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Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico
Utuado Municipio, Puerto Rico. Utuado Municipio had 26,894 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 8 census tracts. GEOID 72141.
Utuado Municipio is the county of the Utuado, PR micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
26,894
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,287 · ACS 2020-2024: 27,621
Median household income
$20,800
±$1,109 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$104,000
±$6,203 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$476
±$29 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Utuado Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,287 residents in Utuado Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 26,894 for July 1, 2025, down 4.9% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 27,621 over 114 square miles of land.
| Measure | Utuado Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 27,621 | 3,234,309 | −1,055 |
| Housing units | 13,624±362 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
Utuado Municipio's population since 2000
From 35,336 in 2000 to 26,894 in 2025: down 23.9%. 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 Utuado Municipio?
Utuado Municipio holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Utuado zona urbana with 7,432 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Utuado zona urbana | 7,207 | $17,985 |
|---|---|---|
| CayucoGEOID 7215623 | 909 | $13,211 |
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 Utuado Municipio?
The median resident of Utuado Municipio is 47.0 years old; 16.3% are under 18 and 25.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 98.4%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 1.2%.
| Measure | Utuado Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 47.0±0.5 | 44.8 | +3.5 |
| Under 18 years | 16.3% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.4% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 98.4%±0.7 pts | 99.0% | −0.8 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.6 pts | 0.6% | +0.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±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 | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 5.2%±1.2 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 Utuado Municipio earn?
Half of Utuado Municipio's households earn less than $20,800 a year (±$1,109), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $18,951 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 50.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Utuado Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $20,800±$1,109 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $29,655±$2,906 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $12,937±$1,193 | $17,981 | +$2,251 |
| People below the poverty line | 50.3%±3.4 pts | 40.5% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 67.5%±6.8 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 62.7%±3.6 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 Utuado Municipio?
Owners occupy 65.3% of Utuado Municipio's occupied homes and renters 34.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 by its owner (±$6,203). The median renter pays $476 a month including utilities, and 32.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Utuado Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $104,000±$6,203 | $131,500 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $476±$29 | $578 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 32.8%±9.1 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $718±$63 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 65.3%±3.3 pts | 67.9% | +4.7 pts |
| Housing units | 13,624±362 | 1,634,357 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.0%±1.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 1.7%±1.4 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 78.0%±3.1 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.5%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.9%±0.9 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 Utuado Municipio get to work?
87.6% of Utuado Municipio's workers drive alone and 3.3% work from home. The average trip to work takes 32.4 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 21.2%.
| Measure | Utuado Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 42.4%±2.4 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 21.2%±3.4 pts | 10.7% | −9.8 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 87.6%±3.0 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 4.6%±2.0 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±1.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.6%±1.3 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.3%±1.7 pts | 6.1% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 32.4 min±2.8 | 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 Utuado Municipio's census tracts?
Utuado Municipio is divided into 8 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,049 (Tract 9574) to $22,224 (Tract 9572).
| Tract 956972141956900 | 2,958±495 | $21,347 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 957072141957000 | 5,212±713 | $21,907 |
| Tract 957172141957100 | 3,907±579 | $20,235 |
| Tract 957272141957200 | 4,406±699 | $22,224 |
| Tract 957372141957300 | 3,751±626 | $20,341 |
| Tract 957472141957400 | 1,967±475 | $14,049 |
| Tract 957572141957500 | 2,377±522 | $19,469 |
| Tract 957672141957600 | 3,043±641 | $21,190 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Utuado Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 45th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 61st of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 74th of 78 |
| Median household income | 64th of 78 |
| Median home value | 61st of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 64th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 16th of 78 |
| Median age | 13th 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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