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Luquillo, PR
Zona Urbana in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
7,387
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
6,956
ZIP codes
0
Luquillo and its ZIP codes
Luquillo at a glance
- Luquillo is about 7.4 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 42nd among 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- The median household income is $23,719, 10% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $132,900 and median rent is $418 a month.
Local data for Luquillo, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Luquillo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$23,719
Poverty rate
48.6%
Median home value
$132,900
Median rent
$418/mo
Homeownership
62.2%
Bachelor's or higher
26.1%
Median age
40.8
Average commute
28.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (7,282), Indian Americans (83), Italian Americans (25).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Luquillo Municipio. PPP loans are for Luquillo.
Unemployment rate
6.8%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$27,619
2,289 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$106M
FY 2026, $5,950 per person
How people get to work
Luquillo, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.2%
- Carpooled2.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.2%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other2.5%
- Worked from home7.0%
Average one-way commute: 28.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Luquillo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
179
Countywide, mostly rip current
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Luquillo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Playa FortunaComunidad | 1.6 mi | 0.6 |
| RamosComunidad | 2.4 mi | 1.1 |
| PalmerComunidad | 3.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Hato CandalComunidad | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| FajardoZona Urbana | 5.1 mi | 8.1 |
| Las CroabasComunidad | 6.2 mi | 0.8 |
| Luis M. CintrónComunidad | 7.4 mi | 1.2 |
| Río GrandeZona Urbana | 7.8 mi | 1.4 |
| BartoloComunidad | 8 mi | 0.2 |
| Santa MaríaComunidad | 8 mi | 0.4 |
| ViequesComunidad | 8.4 mi | 0.3 |
| La DoloresComunidad | 8.8 mi | 0.7 |
| CeibaZona Urbana | 8.8 mi | 1.1 |
| DuqueComunidad | 9.4 mi | 0.2 |
| SuárezComunidad | 9.5 mi | 0.2 |
| Aguas ClarasComunidad | 9.6 mi | 2.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Luquillo, PR in?
- Luquillo is in Luquillo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Luquillo, PR?
- About 7,387 people live in Luquillo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Luquillo?
- Nearby places include Playa Fortuna (1.6 mi), Ramos (2.4 mi), Palmer (3.5 mi), Hato Candal (4.6 mi), Fajardo (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023