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Puerto Rico Poverty

The poverty rate measures the share of residents with income below the federal poverty threshold — which varies by household size. High poverty rates often correlate with reduced access to healthcare, education, and stable housing.

Below you'll find Puerto Rico's statewide figure alongside links to county-by-county and city-by-city rankings. Data is from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023.

Puerto Rico Overall

38.2%
Poverty Rate

Puerto Rico Counties by Poverty

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Puerto Rico Cities by Poverty

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