Martín González, Carolina, Puerto Rico facts for kids
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Martín González
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Barrio
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Building in Martín González occupied by Head Start and Early Head Start in 2020
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Location of Martín González within the municipality of Carolina shown in red
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 Martín González, Carolina, Puerto Rico
Location in Caribbean
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| Commonwealth |  Puerto Rico |
| Municipality |  Carolina |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3.64 sq mi (9.4 km2) |
| • Land | 3.55 sq mi (9.2 km2) |
| • Water | 0.09 sq mi (0.2 km2) |
| Elevation | 85 ft (26 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 24,662 |
| • Density | 6,966.7/sq mi (2,689.9/km2) |
| Source: 2010 Census | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (AST) |
Martín González is a busy neighborhood, or barrio, located in the city of Carolina, Puerto Rico. In 2010, about 24,662 people lived here. It's a part of Puerto Rico, which is a special territory of the United States.
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History of Martín González
This section explores the past of Martín González. It covers how the area became part of the United States and how its population has grown over time.
Becoming Part of the United States
Long ago, Puerto Rico was controlled by Spain. After the Spanish–American War in 1898, Spain gave Puerto Rico to the United States. This happened because of a special agreement called the Treaty of Paris of 1898.
Because of this treaty, Puerto Rico became an unincorporated territory of the United States. This means it's a place that belongs to the U.S. but isn't a state.
Population Growth Over Time
After Puerto Rico became a U.S. territory, the government started counting how many people lived there. This count is called a census. In 1899, the first census showed that 708 people lived in the Martín González barrio.
Over the years, the number of people living in Martín González grew a lot. You can see how the population changed in the table below. This shows how the community has developed and expanded through the decades.
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 1900 | 708 | — | |
| 1910 | 813 | 14.8% | |
| 1920 | 770 | −5.3% | |
| 1930 | 1,169 | 51.8% | |
| 1940 | 1,906 | 63.0% | |
| 1950 | 3,232 | 69.6% | |
| 1980 | 19,514 | — | |
| 1990 | 24,175 | 23.9% | |
| 2000 | 24,656 | 2.0% | |
| 2010 | 24,662 | 0.0% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census 1899 (shown as 1900) 1910-1930 1930-1950 1980-2000 2010 |
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More to Explore
If you want to learn more about Martín González and other places like it, check out these links:
In Spanish: Martín González (Carolina) para niños- List of communities in Puerto Rico
