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Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico
Toa Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico. Toa Baja Municipio had 70,931 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 20 places (20 census-designated) and 24 census tracts. GEOID 72137.
Toa Baja 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
70,931
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 75,293 · ACS 2020-2024: 73,039
Median household income
$32,017
±$2,754 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$148,900
±$3,524 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$713
±$27 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Toa Baja Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 75,293 residents in Toa Baja Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 70,931 for July 1, 2025, down 5.8% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 73,039 over 23 square miles of land.
| Measure | Toa Baja Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 73,039 | 3,234,309 | −4,771 |
| Housing units | 36,615±620 | 1,634,357 | +1,923 |
Toa Baja Municipio's population since 2000
From 94,085 in 2000 to 70,931 in 2025: down 24.6%. 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 Toa Baja Municipio?
Toa Baja Municipio holds 20 places: 20 census-designated places. The largest is Mansión del Mar with 25,510 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mansión del Mar | 25,591 | $38,823 |
|---|---|---|
| Candelaria | 14,662 | $41,734 |
| Sabana Seca | 8,252 | $25,083 |
| Campanilla | 4,243 | $22,979 |
| Candelaria Arenas | 3,934 | $23,240 |
| IngenioGEOID 7236263 | 2,720 | $23,949 |
| Brisas del CampaneroGEOID 7208722 | 2,301 | $48,657 |
| San José | 2,241 | $18,986 |
| Toa Baja zona urbanaGEOID 7282617 | 1,202 | $22,340 |
| Villa CalmaGEOID 7286250 | 987 | $25,263 |
| PabellonesGEOID 7257612 | 664 | $41,071 |
| CampanillasGEOID 7211597 | 543 | $19,735 |
| Las GaviotasGEOID 7243294 | 488 | $54,375 |
| Villa EsperanzaGEOID 7286584 | 486 | not published |
| ToavilleGEOID 7282692 | 404 | $14,808 |
| Villa de SabanaGEOID 7286509 | 346 | $13,939 |
| Villa QuinteroGEOID 7287240 | 342 | $11,225 |
| Mansión del SolGEOID 7250270 | 331 | $87,944 |
| El VeintiséisGEOID 7226362 | 295 | $9,764 |
| Villas del SolGEOID 7287272 | 145 | not published |
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 Toa Baja Municipio?
The median resident of Toa Baja Municipio is 43.4 years old; 16.1% are under 18 and 22.3% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 99.5%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 0.3%.
| Measure | Toa Baja Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 43.4±0.3 | 44.8 | +2.7 |
| Under 18 years | 16.1% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.3% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 99.5%±0.2 pts | 99.0% | +0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±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%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 6.4%±0.9 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 Toa Baja Municipio earn?
Half of Toa Baja Municipio's households earn less than $32,017 a year (±$2,754), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $30,897 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 32.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Toa Baja Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,017±$2,754 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $43,529±$1,694 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $18,984±$668 | $17,981 | +$2,855 |
| People below the poverty line | 32.4%±2.3 pts | 40.5% | −4.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 43.2%±5.4 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 38.0%±2.1 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 Toa Baja Municipio?
Owners occupy 69.1% of Toa Baja Municipio's occupied homes and renters 30.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $148,900 by its owner (±$3,524). The median renter pays $713 a month including utilities, and 35.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Toa Baja Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $148,900±$3,524 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $713±$27 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 35.8%±5.5 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $959±$22 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 69.1%±1.9 pts | 67.9% | −4.8 pts |
| Housing units | 36,615±620 | 1,634,357 | +1,923 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±0.7 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.2%±1.5 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 66.0%±1.6 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.3%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.1%±0.4 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 Toa Baja Municipio get to work?
72.2% of Toa Baja Municipio's workers drive alone and 9.2% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.2%.
| Measure | Toa Baja Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 54.5%±1.5 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.2%±1.2 pts | 10.7% | −7.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 72.2%±2.3 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.1%±1.3 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.9%±0.4 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.3%±0.5 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.2%±1.3 pts | 6.1% | +6.2 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.1 min±1.1 | 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 Toa Baja Municipio's census tracts?
Toa Baja Municipio is divided into 24 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $18,986 (Tract 1221) to $49,716 (Tract 1220.02).
All 24 census tracts of Toa Baja Municipio, with their figures
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Toa Baja Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 8th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 66th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 7th of 78 |
| Median household income | 7th of 78 |
| Median home value | 13th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 3rd of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 72nd of 78 |
| Median age | 55th 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
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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