Fajardo, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Fajardo, Puerto Rico is 25,524 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $24,305, the median home value is $118,400, and the median age is 43.8.
25,524
Population
3136
People / sq mi
$24,305
Median Income
$118,400
Median Home Value
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Fajardo covers 8.1 sq mi of land at 3136 people per square mile.
About Fajardo, PR
The poverty rate is what most separates Fajardo from the typical city: 43.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Fajardo is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 25,524. It ranks #11 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $24,305, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 43.0%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $118,400, with typical rent around $604.
Most workers commute: only 8.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Fajardo: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 22.6% |
| Black or African American | 6.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$24,305
Median Household Income
$16,161
Per Capita Income
43.0%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$118,400
Median Home Value
$604
Median Rent
68.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
79.8%
Public Transit
8.2%
Work From Home
25.9 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
94.6%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 19.2% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 13.4% |
| Public Administration | 9.6% |
| Manufacturing | 8.4% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.6% |
| Retail Trade | 3.0% |
| Construction | 2.8% |
| Information | 2.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Fajardo, Puerto Rico has a population of 25,524 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Fajardo, Puerto Rico is $24,305, with 43.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Fajardo, Puerto Rico is $118,400, with median monthly rent at $604 and a homeownership rate of 68.5%.
The median age in Fajardo, Puerto Rico is 43.8 years. The population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.
Fajardo zona urbana, PR Climate
Fajardo zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and receives about 1534 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1534
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 76° | 72 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 57 mm |
| March | 25° / 76° | 71 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 103 mm |
| May | 26° / 80° | 187 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 128 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 118 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 155 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 167 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 188 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 169 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 119 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 Fajardo zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Fajardo zona urbana, PR are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 31°C high). The coldest is January (near 21°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.