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,
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.