Carolina Municipio's 2026 population is estimated at 145,487, reflecting a -1.2% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Carolina Municipio is the 3rd largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 176,425 and has grown -17.54% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 45.3 years
Female: 47.6 years
Male: 42.1 years
There are 128,639 adults, (37,658 of whom are seniors) in Carolina Municipio.
Female: 83,125 (54.6%)
Male: 69,079 (45.4%)
The racial composition of Carolina Municipio includes 35.71% other race, 19% White, 12.01% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 54,356 | 35.71% |
| Two or more races | 49,922 | 32.8% |
| White | 28,917 | 19% |
| Black or African American | 18,280 | 12.01% |
| Asian | 568 | 0.37% |
| Native American | 141 | 0.09% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 20 | 0.01% |
Carolina Municipio 's average per capita income is $26,318. Household income levels show a median of $36,958. The poverty rate stands at 27.87%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $57,533 | $71,370 |
| Families | $43,842 | $56,427 |
| Households | $36,958 | $50,484 |
| Non Families | $23,557 | $36,190 |
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