Ponce Municipio, PR Population Statistics: Density Map Data
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Area Snapshot Statistics
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Population: density and quick facts
| Metric | Ponce Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 128,180 | 3,169,509 | 334,821,731 |
| Population density (per sq mi) | 661.5 | 594.5 | 85.8 |
| Population growth (%/yr) | -1.77% | -1.15% | 0.57% |
| Median age | 42.4 | 42.7 | 37.1 |
| Households | 53,530 | 1,238,240 | 128,459,983 |
Population in Ponce Municipio declined by 25.4% from 2009 to 2023, reaching 134,532 in 2023.
Population Growth 2009–2023
Race & Ethnicity
Economy
Ponce Municipio has a the economy index of F, which means it scores poorly in the economy.
| Metric | Ponce Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $18,896 | $25,099 | $78,145 |
| Income growth (%/yr) | 1.80% | 3.60% | 5.07% |
| Unemployment rate | 14.0% | 12.1% | 5.2% |
The median household income in Ponce Municipio is about 25% lower than in Puerto Rico.
Housing
| Metric | Ponce Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home price | $123,850 | $132,443 | $242,182 |
| Median rent | $504 | $562 | $1,342 |
| Homeownership rate | 68.1% | 68.1% | 65.1% |
The median home price in Ponce Municipio is about 20.5 years' worth of rent — buying at the median price costs roughly as much as paying the median rent of $504 per month for that long.
Commute Time & Mobility
Commuters in Ponce Municipio spend about 41 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 | Ponce Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| One-way commute (min) | 20.7 | 23.5 | 22.5 |
| Round-trip commute (min) | 41.5 | 47.1 | 44.9 |
| Yearly time spent (hours) | 173 | 196 | 187 |
| Estimated yearly cost | $5,360 | $6,078 | $5,803 |
| Work from home | 4.8% | 5.4% | 13.4% |
| Highway traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 8,813 |
| Local road traffic (vehicles/day) | — | — | 1,355 |
Fastest commutes among counties in
Puerto Rico:
Culebra Municipio (12.6 min), Jayuya Municipio (16.1 min), Vieques Municipio (16.4 min).
Slowest:
Naranjito Municipio (40.7 min), Toa Alta Municipio (37.0 min), RÃo Grande Municipio (33.9 min).
The average commute time in Ponce Municipio is 21 minutes, shorter than the 24 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
Ponce Municipio has a education index of D, which means it is barely educated.
| Metric | Ponce Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 27.5% | 26.3% | 31.6% |
| Average household size | 2.44 | 2.59 | 2.54 |
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 | Ponce Municipio | Puerto Rico Avg | U.S. Average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life expectancy (years) | — | — | 78.3 |
| Self-rated poor health | — | — | 16.3% |
| Smokers | — | — | 19.0% |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population of Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico is 128,180, compared to the U.S. total of 334,821,731.
What is the population density of Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The population density of Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico is 661.5 people per square mile, compared to the U.S. average of 85.8 people per square mile.
What is the median household income in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median household income in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico is $18,896, compared to the U.S. median of $78,145.
What is the median home price in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The median home price in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico is $123,850, compared to the U.S. median of $242,182.
What is the unemployment rate in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico?
The unemployment rate in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico is 14.0%, compared to the U.S. average of 5.2%.