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
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Cataño covers 4.8 sq mi of land at 4712 people per square mile.
About Cataño, PR
The poverty rate is what most separates Cataño from the typical city: 40.7% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Cataño is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 22,768. It ranks #12 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $24,307, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 40.7%, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $134,700, with typical rent around $561.
Just 5.8% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 27 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Cataño: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 17.5% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.5% |
| Public Administration | 9.0% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.4% |
| Retail Trade | 8.2% |
| Information | 7.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Manufacturing | 6.6% |
| Construction | 6.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.5% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.2% |
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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.
Cataño zona urbana, PR Climate
Cataño zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 26.3°C (79°F) and receives about 1656 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.3°C
Avg Temp
1656
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 106 mm |
| February | 25° / 76° | 71 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 79 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 107 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 180 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 132 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 158 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 183 mm |
| September | 28° / 82° | 151 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 153 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 183 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 153 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Cataño zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Cataño zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 20°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.