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
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Río Grande covers 1.4 sq mi of land at 8912 people per square mile.
About Río Grande, PR
What sets Río Grande apart is money: median household income runs $22,033, below the US median of $78,538. With 12,325 residents, Río Grande is a city in Puerto Rico. It ranks #21 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $22,033, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 35.5%, 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 $126,500, with typical rent around $508.
Just 5.7% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 36 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.
Río Grande zona urbana, PR Climate
Río Grande zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 1720 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
1720
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 90 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 69 mm |
| March | 24° / 76° | 79 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 121 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 196 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 140 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 144 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 182 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 182 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 194 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 182 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 141 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 Río Grande zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Río Grande zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 19°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.