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Population Review

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 51st-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 23,205 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 51st-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,416, the median home value is $105,500, and the median age is 39.6.

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

23,205

Population

449

People / sq mi

$21,416

Median Income

$105,500

Median Home Value

Naguabo Municipio covers 52 sq mi of land at 449.2 people per square mile.

About Naguabo Municipio,

Naguabo Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 23,205. It ranks #51 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 39.6, in line with the national median. The population is 46.2% male and 53.8% female.

The median household income in Naguabo Municipio is $21,416, below the US median of $74,580. 45.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $105,500, with monthly rent averaging $525. The homeownership rate of 73.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 3.4% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 31.7 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White19.4%
Black or African American1.3%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

39.6

Median Age

53.8%

Female

46.2%

Male

19.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
7.4%
10–14
4.0%
15–19
7.4%
20–24
6.3%
25–34
14.1%
35–44
13.4%
45–54
12.9%
55–59
5.7%
60–64
5.4%
65–74
10.3%
75–84
6.2%
85+
3.3%

Children (under 15): 15.0% · Seniors (65+): 19.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$21,416
Mean household income$28,174
Per-capita income$12,016
Poverty rate45.6%
Unemployment rate3.8%
Employment-to-population37.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
15.3%
Education & health care
13.8%
Manufacturing
13.3%
Finance & real estate
10.5%
Construction
10.3%
Public administration
8.5%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.5%
Information
4.9%

The largest employment sector in Naguabo Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 15.3% of workers.

How residents commute

1.5%

Drive alone

3.6%

Carpool

88.2%

Public transit

3.4%

Work from home

31.7 min

Avg commute

Housing

$105,500

Median home value

$525

Median rent

73.2%

Homeownership rate

11,220

Total housing units

73.2%

Occupied

26.8%

Vacant

26.8%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

93.8%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 23,205 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 51st-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 449 people per square mile.

The median household income in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,416, with mean (average) household income of $28,174 and per-capita income of $12,016. 45.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Naguabo Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (19.4%), Black or African American (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is 39.6 years. Residents are 53.8% female and 46.2% male.

The median home value in Naguabo Municipio is $105,500 and median monthly rent is $525. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 11,220 total housing units, 26.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 15.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.8%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Naguabo 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.