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Maguayo, PR

Comunidad in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

856

Land area

0.3sq mi

People per sq mi

2,749

ZIP codes

0

Maguayo and its ZIP codes

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Maguayo at a glance

  • Maguayo is about 2.9 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $12,171 a year, 54% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.

Housing and community stats

Maguayo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$12,171

Poverty rate

86.1%

Homeownership

58.6%

Bachelor's or higher

4.9%

Median age

40.6

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (856).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lajas Municipio. PPP loans are for Maguayo.

Details

Unemployment rate

7.7%

Aug 2026, -3.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$24,202

3,626 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$162M

FY 2026, $6,962 per person

Lajas Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone81.0%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other19.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Environment and hazard risk

Maguayo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Storm events since 1996

94

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Maguayo

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalmarejoComunidad2.2 mi0.3
LajasZona Urbana3 mi1.5
BetancesComunidad3.4 mi0.1
La PargueraComunidad3.5 mi0.3
Sabana EneasComunidad4.8 mi0.4
San GermánZona Urbana5.8 mi2.9
BoquerónComunidad5.8 mi1
Monte GrandeComunidad6 mi1.4
Cabo RojoZona Urbana6.6 mi2.4
Pole OjeaComunidad6.9 mi0.6
Puerto RealComunidad8.1 mi1.2
El CombateComunidad8.3 mi0.6
Sabana GrandeZona Urbana9.3 mi2.1
HormiguerosZona Urbana9.4 mi4.4
Liborio Negrón TorresComunidad9.7 mi0.2
GuánicaZona Urbana9.9 mi2.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Maguayo, PR in?
Maguayo is in Lajas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Maguayo, PR?
About 856 people live in Maguayo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Maguayo?
Nearby places include Palmarejo (2.2 mi), Lajas (3 mi), Betances (3.4 mi), La Parguera (3.5 mi), Sabana Eneas (4.8 mi).

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