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Population Review

Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 78th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico is 1,281 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $27,614, the median home value is $168,200, and the median age is 42.0.

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

1,281

Population

110

People / sq mi

$27,614

Median Income

$168,200

Median Home Value

Culebra Municipio covers 12 sq mi of land at 110.0 people per square mile.

About Culebra Municipio,

Culebra Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,281. It ranks #78 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 42.0, older than the national median. The population is 52.0% male and 48.0% female.

The median household income in Culebra Municipio is $27,614, below the US median of $74,580. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $168,200, with monthly rent averaging $548. The homeownership rate of 66.1% is close to the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 4.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 12.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White25.4%
Black or African American1.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

42.0

Median Age

48.0%

Female

52.0%

Male

18.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.7%
5–9
3.8%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
10.0%
20–24
11.9%
25–34
8.3%
35–44
11.2%
45–54
16.5%
55–59
7.2%
60–64
3.8%
65–74
8.7%
75–84
7.1%
85+
2.6%

Children (under 15): 12.7% · Seniors (65+): 18.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$27,614
Mean household income$39,570
Per-capita income$18,319
Poverty rate9.1%
Unemployment rate2.0%
Employment-to-population58.5%

Top Industries by Employment

Education & health care
25.2%
Retail trade
12.8%
Public administration
11.9%
Professional & business services
11.7%
Construction
8.6%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Information
6.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.8%

The largest employment sector in Culebra Municipio is education & health care, accounting for 25.2% of workers.

How residents commute

2.0%

Drive alone

3.1%

Carpool

72.2%

Public transit

4.9%

Work from home

12.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$168,200

Median home value

$548

Median rent

66.1%

Homeownership rate

1,449

Total housing units

29.5%

Occupied

70.5%

Vacant

33.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

86.7%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 1,281 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 110 people per square mile.

The median household income in Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico is $27,614, with mean (average) household income of $39,570 and per-capita income of $18,319. 9.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Culebra Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (25.4%), Black or African American (1.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico is 42.0 years. Residents are 48.0% female and 52.0% male.

The median home value in Culebra Municipio is $168,200 and median monthly rent is $548. 66.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,449 total housing units, 70.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico is education, health care, and social assistance, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.0%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Culebra 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.