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Population Review

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

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

The population of Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 126,239 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 5th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $30,113, the median home value is $143,300, and the median age is 44.2.

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

126,239

Population

2154

People / sq mi

$30,113

Median Income

$143,300

Median Home Value

Caguas Municipio covers 59 sq mi of land at 2154.1 people per square mile.

About Caguas Municipio,

Caguas Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 126,239. It ranks #5 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 44.2, older than the national median. The population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

The median household income in Caguas Municipio is $30,113, below the US median of $74,580. 34.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $143,300, with monthly rent averaging $632. The homeownership rate of 66.6% is close to 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 30.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White45.1%
Black or African American8.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.3%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

44.2

Median Age

53.8%

Female

46.2%

Male

22.1%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
5.1%
15–19
6.1%
20–24
6.6%
25–34
13.4%
35–44
12.4%
45–54
13.3%
55–59
6.5%
60–64
6.7%
65–74
11.2%
75–84
7.9%
85+
3.0%

Children (under 15): 12.9% · Seniors (65+): 22.1%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$30,113
Mean household income$48,795
Per-capita income$20,696
Poverty rate34.3%
Unemployment rate4.5%
Employment-to-population44.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
23.8%
Finance & real estate
12.8%
Education & health care
9.3%
Manufacturing
8.2%
Public administration
7.2%
Construction
5.7%
Information
5.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.8%

The largest employment sector in Caguas Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 23.8% of workers.

How residents commute

0.5%

Drive alone

1.8%

Carpool

79.0%

Public transit

6.4%

Work from home

30.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$143,300

Median home value

$632

Median rent

66.6%

Homeownership rate

58,929

Total housing units

85.7%

Occupied

14.3%

Vacant

33.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.6%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 126,239 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 5th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 2154 people per square mile.

The median household income in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico is $30,113, with mean (average) household income of $48,795 and per-capita income of $20,696. 34.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Caguas Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (45.1%), Black or African American (8.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 44.2 years. Residents are 53.8% female and 46.2% male.

The median home value in Caguas Municipio is $143,300 and median monthly rent is $632. 66.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 58,929 total housing units, 14.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Caguas Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.8% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.5%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Caguas 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.