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Population Review

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.

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

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,

Hatillo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 38,266. It ranks #25 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 45.2, older than the national median. The population is 47.6% male and 52.4% female.

The median household income in Hatillo Municipio is $28,001, below the US median of $74,580. 33.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $128,500, with monthly rent averaging $602. The homeownership rate of 74.5% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 5.1% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White71.9%
Black or African American3.8%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

45.2

Median Age

52.4%

Female

47.6%

Male

22.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
2.7%
5–9
4.0%
10–14
5.6%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
6.1%
25–34
13.0%
35–44
12.7%
45–54
13.7%
55–59
6.4%
60–64
7.5%
65–74
12.0%
75–84
9.4%
85+
1.4%

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 rate33.8%
Unemployment rate3.3%
Employment-to-population41.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
24.1%
Education & health care
10.5%
Manufacturing
9.8%
Public administration
9.7%
Arts, entertainment & food
7.8%
Construction
6.3%
Finance & real estate
5.9%
Information
4.1%

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.

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

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