Census ACS · #183 MSA
Ponce Metro Area
The Ponce, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has 273,739 residents. The median household income is $20,646 and the median home value is $103,100.
273,739
Population
749
People / sq mi
$20,646
Median Income
$103,100
Median Home Value
The Ponce CBSA covers 366 sq mi of land at 748.9 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 45.5% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.6% |
Economy & Income
$20,646
Median Household Income
$13,325
Per Capita Income
44.6%
Poverty Rate
5.9%
Unemployment
Housing
$103,100
Median Home Value
$503
Median Rent
71.4%
Homeownership
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.3%
Drive Alone
3.7%
Work From Home
24.7 min
Avg Commute
-
Foreign Born
Ponce spans this state
Nearby metros
Largest cities in Puerto Rico
Largest counties in Puerto Rico
Part of Puerto Rico
Other metros
Metro areas in Puerto Rico
Metro rankings
Frequently Asked Questions
The Ponce, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 273,739 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #183 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Ponce metro area is $20,646, with a per capita income of $13,325.
The Ponce, Pr CBSA spans the state of Puerto Rico.
Where to stay near Ponce
Visiting or relocating to the Ponce metro area? Compare hotels and short-term rentals across the region — live availability and prices.
Top-rated places to stay near Ponce
Availability and prices from Stay22 partners (Booking.com, Vrbo, Expedia). We may earn a commission from bookings, at no extra cost to you.
Planning a move to Ponce?
Get relocation and cost-of-living insights for the Ponce metro by email. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
More from Puerto Rico
Data for the Ponce, Pr CBSA (38660) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
The poverty rate is what most separates Ponce from the typical metro area: 44.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line, against 12.4% nationally. Ponce is a metro area in PR with a population of 273,739.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US metro areas: the median household earns just $20,646, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty is among the highest of comparable US metro areas: 44.6%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $103,100, with typical rent around $503.
The elevated poverty rate is the context for the rest of the profile in Ponce: it pulls on median income, housing tenure, and the share of residents with a college degree.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.