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Population Review

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 42nd-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 28,984 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 42nd-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $22,167, the median home value is $120,900, and the median age is 39.7.

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

28,984

Population

846

People / sq mi

$22,167

Median Income

$120,900

Median Home Value

Barranquitas Municipio covers 34 sq mi of land at 846.2 people per square mile.

About Barranquitas Municipio,

Barranquitas Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 28,984. It ranks #42 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 39.7, in line with the national median. The population is 49.0% male and 51.0% female.

The median household income in Barranquitas Municipio is $22,167, below the US median of $74,580. 47.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $120,900, with monthly rent averaging $502. The homeownership rate of 68.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 3.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White42.4%
Black or African American6.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.7

Median Age

51.0%

Female

49.0%

Male

18.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
4.0%
5–9
6.1%
10–14
5.9%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
14.1%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
11.7%
55–59
8.0%
60–64
6.0%
65–74
10.4%
75–84
6.1%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 16.0% · Seniors (65+): 18.6%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$22,167
Mean household income$32,285
Per-capita income$12,989
Poverty rate47.2%
Unemployment rate6.6%
Employment-to-population37.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
23.1%
Construction
13.7%
Finance & real estate
10.9%
Manufacturing
8.8%
Education & health care
6.4%
Public administration
6.2%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.2%
Retail trade
4.0%

The largest employment sector in Barranquitas Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 23.1% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

4.3%

Carpool

81.8%

Public transit

3.3%

Work from home

31.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$120,900

Median home value

$502

Median rent

68.8%

Homeownership rate

11,378

Total housing units

83.7%

Occupied

16.3%

Vacant

31.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

97.1%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 28,984 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 42nd-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 846 people per square mile.

The median household income in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico is $22,167, with mean (average) household income of $32,285 and per-capita income of $12,989. 47.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Barranquitas Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (42.4%), Black or African American (6.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 39.7 years. Residents are 51.0% female and 49.0% male.

The median home value in Barranquitas Municipio is $120,900 and median monthly rent is $502. 68.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,378 total housing units, 16.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Barranquitas Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.6%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Barranquitas 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.