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Population Review

Cataño, Puerto Rico Population 2026

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

The population of Cataño, Puerto Rico is 22,768 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $24,307, the median home value is $134,700, and the median age is 43.5.

22,768

Population

4712

People / sq mi

$24,307

Median Income

$134,700

Median Home Value

Cataño covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 4712 people per square mile.

About Cataño,

Cataño is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 22,768. It ranks #12 among cities in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 43.5, older than the national median. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The median household income in Cataño is $24,307, below the US median of $74,580. 40.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $134,700, with monthly rent averaging $561. The homeownership rate of 59.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White25.5%
Black or African American8.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$24,307

Median Household Income

$15,583

Per Capita Income

40.7%

Poverty Rate

5.4%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$134,700

Median Home Value

$561

Median Rent

59.3%

Owner-Occupied

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.9%

Drive Alone

84.0%

Public Transit

5.8%

Work From Home

26.5 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

-

Foreign Born

-

Non-English at Home

-

Veterans

-

With Disability

93.5%

Health Insurance

-

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management17.5%
Education, Health Care & Social Services9.5%
Public Administration9.0%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate8.4%
Retail Trade8.2%
Information7.6%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.9%
Manufacturing6.6%
Construction6.2%
Transportation & Warehousing2.5%
Agriculture & Mining0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cataño, Puerto Rico has a population of 22,768 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest city in Puerto Rico.

The median household income in Cataño, Puerto Rico is $24,307, with 40.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Cataño, Puerto Rico is $134,700, with median monthly rent at $561 and a homeownership rate of 59.3%.

The median age in Cataño, Puerto Rico is 43.5 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

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

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