Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 12th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is 54,486 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 12th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $19,826, the median home value is $141,800, and the median age is 44.5.
54,486
Population
1491
People / sq mi
$19,826
Median Income
$141,800
Median Home Value
Aguadilla Municipio covers 37 sq mi of land at 1491.1 people per square mile.
About Aguadilla Municipio,
Aguadilla Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 54,486. It ranks #12 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 44.5, older than the national median. The population is 48.5% male and 51.5% female.
The median household income in Aguadilla Municipio is $19,826, below the US median of $74,580. 44.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $141,800, with monthly rent averaging $479. The homeownership rate of 57.1% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 6.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.1 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 73.1% |
| Black or African American | 3.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.5
Median Age
51.5%
Female
48.5%
Male
23.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.2% · Seniors (65+): 23.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $19,826 |
| Mean household income | $32,367 |
| Per-capita income | $13,785 |
| Poverty rate | 44.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 33.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Aguadilla Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 19.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.1%
Carpool
86.9%
Public transit
6.4%
Work from home
20.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$141,800
Median home value
$479
Median rent
57.1%
Homeownership rate
27,766
Total housing units
77.9%
Occupied
22.1%
Vacant
42.9%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
94.7%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 54,486 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 12th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1491 people per square mile.
The median household income in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is $19,826, with mean (average) household income of $32,367 and per-capita income of $13,785. 44.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Aguadilla Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.1%), Black or African American (3.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is 44.5 years. Residents are 51.5% female and 48.5% male.
The median home value in Aguadilla Municipio is $141,800 and median monthly rent is $479. 57.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 27,766 total housing units, 22.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.3%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Aguadilla Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.