Mayagüez Municipio's 2026 population is estimated at 66,027, reflecting a -1.83% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Mayagüez Municipio is the 9th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 88,793 and has grown -25.64% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 43.3 years
Female: 47.2 years
Male: 39 years
There are 59,880 adults, (18,889 of whom are seniors) in Mayagüez Municipio.
Female: 37,157 (52.5%)
Male: 33,671 (47.5%)
The racial composition of Mayagüez Municipio includes 72.79% other race, 12.87% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Other race | 51,555 | 72.79% |
| White | 9,116 | 12.87% |
| Two or more races | 8,229 | 11.62% |
| Black or African American | 1,677 | 2.37% |
| Asian | 171 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 80 | 0.11% |
Mayagüez Municipio 's average per capita income is $18,972. Household income levels show a median of $18,295. The poverty rate stands at 53.26%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $35,984 | - |
| Families | $25,503 | $42,207 |
| Households | $18,295 | $32,118 |
| Non Families | $11,623 | $18,088 |
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