Census ACS · #35 MSA
San Juan Metro Area
The San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has 2,063,795 residents. The median household income is $27,966 and the median home value is $138,700.
2,063,795
Population
1435
People / sq mi
$27,966
Median Income
$138,700
Median Home Value
The San Juan CBSA covers 1,438 sq mi of land at 1435.0 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 28.5% |
| Black or African American | 9.0% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.9% |
Economy & Income
$27,966
Median Household Income
$18,818
Per Capita Income
34.8%
Poverty Rate
5.5%
Unemployment
Housing
$138,700
Median Home Value
$607
Median Rent
67.8%
Homeownership
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
1.2%
Drive Alone
5.7%
Work From Home
29.7 min
Avg Commute
-
Foreign Born
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Frequently Asked Questions
The San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr Metropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 2,063,795 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #35 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the San Juan metro area is $27,966, with a per capita income of $18,818.
The San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr CBSA spans the state of PR.
Data for the San Juan-Bayamón-Caguas, Pr CBSA (41980) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.