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Coamo, PR
Zona Urbana in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
9,689
Land area
1.8sq mi
People per sq mi
5,315
ZIP codes
0
Coamo and its ZIP codes
Coamo at a glance
- Coamo is about 5.6 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 30th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $17,295 a year, 34% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,800 (31% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $436 a month.
Local data for Coamo, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Coamo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,295
Poverty rate
57.4%
Median home value
$90,800
Median rent
$436/mo
Homeownership
60.1%
Bachelor's or higher
21.0%
Median age
47.5
Average commute
25.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (9,635), Italian Americans (30), Cuban Americans (26).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Coamo Municipio. PPP loans are for Coamo.
Unemployment rate
8.2%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$27,076
3,882 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$148M
FY 2026, $4,265 per person
How people get to work
Coamo, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.3%
- Carpooled1.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked8.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home6.9%
Average one-way commute: 25.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Coamo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
153
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Coamo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PalmarejoComunidad | 2.7 mi | 0.6 |
| Los LlanosComunidad | 3.1 mi | 0.8 |
| Mariano ColónComunidad | 3.7 mi | 1.5 |
| El OjoComunidad | 5.1 mi | 0.2 |
| Parcelas PeñuelasComunidad | 5.2 mi | 0.6 |
| Las OllasComunidad | 5.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Las OchentaComunidad | 7 mi | 0.5 |
| Río Cañas AbajoComunidad | 7.1 mi | 0.3 |
| PastosComunidad | 7.5 mi | 0.5 |
| JaucaComunidad | 7.7 mi | 1.3 |
| Santa IsabelZona Urbana | 7.9 mi | 1 |
| AibonitoZona Urbana | 8 mi | 1.5 |
| Playita CortadaComunidad | 8.1 mi | 0.9 |
| SalinasZona Urbana | 8.2 mi | 0.8 |
| BarranquitasZona Urbana | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| VázquezComunidad | 8.6 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Coamo, PR in?
- Coamo is in Coamo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Coamo, PR?
- About 9,689 people live in Coamo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Coamo?
- Nearby places include Palmarejo (2.7 mi), Los Llanos (3.1 mi), Mariano Colón (3.7 mi), El Ojo (5.1 mi), Parcelas Peñuelas (5.2 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023