Arecibo Municipio's 2026 population is estimated at 83,369, reflecting a -0.89% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Arecibo Municipio is the 7th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 96,222 and has grown -13.36% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.5 years
Female: 47.3 years
Male: 43 years
There are 72,755 adults, (20,827 of whom are seniors) in Arecibo Municipio.
Female: 45,476 (52.6%)
Male: 40,991 (47.4%)
The racial composition of Arecibo Municipio includes 26.7% other race, 12.05% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 50,832 | 58.79% |
| Other race | 23,087 | 26.7% |
| White | 10,420 | 12.05% |
| Black or African American | 1,393 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 568 | 0.66% |
| Native American | 167 | 0.19% |
Arecibo Municipio 's average per capita income is $23,639. Household income levels show a median of $23,635. The poverty rate stands at 41.25%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $41,194 | - |
| Families | $29,963 | $42,621 |
| Households | $23,635 | $35,211 |
| Non Families | $14,002 | $19,602 |
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