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Hato Candal, PR

Comunidad in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

1,511

Land area

0.6sq mi

People per sq mi

2,548

ZIP codes

0

Hato Candal and its ZIP codes

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Hato Candal at a glance

  • Hato Candal is about 2.7 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $18,561, 29% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $95,300 (28% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $427 a month.

Local data for Hato Candal, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Hato Candal, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$18,561

Poverty rate

50.5%

Median home value

$95,300

Median rent

$427/mo

Homeownership

67.0%

Bachelor's or higher

14.2%

Median age

49.9

Average commute

37.2 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,511).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Río Grande Municipio. PPP loans are for Hato Candal.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.8%

Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$31,153

6,233 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$104M

FY 2026, $2,211 per person

Río Grande Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone97.1%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home2.9%

Average one-way commute: 37.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Hato Candal, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

196

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Hato Candal

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalmerComunidad1.1 mi0.2
Playa FortunaComunidad3 mi0.6
Río GrandeZona Urbana3.2 mi1.4
BartoloComunidad3.4 mi0.2
La DoloresComunidad4.2 mi0.7
LuquilloZona Urbana4.6 mi1.1
ViequesComunidad4.8 mi0.3
RamosComunidad5.6 mi1.1
SuárezComunidad5.7 mi0.2
CambalacheComunidad6 mi1.5
Palma SolaComunidad6.2 mi1.1
San IsidroComunidad6.4 mi0.7
Villa Hugo IComunidad6.8 mi0
Villa Hugo IIComunidad6.9 mi0.1
Valle HillComunidad6.9 mi0.1
LoízaZona Urbana7.1 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Hato Candal, PR in?
Hato Candal is in Río Grande Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Hato Candal, PR?
About 1,511 people live in Hato Candal, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Hato Candal?
Nearby places include Palmer (1.1 mi), Playa Fortuna (3 mi), Río Grande (3.2 mi), Bartolo (3.4 mi), La Dolores (4.2 mi).

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

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