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,
Coamo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 34,294. It ranks #35 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 45.3, older than the national median. The population is 48.4% male and 51.6% female.
The median household income in Coamo Municipio is $20,797, below the US median of $74,580. 45.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $104,000, with monthly rent averaging $521. The homeownership rate of 75.7% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 4.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.6 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.