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Population Review

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.

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

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

White48.3%
Black or African American9.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.2

Median Age

50.4%

Female

49.6%

Male

20.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.3%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
5.7%
15–19
6.6%
20–24
7.5%
25–34
15.3%
35–44
12.0%
45–54
12.5%
55–59
6.5%
60–64
6.0%
65–74
11.1%
75–84
6.8%
85+
2.4%

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 rate46.1%
Unemployment rate2.5%
Employment-to-population32.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
23.0%
Manufacturing
15.1%
Public administration
10.2%
Finance & real estate
8.2%
Education & health care
7.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.4%
Retail trade
4.5%
Construction
4.3%

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.