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Naguabo, PR
Zona Urbana in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
4,141
Land area
0.6sq mi
People per sq mi
6,599
ZIP codes
0
Naguabo and its ZIP codes
Naguabo at a glance
- Naguabo is about 7 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $24,470 a year, 7% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 (23% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $473 a month.
Local data for Naguabo, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Naguabo, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$24,470
Poverty rate
52.8%
Median home value
$101,700
Median rent
$473/mo
Homeownership
65.5%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
37.2
Average commute
29.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (3,969), Cuban Americans (28), Dominican Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Naguabo Municipio. PPP loans are for Naguabo.
Unemployment rate
8.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$29,567
2,236 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$90.4M
FY 2026, $3,868 per person
How people get to work
Naguabo, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled1.3%
- Public transit3.4%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home11.0%
Average one-way commute: 29.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Naguabo, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
324
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Naguabo
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DuqueComunidad | 1.9 mi | 0.2 |
| Punta SantiagoComunidad | 3.8 mi | 1.6 |
| Río BlancoComunidad | 3.9 mi | 0.8 |
| DaguaoComunidad | 3.9 mi | 0.6 |
| BajandasComunidad | 4.6 mi | 0.6 |
| Antón RuízComunidad | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Aguas ClarasComunidad | 5.1 mi | 2.7 |
| Peña PobreComunidad | 5.6 mi | 0.1 |
| Santa MaríaComunidad | 6.3 mi | 0.4 |
| HumacaoZona Urbana | 6.8 mi | 4.9 |
| CeibaZona Urbana | 6.9 mi | 1.1 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 7.3 mi | 1.4 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 7.8 mi | 0.2 |
| La FerminaComunidad | 8 mi | 1 |
| Pueblito del RíoComunidad | 8.3 mi | 0.3 |
| RamosComunidad | 8.9 mi | 1.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Naguabo, PR in?
- Naguabo is in Naguabo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Naguabo, PR?
- About 4,141 people live in Naguabo, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Naguabo?
- Nearby places include Duque (1.9 mi), Punta Santiago (3.8 mi), Río Blanco (3.9 mi), Daguao (3.9 mi), Bajandas (4.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023