Mayagüez, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico is 59,427 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 7th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $17,092, the median home value is $110,300, and the median age is 41.2.
59,427
Population
2832
People / sq mi
$17,092
Median Income
$110,300
Median Home Value
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Mayagüez covers 21.0 sq mi of land at 2832 people per square mile.
About Mayagüez,
What sets Mayagüez apart is money: median household income runs $17,092, below the US median of $78,538. Mayagüez is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 59,427. It is the #7-largest of all cities in Puerto Rico nationally.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $17,092, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US cities: 47.3%, above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $110,300, with typical rent around $456.
Home-based work is uncommon, at 4.2%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 20 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 15.8% |
| Black or African American | 2.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$17,092
Median Household Income
$14,597
Per Capita Income
47.3%
Poverty Rate
10.2%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$110,300
Median Home Value
$456
Median Rent
46.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.1%
Drive Alone
83.0%
Public Transit
4.2%
Work From Home
20.2 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 | 26.8% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 13.5% |
| Manufacturing | 10.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 7.0% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.9% |
| Information | 4.8% |
| Public Administration | 4.6% |
| Construction | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.4% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mayagüez, Puerto Rico has a population of 59,427 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 7th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico is $17,092, with 47.3% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico is $110,300, with median monthly rent at $456 and a homeownership rate of 46.4%.
The median age in Mayagüez, Puerto Rico is 41.2 years. The population is 47.4% male and 52.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.