Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico Demographics
Population trends, housing costs, income, commuting, and health, all on one page.
Barceloneta Municipio, PR Population Density Map and Area Scores
Area Score
Health, income and education, each graded from F to A+. Explore interactive maps for deeper analysis.
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Health Not enough data
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F
Income Well below average
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F
Education Well below average
Source: Map AI Methodology
Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Barceloneta Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 22,487 | 3,229,809 | 337,468,954 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 726.8 | 605.9 | 86.4 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.16% | -1.09% | 0.59% |
| Median age | 41.0 | 43.6 | 37.3 |
| Households | 9,054 | 1,288,628 | 130,235,071 |
Population in Barceloneta Municipio declined by 2.4% from 2009 to 2024, reaching 22,487 in 2024.
Population Growth 2009–2024
Race & Ethnicity
Age & Sex
The largest generation in Barceloneta Municipio is Gen Z, aged 13–28, at 22.0% of residents. That is 0.7 points above Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Gen Z 13–28 4,940 22.0% +0.7 pts
- Millennials 29–44 4,663 20.7% +1.3 pts
- Gen X 45–60 4,511 20.1% -0.1 pts
- Boomers 61–79 4,100 18.2% -1.9 pts
Residents by birth cohort, from the 2025 age distribution. The right-hand figure is how far each cohort's share sits above or below Puerto Rico, in percentage points. Children younger than Gen Z and the generations before the Boomers are counted in the population but not shown here, so these shares do not add up to 100%.
Male and female share
Women are 52.7% of the people living in Barceloneta Municipio and men 47.3%.
- Women 52.7% Puerto Rico 52.3%
- Men 47.3% Puerto Rico 47.7%
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Economy
Barceloneta Municipio has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Barceloneta Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $24,614 | $26,331 | $80,455 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 5.96% | 3.76% | 4.80% |
| Unemployment rate | 10.8% | 10.7% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Barceloneta Municipio is about 7% lower than in Puerto Rico.
Housing
| Metric | Barceloneta Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $89,790 | $138,158 | $248,835 |
| Median rent | $581 | $578 | $1,407 |
| Homeownership rate | 74.1% | 67.9% | 65.2% |
The median home price in Barceloneta Municipio is about 12.9 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $581 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Barceloneta Municipio spend about 42 minutes on the road round trip each working day. Over a typical 250-day work year, that adds up to roughly 173 hours, about 7.2 full days, spent commuting.
| Metric | Barceloneta Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.8 | 23.5 | 22.4 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 46.9 | 44.8 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,361 | $6,063 | $5,790 |
| Work from home | 4.1% | 6.1% | 15.0% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Culebra Municipio (12.7 min), Jayuya Municipio (15.2 min), Vieques Municipio (16.0 min).
Slowest:
Naranjito Municipio (38.3 min), Toa Alta Municipio (33.8 min), RÃo Grande Municipio (33.4 min).
The average commute time in Barceloneta Municipio is 21 minutes, shorter than the 23 minutes in Puerto Rico.
Estimated yearly cost applies a single national wage rule of thumb (U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics average hourly earnings), not a measurement of wages in this area. Traffic volume figures come from proprietary Ticon and TrafficZoom data.
Education & Households
Barceloneta Municipio has a education index of F, which means it scores poorly in education.
| Metric | Barceloneta Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 20.9% | 26.2% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.48 | 2.47 | 2.53 |
Highest education index among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Guaynabo Municipio (0.4), San Juan Municipio (0.3), Trujillo Alto Municipio (0.3).
Lowest:
Maricao Municipio (0.1), Las MarÃas Municipio (0.1), Culebra Municipio (0.2).
Health
| Metric | Barceloneta Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | — | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | — | — | 16.3% |
| Smokers | — | — | 19.0% |
Barceloneta Municipio, PR Compared With Nearby Counties
Barceloneta Municipio, PR is the smallest of the 4 counties compared here, 22,487 residents against a local median of 53,890. The measure that sets Barceloneta Municipio, PR apart most is median home price: $89,790, 21% below the local median of $113,309.
The counties themselves spread $40,373 on median home price, so Barceloneta Municipio, PR sits at one end of an already wide local range rather than apart from it. Barceloneta Municipio, PR has the 4th highest median home price of the 4 areas compared here.
| Area | Population | Median household income | Median home price | Commute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barceloneta Municipio, PR | 22,487 | $24,614 #1/4 | $89,790 #4/4 | 20.8 min #1/4 |
| Manatà Municipio, PR | 38,943 | $22,833 | $144,407 | 23.0 min |
| Arecibo Municipio, PR | 86,478 | $23,823 | $104,034 | 22.0 min |
| Vega Baja Municipio, PR | 53,890 | $24,335 | $113,309 | 27.0 min |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
How many people live in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico?
About 22,487 people live in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico, in 9,054 households of 2.5 people on average. The median age is 41.0, so residents are older than the U.S. median of 37.3 by about 4 years.
How densely populated is Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico?
Averaged over its land area, Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico has 727 people per square mile, a density typical of a mix of suburbs, small towns and farmland. That is about 8.4 times the U.S. average of 86.
Is Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico an affordable place to live?
The median home costs 3.6 times the median household income ($89,790 against $24,614), compared with 3.1 times nationally. A ratio of about 3 is traditionally considered affordable. Median rent of $581 a month takes about 28% of the median household's income, below the 30% level at which HUD considers renters cost-burdened.
How strong is the job market in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico?
Unemployment in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico is 10.8%, well above the U.S. rate of 5.2%, so job seekers may face more competition than elsewhere.
How common is a college degree in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico?
20.9% of adults in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico hold a bachelor's degree or higher (about 1 in 5), well below the U.S. share of 31.6%.
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