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.
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
| White | 24.7% |
| Black or African American | 2.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.0
Median Age
53.4%
Female
46.6%
Male
24.3%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
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 rate | 42.5% |
| Unemployment rate | 7.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 34.1% |
Top Industries by Employment
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+
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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.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.