Trujillo Alto Municipio, PR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
Analyze local population trends, population density map, housing costs, and the local economy.
Area Snapshot Statistics
Key statistics on population, economy, housing, and commuting compared to state and national averages. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 64,624 | 3,169,509 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 3017.3 | 594.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -0.68% | -1.15% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 41.5 | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 26,133 | 1,238,240 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Trujillo Alto Municipio declined by 21.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 67,329 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Trujillo Alto Municipio has a the economy index of D, which means it is barely prosperous.
| Metric | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $38,805 | $25,099 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 3.56% | 3.60% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% | 12.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Trujillo Alto Municipio is about 55% higher than in Puerto Rico.
Housing
| Metric | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $162,797 | $132,443 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $627 | $562 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.3% | 68.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Trujillo Alto Municipio is about 21.6 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $627 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Trujillo Alto Municipio spend about 62 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 260 hours, about 10.9 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 31.2 | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 62.5 | 47.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 260 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $8,072 | $6,078 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 6.1% | 5.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Culebra Municipio (12.6 min), Jayuya Municipio (16.1 min), Vieques Municipio (16.4 min).
Slowest:
Naranjito Municipio (40.7 min), Toa Alta Municipio (37.0 min), RÃo Grande Municipio (33.9 min).
The average commute time in Trujillo Alto Municipio is 31 minutes, longer than the 24 minutes in Puerto Rico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Trujillo Alto Municipio has a education index of C, which means it is somewhat educated.
| Metric | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 35.3% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.54 | 2.59 | 2.54 |
Highest education index among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Guaynabo Municipio (0.4), San Juan Municipio (0.3), Trujillo Alto Municipio (0.3).
Lowest:
Maricao Municipio (0.1), Las MarÃas Municipio (0.1), Culebra Municipio (0.2).
Health
| Metric | Trujillo Alto Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | — | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | — | — | 16.3% |
| Smokers | — | — | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population of Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico is 64,624, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population density of Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico is 3017.3 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median household income in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico is $38,805, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median home price in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico is $162,797, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The unemployment rate in Trujillo Alto Municipio, Puerto Rico is 7.2%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.