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Miranda, PR

Comunidad in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

961

Land area

1.8sq mi

People per sq mi

520

ZIP codes

0

Miranda and its ZIP codes

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Miranda at a glance

  • Miranda is 45% less dense than Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $19,200, 27% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $73,700 (44% below Puerto Rico).

Housing and community stats

Miranda, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$19,200

Poverty rate

67.3%

Median home value

$73,700

Homeownership

63.0%

Bachelor's or higher

5.6%

Median age

39.0

Average commute

35.1 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (938).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Vega Baja Municipio. PPP loans are for Miranda.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.6%

Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$33,367

8,702 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$209M

FY 2026, $3,835 per person

Vega Baja Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone65.2%
  • Carpooled28.4%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked6.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 35.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Miranda, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Storm events since 1996

293

Countywide, mostly flood

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Miranda

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
MonserrateComunidad3.7 mi0.7
Vega BajaZona Urbana3.9 mi6.1
Vega AltaZona Urbana4 mi1.9
CeibaComunidad4.3 mi1
MorovisZona Urbana4.5 mi0.6
FránquezComunidad4.6 mi0.4
BarahonaComunidad5 mi0.5
Coto NorteComunidad5.2 mi0.3
CorozalZona Urbana5.3 mi2.2
SabanaComunidad5.6 mi0.4
San AntonioComunidad6.4 mi1.9
BreñasComunidad6.6 mi1
Hato ViejoComunidad7 mi1.9
CialesZona Urbana7.2 mi1.2
H. Rivera ColónComunidad7.3 mi0.7
Río LajasComunidad7.4 mi1.5

Frequently asked questions

What county is Miranda, PR in?
Miranda is in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Miranda, PR?
About 961 people live in Miranda, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Miranda?
Nearby places include Monserrate (3.7 mi), Vega Baja (3.9 mi), Vega Alta (4 mi), Ceiba (4.3 mi), Morovis (4.5 mi).

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