Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 64th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is 17,418 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 64th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,400, the median home value is $84,800, and the median age is 43.8.

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

17,418

Population

412

People / sq mi

$21,400

Median Income

$84,800

Median Home Value

Guayanilla Municipio covers 42 sq mi of land at 412.3 people per square mile.

About Guayanilla Municipio,

The poverty rate is what most separates Guayanilla Municipio from the typical county: 46.0% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Guayanilla Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 17,418.

Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $21,400, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 46.0%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $84,800, with typical rent around $435.

Home-based work is uncommon, at 1.4%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.

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

Race & Ethnicity

White	79.4%
Black or African American	2.3%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.5%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

43.8

Median Age

52.9%

Female

47.1%

Male

23.0%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.3%

5–9

4.3%

10–14

6.4%

15–19

6.3%

20–24

6.5%

25–34

12.2%

35–44

12.1%

45–54

12.6%

55–59

7.3%

60–64

6.0%

65–74

12.5%

75–84

8.1%

85+

2.4%

Children (under 15): 14.0% · Seniors (65+): 23.0%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$21,400
Mean household income	$29,368
Per-capita income	$11,462
Poverty rate	46.0%
Unemployment rate	7.8%
Employment-to-population	31.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services

22.3%

Public administration

13.5%

Manufacturing

10.8%

Construction

10.3%

Education & health care

10.1%

Arts, entertainment & food

6.5%

Finance & real estate

6.5%

Retail trade

3.7%

The largest employment sector in Guayanilla Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 22.3% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

1.4%

Carpool

92.0%

Public transit

1.4%

Work from home

25.5 min

Avg commute

Housing

$84,800

Median home value

$435

Median rent

73.2%

Homeownership rate

8,265

Total housing units

76.7%

Occupied

23.3%

Vacant

26.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

96.3%

With health insurance

Education

High School+

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 17,418 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 64th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 412 people per square mile.

The median household income in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,400, with mean (average) household income of $29,368 and per-capita income of $11,462. 46.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Guayanilla Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (79.4%), Black or African American (2.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is 43.8 years. Residents are 52.9% female and 47.1% male.

The median home value in Guayanilla Municipio is $84,800 and median monthly rent is $435. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 8,265 total housing units, 23.3% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 22.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 7.8%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Guayanilla Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.