Río Grande, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Río Grande, Puerto Rico is 12,325 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $22,033, the median home value is $126,500, and the median age is 41.2.
12,325
Population
8912
People / sq mi
$22,033
Median Income
$126,500
Median Home Value
Río Grande covers 1.4 sq mi of land at 8912 people per square mile.
About Río Grande,
Río Grande is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 12,325. It ranks #21 among cities in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
The median household income in Río Grande is $22,033, below the US median of $74,580. 35.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $126,500, with monthly rent averaging $508. The homeownership rate of 64.0% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 5.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 36.4 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.8% |
| Black or African American | 10.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$22,033
Median Household Income
$13,783
Per Capita Income
35.5%
Poverty Rate
7.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$126,500
Median Home Value
$508
Median Rent
64.0%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.5%
Drive Alone
82.6%
Public Transit
5.7%
Work From Home
36.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
90.5%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 11.3% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.4% |
| Construction | 7.7% |
| Manufacturing | 6.8% |
| Information | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 6.5% |
| Retail Trade | 5.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.3% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.6% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Río Grande, Puerto Rico has a population of 12,325 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Río Grande, Puerto Rico is $22,033, with 35.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Río Grande, Puerto Rico is $126,500, with median monthly rent at $508 and a homeownership rate of 64.0%.
The median age in Río Grande, Puerto Rico is 41.2 years. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.