Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 35th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 34,294 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 35th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $20,797, the median home value is $104,000, and the median age is 45.3.
34,294
Population
440
People / sq mi
$20,797
Median Income
$104,000
Median Home Value
Coamo Municipio covers 78 sq mi of land at 439.6 people per square mile.
About Coamo Municipio,
Among US counties, Coamo Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $20,797, below the US median of $78,538. Coamo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 34,294. It ranks #35 among counties in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $20,797, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 45.5%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $104,000, with typical rent around $521.
Just 4.6% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 18.6% |
| Black or African American | 8.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.3
Median Age
51.6%
Female
48.4%
Male
20.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $20,797 |
| Mean household income | $30,526 |
| Per-capita income | $12,686 |
| Poverty rate | 45.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 37.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Coamo Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.8%
Carpool
89.3%
Public transit
4.6%
Work from home
25.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$104,000
Median home value
$521
Median rent
75.7%
Homeownership rate
16,061
Total housing units
81.0%
Occupied
19.0%
Vacant
24.3%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
96.7%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 34,294 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 35th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 440 people per square mile.
The median household income in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $20,797, with mean (average) household income of $30,526 and per-capita income of $12,686. 45.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Coamo Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (18.6%), Black or African American (8.0%), Hispanic or Latino (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 45.3 years. Residents are 51.6% female and 48.4% male.
The median home value in Coamo Municipio is $104,000 and median monthly rent is $521. 75.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 16,061 total housing units, 19.0% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.9%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Coamo 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.