Caguas, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Caguas, Puerto Rico is 72,862 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $26,649, the median home value is $133,400, and the median age is 44.2.
72,862
Population
6686
People / sq mi
$26,649
Median Income
$133,400
Median Home Value
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Caguas covers 10.9 sq mi of land at 6686 people per square mile.
About Caguas,
The poverty rate is what most separates Caguas from the typical city: 38.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 72,862 residents, Caguas is a city in Puerto Rico. It is the #5-largest of all cities in Puerto Rico nationally.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $26,649, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 38.4%, 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 $133,400, with typical rent around $613.
Home-based work is uncommon, at 4.8%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Caguas: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$26,649
Median Household Income
$16,829
Per Capita Income
38.4%
Poverty Rate
5.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$133,400
Median Home Value
$613
Median Rent
59.6%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
79.3%
Public Transit
4.8%
Work From Home
27.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
93.6%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.1% |
| Public Administration | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Information | 5.7% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.1% |
| Retail Trade | 4.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Caguas, Puerto Rico has a population of 72,862 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Caguas, Puerto Rico is $26,649, with 38.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Caguas, Puerto Rico is $133,400, with median monthly rent at $613 and a homeownership rate of 59.6%.
The median age in Caguas, Puerto Rico is 44.2 years. The population is 44.5% male and 55.5% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.