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Population Review

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 21st-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 40,383 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 21st-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $39,532, the median home value is $160,100, and the median age is 41.5.

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

40,383

Population

1448

People / sq mi

$39,532

Median Income

$160,100

Median Home Value

Gurabo Municipio covers 28 sq mi of land at 1448.2 people per square mile.

About Gurabo Municipio,

Gurabo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 40,383. It ranks #21 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 41.5, older than the national median. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The median household income in Gurabo Municipio is $39,532, below the US median of $74,580. 28.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $160,100, with monthly rent averaging $674. The homeownership rate of 77.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 7.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 34.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White34.5%
Black or African American10.4%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.5

Median Age

53.1%

Female

46.9%

Male

17.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.5%
20–24
6.8%
25–34
14.4%
35–44
13.9%
45–54
14.8%
55–59
6.0%
60–64
6.8%
65–74
9.5%
75–84
5.8%
85+
2.1%

Children (under 15): 13.5% · Seniors (65+): 17.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$39,532
Mean household income$63,916
Per-capita income$25,058
Poverty rate28.5%
Unemployment rate7.3%
Employment-to-population48.7%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.9%
Manufacturing
14.3%
Finance & real estate
9.3%
Education & health care
9.0%
Information
7.6%
Construction
6.2%
Public administration
5.3%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.3%

The largest employment sector in Gurabo Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

2.5%

Carpool

80.1%

Public transit

7.1%

Work from home

34.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$160,100

Median home value

$674

Median rent

77.2%

Homeownership rate

17,343

Total housing units

87.5%

Occupied

12.5%

Vacant

22.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.9%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 40,383 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 21st-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1448 people per square mile.

The median household income in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $39,532, with mean (average) household income of $63,916 and per-capita income of $25,058. 28.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Gurabo Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (34.5%), Black or African American (10.4%), Hispanic or Latino (1.0%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 41.5 years. Residents are 53.1% female and 46.9% male.

The median home value in Gurabo Municipio is $160,100 and median monthly rent is $674. 77.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,343 total housing units, 12.5% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Gurabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 7.3%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Gurabo 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.