Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 63rd-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 17,631 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 63rd-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $23,769, the median home value is $125,200, and the median age is 45.0.
17,631
Population
683
People / sq mi
$23,769
Median Income
$125,200
Median Home Value
Luquillo Municipio covers 26 sq mi of land at 683.1 people per square mile.
About Luquillo Municipio,
Luquillo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 17,631. It ranks #63 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 46.7% male and 53.3% female.
The median household income in Luquillo Municipio is $23,769, below the US median of $74,580. 39.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $125,200, with monthly rent averaging $532. The homeownership rate of 69.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Roughly 5.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.5 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 19.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.0
Median Age
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Male
23.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 12.8% · Seniors (65+): 23.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $23,769 |
| Mean household income | $33,949 |
| Per-capita income | $14,463 |
| Poverty rate | 39.2% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.9% |
| Employment-to-population | 37.6% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Luquillo Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 15.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.5%
Drive alone
3.0%
Carpool
78.6%
Public transit
5.0%
Work from home
29.5 min
Avg commute
Housing
$125,200
Median home value
$532
Median rent
69.4%
Homeownership rate
10,417
Total housing units
64.7%
Occupied
35.3%
Vacant
30.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
91.9%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 17,631 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 63rd-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 683 people per square mile.
The median household income in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $23,769, with mean (average) household income of $33,949 and per-capita income of $14,463. 39.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Luquillo Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (19.9%), Black or African American (6.4%), 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 Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 45.0 years. Residents are 53.3% female and 46.7% male.
The median home value in Luquillo Municipio is $125,200 and median monthly rent is $532. 69.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 10,417 total housing units, 35.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 15.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 10.9%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Luquillo 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.