Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico is 43,752 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 8th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $38,951, the median home value is $165,000, and the median age is 43.9.
43,752
Population
5913
People / sq mi
$38,951
Median Income
$165,000
Median Home Value
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Trujillo Alto covers 7.4 sq mi of land at 5913 people per square mile.
About Trujillo Alto, PR
Among US cities, Trujillo Alto stands out first on household income: a median of $38,951, below the US median of $78,538. Trujillo Alto is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 43,752. That makes it one of the ten largest cities in Puerto Rico in the country, at #8 by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $38,951, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 24.1%, poverty is near the top of the range for US cities, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $165,000, with typical rent around $563.
Most workers commute: only 6.6% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 37.9% |
| Black or African American | 12.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$38,951
Median Household Income
$22,763
Per Capita Income
24.1%
Poverty Rate
4.1%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$165,000
Median Home Value
$563
Median Rent
73.4%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.4%
Drive Alone
79.9%
Public Transit
6.6%
Work From Home
30.0 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
96.0%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 21.1% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 12.4% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 10.0% |
| Public Administration | 9.8% |
| Information | 8.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 8.1% |
| Construction | 5.0% |
| Retail Trade | 4.2% |
| Manufacturing | 3.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 2.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico has a population of 43,752 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 8th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico is $38,951, with 24.1% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico is $165,000, with median monthly rent at $563 and a homeownership rate of 73.4%.
The median age in Trujillo Alto, Puerto Rico is 43.9 years. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
Trujillo Alto zona urbana, PR Climate
Trujillo Alto zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 26°C (79°F) and receives about 1731 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
26°C
Avg Temp
1731
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 108 mm |
| February | 24° / 76° | 77 mm |
| March | 25° / 76° | 82 mm |
| April | 26° / 78° | 116 mm |
| May | 27° / 80° | 185 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 136 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 151 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 184 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 171 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 177 mm |
| November | 26° / 79° | 188 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 156 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 Trujillo Alto zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Trujillo Alto zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 19°C low). November 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.