740,397 seniors call Puerto Rico home — 22.7% of the population.
Puerto Rico has the largest senior population in the nation, with 96,863 residents aged 85 and older. The median age in the state is 44.2 years.
Seniors in Puerto Rico have a median household income of $39,581. About 38.7% of seniors live below the poverty line. 48.2% report a disability.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. Income data reflects households with a householder aged 65+.
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Shop MFI Medical Order lab tests| # | County | Seniors 65+ | % of Pop |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | San Juan Municipio County | 83,949 | 24.8% |
| 2 | Bayamón Municipio County | 43,595 | 23.8% |
| 3 | Carolina Municipio County | 37,007 | 24.2% |
| 4 | Ponce Municipio County | 33,040 | 24.5% |
| 5 | Caguas Municipio County | 27,839 | 22.1% |
| 6 | Guaynabo Municipio County | 22,303 | 24.9% |
| 7 | Arecibo Municipio County | 20,364 | 23.4% |
| 8 | Mayagüez Municipio County | 18,634 | 25.9% |
| 9 | Toa Baja Municipio County | 16,026 | 21.7% |
| 10 | Trujillo Alto Municipio County | 14,406 | 21.4% |