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Barahona, PR

Comunidad in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

2,398

Land area

0.5sq mi

People per sq mi

4,467

ZIP codes

0

Barahona and its ZIP codes

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Barahona at a glance

  • Barahona is about 4.7 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $19,583, 26% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,300 (30% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $561 a month.

Local data for Barahona, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Barahona, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$19,583

Poverty rate

58.3%

Median home value

$92,300

Median rent

$561/mo

Homeownership

68.6%

Bachelor's or higher

15.3%

Median age

34.9

Average commute

26.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,398).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morovis Municipio. PPP loans are for Barahona.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.3%

Sep 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$27,014

2,589 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$127M

FY 2026, $4,415 per person

Morovis Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Barahona, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone87.9%
  • Carpooled4.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked5.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.8%

Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Barahona, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

151

Countywide, mostly debris flow

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Barahona

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
FránquezComunidad1.4 mi0.4
CialesZona Urbana2.2 mi1.2
Hato ViejoComunidad2.4 mi1.9
MorovisZona Urbana3.1 mi0.6
JaguasComunidad4 mi2.1
MirandaComunidad5 mi1.8
Coto NorteComunidad5.4 mi0.3
ManatíZona Urbana5.8 mi2.1
Vega BajaZona Urbana6.9 mi6.1
FloridaZona Urbana7.7 mi1.5
PajonalComunidad7.7 mi0.1
La LuisaComunidad7.7 mi1
MonserrateComunidad8.1 mi0.7
Tierras Nuevas PonienteComunidad8.1 mi0.9
FrontónComunidad8.3 mi2.8
CorozalZona Urbana8.6 mi2.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Barahona, PR in?
Barahona is in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Barahona, PR?
About 2,398 people live in Barahona, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Barahona?
Nearby places include Fránquez (1.4 mi), Ciales (2.2 mi), Hato Viejo (2.4 mi), Morovis (3.1 mi), Jaguas (4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023

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