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Espino, PR

Comunidad in Añasco Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

1,196

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,727

ZIP codes

0

Espino and its ZIP codes

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Espino at a glance

  • Espino is 83% denser than Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $24,507 a year, 7% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $133,800.

Local data for Espino, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Espino, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$24,507

Poverty rate

26.1%

Median home value

$133,800

Homeownership

72.7%

Bachelor's or higher

12.5%

Median age

44.6

Average commute

28.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,096).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Añasco Municipio. PPP loans are for Espino.

Details

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Aug 2026, +4.4 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$36,869

6,472 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$130M

FY 2026, $5,079 per person

Añasco Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone42.6%
  • Carpooled20.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.6%
  • Worked from home31.7%

Average one-way commute: 28.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Espino, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

118

Countywide, mostly excessive heat

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Espino

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
AñascoZona Urbana1.4 mi0.8
Las MaríasComunidad1.8 mi0.2
La PlayaComunidad4.2 mi1.1
MayagüezZona Urbana5.2 mi21
LuyandoComunidad5.8 mi1.6
IsletaComunidad6.9 mi0.1
Lomas VerdesComunidad7.2 mi0.3
VoladorasComunidad7.4 mi0.2
Hato ArribaComunidad7.8 mi0.8
Los HéroesComunidad7.8 mi0.1
MocaZona Urbana8.1 mi0.1
LassalleComunidad8.4 mi0.1
AguadaZona Urbana8.5 mi0.4
StellaComunidad8.8 mi0.3
Las MaríasZona Urbana9 mi0.4
HormiguerosZona Urbana9.2 mi4.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Espino, PR in?
Espino is in Añasco Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Espino, PR?
About 1,196 people live in Espino, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Espino?
Nearby places include Añasco (1.4 mi), Las Marías (1.8 mi), La Playa (4.2 mi), Mayagüez (5.2 mi), Luyando (5.8 mi).

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