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Population Review

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 62nd-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 17,975 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 62nd-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $18,605, the median home value is $88,800, and the median age is 44.2.

Adjuntas Municipio within Puerto Rico · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

17,975

Population

270

People / sq mi

$18,605

Median Income

$88,800

Median Home Value

Adjuntas Municipio covers 67 sq mi of land at 269.6 people per square mile.

About Adjuntas Municipio,

Adjuntas Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 17,975. It ranks #62 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.

The median household income in Adjuntas Municipio is $18,605, below the US median of $74,580. 59.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $88,800, with monthly rent averaging $413. The homeownership rate of 69.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 5.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White83.1%
Black or African American1.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Male

22.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
4.7%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.0%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
12.3%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.7%
55–59
6.8%
60–64
7.8%
65–74
12.2%
75–84
7.7%
85+
2.2%

Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$18,605
Mean household income$23,982
Per-capita income$9,457
Poverty rate59.0%
Unemployment rate8.8%
Employment-to-population32.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
26.3%
Public administration
10.5%
Agriculture
8.5%
Finance & real estate
8.4%
Manufacturing
7.6%
Education & health care
7.2%
Arts, entertainment & food
7.2%
Construction
5.4%

The largest employment sector in Adjuntas Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 26.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

6.7%

Carpool

82.0%

Public transit

5.5%

Work from home

25.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$88,800

Median home value

$413

Median rent

69.5%

Homeownership rate

7,699

Total housing units

76.8%

Occupied

23.2%

Vacant

30.5%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.0%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 17,975 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 62nd-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 270 people per square mile.

The median household income in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico is $18,605, with mean (average) household income of $23,982 and per-capita income of $9,457. 59.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Adjuntas Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (83.1%), Black or African American (1.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 44.2 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.

The median home value in Adjuntas Municipio is $88,800 and median monthly rent is $413. 69.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,699 total housing units, 23.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 26.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 8.8%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Adjuntas Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.

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

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