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Capitanejo, PR

Comunidad in Juana Díaz Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

3,215

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

3,396

ZIP codes

0

Capitanejo and its ZIP codes

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Capitanejo at a glance

  • Capitanejo is about 3.6 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $24,674 a year, 6% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $92,400 (30% below Puerto Rico).

Local data for Capitanejo, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Capitanejo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$24,674

Poverty rate

53.8%

Median home value

$92,400

Homeownership

81.2%

Bachelor's or higher

20.1%

Median age

42.2

Average commute

33.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (3,215).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Juana Díaz Municipio. PPP loans are for Capitanejo.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.3%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$34,393

7,529 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$179M

FY 2026, $3,857 per person

Juana Díaz Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone97.8%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.2%

Average one-way commute: 33.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Capitanejo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

103

Countywide, mostly debris flow

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Capitanejo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AguilitaComunidad1 mi0.9
CalzadaComunidad2.1 mi0.3
Coto LaurelComunidad2.5 mi0.4
Piedra AguzaComunidad2.9 mi0.6
Potala PastilloComunidad3 mi0.5
Luis Lloréns TorresComunidad3 mi0.5
Juana DíazZona Urbana3.2 mi1.5
Cerrillos HoyosComunidad4.1 mi0.3
VayasComunidad4.4 mi0.1
Río Cañas AbajoComunidad4.7 mi0.3
GuayabalComunidad4.8 mi0.5
Parcelas MandryComunidad4.9 mi0.1
El ParaisoComunidad5.6 mi0.3
PonceZona Urbana6 mi28.4
La YucaComunidad6.3 mi0.1
Playita CortadaComunidad6.6 mi0.9

Frequently asked questions

What county is Capitanejo, PR in?
Capitanejo is in Juana Díaz Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Capitanejo, PR?
About 3,215 people live in Capitanejo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Capitanejo?
Nearby places include Aguilita (1 mi), Calzada (2.1 mi), Coto Laurel (2.5 mi), Piedra Aguza (2.9 mi), Potala Pastillo (3 mi).

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