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Population Review

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 46th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 25,397 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 46th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,611, the median home value is $91,700, and the median age is 43.3.

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

25,397

Population

366

People / sq mi

$21,611

Median Income

$91,700

Median Home Value

Salinas Municipio covers 69 sq mi of land at 365.9 people per square mile.

About Salinas Municipio,

Salinas Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 25,397. It ranks #46 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 43.3, older than the national median. The population is 48.2% male and 51.8% female.

The median household income in Salinas Municipio is $21,611, below the US median of $74,580. 43.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $91,700, with monthly rent averaging $509. The homeownership rate of 76.8% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 5.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 26.4 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White17.6%
Black or African American10.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.7%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

43.3

Median Age

51.8%

Female

48.2%

Male

21.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.4%
5–9
4.8%
10–14
6.2%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
6.7%
25–34
12.9%
35–44
12.1%
45–54
12.9%
55–59
6.6%
60–64
6.3%
65–74
11.8%
75–84
6.9%
85+
3.1%

Children (under 15): 14.4% · Seniors (65+): 21.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$21,611
Mean household income$29,252
Per-capita income$12,533
Poverty rate43.1%
Unemployment rate2.8%
Employment-to-population37.2%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
18.2%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Construction
9.6%
Public administration
9.3%
Finance & real estate
8.0%
Education & health care
7.8%
Arts, entertainment & food
6.8%
Agriculture
5.7%

The largest employment sector in Salinas Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 18.2% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

0.8%

Carpool

88.9%

Public transit

5.7%

Work from home

26.4 min

Avg commute

Housing

$91,700

Median home value

$509

Median rent

76.8%

Homeownership rate

13,152

Total housing units

76.3%

Occupied

23.7%

Vacant

23.2%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

91.9%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 25,397 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 46th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 366 people per square mile.

The median household income in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,611, with mean (average) household income of $29,252 and per-capita income of $12,533. 43.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Salinas Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (17.6%), Black or African American (10.6%), Hispanic or Latino (0.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico is 43.3 years. Residents are 51.8% female and 48.2% male.

The median home value in Salinas Municipio is $91,700 and median monthly rent is $509. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 13,152 total housing units, 23.7% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Salinas Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 18.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 2.8%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Salinas 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.