Per Capita Income in Puerto Rico
ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
Per Capita Income
$17,981 −56.4% vs nat'l
Rank #52 of 52
How Puerto Rico Compares
Puerto Rico
$17,981
National
$41,261
56.4% below
State Ranking
| Rank | State | Value |
|---|---|---|
| #49 | Arkansas | $34,225 |
| #50 | West Virginia | $34,203 |
| #51 | Mississippi | $31,549 |
| #52 | Puerto Rico | $17,981 |
Highest Per Capita Counties in Puerto Rico
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Guaynabo Municipio | $34,713 |
| 2 | Dorado Municipio | $28,640 |
| 3 | Gurabo Municipio | $25,845 |
| 4 | San Juan Municipio | $25,758 |
| 5 | Trujillo Alto Municipio | $23,034 |
| 6 | Carolina Municipio | $22,102 |
| 7 | Caguas Municipio | $21,862 |
| 8 | Toa Alta Municipio | $19,840 |
| 9 | Bayamón Municipio | $19,277 |
| 10 | Toa Baja Municipio | $18,984 |
Lowest Per Capita Counties in Puerto Rico
| # | County | Per Capita |
|---|---|---|
| 78 | Adjuntas Municipio | $9,682 |
| 77 | Las Marías Municipio | $10,495 |
| 76 | Guánica Municipio | $10,594 |
| 75 | Ciales Municipio | $10,672 |
| 74 | Maricao Municipio | $10,934 |
| 73 | Lares Municipio | $11,029 |
| 72 | Vieques Municipio | $11,056 |
| 71 | Maunabo Municipio | $11,302 |
| 70 | Lajas Municipio | $11,343 |
| 69 | Comerío Municipio | $11,382 |
Per Capita Income in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico has a per capita income of $17,981, ranking #52 of 52 among all 52 states and territories. This is 56.4% below the national value of $41,261.
Across Puerto Rico's 78 counties, per capita income ranges from $9,682 to $34,713. The county with the highest value is Guaynabo Municipio at $34,713.
Average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by total population.
About this data
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2024). All values are estimates derived from survey samples and are subject to margin of error. For more information, see our methodology.