Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 30th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico is 35,845 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 30th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $20,273, the median home value is $103,500, and the median age is 41.2.
35,845
Population
551
People / sq mi
$20,273
Median Income
$103,500
Median Home Value
Guayama Municipio covers 65 sq mi of land at 551.1 people per square mile.
About Guayama Municipio,
Guayama Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 35,845. It ranks #30 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 41.2, older than the national median. The population is 49.6% male and 50.4% female.
The median household income in Guayama Municipio is $20,273, below the US median of $74,580. 46.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $103,500, with monthly rent averaging $443. The homeownership rate of 71.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 4.2% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.0 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 48.3% |
| Black or African American | 9.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.2
Median Age
50.4%
Female
49.6%
Male
20.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.5% · Seniors (65+): 20.3%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $20,273 |
| Mean household income | $30,448 |
| Per-capita income | $12,927 |
| Poverty rate | 46.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 32.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Guayama Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 23.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
1.4%
Carpool
84.6%
Public transit
4.2%
Work from home
25.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$103,500
Median home value
$443
Median rent
71.5%
Homeownership rate
18,227
Total housing units
82.1%
Occupied
17.9%
Vacant
28.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.1%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 35,845 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 30th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 551 people per square mile.
The median household income in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico is $20,273, with mean (average) household income of $30,448 and per-capita income of $12,927. 46.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Guayama Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (48.3%), Black or African American (9.7%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico is 41.2 years. Residents are 50.4% female and 49.6% male.
The median home value in Guayama Municipio is $103,500 and median monthly rent is $443. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,227 total housing units, 17.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Guayama Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.5%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Guayama 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.