Ponce, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Ponce, Puerto Rico is 109,765 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 4th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $18,650, the median home value is $109,900, and the median age is 44.2.
109,765
Population
3872
People / sq mi
$18,650
Median Income
$109,900
Median Home Value
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Ponce covers 28.4 sq mi of land at 3872 people per square mile.
About Ponce, PR
The poverty rate is what most separates Ponce from the typical city: 47.1% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 109,765 residents, Ponce is a city in Puerto Rico. It is the #4-largest of all cities in Puerto Rico nationally.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $18,650, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 47.1%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $109,900, with typical rent around $506.
Just 4.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 24 minutes each way.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Ponce: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 43.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$18,650
Median Household Income
$14,584
Per Capita Income
47.1%
Poverty Rate
5.4%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$109,900
Median Home Value
$506
Median Rent
66.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
84.0%
Public Transit
4.9%
Work From Home
23.5 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
95.7%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 26.6% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.7% |
| Manufacturing | 7.8% |
| Public Administration | 7.3% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 5.7% |
| Construction | 5.7% |
| Information | 4.0% |
| Retail Trade | 3.1% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.6% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.8% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ponce, Puerto Rico has a population of 109,765 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 4th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Ponce, Puerto Rico is $18,650, with 47.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Ponce, Puerto Rico is $109,900, with median monthly rent at $506 and a homeownership rate of 66.0%.
The median age in Ponce, Puerto Rico is 44.2 years. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
Ponce zona urbana, PR Climate
Ponce zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F) and receives about 885 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26.2°C
Avg Temp
885
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 25° / 76° | 24 mm |
| February | 25° / 76° | 22 mm |
| March | 25° / 77° | 27 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 51 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 90 mm |
| June | 28° / 82° | 70 mm |
| July | 28° / 82° | 67 mm |
| August | 28° / 82° | 111 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 139 mm |
| October | 27° / 81° | 150 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 100 mm |
| December | 25° / 77° | 34 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 Ponce zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Ponce zona urbana, PR are typically February, January and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 34°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°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.