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Martorell, PR

Comunidad in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

2,224

Land area

0.9sq mi

People per sq mi

2,427

ZIP codes

0

Martorell and its ZIP codes

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Martorell at a glance

  • Martorell is about 2.6 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • Households here earn a median of $22,902 a year, 13% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $72,400 (45% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $479 a month.

Local data for Martorell, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Martorell, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$22,902

Poverty rate

59.0%

Median home value

$72,400

Median rent

$479/mo

Homeownership

61.3%

Bachelor's or higher

12.9%

Median age

50.0

Average commute

17.7 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,224).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yabucoa Municipio. PPP loans are for Martorell.

Details

Unemployment rate

10.2%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$27,012

2,889 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$151M

FY 2026, $4,970 per person

Yabucoa Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone90.9%
  • Carpooled5.1%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle2.6%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 17.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Martorell, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

155

Countywide, mostly flash flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Martorell

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rosa SánchezComunidad1.1 mi0.6
YabucoaZona Urbana2.2 mi1.3
PlayitaComunidad2.4 mi0.7
ComunasComunidad3.7 mi1.1
El NegroComunidad4.2 mi0.3
MaunaboZona Urbana4.6 mi0.6
Candelero ArribaComunidad4.8 mi0.4
EmajaguaComunidad5 mi0.9
Palo SecoComunidad5.1 mi0.5
Candelero AbajoComunidad5.6 mi0.1
Palmas del MarComunidad6.6 mi3
Buena VistaComunidad7.2 mi0.2
Las PiedrasZona Urbana7.5 mi1.3
HumacaoZona Urbana7.5 mi4.9
La FerminaComunidad7.5 mi1
LambogliaComunidad8.4 mi0.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Martorell, PR in?
Martorell is in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Martorell, PR?
About 2,224 people live in Martorell, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Martorell?
Nearby places include Rosa Sánchez (1.1 mi), Yabucoa (2.2 mi), Playita (2.4 mi), Comunas (3.7 mi), El Negro (4.2 mi).

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