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Population Review

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 67th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 15,573 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 67th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $18,931, the median home value is $95,200, and the median age is 42.9.

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

15,573

Population

1038

People / sq mi

$18,931

Median Income

$95,200

Median Home Value

Arroyo Municipio covers 15 sq mi of land at 1037.6 people per square mile.

About Arroyo Municipio,

Arroyo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 15,573. It ranks #67 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 42.9, older than the national median. The population is 46.0% male and 54.0% female.

The median household income in Arroyo Municipio is $18,931, below the US median of $74,580. 52.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $95,200, with monthly rent averaging $466. The homeownership rate of 76.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 0.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.8 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White44.6%
Black or African American19.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.2%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.9

Median Age

54.0%

Female

46.0%

Male

22.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.2%
25–34
12.0%
35–44
13.3%
45–54
13.0%
55–59
4.8%
60–64
7.4%
65–74
12.0%
75–84
7.6%
85+
2.4%

Children (under 15): 14.8% · Seniors (65+): 22.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$18,931
Mean household income$31,680
Per-capita income$13,707
Poverty rate52.9%
Unemployment rate3.2%
Employment-to-population33.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.8%
Public administration
14.1%
Manufacturing
11.5%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Education & health care
8.3%
Construction
5.9%
Retail trade
3.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.4%

The largest employment sector in Arroyo Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.1%

Carpool

87.5%

Public transit

0.4%

Work from home

26.8 min

Avg commute

Housing

$95,200

Median home value

$466

Median rent

76.8%

Homeownership rate

8,087

Total housing units

78.7%

Occupied

21.3%

Vacant

23.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.0%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 15,573 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 67th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1038 people per square mile.

The median household income in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $18,931, with mean (average) household income of $31,680 and per-capita income of $13,707. 52.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Arroyo Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (44.6%), Black or African American (19.9%), Hispanic or Latino (1.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.9 years. Residents are 54.0% female and 46.0% male.

The median home value in Arroyo Municipio is $95,200 and median monthly rent is $466. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,087 total housing units, 21.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Arroyo Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Arroyo 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.