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Naranjito, PR

Zona Urbana in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

2,638

Land area

0.7sq mi

People per sq mi

3,978

ZIP codes

0

Naranjito and its ZIP codes

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Naranjito at a glance

  • Naranjito is about 4.2 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • The median household income is $22,500, 14% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $122,300 (7% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $377 a month.

Local data for Naranjito, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Naranjito, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$22,500

Poverty rate

47.4%

Median home value

$122,300

Median rent

$377/mo

Homeownership

46.9%

Bachelor's or higher

15.7%

Median age

48.9

Average commute

29.4 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (2,635), Venezuelan Americans (2), Chinese Americans (1).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

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

Details

Unemployment rate

9.4%

Aug 2026, +1.3 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$29,430

4,085 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$150M

FY 2026, $5,122 per person

Naranjito Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone91.5%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked1.4%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other4.5%
  • Worked from home2.6%

Average one-way commute: 29.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Naranjito, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

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Storm events since 1996

151

Countywide, mostly debris flow

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Naranjito

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
PalmarejoComunidad2.9 mi0.9
H. Rivera ColónComunidad3.6 mi0.7
GalateoComunidad4.5 mi0.6
PájarosComunidad4.5 mi1.5
PalomasComunidad4.7 mi0.9
CorozalZona Urbana5 mi2.2
ComeríoZona Urbana5.8 mi0.5
Toa AltaZona Urbana5.8 mi0.7
MucarabonesComunidad6.5 mi0.3
Río LajasComunidad6.6 mi1.5
San JoséComunidad6.8 mi1.1
CandelariaComunidad7.2 mi3
BayamónZona Urbana7.6 mi27.1
PiñasComunidad7.7 mi1.1
Candelaria ArenasComunidad8.2 mi1
Rodríguez HeviaComunidad8.3 mi0.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Naranjito, PR in?
Naranjito is in Naranjito Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Naranjito, PR?
About 2,638 people live in Naranjito, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Naranjito?
Nearby places include Palmarejo (2.9 mi), H. Rivera Colón (3.6 mi), Galateo (4.5 mi), Pájaros (4.5 mi), Palomas (4.7 mi).

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