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Population Review

Isabela, Puerto Rico Population 2026

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

The population of Isabela, Puerto Rico is 10,642 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 28th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $19,281, the median home value is $112,000, and the median age is 45.2.

10,642

Population

4065

People / sq mi

$19,281

Median Income

$112,000

Median Home Value

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Isabela covers 2.6 sq mi of land at 4065 people per square mile.

About Isabela,

Among US cities, Isabela stands out first on household income: a median of $19,281, below the US median of $78,538. With 10,642 residents, Isabela is a city in Puerto Rico. It ranks #28 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $19,281, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 44.0%, 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 $112,000, with typical rent around $586.

Home-based work is uncommon, at 3.1%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White50.0%
Black or African American8.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Economy & Income

$19,281

Median Household Income

$15,092

Per Capita Income

44.0%

Poverty Rate

4.0%

Unemployment Rate

Housing

$112,000

Median Home Value

$586

Median Rent

62.9%

Owner-Occupied

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

Commute

0.0%

Drive Alone

78.9%

Public Transit

3.1%

Work From Home

26.2 min

Avg Commute

Community Profile

-

Foreign Born

-

Non-English at Home

-

Veterans

-

With Disability

94.1%

Health Insurance

-

Internet Access

Employment by Industry

Professional, Scientific & Management20.0%
Education, Health Care & Social Services15.0%
Manufacturing11.5%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate9.9%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services6.5%
Information6.2%
Construction4.1%
Public Administration4.0%
Retail Trade1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.6%

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Frequently Asked Questions

Isabela, Puerto Rico has a population of 10,642 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 28th-largest city in Puerto Rico.

The median household income in Isabela, Puerto Rico is $19,281, with 44.0% of residents living below the federal poverty level.

The median home value in Isabela, Puerto Rico is $112,000, with median monthly rent at $586 and a homeownership rate of 62.9%.

The median age in Isabela, Puerto Rico is 45.2 years. The population is 45.2% male and 54.8% female.

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

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