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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, PR

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.


Isabela zona urbana, PR Climate

Isabela zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F) and receives about 1632 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.

25.5°C

Avg Temp

1632

Precip (mm/yr)

Aug

Hottest Month

Jan

Coldest Month

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Isabela zona urbana, PR — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°72 mm
February24° / 75°72 mm
March24° / 76°82 mm
April25° / 77°123 mm
May26° / 79°203 mm
June27° / 80°174 mm
July27° / 80°134 mm
August27° / 80°171 mm
September27° / 80°179 mm
October26° / 79°184 mm
November26° / 78°136 mm
December24° / 76°102 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 Isabela zona urbana, PR

The most comfortable months to visit Isabela zona urbana, PR are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). May 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.