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Culebra, PR
Zona Urbana in Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
1,262
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,546
ZIP codes
0
Culebra and its ZIP codes
Culebra at a glance
- Culebra is 64% denser than Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $28,519 a year, 8% more than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $99,600 (24% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $516 a month.
Local data for Culebra, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Culebra, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$28,519
Poverty rate
26.0%
Median home value
$99,600
Median rent
$516/mo
Homeownership
66.7%
Bachelor's or higher
19.4%
Median age
45.2
Average commute
13.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,189), German Americans (34), Dominican Americans (16).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Culebra Municipio. PPP loans are for Culebra.
Unemployment rate
2.0%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$27,213
502 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$7.1M
FY 2026, $3,973 per person
How people get to work
Culebra, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled11.9%
- Public transit1.8%
- Walked3.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.2%
- Worked from home2.7%
Average one-way commute: 13.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Culebra, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
33
Countywide, mostly rip current
Cities near Culebra
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViequesZona Urbana | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| EsperanzaComunidad | 19 mi | 1.3 |
| Las CroabasComunidad | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| Charlotte Amalie West, VICensus-designated place | 22 mi | 2 |
| Luis M. CintrónComunidad | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| CeibaZona Urbana | 23 mi | 1.1 |
| FajardoZona Urbana | 23 mi | 8.1 |
| Santa MaríaComunidad | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| Charlotte Amalie, VITown | 24 mi | 1.2 |
| Aguas ClarasComunidad | 25 mi | 2.7 |
| Charlotte Amalie East, VICensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.3 |
| DaguaoComunidad | 26 mi | 0.6 |
| Tutu, VICensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1.6 |
| RamosComunidad | 27 mi | 1.1 |
| LuquilloZona Urbana | 28 mi | 1.1 |
| NaguaboZona Urbana | 30 mi | 0.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Culebra, PR in?
- Culebra is in Culebra Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Culebra, PR?
- About 1,262 people live in Culebra, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Culebra?
- Nearby places include Vieques (15 mi), Esperanza (19 mi), Las Croabas (22 mi), Charlotte Amalie West, VI (22 mi), Luis M. Cintrón (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023