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Quebrada Prieta, PR

Comunidad in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

992

Land area

1.9sq mi

People per sq mi

524

ZIP codes

0

Quebrada Prieta and its ZIP codes

Full map

Quebrada Prieta at a glance

  • Quebrada Prieta is 44% less dense than Puerto Rico as a whole.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $109,800 (17% below Puerto Rico).

Local data for Quebrada Prieta, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Quebrada Prieta, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Poverty rate

30.9%

Median home value

$109,800

Homeownership

56.1%

Bachelor's or higher

16.6%

Median age

45.3

Average commute

36.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (992).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Canóvanas Municipio. PPP loans are for Quebrada Prieta.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.5%

Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$30,084

5,951 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$218M

FY 2026, $5,147 per person

Canóvanas Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone92.0%
  • Carpooled8.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home0.0%

Average one-way commute: 36.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Quebrada Prieta, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

171

Countywide, mostly rip current

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Quebrada Prieta

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
LomasComunidad1.7 mi0.3
BenítezComunidad2.3 mi0.4
CanovanillasComunidad2.8 mi0.7
Palma SolaComunidad3.1 mi1.1
Villa Sin MiedoComunidad3.2 mi0.3
Campo RicoComunidad3.3 mi0.4
CeladaComunidad4.2 mi0.7
El MangóComunidad4.3 mi0.5
JuncosZona Urbana4.6 mi1.5
CambalacheComunidad4.9 mi1.5
Pueblito del RíoComunidad5.2 mi0.3
CanóvanasZona Urbana5.3 mi2.8
GuraboZona Urbana5.5 mi1.2
La DoloresComunidad6.3 mi0.7
BartoloComunidad6.3 mi0.2
San IsidroComunidad6.9 mi0.7

Frequently asked questions

What county is Quebrada Prieta, PR in?
Quebrada Prieta is in Canóvanas Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Quebrada Prieta, PR?
About 992 people live in Quebrada Prieta, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Quebrada Prieta?
Nearby places include Lomas (1.7 mi), Benítez (2.3 mi), Canovanillas (2.8 mi), Palma Sola (3.1 mi), Villa Sin Miedo (3.2 mi).

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

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