Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 68th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico is 15,520 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 68th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $24,862, the median home value is $115,600, and the median age is 49.7.
15,520
Population
1368
People / sq mi
$24,862
Median Income
$115,600
Median Home Value
Hormigueros Municipio covers 11 sq mi of land at 1367.9 people per square mile.
About Hormigueros Municipio,
Among US counties, Hormigueros Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $24,862, below the US median of $78,538. With 15,520 residents, Hormigueros Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $24,862, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 37.2%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $115,600, with typical rent around $556.
Almost everyone commutes — only 2.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 29.2% |
| Black or African American | 3.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
49.7
Median Age
53.8%
Female
46.2%
Male
29.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 10.9% · Seniors (65+): 29.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $24,862 |
| Mean household income | $36,055 |
| Per-capita income | $15,222 |
| Poverty rate | 37.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 38.7% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Hormigueros Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 31.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
0.5%
Carpool
91.8%
Public transit
2.2%
Work from home
24.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$115,600
Median home value
$556
Median rent
72.4%
Homeownership rate
7,570
Total housing units
79.8%
Occupied
20.2%
Vacant
27.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.5%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 15,520 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 68th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1368 people per square mile.
The median household income in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico is $24,862, with mean (average) household income of $36,055 and per-capita income of $15,222. 37.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Hormigueros Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (29.2%), Black or African American (3.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.1%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico is 49.7 years. Residents are 53.8% female and 46.2% male.
The median home value in Hormigueros Municipio is $115,600 and median monthly rent is $556. 72.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 7,570 total housing units, 20.2% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Hormigueros Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 31.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 6.0%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Hormigueros 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.