Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 11th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico is 66,536 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 11th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $33,349, the median home value is $152,000, and the median age is 41.7.
66,536
Population
2462
People / sq mi
$33,349
Median Income
$152,000
Median Home Value
Toa Alta Municipio covers 27 sq mi of land at 2462.4 people per square mile.
About Toa Alta Municipio,
Toa Alta Municipio stands apart on settlement density — it is among the most densely settled of US counties, at roughly 2,462 people per square mile. With 66,536 residents, Toa Alta Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico. It ranks #11 among counties in Puerto Rico by population.
Incomes are among the lowest of comparable places, with a median household income of $33,349, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US counties: 31.3%, above the national 12.4%. The typical home is valued at $152,000, with typical rent around $723.
Most workers commute: only 4.2% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 40 minutes each way.
That density explains much of the rest of the profile in Toa Alta Municipio: denser places lean toward renting, shorter commutes by transit, and a younger working-age mix.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.7
Median Age
52.2%
Female
47.8%
Male
16.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.5% · Seniors (65+): 16.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $33,349 |
| Mean household income | $47,616 |
| Per-capita income | $18,128 |
| Poverty rate | 31.3% |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% |
| Employment-to-population | 47.8% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Toa Alta Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 21.2% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
0.4%
Carpool
85.8%
Public transit
4.2%
Work from home
39.6 min
Avg commute
Housing
$152,000
Median home value
$723
Median rent
82.0%
Homeownership rate
26,786
Total housing units
86.3%
Occupied
13.7%
Vacant
18.0%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
93.9%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 66,536 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 11th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 2462 people per square mile.
The median household income in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico is $33,349, with mean (average) household income of $47,616 and per-capita income of $18,128. 31.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Toa Alta Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (36.3%), Black or African American (4.6%), 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 Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico is 41.7 years. Residents are 52.2% female and 47.8% male.
The median home value in Toa Alta Municipio is $152,000 and median monthly rent is $723. 82.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 26,786 total housing units, 13.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Toa Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 21.2% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.2%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Toa Alta 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.