Guayama, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Guayama, Puerto Rico is 17,815 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,010, the median home value is $107,300, and the median age is 40.0.
17,815
Population
4874
People / sq mi
$21,010
Median Income
$107,300
Median Home Value
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Guayama covers 3.7 sq mi of land at 4874 people per square mile.
About Guayama, PR
The poverty rate is what most separates Guayama from the typical city: 44.4% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Guayama is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 17,815. It ranks #14 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $21,010, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 44.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $107,300, with typical rent around $404.
Almost everyone commutes — only 2.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Guayama: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.6% |
| Black or African American | 9.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$21,010
Median Household Income
$13,969
Per Capita Income
44.4%
Poverty Rate
2.7%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$107,300
Median Home Value
$404
Median Rent
62.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
82.9%
Public Transit
2.5%
Work From Home
25.2 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
95.8%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 23.7% |
| Manufacturing | 13.2% |
| Public Administration | 9.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 7.3% |
| Retail Trade | 6.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.9% |
| Construction | 4.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 4.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 4.4% |
| Information | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guayama, Puerto Rico has a population of 17,815 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Guayama, Puerto Rico is $21,010, with 44.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Guayama, Puerto Rico is $107,300, with median monthly rent at $404 and a homeownership rate of 62.3%.
The median age in Guayama, Puerto Rico is 40.0 years. The population is 44.9% male and 55.1% female.
Guayama zona urbana, PR Climate
Guayama zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F) and receives about 1270 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.1°C
Avg Temp
1270
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 76° | 41 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 39 mm |
| March | 25° / 76° | 40 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 51 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 127 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 113 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 115 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 149 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 185 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 216 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 132 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 62 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 Guayama zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Guayama zona urbana, PR are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 20°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.