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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,

The poverty rate is what most separates Adjuntas Municipio from the typical county: 59.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Adjuntas Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 17,975.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $18,605, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 59.0%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $88,800, with typical rent around $413.

Most workers commute: only 5.5% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Adjuntas Municipio: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

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.