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Population Review

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,

Guayanilla Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 17,418. It ranks #64 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 43.8, older than the national median. The population is 47.1% male and 52.9% female.

The median household income in Guayanilla Municipio is $21,400, below the US median of $74,580. 46.0% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $84,800, with monthly rent averaging $435. The homeownership rate of 73.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 1.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 25.5 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White79.4%
Black or African American2.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 rate46.0%
Unemployment rate7.8%
Employment-to-population31.2%

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.

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

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