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Population Review

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 36th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is 33,509 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 36th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $21,918, the median home value is $98,800, and the median age is 46.7.

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

33,509

Population

495

People / sq mi

$21,918

Median Income

$98,800

Median Home Value

Yauco Municipio covers 68 sq mi of land at 494.7 people per square mile.

About Yauco Municipio,

Yauco Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 33,509. It ranks #36 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 46.7, older than the national median. The population is 47.5% male and 52.5% female.

The median household income in Yauco Municipio is $21,918, below the US median of $74,580. 40.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $98,800, with monthly rent averaging $521. The homeownership rate of 74.1% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 3.7% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 20.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White73.4%
Black or African American1.9%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.6%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

46.7

Median Age

52.5%

Female

47.5%

Male

24.8%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.1%
5–9
4.5%
10–14
5.3%
15–19
5.6%
20–24
5.8%
25–34
11.6%
35–44
11.5%
45–54
13.0%
55–59
7.6%
60–64
7.2%
65–74
13.5%
75–84
9.6%
85+
1.7%

Children (under 15): 12.9% · Seniors (65+): 24.8%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$21,918
Mean household income$31,007
Per-capita income$12,939
Poverty rate40.3%
Unemployment rate5.3%
Employment-to-population35.6%

Top Industries by Employment

Professional & business services
25.4%
Manufacturing
12.0%
Public administration
12.0%
Finance & real estate
9.1%
Education & health care
8.3%
Arts, entertainment & food
4.8%
Construction
4.6%
Retail trade
3.9%

The largest employment sector in Yauco Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 25.4% of workers.

How residents commute

0.3%

Drive alone

1.6%

Carpool

90.8%

Public transit

3.7%

Work from home

20.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$98,800

Median home value

$521

Median rent

74.1%

Homeownership rate

17,199

Total housing units

73.1%

Occupied

26.9%

Vacant

25.9%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

95.1%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 33,509 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 36th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 495 people per square mile.

The median household income in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is $21,918, with mean (average) household income of $31,007 and per-capita income of $12,939. 40.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Yauco Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (73.4%), Black or African American (1.9%), Hispanic or Latino (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is 46.7 years. Residents are 52.5% female and 47.5% male.

The median home value in Yauco Municipio is $98,800 and median monthly rent is $521. 74.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 17,199 total housing units, 26.9% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Yauco Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 25.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.3%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Yauco 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.