Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 25th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 38,266 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 25th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $28,001, the median home value is $128,500, and the median age is 45.2.
38,266
Population
917
People / sq mi
$28,001
Median Income
$128,500
Median Home Value
Hatillo Municipio covers 42 sq mi of land at 916.7 people per square mile.
About Hatillo Municipio,
Among US counties, Hatillo Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $28,001, below the US median of $78,538. Hatillo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 38,266. It ranks #25 among counties in Puerto Rico by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $28,001, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 33.8%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $128,500, with typical rent around $602.
Most workers commute: only 5.1% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 26 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 71.9% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.8% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.2
Median Age
52.4%
Female
47.6%
Male
22.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.3% · Seniors (65+): 22.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $28,001 |
| Mean household income | $38,612 |
| Per-capita income | $15,314 |
| Poverty rate | 33.8% |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% |
| Employment-to-population | 41.0% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hatillo Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 24.1% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.6%
Carpool
93.5%
Public transit
5.1%
Work from home
26.1 min
Avg commute
Housing
$128,500
Median home value
$602
Median rent
74.5%
Homeownership rate
17,001
Total housing units
78.1%
Occupied
21.9%
Vacant
25.5%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.3%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 38,266 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 25th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 917 people per square mile.
The median household income in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $28,001, with mean (average) household income of $38,612 and per-capita income of $15,314. 33.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hatillo Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (71.9%), Black or African American (3.8%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 45.2 years. Residents are 52.4% female and 47.6% male.
The median home value in Hatillo Municipio is $128,500 and median monthly rent is $602. 74.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,001 total housing units, 21.9% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 24.1% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.3%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Hatillo 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.