Puerto Rico
78 municipios, 292 communities, and 132 ZIP codes.
Population
3,234,309
Land area
3,425sq mi
People per sq mi
944
Communities
292
Largest cities in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico at a glance
- It is the 0th most populous state in the country.
- Households here earn a median of $26,297 a year, 67% less than the U.S. figure of $80,734.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,500 (60% below the U.S.) and median rent is $578 a month.
- The biggest population centers are San Juan (317,995), Bayamón (166,923) and Carolina (138,633).
Local data for Puerto Rico
Counts from official public data
- Hospitals59
- Emergency Rooms54
- Nursing Homes9
- Schools862
- Colleges137
- Libraries107
- Banks260
- Post Offices117
- Parks850
- Grocery Stores1,024
- Restaurants9,314
- Affordable Housing196
- Home Health Agencies39
- Hospice Care42
- Dialysis Centers50
- Rehab & Long-Term Care Hospitals9
- Community Health Centers160
- Mental Health & Addiction Treatment98
- National Cemeteries2
- Community Colleges & Trade Schools62
- Superfund Sites26
- Toxic Release Facilities104
- Historic Places287
Housing and community stats
Puerto Rico, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$26,297
Poverty rate
40.5%
Median home value
$131,500
Median rent
$578/mo
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
29.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (3,090,320), Dominican Americans (55,044), Cuban Americans (11,995).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$36,419
947,557 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$33.7B
FY 2026, $10,267 per person
PPP loans
$2.8B
70,201 loans, 578,205 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$4.7M
Itemized, 2026 cycle
Environment and hazard risk
Puerto Rico, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
High-risk counties
0
of 78 rated by FEMA
Storm events since 1996
6,638
290 deaths
Superfund sites
26
104 toxic release facilities
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone287 historic places
Largest cities in Puerto Rico
| Name | Population | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| San Juan | 317,995 | 39.8 |
| Bayamón | 166,923 | 27.1 |
| Carolina | 138,633 | 20.7 |
| Ponce | 107,805 | 28.4 |
| Caguas | 72,922 | 10.9 |
| Guaynabo | 70,599 | 12 |
| Mayagüez | 58,977 | 21 |
| Trujillo Alto | 43,611 | 7.4 |
| Arecibo | 40,831 | 15.5 |
| Mansión del Mar | 25,510 | 2.7 |
| Fajardo | 24,269 | 8.1 |
| Vega Baja | 22,756 | 6.1 |
| Cataño | 22,467 | 4.8 |
| Guayama | 18,216 | 3.7 |
| Humacao | 15,787 | 4.9 |
| Candelaria | 14,868 | 3 |
| Cayey | 14,655 | 2.5 |
| Yauco | 14,630 | 2.9 |
| Canóvanas | 12,689 | 2.8 |
| Dorado | 12,425 | 3.2 |
| RÃo Grande | 12,375 | 1.4 |
| Caño Martin Peña | 11,618 | 0.7 |
| Isabela | 11,048 | 2.6 |
| Aguadilla | 11,033 | 2.5 |
| Hormigueros | 10,975 | 4.4 |
Municipios and communities in Puerto Rico
Population shown
- San Juan Municipio336,160
- Bayamón Municipio182,469
- Carolina Municipio152,204
- Ponce Municipio132,760
- Caguas Municipio125,586
- Guaynabo Municipio89,378
- Arecibo Municipio86,467
- Toa Baja Municipio73,039
- Mayagüez Municipio70,828
- Trujillo Alto Municipio67,088
- Toa Alta Municipio66,320
- Aguadilla Municipio54,137
- Vega Baja Municipio53,892
- Humacao Municipio50,100
- Cabo Rojo Municipio46,876
- Juana DÃaz Municipio46,156
- RÃo Grande Municipio46,051
- Isabela Municipio42,890
- Canóvanas Municipio41,816
- Cayey Municipio40,917
- Gurabo Municipio40,228
- Cidra Municipio39,643
- San Sebastián Municipio39,088
- Manatà Municipio38,943
- Hatillo Municipio38,157
- Aguada Municipio37,758
- San Lorenzo Municipio37,431
- Moca Municipio37,424
- Juncos Municipio36,829
- Dorado Municipio35,810
- Guayama Municipio35,298
- Las Piedras Municipio34,951
- Vega Alta Municipio34,921
- Corozal Municipio34,444
- Coamo Municipio33,998
- Yauco Municipio32,993
- Camuy Municipio32,734
- Fajardo Municipio31,489
- San Germán Municipio31,305
- Yabucoa Municipio29,400
- Naranjito Municipio29,310
- Barranquitas Municipio29,054
- Morovis Municipio28,397
- Lares Municipio27,855
- Utuado Municipio27,621
- Añasco Municipio25,094
- Salinas Municipio25,079
- Aibonito Municipio24,636
- Aguas Buenas Municipio23,614
- Quebradillas Municipio23,409
- Naguabo Municipio23,054
- Lajas Municipio23,035
- LoÃza Municipio22,768
- Barceloneta Municipio22,494
- Cataño Municipio22,467
- Sabana Grande Municipio22,407
- Villalba Municipio21,556
- Orocovis Municipio21,309
- Santa Isabel Municipio19,903
- Peñuelas Municipio19,853
- ComerÃo Municipio18,711
- Adjuntas Municipio17,960
- Luquillo Municipio17,532
- Guayanilla Municipio17,141
- Ciales Municipio16,805
- Patillas Municipio15,563
- Hormigueros Municipio15,441
- Rincón Municipio15,378
- Arroyo Municipio15,341
- Jayuya Municipio14,566
- Guánica Municipio12,855
- Florida Municipio11,532
- Ceiba Municipio10,995
- Maunabo Municipio10,399
- Las MarÃas Municipio8,744
- Vieques Municipio8,078
- Maricao Municipio4,988
- Culebra Municipio1,387
Frequently asked questions
- How many municipios are in Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico has 78 municipios, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
- What is the largest city in Puerto Rico?
- San Juan is the largest city in Puerto Rico, with a population of about 317,995.
- What is the population of Puerto Rico?
- Puerto Rico has about 3,234,309 residents, based on the Census Bureau's American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- How many ZIP codes are in Puerto Rico?
- There are 132 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas in Puerto Rico.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey)