Census ACS · #222 MSA
Mayagüez Metro Area
The Mayagüez, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has 211,487 residents. The median household income is $20,400 and the median home value is $108,900.
211,487
Population
682
People / sq mi
$20,400
Median Income
$108,900
Median Home Value
The Mayagüez CBSA covers 310 sq mi of land at 682.1 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 40.3% |
| Black or African American | 2.8% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 2.0% |
Economy & Income
$20,400
Median Household Income
$14,063
Per Capita Income
42.8%
Poverty Rate
7.0%
Unemployment
Housing
$108,900
Median Home Value
$483
Median Rent
64.9%
Homeownership
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.7%
Drive Alone
4.1%
Work From Home
24.1 min
Avg Commute
-
Foreign Born
Mayagüez spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mayagüez, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 211,487 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #222 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mayagüez metro area is $20,400, with a per capita income of $14,063.
The Mayagüez, Pr CBSA spans the state of Puerto Rico.
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Data for the Mayagüez, Pr CBSA (32420) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Among US metro areas, Mayagüez stands out first on household income: a median of $20,400, below the US median of $78,538. Mayagüez is a metro area in PR with a population of 211,487.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $20,400, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 42.8%, is among the steepest of comparable US metro areas and above the national 12.4%. Real estate is inexpensive, with a typical home worth only $108,900, with typical rent around $483.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.