Arecibo, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Arecibo, Puerto Rico is 40,255 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 9th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,984, the median home value is $110,900, and the median age is 44.8.
40,255
Population
2594
People / sq mi
$21,984
Median Income
$110,900
Median Home Value
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Arecibo covers 15.5 sq mi of land at 2594 people per square mile.
About Arecibo, PR
What sets Arecibo apart is money: median household income runs $21,984, below the US median of $78,538. With 40,255 residents, Arecibo is a city in Puerto Rico. It is the #9-largest of all cities in Puerto Rico nationally.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $21,984, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 40.2%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $110,900, with typical rent around $494.
Most workers commute: only 6.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 23 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$21,984
Median Household Income
$14,311
Per Capita Income
40.2%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$110,900
Median Home Value
$494
Median Rent
56.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
86.0%
Public Transit
6.3%
Work From Home
22.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
94.5%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Manufacturing | 15.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.9% |
| Public Administration | 7.9% |
| Construction | 5.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.3% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 1.6% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Arecibo, Puerto Rico has a population of 40,255 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 9th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is $21,984, with 40.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is $110,900, with median monthly rent at $494 and a homeownership rate of 56.1%.
The median age in Arecibo, Puerto Rico is 44.8 years. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.
Arecibo zona urbana, PR Climate
Arecibo zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1500 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.5°C
Avg Temp
1500
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 100 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 69 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 75 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 122 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 146 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 133 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 100 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 133 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 153 mm |
| October | 26° / 80° | 157 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 168 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 144 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Arecibo zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Arecibo zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.