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Population Review

Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 61st-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico is 18,775 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 61st-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $17,254, the median home value is $103,500, and the median age is 42.0.

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

18,775

Population

661

People / sq mi

$17,254

Median Income

$103,500

Median Home Value

Comerío Municipio covers 28 sq mi of land at 661.1 people per square mile.

About Comerío Municipio,

Among US counties, Comerío Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $17,254, below the US median of $78,538. With 18,775 residents, Comerío Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $17,254, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 50.3%, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $103,500, with typical rent around $536.

Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 32 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White30.5%
Black or African American10.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

50.1%

Female

49.9%

Male

20.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
6.4%
15–19
6.8%
20–24
5.7%
25–34
14.2%
35–44
12.8%
45–54
11.8%
55–59
7.2%
60–64
6.9%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
6.4%
85+
3.2%

Children (under 15): 13.7% · Seniors (65+): 20.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$17,254
Mean household income$26,435
Per-capita income$10,954
Poverty rate50.3%
Unemployment rate6.2%
Employment-to-population35.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.6%
Public administration
12.2%
Education & health care
10.2%
Construction
9.5%
Manufacturing
7.9%
Finance & real estate
5.5%
Retail trade
4.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
3.8%

The largest employment sector in Comerío Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.6% of workers.

How residents commute

0.9%

Drive alone

1.3%

Carpool

91.8%

Public transit

1.5%

Work from home

31.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$103,500

Median home value

$536

Median rent

61.7%

Homeownership rate

7,586

Total housing units

74.0%

Occupied

26.0%

Vacant

38.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.2%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 18,775 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 61st-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 661 people per square mile.

The median household income in Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico is $17,254, with mean (average) household income of $26,435 and per-capita income of $10,954. 50.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Comerío Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (30.5%), Black or African American (10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.0 years. Residents are 50.1% female and 49.9% male.

The median home value in Comerío Municipio is $103,500 and median monthly rent is $536. 61.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,586 total housing units, 26.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Comerío Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.2%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Comerío 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.