Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 54th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico is 22,768 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 54th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $24,307, the median home value is $134,700, and the median age is 43.5.
22,768
Population
4712
People / sq mi
$24,307
Median Income
$134,700
Median Home Value
Cataño Municipio covers 5 sq mi of land at 4711.9 people per square mile.
About Cataño Municipio,
Cataño Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 22,768. It ranks #54 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 43.5, older than the national median. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
The median household income in Cataño Municipio is $24,307, below the US median of $74,580. 40.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $134,700, with monthly rent averaging $561. The homeownership rate of 59.3% is lower than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 5.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.5 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.5% |
| Black or African American | 8.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.4% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
43.5
Median Age
53.1%
Female
46.9%
Male
23.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.8% · Seniors (65+): 23.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $24,307 |
| Mean household income | $36,793 |
| Per-capita income | $15,583 |
| Poverty rate | 40.7% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 39.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cataño Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 17.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.9%
Drive alone
1.5%
Carpool
84.0%
Public transit
5.8%
Work from home
26.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$134,700
Median home value
$561
Median rent
59.3%
Homeownership rate
11,011
Total housing units
81.7%
Occupied
18.3%
Vacant
40.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.5%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 22,768 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 54th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 4712 people per square mile.
The median household income in Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico is $24,307, with mean (average) household income of $36,793 and per-capita income of $15,583. 40.7% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cataño Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (25.5%), Black or African American (8.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.4%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico is 43.5 years. Residents are 53.1% female and 46.9% male.
The median home value in Cataño Municipio is $134,700 and median monthly rent is $561. 59.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,011 total housing units, 18.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cataño Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 17.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.4%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Cataño 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.