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
The racial composition of Peñuelas Municipio includes 78.33% White, 13.67% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Asian and multiracial populations.
White (78.33%)
Other race (13.67%)
Two or more races (6.27%)
Black or African American (1.61%)
Asian (0.12%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 15,731 | 78.33% |
| Other race | 2,745 | 13.67% |
| Two or more races | 1,259 | 6.27% |
| Black or African American | 323 | 1.61% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.12% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Peñuelas Municipio's average per capita income is $17,661. Household income levels show a median of $20,959. The poverty rate stands at 51%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $29,111 | - |
| Families | $23,768 | $35,295 |
| Households | $20,959 | $31,174 |
| Non Families | $14,009 | $18,321 |
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