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Benítez, PR

Comunidad in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

709

Land area

0.4sq mi

People per sq mi

1,953

ZIP codes

0

Benítez and its ZIP codes

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Benítez at a glance

  • Benítez is about 2.1 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $17,964 a year, 32% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,800 (27% below Puerto Rico).

Housing and community stats

Benítez, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$17,964

Poverty rate

48.8%

Median home value

$95,800

Homeownership

67.8%

Bachelor's or higher

11.0%

Median age

55.5

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (698).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Canóvanas Municipio. PPP loans are for Benítez.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.5%

Aug 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$30,084

5,951 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$218M

FY 2026, $5,147 per person

Canóvanas Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone100.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Benítez, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

171

Countywide, mostly rip current

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Benítez

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Villa Sin MiedoComunidad1.1 mi0.3
LomasComunidad2.1 mi0.3
Quebrada PrietaComunidad2.3 mi1.9
El MangóComunidad2.6 mi0.5
Pueblito del RíoComunidad3.2 mi0.3
Palma SolaComunidad3.5 mi1.1
JuncosZona Urbana4.3 mi1.5
CanovanillasComunidad4.5 mi0.7
Campo RicoComunidad4.7 mi0.4
BoquerónComunidad5.2 mi1.4
Peña PobreComunidad5.3 mi0.1
CeladaComunidad5.6 mi0.7
CambalacheComunidad5.9 mi1.5
BartoloComunidad6.5 mi0.2
Las PiedrasZona Urbana6.5 mi1.3
GuraboZona Urbana6.7 mi1.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Benítez, PR in?
Benítez is in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Benítez, PR?
About 709 people live in Benítez, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Benítez?
Nearby places include Villa Sin Miedo (1.1 mi), Lomas (2.1 mi), Quebrada Prieta (2.3 mi), El Mangó (2.6 mi), Pueblito del Río (3.2 mi).

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