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Population Review

Candelaria comunidad, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates

The population of Candelaria comunidad, Puerto Rico is 14,319 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 18th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $38,884, the median home value is $141,100, and the median age is 40.9.

14,319

Population

4768

People / sq mi

$38,884

Median Income

$141,100

Median Home Value

Candelaria comunidad covers 3.0 sq mi of land at 4768 people per square mile.

About Candelaria comunidad,

Candelaria comunidad is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 14,319. It ranks #18 among cities in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 40.9, older than the national median. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

The median household income in Candelaria comunidad is $38,884, below the US median of $74,580. 26.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,100, with monthly rent averaging $882. The homeownership rate of 74.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 11.2% of workers primarily work from home, similar to the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White26.3%
Black or African American5.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$38,884

Median Household Income

$18,803

Per Capita Income

26.9%

Poverty Rate

4.1%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$141,100

Median Home Value

$882

Median Rent

74.5%

Owner-Occupied

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.1%

Drive Alone

73.1%

Public Transit

11.2%

Work From Home

34.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

-

Foreign Born

-

Non-English at Home

-

Veterans

-

With Disability

94.2%

Health Insurance

-

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.4%
Information12.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.7%
Construction7.4%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate6.5%
Manufacturing5.4%
Public Administration5.3%
Retail Trade4.2%
Transportation & Warehousing3.0%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Candelaria comunidad, Puerto Rico has a population of 14,319 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 18th-largest city in Puerto Rico.

The median household income in Candelaria comunidad, Puerto Rico is $38,884, with 26.9% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Candelaria comunidad, Puerto Rico is $141,100, with median monthly rent at $882 and a homeownership rate of 74.5%.

The median age in Candelaria comunidad, Puerto Rico is 40.9 years. The population is 48.0% male and 52.0% female.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.