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Population Review

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 28th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico is 37,402 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,415, the median home value is $116,400, and the median age is 42.4.

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

37,402

Population

743

People / sq mi

$21,415

Median Income

$116,400

Median Home Value

Moca Municipio covers 50 sq mi of land at 743.0 people per square mile.

About Moca Municipio,

Moca Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 37,402. It ranks #28 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 42.4, older than the national median. The population is 48.8% male and 51.2% female.

The median household income in Moca Municipio is $21,415, below the US median of $74,580. 45.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $116,400, with monthly rent averaging $504. The homeownership rate of 64.3% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 6.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White75.7%
Black or African American4.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.4

Median Age

51.2%

Female

48.8%

Male

20.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.4%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.4%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
7.3%
25–34
13.3%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
13.0%
55–59
7.1%
60–64
7.0%
65–74
11.6%
75–84
6.1%
85+
2.4%

Children (under 15): 13.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$21,415
Mean household income$36,078
Per-capita income$14,506
Poverty rate45.9%
Unemployment rate8.7%
Employment-to-population36.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
20.0%
Finance & real estate
11.4%
Public administration
11.2%
Manufacturing
10.1%
Education & health care
7.2%
Arts, entertainment & food
7.0%
Construction
5.5%
Information
4.8%

The largest employment sector in Moca Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 20.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.6%

Drive alone

3.7%

Carpool

85.2%

Public transit

6.3%

Work from home

28.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$116,400

Median home value

$504

Median rent

64.3%

Homeownership rate

16,542

Total housing units

80.1%

Occupied

19.9%

Vacant

35.7%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.2%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 37,402 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 743 people per square mile.

The median household income in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,415, with mean (average) household income of $36,078 and per-capita income of $14,506. 45.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Moca Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (75.7%), Black or African American (4.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.4 years. Residents are 51.2% female and 48.8% male.

The median home value in Moca Municipio is $116,400 and median monthly rent is $504. 64.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,542 total housing units, 19.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Moca Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 8.7%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Moca 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.