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.
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Puerto Rico — Median Household Income by County
Source: U.S. Census Bureau — ACS 5-Year Estimates. All values are estimates subject to margin of error.
Richest Counties in Puerto Rico
Top 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Poorest Counties in Puerto Rico
Bottom 10 counties ranked by median household income.
| # | County | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ranked
Every county in Puerto Rico ranked by median household income. Click any county for its full profile.
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.