Río Grande Municipio's estimated 2026 population is 43,762 with a growth rate of -1.34% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Río Grande Municipio is the 17th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 54,295 and has seen a growth of -19.4% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Río Grande Municipio includes 33.33% other race, 18.75% White, 11.58% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian, Native American and multiracial populations.
Two or more races (35.77%)
Other race (33.33%)
White (18.75%)
Black or African American (11.58%)
Asian (0.35%)
Native American (0.23%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 16,624 | 35.77% |
| Other race | 15,489 | 33.33% |
| White | 8,713 | 18.75% |
| Black or African American | 5,384 | 11.58% |
| Asian | 161 | 0.35% |
| Native American | 107 | 0.23% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Río Grande Municipio's average per capita income is $21,023. Household income levels show a median of $26,745. The poverty rate stands at 37.01%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $41,515 | - |
| Families | $33,032 | $41,825 |
| Households | $26,745 | $37,078 |
| Non Families | $15,550 | $22,334 |
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