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,
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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.