San Juan, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of San Juan, Puerto Rico is 320,691 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 59th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $27,500, the median home value is $174,000, and the median age is 45.2.
320,691
Population
8055
People / sq mi
$27,500
Median Income
$174,000
Median Home Value
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San Juan covers 39.8 sq mi of land at 8055 people per square mile.
About San Juan,
What sets San Juan apart is money: median household income runs $27,500, below the US median of $78,538. With 320,691 residents, San Juan is a city in Puerto Rico. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Puerto Rico in the country, at #1 by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $27,500, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 35.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $174,000, with typical rent around $598.
Most workers commute: only 7.3% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 32.7% |
| Black or African American | 10.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$27,500
Median Household Income
$24,931
Per Capita Income
35.4%
Poverty Rate
7.5%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$174,000
Median Home Value
$598
Median Rent
53.1%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
3.6%
Drive Alone
73.7%
Public Transit
7.3%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
91.3%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 20.8% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 15.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.3% |
| Information | 8.7% |
| Public Administration | 7.2% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.0% |
| Construction | 5.5% |
| Retail Trade | 3.8% |
| Manufacturing | 3.5% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.5% |
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Common questions about San Juan,
Frequently Asked Questions
San Juan, Puerto Rico has a population of 320,691 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 59th-largest city in the United States and the 1st-largest in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in San Juan, Puerto Rico is $27,500, with 35.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in San Juan, Puerto Rico is $174,000, with median monthly rent at $598 and a homeownership rate of 53.1%.
The median age in San Juan, Puerto Rico is 45.2 years. The population is 45.4% male and 54.6% female.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.