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Morovis, PR
Zona Urbana in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
1,722
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
3,067
ZIP codes
0
Morovis and its ZIP codes
Morovis at a glance
- Morovis is about 3.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $14,177 a year, 46% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $139,200 (6% above Puerto Rico) and median rent is $382 a month.
Local data for Morovis, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Morovis, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$14,177
Poverty rate
56.6%
Median home value
$139,200
Median rent
$382/mo
Homeownership
43.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.4%
Median age
50.5
Average commute
23.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,711), Dominican Americans (11).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morovis Municipio. PPP loans are for Morovis.
Unemployment rate
9.7%
Aug 2026, +1.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$27,014
2,589 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$127M
FY 2026, $4,415 per person
How people get to work
Morovis, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.9%
- Carpooled5.5%
- Public transit3.3%
- Walked10.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.6%
Average one-way commute: 23.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Morovis, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
151
Countywide, mostly debris flow
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Morovis
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| FránquezComunidad | 1.7 mi | 0.4 |
| BarahonaComunidad | 3.1 mi | 0.5 |
| MirandaComunidad | 4.5 mi | 1.8 |
| CialesZona Urbana | 4.5 mi | 1.2 |
| JaguasComunidad | 5.3 mi | 2.1 |
| Hato ViejoComunidad | 5.5 mi | 1.9 |
| CorozalZona Urbana | 6.1 mi | 2.2 |
| OrocovisZona Urbana | 7 mi | 0.6 |
| PalmarejoComunidad | 7.5 mi | 0.9 |
| Coto NorteComunidad | 7.5 mi | 0.3 |
| Vega BajaZona Urbana | 7.9 mi | 6.1 |
| Vega AltaZona Urbana | 8 mi | 1.9 |
| MonserrateComunidad | 8.1 mi | 0.7 |
| H. Rivera ColónComunidad | 8.7 mi | 0.7 |
| ManatíZona Urbana | 8.7 mi | 2.1 |
| CeibaComunidad | 8.8 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Morovis, PR in?
- Morovis is in Morovis Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Morovis, PR?
- About 1,722 people live in Morovis, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Morovis?
- Nearby places include Fránquez (1.7 mi), Barahona (3.1 mi), Miranda (4.5 mi), Ciales (4.5 mi), Jaguas (5.3 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023