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La Fermina, PR
Comunidad in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
2,059
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
2,116
ZIP codes
0
La Fermina and its ZIP codes
La Fermina at a glance
- La Fermina is about 2.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $17,426 a year, 34% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $112,200 (15% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $705 a month.
Local data for La Fermina, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
La Fermina, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$17,426
Poverty rate
58.8%
Median home value
$112,200
Median rent
$705/mo
Homeownership
70.1%
Bachelor's or higher
22.3%
Median age
38.9
Average commute
29.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,042), Korean Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Humacao Municipio. PPP loans are for La Fermina.
Unemployment rate
8.1%
Sep 2026, +0.8 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$33,589
16,904 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$389M
FY 2026, $7,652 per person
How people get to work
La Fermina, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone93.1%
- Carpooled6.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
La Fermina, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Cities near La Fermina
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Las PiedrasZona Urbana | 1.3 mi | 1.3 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 2.2 mi | 1.4 |
| HumacaoZona Urbana | 2.4 mi | 4.9 |
| Antón RuízComunidad | 3.1 mi | 0.4 |
| Peña PobreComunidad | 3.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Pueblito del RíoComunidad | 4 mi | 0.3 |
| Río BlancoComunidad | 4.5 mi | 0.8 |
| BajandasComunidad | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| El MangóComunidad | 4.7 mi | 0.5 |
| Candelero ArribaComunidad | 5 mi | 0.4 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 5.2 mi | 0.2 |
| Candelero AbajoComunidad | 5.9 mi | 0.1 |
| Punta SantiagoComunidad | 6 mi | 1.6 |
| JuncosZona Urbana | 6 mi | 1.5 |
| Villa Sin MiedoComunidad | 6 mi | 0.3 |
| ComunasComunidad | 6.1 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is La Fermina, PR in?
- La Fermina is in Humacao Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of La Fermina, PR?
- About 2,059 people live in La Fermina, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near La Fermina?
- Nearby places include Las Piedras (1.3 mi), Boquerón (2.2 mi), Humacao (2.4 mi), Antón Ruíz (3.1 mi), Peña Pobre (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023