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Population Review

Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 72nd-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico is 11,624 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 72nd-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,213, the median home value is $104,500, and the median age is 40.7.

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

11,624

Population

764

People / sq mi

$21,213

Median Income

$104,500

Median Home Value

Florida Municipio covers 15 sq mi of land at 763.5 people per square mile.

About Florida Municipio,

The poverty rate is what most separates Florida Municipio from the typical county: 48.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. With 11,624 residents, Florida Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $21,213, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 48.5%, above the national 12.4%. Housing is relatively affordable, with a median home value of $104,500, with typical rent around $671.

Remote work is rare here (1.7%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Florida Municipio: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.

Race & Ethnicity

White25.5%
Black or African American0.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

40.7

Median Age

53.5%

Female

46.5%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
7.2%
20–24
9.1%
25–34
10.3%
35–44
16.0%
45–54
9.8%
55–59
4.7%
60–64
7.8%
65–74
11.7%
75–84
7.8%
85+
1.4%

Children (under 15): 14.1% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$21,213
Mean household income$27,144
Per-capita income$11,186
Poverty rate48.5%
Unemployment rate9.2%
Employment-to-population35.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
25.2%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Construction
11.4%
Public administration
7.7%
Finance & real estate
7.6%
Information
7.0%
Education & health care
5.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.3%

The largest employment sector in Florida Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 25.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

4.3%

Carpool

84.0%

Public transit

1.7%

Work from home

25.2 min

Avg commute

Housing

$104,500

Median home value

$671

Median rent

69.7%

Homeownership rate

5,031

Total housing units

89.7%

Occupied

10.3%

Vacant

30.3%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.6%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 11,624 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 72nd-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 764 people per square mile.

The median household income in Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,213, with mean (average) household income of $27,144 and per-capita income of $11,186. 48.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Florida Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (25.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico is 40.7 years. Residents are 53.5% female and 46.5% male.

The median home value in Florida Municipio is $104,500 and median monthly rent is $671. 69.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,031 total housing units, 10.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Florida Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 9.2%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Florida 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.