Puerto Rico
With a population of 3,234,309, Puerto Rico is the #31 most populous state in the U.S., spanning 78 counties. The median age of residents is 44.8 years. Households earn a median income of $26,297, 65% below the national median, with a poverty rate of 40.5% and a median home value of $131,500.
Demographics
Puerto Rico has a population of 3,234,309, making it the #31 most populous state. The median age is 44.8 years.
Population Trend
Rankings →Year-over-Year Population Growth
Age & Sex Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Nativity
Language at Home
Economy
The median household income in Puerto Rico is $26,297, ranking #52 among all states. The poverty rate is 40.5% and unemployment stands at 10.7%.
Median Household Income Trend
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Industry of Employment
Occupation
Housing
The median home value in Puerto Rico is $131,500. Renters pay a median of $578/mo and the homeownership rate is 67.9%.
Median Home Value Trend
Rankings →Household Type
Education
In Puerto Rico, 29.8% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 11.6% below the national average, ranking #43 out of 52 states.
Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend
Rankings →Health & Wellbeing
. 94.3% of residents have health insurance coverage (ACS). Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Civic & Transportation
The mean commute time is 31.4 min, which is 13.6% above the national average.
Mean Commute Time Trend
Rankings →Counties in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has 78 counties. The highest median income county is Guaynabo Municipio at $46,731.
Highest Income Counties
| 1 | Guaynabo Municipio | $46,731 |
| 2 | Gurabo Municipio | $42,216 |
| 3 | Trujillo Alto Municipio | $40,055 |
| 4 | Carolina Municipio | $36,958 |
| 5 | Dorado Municipio | $36,391 |
| 6 | Toa Alta Municipio | $35,241 |
| 7 | Toa Baja Municipio | $32,017 |
| 8 | Caguas Municipio | $31,379 |
| 9 | Bayamón Municipio | $31,354 |
| 10 | Cayey Municipio | $30,129 |
Lowest Income Counties
| 78 | Las Marías Municipio | $16,314 |
| 77 | Comerío Municipio | $17,134 |
| 76 | Guánica Municipio | $17,633 |
| 75 | Maunabo Municipio | $18,045 |
| 74 | Mayagüez Municipio | $18,295 |
| 73 | San Germán Municipio | $18,317 |
| 72 | Lares Municipio | $18,917 |
| 71 | Adjuntas Municipio | $19,549 |
| 70 | Lajas Municipio | $19,695 |
| 69 | Vieques Municipio | $19,803 |
All 78 Counties
About Puerto Rico
All data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2024 5-Year Estimates. Values are estimates and subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.