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Population Review

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,

Corozal Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 34,474. It ranks #34 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 42.8, older than the national median. The population is 48.1% male and 51.9% female.

The median household income in Corozal Municipio is $23,933, below the US median of $74,580. 44.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $117,800, with monthly rent averaging $515. The homeownership rate of 75.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 1.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.6 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White31.5%
Black or African American7.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.9%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 rate44.3%
Unemployment rate3.5%
Employment-to-population39.0%

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.