Skip to main content
Population Review

Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 24th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico is 39,152 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 24th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $20,352, the median home value is $116,000, and the median age is 45.0.

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

39,152

Population

867

People / sq mi

$20,352

Median Income

$116,000

Median Home Value

Manatí Municipio covers 45 sq mi of land at 867.3 people per square mile.

About Manatí Municipio,

Manatí Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 39,152. It ranks #24 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 45.0, older than the national median. The population is 46.6% male and 53.4% female.

The median household income in Manatí Municipio is $20,352, below the US median of $74,580. 42.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $116,000, with monthly rent averaging $551. The homeownership rate of 72.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 0.9% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 28.3 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White24.7%
Black or African American2.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

45.0

Median Age

53.4%

Female

46.6%

Male

24.3%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.5%
5–9
5.1%
10–14
5.0%
15–19
5.9%
20–24
6.5%
25–34
12.7%
35–44
11.3%
45–54
12.2%
55–59
5.4%
60–64
8.0%
65–74
12.5%
75–84
8.9%
85+
2.9%

Children (under 15): 13.6% · Seniors (65+): 24.3%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$20,352
Mean household income$34,404
Per-capita income$14,330
Poverty rate42.5%
Unemployment rate7.0%
Employment-to-population34.1%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
27.0%
Manufacturing
13.2%
Education & health care
10.1%
Construction
8.1%
Public administration
6.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.6%
Finance & real estate
6.4%
Retail trade
3.5%

The largest employment sector in Manatí Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 27.0% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

4.5%

Carpool

89.6%

Public transit

0.9%

Work from home

28.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$116,000

Median home value

$551

Median rent

72.8%

Homeownership rate

18,740

Total housing units

79.0%

Occupied

21.0%

Vacant

27.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

89.1%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

Largest cities in Puerto Rico

Other counties in Puerto Rico

Part of Puerto Rico

County rankings

Frequently Asked Questions

Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 39,152 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 24th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 867 people per square mile.

The median household income in Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico is $20,352, with mean (average) household income of $34,404 and per-capita income of $14,330. 42.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Manatí Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (24.7%), Black or African American (2.1%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico is 45.0 years. Residents are 53.4% female and 46.6% male.

The median home value in Manatí Municipio is $116,000 and median monthly rent is $551. 72.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 18,740 total housing units, 21.0% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 27.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 7.0%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Manatí 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.