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San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico
San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico. San Germán Municipio had 30,809 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 3.4% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 7 census tracts. GEOID 72125.
San Germán 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
30,809
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 31,879 · ACS 2020-2024: 31,305
Median household income
$18,317
±$1,584 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$111,400
±$9,343 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$481
±$36 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in San Germán Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 31,879 residents in San Germán Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 30,809 for July 1, 2025, down 3.4% since 2020, in line with Puerto Rico (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 31,305 over 54 square miles of land.
| Measure | San Germán Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 31,305 | 3,234,309 | −137 |
| Housing units | 16,255±503 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
San Germán Municipio's population since 2000
From 37,105 in 2000 to 30,809 in 2025: down 17.0%. 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 San Germán Municipio?
San Germán Municipio holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is San Germán zona urbana with 10,747 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| San Germán zona urbana | 9,183 | $16,469 |
|---|---|---|
| Sabana EneasGEOID 7273372 | 1,283 | $19,226 |
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 San Germán Municipio?
The median resident of San Germán Municipio is 47.4 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 27.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.0%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.7%.
| Measure | San Germán Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.4±0.5 | 44.8 | +3.4 |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 27.8% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.0%±0.7 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.7 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.0%±1.6 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 San Germán Municipio earn?
Half of San Germán Municipio's households earn less than $18,317 a year (±$1,584), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $20,289 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 49.6% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | San Germán Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $18,317±$1,584 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $29,612±$2,405 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $12,961±$932 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 49.6%±4.2 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 61.9%±8.5 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 52.5%±3.5 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 San Germán Municipio?
Owners occupy 65.0% of San Germán Municipio's occupied homes and renters 35.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $111,400 by its owner (±$9,343). The median renter pays $481 a month including utilities, and 39.7% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | San Germán Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $111,400±$9,343 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $481±$36 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 39.7%±9.0 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $823±$87 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.0%±3.7 pts | 67.9% | −5.9 pts |
| Housing units | 16,255±503 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.6%±1.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 72.8%±2.8 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 2.4%±1.0 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 San Germán Municipio get to work?
86.6% of San Germán Municipio's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 26.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | San Germán Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 35.0%±3.2 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±2.7 pts | 10.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.6%±4.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.5%±3.5 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±1.9 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 26.4 min±2.4 | 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 San Germán Municipio's census tracts?
San Germán Municipio is divided into 7 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $15,686 (Tract 8407) to $24,925 (Tract 8404).
| Tract 840172125840100 | 2,995±667 | $17,006 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 840272125840200 | 6,532±1,220 | $16,701 |
| Tract 840372125840300 | 3,533±706 | $18,891 |
| Tract 840472125840400 | 6,149±1,015 | $24,925 |
| Tract 840572125840500 | 4,701±932 | $23,454 |
| Tract 840672125840600 | 3,763±819 | $19,531 |
| Tract 840772125840700 | 3,632±645 | $15,686 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does San Germán Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 39th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 49th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 54th of 78 |
| Median household income | 73rd of 78 |
| Median home value | 48th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 61st of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 20th of 78 |
| Median age | 9th 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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