Carolina, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Carolina, Puerto Rico is 139,051 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 3rd-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $35,843, the median home value is $153,300, and the median age is 44.8.
139,051
Population
6714
People / sq mi
$35,843
Median Income
$153,300
Median Home Value
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Carolina covers 20.7 sq mi of land at 6714 people per square mile.
About Carolina,
What sets Carolina apart is money: median household income runs $35,843, below the US median of $78,538. Carolina is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 139,051. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Puerto Rico in the country, at #3 by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $35,843, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 25.7%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $153,300, with typical rent around $677.
Around 8.8% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.4% |
| Black or African American | 13.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$35,843
Median Household Income
$21,016
Per Capita Income
25.7%
Poverty Rate
6.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$153,300
Median Home Value
$677
Median Rent
68.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.9%
Drive Alone
80.3%
Public Transit
8.8%
Work From Home
29.3 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
92.6%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 11.2% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 10.5% |
| Information | 9.6% |
| Public Administration | 8.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.4% |
| Retail Trade | 6.2% |
| Manufacturing | 5.0% |
| Construction | 3.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.0% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Carolina, Puerto Rico has a population of 139,051 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 3rd-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Carolina, Puerto Rico is $35,843, with 25.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Carolina, Puerto Rico is $153,300, with median monthly rent at $677 and a homeownership rate of 68.4%.
The median age in Carolina, Puerto Rico is 44.8 years. The population is 45.0% male and 55.0% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.