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Population Review

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

San Juan covers 39.8 sq mi of land at 8055 people per square mile.

About San Juan,

San Juan is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 320,691. It ranks #1 among cities in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 45.2, older than the national median. The population is 45.4% male and 54.6% female.

The median household income in San Juan is $27,500, below the US median of $74,580. 35.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $174,000, with monthly rent averaging $598. The homeownership rate of 53.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 7.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 24.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White32.7%
Black or African American10.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management20.8%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate15.9%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.3%
Information8.7%
Public Administration7.2%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services7.0%
Construction5.5%
Retail Trade3.8%
Manufacturing3.5%
Transportation & Warehousing2.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.5%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.