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Population Review

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

White37.9%
Black or African American12.5%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)2.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management21.1%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate12.4%
Education, Health Care & Social Services10.0%
Public Administration9.8%
Information8.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services8.1%
Construction5.0%
Retail Trade4.2%
Manufacturing3.0%
Transportation & Warehousing2.2%
Agriculture & Mining0.1%

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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

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Avg temp (°C) Precipitation (mm)
Trujillo Alto zona urbana, PR — monthly temperature & precipitation (1970–2000 normals) · Source: WorldClim 2.1
MonthAvg (°C/°F)Precip
January24° / 75°108 mm
February24° / 76°77 mm
March25° / 76°82 mm
April26° / 78°116 mm
May27° / 80°185 mm
June27° / 81°136 mm
July27° / 81°151 mm
August27° / 81°184 mm
September27° / 81°171 mm
October27° / 80°177 mm
November26° / 79°188 mm
December25° / 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.