2023 ACS Census Data · Population 46,478
Río Grande Municipio is a small county in Puerto Rico with a population of 46,478. The median household income is $26,745, 59% below the national average. The poverty rate is 37.0%, median home value is $128,900, and 26.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
Population
46,478
2023 estimate
Rank #1064 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$26,745
Household
Rank #3157 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$128,900
Owner-occupied
Rank #2362 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
26.2%
Adults 25+
Rank #1020 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.
52.2%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
1.4%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
96.2%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
2.1%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
13% above Puerto Rico avg·59% below national avg
Poverty Rate
17% above Puerto Rico avg·147% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
21% above Puerto Rico avg·9% 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 →
$15,109
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
37.0%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
52.2%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
9% above Puerto Rico avg·38% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
8% above Puerto Rico avg·38% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
3% above Puerto Rico avg·0% below national avg
Housing Cost Burden
28% below Puerto Rico avg·11% below national avg
Housing Units
22,782
Households
16,396
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.8
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$934
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
81.8%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
37 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
6% above Puerto Rico avg·9% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
2% above Puerto Rico avg·10% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
14.5%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
9.6%
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