Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 65th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico is 16,874 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 65th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $20,614, the median home value is $95,400, and the median age is 45.4.
16,874
Population
254
People / sq mi
$20,614
Median Income
$95,400
Median Home Value
Ciales Municipio covers 67 sq mi of land at 253.6 people per square mile.
About Ciales Municipio,
Ciales Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 16,874. It ranks #65 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 45.4, older than the national median. The population is 48.3% male and 51.7% female.
The median household income in Ciales Municipio is $20,614, below the US median of $74,580. 53.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $95,400, with monthly rent averaging $407. The homeownership rate of 69.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 3.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 32.9 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 34.1% |
| Black or African American | 5.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.7% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.4
Median Age
51.7%
Female
48.3%
Male
23.4%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.4%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $20,614 |
| Mean household income | $26,124 |
| Per-capita income | $9,927 |
| Poverty rate | 53.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 29.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Ciales Municipio is manufacturing, accounting for 16.5% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
2.6%
Carpool
84.8%
Public transit
3.2%
Work from home
32.9 min
Avg commute
Housing
$95,400
Median home value
$407
Median rent
69.7%
Homeownership rate
7,276
Total housing units
77.4%
Occupied
22.6%
Vacant
30.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.1%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 16,874 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 65th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 254 people per square mile.
The median household income in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico is $20,614, with mean (average) household income of $26,124 and per-capita income of $9,927. 53.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Ciales Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (34.1%), Black or African American (5.1%), Hispanic or Latino (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico is 45.4 years. Residents are 51.7% female and 48.3% male.
The median home value in Ciales Municipio is $95,400 and median monthly rent is $407. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,276 total housing units, 22.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Ciales Municipio, Puerto Rico is manufacturing, employing 16.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.1%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Ciales 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.