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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,

Among US counties, Culebra Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $27,614, below the US median of $78,538. Culebra Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 1,281.

Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $27,614, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty runs at 9.1%, below the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $168,200, with typical rent around $548.

Just 4.9% of workers are home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 12 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.