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
| White | 50.0% |
| Black or African American | 8.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
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 & Management | 20.0% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 15.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.5% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.5% |
| Information | 6.2% |
| Construction | 4.1% |
| Public Administration | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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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.