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Betances, PR

Comunidad in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

575

Land area

0.1sq mi

People per sq mi

4,544

ZIP codes

0

Betances and its ZIP codes

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Betances at a glance

  • Betances is about 4.8 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $22,784, 13% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,400 (30% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $512 a month.

Local data for Betances, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Betances, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$22,784

Poverty rate

48.0%

Median home value

$91,400

Median rent

$512/mo

Homeownership

65.6%

Bachelor's or higher

2.7%

Median age

61.2

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (575).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Cabo Rojo Municipio. PPP loans are for Betances.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.9%

Aug 2026, -1.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$23,547

6,341 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$272M

FY 2026, $5,773 per person

Cabo Rojo Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone94.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home5.9%

Environment and hazard risk

Betances, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

132

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Betances

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
BoquerónComunidad2.5 mi1
MaguayoComunidad3.4 mi0.3
PalmarejoComunidad3.8 mi0.3
Cabo RojoZona Urbana4 mi2.4
Monte GrandeComunidad4.4 mi1.4
Sabana EneasComunidad4.7 mi0.4
Puerto RealComunidad4.8 mi1.2
Pole OjeaComunidad5.1 mi0.6
LajasZona Urbana5.2 mi1.5
El CombateComunidad6 mi0.6
La PargueraComunidad6.8 mi0.3
San GermánZona Urbana7 mi2.9
HormiguerosZona Urbana7.9 mi4.4
Sabana GrandeZona Urbana12 mi2.1
MayagüezZona Urbana12 mi21
Liborio Negrón TorresComunidad13 mi0.2

Frequently asked questions

What county is Betances, PR in?
Betances is in Cabo Rojo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Betances, PR?
About 575 people live in Betances, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Betances?
Nearby places include Boquerón (2.5 mi), Maguayo (3.4 mi), Palmarejo (3.8 mi), Cabo Rojo (4 mi), Monte Grande (4.4 mi).

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