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Manatí, PR
Zona Urbana in Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
10,231
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
4,920
ZIP codes
0
Manatí and its ZIP codes
Manatí at a glance
- Manatí is about 5.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 28th among 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- The median household income is $16,771, 36% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,200 (17% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $429 a month.
Local data for Manatí, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Manatí, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$16,771
Poverty rate
50.9%
Median home value
$109,200
Median rent
$429/mo
Homeownership
59.4%
Bachelor's or higher
19.1%
Median age
47.4
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (10,105), Mexican Americans (57), Cuban Americans (15).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Manatí Municipio. PPP loans are for Manatí.
Unemployment rate
7.0%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$35,802
14,462 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$190M
FY 2026, $4,811 per person
How people get to work
Manatí, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled5.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Manatí, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
267
Countywide, mostly flood
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone4 historic places
Cities near Manatí
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| La LuisaComunidad | 2 mi | 1 |
| Tierras Nuevas PonienteComunidad | 2.4 mi | 0.9 |
| Coto NorteComunidad | 2.8 mi | 0.3 |
| BarcelonetaZona Urbana | 3.5 mi | 1 |
| Hato ViejoComunidad | 4.6 mi | 1.9 |
| ImbéryComunidad | 4.7 mi | 0.6 |
| GarrochalesComunidad | 5.6 mi | 0.7 |
| PajonalComunidad | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| BarahonaComunidad | 5.8 mi | 0.5 |
| Vega BajaZona Urbana | 6 mi | 6.1 |
| BúfaloComunidad | 6 mi | 0.2 |
| TiburonesComunidad | 6.3 mi | 0.2 |
| CialesZona Urbana | 6.4 mi | 1.2 |
| FloridaZona Urbana | 6.7 mi | 1.5 |
| FránquezComunidad | 7.1 mi | 0.4 |
| MirandaComunidad | 7.6 mi | 1.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Manatí, PR in?
- Manatí is in Manatí Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Manatí, PR?
- About 10,231 people live in Manatí, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Manatí?
- Nearby places include La Luisa (2 mi), Tierras Nuevas Poniente (2.4 mi), Coto Norte (2.8 mi), Barceloneta (3.5 mi), Hato Viejo (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023