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Population Review

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 77th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico is 5,176 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 77th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $20,541, the median home value is $103,800, and the median age is 47.5.

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

5,176

Population

141

People / sq mi

$20,541

Median Income

$103,800

Median Home Value

Maricao Municipio covers 37 sq mi of land at 141.3 people per square mile.

About Maricao Municipio,

Maricao Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 5,176. It ranks #77 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 47.5, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.

The median household income in Maricao Municipio is $20,541, below the US median of $74,580. 48.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $103,800, with monthly rent averaging $405. The homeownership rate of 76.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 2.3% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 23.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White66.5%
Black or African American0.2%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.8%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

47.5

Median Age

50.7%

Female

49.3%

Male

25.9%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
5.2%
15–19
6.9%
20–24
3.7%
25–34
9.3%
35–44
13.6%
45–54
11.8%
55–59
5.4%
60–64
9.9%
65–74
14.1%
75–84
8.0%
85+
3.8%

Children (under 15): 13.3% · Seniors (65+): 25.9%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$20,541
Mean household income$25,453
Per-capita income$10,659
Poverty rate48.8%
Unemployment rate0.0%
Employment-to-population30.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Manufacturing
30.4%
Professional & business services
21.5%
Education & health care
10.7%
Public administration
10.2%
Agriculture
8.9%
Construction
4.4%
Retail trade
4.1%
Finance & real estate
2.4%

The largest employment sector in Maricao Municipio is manufacturing, accounting for 30.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

3.8%

Carpool

87.5%

Public transit

2.3%

Work from home

23.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$103,800

Median home value

$405

Median rent

76.1%

Homeownership rate

2,576

Total housing units

70.2%

Occupied

29.8%

Vacant

23.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

99.2%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 5,176 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 77th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 141 people per square mile.

The median household income in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico is $20,541, with mean (average) household income of $25,453 and per-capita income of $10,659. 48.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Maricao Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (66.5%), Hispanic or Latino (0.8%), Black or African American (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico is 47.5 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.

The median home value in Maricao Municipio is $103,800 and median monthly rent is $405. 76.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 2,576 total housing units, 29.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Maricao Municipio, Puerto Rico is manufacturing, employing 30.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Maricao 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.