Peñuelas Municipio's estimated 2026 population is 18,623 with a growth rate of -1.63% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Peñuelas Municipio is the 60th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 24,214 and has seen a growth of -23.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 41.7 years
Female: 42.1 years
Male: 40.8 years
There are 16,073 adults, (3,962 of whom are seniors) in Peñuelas Municipio.
Female: 10,283 (51.8%)
Male: 9,570 (48.2%)
The racial composition of Peñuelas Municipio includes 78.59% White, 11.71% other race, 3% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,603 | 78.59% |
| Other race | 2,324 | 11.71% |
| Two or more races | 1,272 | 6.41% |
| Black or African American | 596 | 3% |
| Asian | 58 | 0.29% |
Peñuelas Municipio's average per capita income is $19,385. Household income levels show a median of $22,697. The poverty rate stands at 52.32%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $30,313 | - |
| Families | $24,275 | $33,293 |
| Households | $22,697 | $30,181 |
| Non Families | $14,846 | $19,687 |
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