2023 ACS Census Data · Population 20,082
Peñuelas Municipio is a small county in Puerto Rico with a population of 20,082. The median household income is $20,959, 68% below the national average. The poverty rate is 51.0%, median home value is $88,000, and 25.7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 27% below the national average.
Population
20,082
2023 estimate
Rank #1872 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$20,959
Household
Rank #3196 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$88,000
Owner-occupied
Rank #3081 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
25.7%
Adults 25+
Rank #1074 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
51.7%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.2%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
97.1%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
3.4%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
12% below Puerto Rico avg·68% below national avg
Poverty Rate
14% below Puerto Rico avg·240% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
3% below Puerto Rico avg·27% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$12,235
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
51.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
42.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
25% below Puerto Rico avg·58% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
3% below Puerto Rico avg·44% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
4% below Puerto Rico avg·7% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
2% above Puerto Rico avg·15% above national avg
Housing Units
8,616
Households
6,904
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.9
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$789
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
80.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
27 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
4% above Puerto Rico avg·6% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
4% below Puerto Rico avg·16% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
11.0%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
5.5%
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