Corozal, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Corozal, Puerto Rico is 10,672 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 27th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $23,539, the median home value is $124,400, and the median age is 41.6.
10,672
Population
4807
People / sq mi
$23,539
Median Income
$124,400
Median Home Value
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Corozal covers 2.2 sq mi of land at 4807 people per square mile.
About Corozal, PR
The poverty rate is what most separates Corozal from the typical city: 47.8% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 10,672 residents, Corozal is a city in Puerto Rico. It ranks #27 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $23,539, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 47.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $124,400, with typical rent around $491.
Remote work is rare here (2.0%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 36 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Corozal: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 33.3% |
| Black or African American | 8.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$23,539
Median Household Income
$11,657
Per Capita Income
47.8%
Poverty Rate
6.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$124,400
Median Home Value
$491
Median Rent
67.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
86.9%
Public Transit
2.0%
Work From Home
35.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
94.4%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.6% |
| Public Administration | 12.1% |
| Manufacturing | 11.7% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.8% |
| Construction | 8.1% |
| Retail Trade | 7.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
| Information | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Corozal, Puerto Rico has a population of 10,672 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 27th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Corozal, Puerto Rico is $23,539, with 47.8% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Corozal, Puerto Rico is $124,400, with median monthly rent at $491 and a homeownership rate of 67.0%.
The median age in Corozal, Puerto Rico is 41.6 years. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.
Corozal zona urbana, PR Climate
Corozal zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.1°C (77°F) and receives about 1857 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.1°C
Avg Temp
1857
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 23° / 74° | 123 mm |
| February | 23° / 74° | 81 mm |
| March | 24° / 74° | 94 mm |
| April | 25° / 76° | 128 mm |
| May | 26° / 78° | 211 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 135 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 167 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 204 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 176 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 183 mm |
| November | 25° / 77° | 193 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 162 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Corozal zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Corozal zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). May is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.