GU
Guam
Population 153,836
2 Sources
Updated September 10, 2026
153,836
Population
334,922,499 U.S.
$58,289
Median Income
$80,734 national
$6.9B
GDP (current $)
10.2%
Unemployment
Area Map
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Demographics & Population
U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Household Income
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
Median Household
$58,289
Per Capita
$21,545
Mean Household
$74,309
Poverty Rate
20.2%
Age & Race / Ethnicity
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · 15-19 band apportioned
Cohorts
Under 18 · 26.9%
18-34 · 24.8%
35-54 · 25.4%
55-64 · 11.8%
65+ · 11.2%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino is an ethnic category and overlaps with the race categories above.
Educational Attainment
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · Population 25+
86%
High School+
National: 89.6%
3.6 pts
25.3%
Bachelor's+
National: 35.7%
10.4 pts
6.1%
Graduate+
National: 14.1%
8.0 pts
Employment Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau · 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile)
153,836
Population
64,648
Labor Force
Employed
58,078
Unemployment Rate
10.2%
Mean Commute 5 min below national avg
21.3 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
2.1%
Guam's median household income sits 28% below the national median. At 20.2%, its poverty rate runs 7.7 pts above the ~12.5% national level, relevant for federal funding eligibility narratives. Bachelor's-or-higher attainment of 25.3% trails the national average of 35.7%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau 2020 Census of Island Areas (Demographic Profile). Island areas are not covered by the annual American Community Survey; figures are from the 2020 Census.
Key Takeaways
- Income gap: Households earn meaningfully less than the national median, affecting retail demand, housing absorption, and tax base statewide.
- Elevated poverty: At 20.2%, the rate supports federal funding narratives across distressed counties (CDFI, NMTC, EDA).
- Talent gap: Bachelor's-or-higher attainment trails the national average by 10.4 pts, relevant for advanced-services attraction strategy.
- Young population: Median age of 34 is materially below the U.S. norm, a workforce pipeline asset.
Housing & Affordability
2020 Census of Island Areas
Housing Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (housing)
$277,750
Median Home Value
$1,057
Rent/Mo
52%
Owner-Occ
15.9%
Vacancy
4.8x
Home Value to Income Ratio
vs. ~4.1x national average
Key Takeaways
- In line with national: Home value to income ratio of 4.8x sits near the ~4.1x national average; affordability is neither a clear advantage nor a recruitment friction.
- Elevated vacancy: 15.9% vacancy rate; potential redevelopment opportunity.
Source: 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.
Workforce Pipeline
Labor force readiness, commuting, and workforce composition
Labor Market Overview
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (employment)
95,280
Working Age (18-64)
Mean Commute 5 min below national avg
21.3 min
Work From Home vs 15.1% national
2.1%
Education & Talent Pipeline
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile · College Scorecard
Bachelor's+
25.3%
HS Diploma+
86%
3 Largest Institutions by Credentials Awarded
Degrees, certificates, and other credentials awarded last academic year (College Scorecard).
602/yr
237/yr
14/yr
Aging Workforce
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile, derived from age & labor force
19%
55-64 of working-age population (18-64)
Same cohort is 11.8% of total population, the basis used in the Demographics cohort chart.
Workforce by Occupation
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, 2020 Census of Island Areas · Demographic Profile (occupation) · Civilian employed population 16+
Management / Professional
33.2%
Service
21.2%
Sales & Office
23.2%
Construction / Maint.
11.6%
Production / Transport
10.8%
Bars are drawn on a 0% to 40% axis, so bar length is proportional to actual share. Labels give each group's share of 58,078 employed workers.
Key Takeaways
- Low participation: only 57.5% of the population aged 18+ is in the labor force, suggesting untapped capacity; workforce development may unlock supply.
- Short commutes: 21.3-minute mean commute is a quality-of-life and labor-access advantage for site selectors.
Source: 2020 Census of Island Areas Demographic Profile.
Territory Profile
Single U.S. territory
AI Insights
Sample output. Pulse AI analysis draws on 2 federal data sources.
Industry Shift Analysis
Manufacturing Automation Risk
High
Healthcare Growth Forecast
+4.2% CAGR
Remote Work Migration
67/100
Prospect Match Scores
Advanced Manufacturing
92/100
Life Sciences
84/100
Data Centers
71/100
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Data Sources
Updated from official federal government data.
2020 Census of Island Areas2020
BEA Regional GDP2024
Frequently Asked Questions
Key economic and demographic figures for Guam, from federal data sources.
What is the population of Guam?
153,836 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the median household income in Guam?
$58,289 (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the unemployment rate in Guam?
10.2% (U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates).
What is the GDP of Guam?
$6.9B (BEA GDP for the U.S. Territories).
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