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Esperanza, PR
Comunidad in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
703
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
553
ZIP codes
0
Esperanza and its ZIP codes
Esperanza at a glance
- Esperanza is 41% less dense than Puerto Rico as a whole.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $128,400.
Local data for Esperanza, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Esperanza, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Poverty rate
40.3%
Median home value
$128,400
Homeownership
67.9%
Bachelor's or higher
6.8%
Median age
59.0
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (703).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vieques Municipio. PPP loans are for Esperanza.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$28,026
1,514 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$50.8M
FY 2026, $6,163 per person
How people get to work
Esperanza, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.7%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home23.3%
Environment and hazard risk
Esperanza, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
31
Countywide, mostly tropical storm
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Esperanza
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ViequesZona Urbana | 4 mi | 0.6 |
| DaguaoComunidad | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Aguas ClarasComunidad | 16 mi | 2.7 |
| CeibaZona Urbana | 16 mi | 1.1 |
| Santa MaríaComunidad | 17 mi | 0.4 |
| Luis M. CintrónComunidad | 17 mi | 1.2 |
| NaguaboZona Urbana | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| CulebraZona Urbana | 19 mi | 0.8 |
| Punta SantiagoComunidad | 19 mi | 1.6 |
| FajardoZona Urbana | 20 mi | 8.1 |
| DuqueComunidad | 20 mi | 0.2 |
| BajandasComunidad | 20 mi | 0.6 |
| Las CroabasComunidad | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| Palmas del MarComunidad | 21 mi | 3 |
| Río BlancoComunidad | 22 mi | 0.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Esperanza, PR in?
- Esperanza is in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Esperanza, PR?
- About 703 people live in Esperanza, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Esperanza?
- Nearby places include Vieques (4 mi), Daguao (15 mi), Aguas Claras (16 mi), Ceiba (16 mi), Santa María (17 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023