,956±977 | $24,356 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 960472121960400 | 4,654±717 | $25,806 |
| Tract 960572121960500 | 1,118±281 | $16,419 |
| Tract 960672121960600 | 2,825±593 | $22,115 |
| Tract 960772121960700 | 5,084±861 | $20,485 |
| Tract 960872121960800 | 3,770±724 | $18,407 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Sabana Grande Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 56th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 43rd of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 51st of 78 |
| Median household income | 55th of 78 |
| Median home value | 62nd of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 69th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 40th of 78 |
| Median age | 26th 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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