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Population Review

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 33rd-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico is 35,034 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 33rd-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $25,697, the median home value is $121,300, and the median age is 43.0.

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

35,034

Population

1034

People / sq mi

$25,697

Median Income

$121,300

Median Home Value

Las Piedras Municipio covers 34 sq mi of land at 1034.1 people per square mile.

About Las Piedras Municipio,

Las Piedras Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 35,034. It ranks #33 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 43.0, older than the national median. The population is 47.8% male and 52.2% female.

The median household income in Las Piedras Municipio is $25,697, below the US median of $74,580. 34.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $121,300, with monthly rent averaging $496. The homeownership rate of 77.6% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 0.5% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 30.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White8.2%
Black or African American17.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.1%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.0

Median Age

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Male

20.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.2%
5–9
4.2%
10–14
6.0%
15–19
5.8%
20–24
6.9%
25–34
13.2%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
13.7%
55–59
5.6%
60–64
6.9%
65–74
11.3%
75–84
7.1%
85+
2.5%

Children (under 15): 13.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$25,697
Mean household income$38,659
Per-capita income$15,683
Poverty rate34.3%
Unemployment rate3.4%
Employment-to-population40.0%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.5%
Manufacturing
18.0%
Public administration
8.6%
Education & health care
8.4%
Finance & real estate
8.1%
Information
6.2%
Construction
5.9%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.3%

The largest employment sector in Las Piedras Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.5% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

6.5%

Carpool

88.8%

Public transit

0.5%

Work from home

30.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$121,300

Median home value

$496

Median rent

77.6%

Homeownership rate

15,124

Total housing units

82.8%

Occupied

17.2%

Vacant

22.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

94.0%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 35,034 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 33rd-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1034 people per square mile.

The median household income in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico is $25,697, with mean (average) household income of $38,659 and per-capita income of $15,683. 34.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Las Piedras Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are Black or African American (17.3%), White (8.2%), 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 Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico is 43.0 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.

The median home value in Las Piedras Municipio is $121,300 and median monthly rent is $496. 77.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,124 total housing units, 17.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Las Piedras Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.5% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.4%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Las Piedras 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.