Yauco, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Yauco, Puerto Rico is 14,903 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 16th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $22,777, the median home value is $109,700, and the median age is 44.2.
14,903
Population
5148
People / sq mi
$22,777
Median Income
$109,700
Median Home Value
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Yauco covers 2.9 sq mi of land at 5148 people per square mile.
About Yauco, PR
What sets Yauco apart is money: median household income runs $22,777, below the US median of $78,538. With 14,903 residents, Yauco is a city in Puerto Rico. It ranks #16 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $22,777, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 38.7%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $109,700, with typical rent around $522.
Almost everyone commutes — only 2.8% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 70.5% |
| Black or African American | 3.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$22,777
Median Household Income
$13,372
Per Capita Income
38.7%
Poverty Rate
3.9%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$109,700
Median Home Value
$522
Median Rent
71.3%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.6%
Drive Alone
89.0%
Public Transit
2.8%
Work From Home
19.4 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
93.4%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 28.2% |
| Manufacturing | 13.4% |
| Public Administration | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 8.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 8.1% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 7.0% |
| Construction | 3.1% |
| Retail Trade | 2.4% |
| Information | 2.0% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.2% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.1% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Yauco, Puerto Rico has a population of 14,903 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 16th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Yauco, Puerto Rico is $22,777, with 38.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Yauco, Puerto Rico is $109,700, with median monthly rent at $522 and a homeownership rate of 71.3%.
The median age in Yauco, Puerto Rico is 44.2 years. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.
Yauco zona urbana, PR Climate
Yauco zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.4°C (78°F) and receives about 1163 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.4°C
Avg Temp
1163
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 74° | 34 mm |
| February | 24° / 74° | 36 mm |
| March | 24° / 75° | 41 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 73 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 129 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 89 mm |
| July | 27° / 80° | 86 mm |
| August | 27° / 80° | 145 mm |
| September | 27° / 80° | 183 mm |
| October | 26° / 79° | 175 mm |
| November | 25° / 78° | 125 mm |
| December | 24° / 75° | 47 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 Yauco zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Yauco zona urbana, PR are typically January, February and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 17°C low). September 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.