Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 34th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico is 34,474 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 34th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $23,933, the median home value is $117,800, and the median age is 42.8.

Corozal Municipio within Puerto Rico · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

34,474

Population

810

People / sq mi

$23,933

Median Income

$117,800

Median Home Value

Corozal Municipio covers 43 sq mi of land at 809.9 people per square mile.

About Corozal Municipio,

The poverty rate is what most separates Corozal Municipio from the typical county: 44.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 34,474 residents, Corozal Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico. It ranks #34 among counties in Puerto Rico by population.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $23,933, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 44.3%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $117,800, with typical rent around $515.

Remote work is rare here (1.1%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 35 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Corozal Municipio: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Race & Ethnicity

White	31.5%
Black or African American	7.5%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.9%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

42.8

Median Age

51.9%

Female

48.1%

Male

20.2%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.7%

5–9

4.2%

10–14

6.9%

15–19

6.2%

20–24

6.4%

25–34

13.5%

35–44

12.5%

45–54

12.3%

55–59

7.4%

60–64

6.6%

65–74

11.0%

75–84

7.1%

85+

2.1%

Children (under 15): 14.8% · Seniors (65+): 20.2%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$23,933
Mean household income	$33,289
Per-capita income	$12,491
Poverty rate	44.3%
Unemployment rate	3.5%
Employment-to-population	39.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

21.0%

Public administration

11.8%

Manufacturing

9.5%

Education & health care

9.2%

Finance & real estate

9.1%

Construction

7.0%

Retail trade

6.8%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

The largest employment sector in Corozal Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.4%

Drive alone

2.0%

Carpool

90.0%

Public transit

1.1%

Work from home

34.6 min

Avg commute

Housing

$117,800

Median home value

$515

Median rent

75.7%

Homeownership rate

13,371

Total housing units

81.5%

Occupied

18.5%

Vacant

24.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.8%

With health insurance

Education

High School+

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 34,474 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 34th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 810 people per square mile.

The median household income in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico is $23,933, with mean (average) household income of $33,289 and per-capita income of $12,491. 44.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Corozal Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (31.5%), Black or African American (7.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.8 years. Residents are 51.9% female and 48.1% male.

The median home value in Corozal Municipio is $117,800 and median monthly rent is $515. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,371 total housing units, 18.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Corozal Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.