Richest & Poorest Counties in Puerto Rico

Puerto Rico has 78 counties. The wealthiest county by median household income is Guaynabo Municipio at $46,731 , while the lowest-income county is Las Marías Municipio at $16,314 . The statewide median household income is $26,297, compared to the national median of $75,149.

The income gap between the wealthiest and poorest county in Puerto Rico is $30,417. No county in Puerto Rico reaches the national median of $75,149.

Puerto Rico's statewide median of $26,297 is 65.0% below the national median. Income data is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (2024 5-Year Estimates) and reflects pre-tax household income including wages, investments, and government transfers.

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Richest Counties in Puerto Rico

Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.

# County Income
1 Guaynabo Municipio $46,731 -37.8%
2 Gurabo Municipio $42,216 -43.8%
3 Trujillo Alto Municipio $40,055 -46.7%
4 Carolina Municipio $36,958 -50.8%
5 Dorado Municipio $36,391 -51.6%
6 Toa Alta Municipio $35,241 -53.1%
7 Toa Baja Municipio $32,017 -57.4%
8 Caguas Municipio $31,379 -58.2%
9 Bayamón Municipio $31,354 -58.3%
10 Cayey Municipio $30,129 -59.9%

Poorest Counties in Puerto Rico

Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.

# County Income
78 Las Marías Municipio $16,314 -78.3%
77 Comerío Municipio $17,134 -77.2%
76 Guánica Municipio $17,633 -76.5%
75 Maunabo Municipio $18,045 -76.0%
74 Mayagüez Municipio $18,295 -75.7%
73 San Germán Municipio $18,317 -75.6%
72 Lares Municipio $18,917 -74.8%
71 Adjuntas Municipio $19,549 -74.0%
70 Lajas Municipio $19,695 -73.8%
69 Vieques Municipio $19,803 -73.6%

All 78 Counties Ranked

Every county in Puerto Rico ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.

# County Income
1 Guaynabo Municipio $46,731 -37.8%
2 Gurabo Municipio $42,216 -43.8%
3 Trujillo Alto Municipio $40,055 -46.7%
4 Carolina Municipio $36,958 -50.8%
5 Dorado Municipio $36,391 -51.6%
6 Toa Alta Municipio $35,241 -53.1%
7 Toa Baja Municipio $32,017 -57.4%
8 Caguas Municipio $31,379 -58.2%
9 Bayamón Municipio $31,354 -58.3%
10 Cayey Municipio $30,129 -59.9%
11 Juncos Municipio $29,863 -60.3%
12 Canóvanas Municipio $29,642 -60.6%
13 Culebra Municipio $29,630 -60.6%
14 Cidra Municipio $29,246 -61.1%
15 Río Grande Municipio $28,943 -61.5%
16 Hatillo Municipio $28,146 -62.5%
17 San Juan Municipio $27,992 -62.8%
18 Camuy Municipio $27,411 -63.5%
19 Humacao Municipio $27,038 -64.0%
20 Hormigueros Municipio $26,828 -64.3%
21 Cabo Rojo Municipio $26,408 -64.9%
22 Villalba Municipio $26,286 -65.0%
23 Santa Isabel Municipio $25,795 -65.7%
24 Fajardo Municipio $25,563 -66.0%
25 Vega Alta Municipio $25,538 -66.0%
26 Cataño Municipio $25,508 -66.1%
27 Ceiba Municipio $25,454 -66.1%
28 Las Piedras Municipio $25,232 -66.4%
29 Morovis Municipio $25,003 -66.7%
30 Juana Díaz Municipio $24,852 -66.9%
31 Quebradillas Municipio $24,640 -67.2%
32 Barceloneta Municipio $24,508 -67.4%
33 Rincón Municipio $24,447 -67.5%
34 Añasco Municipio $24,436 -67.5%
35 Patillas Municipio $24,396 -67.5%
36 Loíza Municipio $24,272 -67.7%
37 Yauco Municipio $24,255 -67.7%
38 Vega Baja Municipio $24,244 -67.7%
39 Luquillo Municipio $24,225 -67.8%
40 Guayanilla Municipio $23,915 -68.2%
41 Corozal Municipio $23,797 -68.3%
42 Arecibo Municipio $23,635 -68.5%
43 Moca Municipio $23,586 -68.6%
44 Barranquitas Municipio $23,407 -68.9%
45 Naguabo Municipio $23,395 -68.9%
46 Isabela Municipio $23,266 -69.0%
47 Aguas Buenas Municipio $23,072 -69.3%
48 Yabucoa Municipio $22,944 -69.5%
49 San Lorenzo Municipio $22,847 -69.6%
50 Peñuelas Municipio $22,697 -69.8%
51 Manatí Municipio $22,683 -69.8%
52 Ciales Municipio $22,586 -69.9%
53 Florida Municipio $22,332 -70.3%
54 Naranjito Municipio $22,156 -70.5%
55 Sabana Grande Municipio $22,065 -70.6%
56 Coamo Municipio $22,045 -70.7%
57 Salinas Municipio $21,901 -70.9%
58 Jayuya Municipio $21,796 -71.0%
59 Aibonito Municipio $21,744 -71.1%
60 Aguadilla Municipio $21,540 -71.3%
61 Aguada Municipio $21,501 -71.4%
62 Maricao Municipio $21,302 -71.7%
63 Arroyo Municipio $21,186 -71.8%
64 Utuado Municipio $20,800 -72.3%
65 Guayama Municipio $20,402 -72.9%
66 Orocovis Municipio $20,302 -73.0%
67 San Sebastián Municipio $19,920 -73.5%
68 Ponce Municipio $19,877 -73.5%
69 Vieques Municipio $19,803 -73.6%
70 Lajas Municipio $19,695 -73.8%
71 Adjuntas Municipio $19,549 -74.0%
72 Lares Municipio $18,917 -74.8%
73 San Germán Municipio $18,317 -75.6%
74 Mayagüez Municipio $18,295 -75.7%
75 Maunabo Municipio $18,045 -76.0%
76 Guánica Municipio $17,633 -76.5%
77 Comerío Municipio $17,134 -77.2%
78 Las Marías Municipio $16,314 -78.3%

About This Data

All figures are estimates from the American Community Survey 2024 5-Year Estimates, published by the U.S. Census Bureau. Values are subject to sampling variability and margin of error.

Rankings are within Puerto Rico only and may differ from national rankings. For more information, see our methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the richest county in Puerto Rico?
The richest county in Puerto Rico by median household income is Guaynabo Municipio, with a median household income of $46,731 according to the 2024 American Community Survey. This is below the national median of $75,149.
What is the poorest county in Puerto Rico?
The poorest county in Puerto Rico by median household income is Las Marías Municipio, at $16,314. This is $58,835 below the national median of $75,149.
How many counties are in Puerto Rico?
Puerto Rico has 78 counties with income data from the American Community Survey. 0 of these (0%) have a median household income above the national median of $75,149.
What is the median household income in Puerto Rico?
The statewide median household income in Puerto Rico is $26,297, which is 65.0% below the national median of $75,149.
Which county in Puerto Rico has the highest home values?
Guaynabo Municipio has the highest median home value in Puerto Rico at $226,800.