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Garrochales, PR

Comunidad in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

1,045

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

1,585

ZIP codes

0

Garrochales and its ZIP codes

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Garrochales at a glance

  • Garrochales is 68% denser than Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $9,936, 62% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $117,100 (11% below Puerto Rico).

Local data for Garrochales, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Garrochales, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$9,936

Poverty rate

62.8%

Median home value

$117,100

Homeownership

80.9%

Bachelor's or higher

10.9%

Median age

65.1

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,045), Indian Americans (35).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Barceloneta Municipio. PPP loans are for Garrochales.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.6%

Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$39,478

10,704 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$100M

FY 2026, $4,419 per person

Barceloneta Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone88.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home11.5%

Environment and hazard risk

Garrochales, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

244

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Garrochales

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
ImbéryComunidad1.4 mi0.6
TiburonesComunidad1.7 mi0.2
BarcelonetaZona Urbana2.3 mi1
BúfaloComunidad2.8 mi0.2
Sabana HoyosComunidad3.4 mi2.6
La LuisaComunidad3.9 mi1
La AlianzaComunidad4.6 mi1.1
AnimasComunidad4.7 mi0.2
PajonalComunidad4.9 mi0.1
Tierras Nuevas PonienteComunidad5.1 mi0.9
ManatíZona Urbana5.6 mi2.1
FloridaZona Urbana6.2 mi1.5
BajaderoComunidad7.7 mi2
Coto NorteComunidad8.3 mi0.3
Hato ViejoComunidad8.5 mi1.9
FrontónComunidad10 mi2.8

Frequently asked questions

What county is Garrochales, PR in?
Garrochales is in Barceloneta Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Garrochales, PR?
About 1,045 people live in Garrochales, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Garrochales?
Nearby places include Imbéry (1.4 mi), Tiburones (1.7 mi), Barceloneta (2.3 mi), Búfalo (2.8 mi), Sabana Hoyos (3.4 mi).

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

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