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Barceloneta, PR
Zona Urbana in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
3,396
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
3,502
ZIP codes
0
Barceloneta and its ZIP codes
Barceloneta at a glance
- Barceloneta is about 3.7 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $20,475 a year, 22% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $107,100 (19% below Puerto Rico).
Local data for Barceloneta, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Barceloneta, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,475
Poverty rate
51.4%
Median home value
$107,100
Homeownership
56.9%
Bachelor's or higher
20.0%
Median age
47.7
Average commute
25.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (3,239), Peruvian Americans (59), Indian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barceloneta Municipio. PPP loans are for Barceloneta.
Unemployment rate
7.6%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,478
10,704 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$100M
FY 2026, $4,419 per person
How people get to work
Barceloneta, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.8%
- Carpooled1.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.1%
Average one-way commute: 25.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Barceloneta, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
244
Countywide, mostly flood
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Barceloneta
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La LuisaComunidad | 1.7 mi | 1 |
| ImbéryComunidad | 2.1 mi | 0.6 |
| GarrochalesComunidad | 2.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Tierras Nuevas PonienteComunidad | 2.9 mi | 0.9 |
| TiburonesComunidad | 3.4 mi | 0.2 |
| ManatíZona Urbana | 3.5 mi | 2.1 |
| BúfaloComunidad | 3.9 mi | 0.2 |
| PajonalComunidad | 5 mi | 0.1 |
| Sabana HoyosComunidad | 5.3 mi | 2.6 |
| La AlianzaComunidad | 6 mi | 1.1 |
| Coto NorteComunidad | 6.1 mi | 0.3 |
| FloridaZona Urbana | 6.4 mi | 1.5 |
| AnimasComunidad | 7 mi | 0.2 |
| Hato ViejoComunidad | 7.2 mi | 1.9 |
| CialesZona Urbana | 8.9 mi | 1.2 |
| BarahonaComunidad | 9 mi | 0.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Barceloneta, PR in?
- Barceloneta is in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Barceloneta, PR?
- About 3,396 people live in Barceloneta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Barceloneta?
- Nearby places include La Luisa (1.7 mi), Imbéry (2.1 mi), Garrochales (2.3 mi), Tierras Nuevas Poniente (2.9 mi), Tiburones (3.4 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023