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
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Cayey covers 2.5 sq mi of land at 5718 people per square mile.
About Cayey, PR
Remote work is unusually rare in Cayey: 0.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the 14.0% national rate. Cayey is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 14,518. It ranks #17 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $20,024, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 45.2%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $128,700, with typical rent around $464.
Remote work is rare here (0.2%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 21 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 32.9% |
| Construction | 9.9% |
| Manufacturing | 8.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.0% |
| Public Administration | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.1% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Retail Trade | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.7% |
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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.
Cayey zona urbana, PR Climate
Cayey zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 22.6°C (73°F) and receives about 1710 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is February. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.6°C
Avg Temp
1710
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Feb
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 21° / 69° | 94 mm |
| February | 21° / 69° | 68 mm |
| March | 21° / 70° | 74 mm |
| April | 22° / 71° | 117 mm |
| May | 23° / 73° | 169 mm |
| June | 24° / 75° | 152 mm |
| July | 24° / 76° | 155 mm |
| August | 24° / 76° | 203 mm |
| September | 24° / 75° | 196 mm |
| October | 24° / 74° | 210 mm |
| November | 23° / 73° | 160 mm |
| December | 21° / 70° | 112 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 Cayey zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Cayey zona urbana, PR are typically March, February and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 28°C high). The coldest is February (near 16°C low). October 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.