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Population Review

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.

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

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

White36.3%
Black or African American4.6%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.5%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

41.7

Median Age

52.2%

Female

47.8%

Male

16.6%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
4.6%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.4%
20–24
7.2%
25–34
15.1%
35–44
13.0%
45–54
14.4%
55–59
7.5%
60–64
6.4%
65–74
9.5%
75–84
4.7%
85+
2.4%

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 rate31.3%
Unemployment rate4.2%
Employment-to-population47.8%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
21.2%
Education & health care
9.4%
Finance & real estate
8.8%
Public administration
8.3%
Manufacturing
6.4%
Information
6.4%
Retail trade
6.2%
Arts, entertainment & food
5.4%

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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.