Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 14th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico is 50,441 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 14th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $26,083, the median home value is $117,900, and the median age is 46.6.
50,441
Population
1128
People / sq mi
$26,083
Median Income
$117,900
Median Home Value
Humacao Municipio covers 45 sq mi of land at 1128.0 people per square mile.
About Humacao Municipio,
Among US counties, Humacao Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $26,083, below the US median of $78,538. Humacao Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 50,441. It ranks #14 among counties in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $26,083, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 33.6%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $117,900, with typical rent around $531.
Remote work is on the lower side here, at 5.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 28 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 14.6% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.6
Median Age
52.8%
Female
47.2%
Male
25.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 25.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $26,083 |
| Mean household income | $40,664 |
| Per-capita income | $16,423 |
| Poverty rate | 33.6% |
| Unemployment rate | 2.1% |
| Employment-to-population | 35.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Humacao Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 23.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
2.2%
Carpool
86.3%
Public transit
5.5%
Work from home
27.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$117,900
Median home value
$531
Median rent
74.6%
Homeownership rate
26,715
Total housing units
70.4%
Occupied
29.6%
Vacant
25.4%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
95.5%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 50,441 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 14th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1128 people per square mile.
The median household income in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico is $26,083, with mean (average) household income of $40,664 and per-capita income of $16,423. 33.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Humacao Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (14.6%), Black or African American (5.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico is 46.6 years. Residents are 52.8% female and 47.2% male.
The median home value in Humacao Municipio is $117,900 and median monthly rent is $531. 74.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 26,715 total housing units, 29.6% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 23.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.1%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Humacao 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.