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Population Review

Cayey, Puerto Rico Population 2026

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

The population of Cayey, Puerto Rico is 14,518 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 17th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $20,024, the median home value is $128,700, and the median age is 43.1.

14,518

Population

5718

People / sq mi

$20,024

Median Income

$128,700

Median Home Value

Cayey covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 5718 people per square mile.

About Cayey,

Cayey is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 14,518. It ranks #17 among cities in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 43.1, older than the national median. The population is 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

The median household income in Cayey is $20,024, below the US median of $74,580. 45.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $128,700, with monthly rent averaging $464. The homeownership rate of 46.7% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 0.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.9 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White37.5%
Black or African American8.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.4%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$20,024

Median Household Income

$12,986

Per Capita Income

45.2%

Poverty Rate

2.9%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$128,700

Median Home Value

$464

Median Rent

46.7%

Owner-Occupied

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

Commute

1.3%

Drive Alone

88.9%

Public Transit

0.2%

Work From Home

20.9 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

-

Foreign Born

-

Non-English at Home

-

Veterans

-

With Disability

95.1%

Health Insurance

-

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management32.9%
Construction9.9%
Manufacturing8.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services8.0%
Public Administration7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services5.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate4.1%
Information2.9%
Retail Trade2.0%
Transportation & Warehousing1.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.7%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Cayey, Puerto Rico has a population of 14,518 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 17th-largest city in Puerto Rico.

The median household income in Cayey, Puerto Rico is $20,024, with 45.2% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Cayey, Puerto Rico is $128,700, with median monthly rent at $464 and a homeownership rate of 46.7%.

The median age in Cayey, Puerto Rico is 43.1 years. The population is 43.8% male and 56.2% female.

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

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