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Rafael Capó, PR

Comunidad in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico.

Population

1,369

Land area

1.6sq mi

People per sq mi

879

ZIP codes

0

Rafael Capó and its ZIP codes

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Rafael Capó at a glance

  • The median household income is $20,254, 23% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $113,000 (14% below Puerto Rico).

Local data for Rafael Capó, PR

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Rafael Capó, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$20,254

Poverty rate

55.9%

Median home value

$113,000

Homeownership

81.2%

Bachelor's or higher

11.3%

Median age

57.7

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (1,369).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hatillo Municipio. PPP loans are for Rafael Capó.

Details

Unemployment rate

5.4%

Sep 2026, +0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$25,713

9,809 jobs, 2025

Federal spending

$138M

FY 2026, $3,591 per person

Hatillo Municipio economyFederal spending

How people get to work

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

  • Drove alone90.6%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home9.4%

Environment and hazard risk

Rafael Capó, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Storm events since 1996

145

Countywide, mostly excessive heat

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Cities near Rafael Capó

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
Rafael GonzálezComunidad1.9 mi0.4
QuebradaComunidad4 mi0.2
CorcovadoComunidad4.2 mi0.5
AreciboZona Urbana4.6 mi15.5
CarrizalesComunidad5.5 mi0.6
AlianzaComunidad5.7 mi1
HatilloZona Urbana5.9 mi1.1
Del CarmenComunidad6 mi0.3
La PicaComunidad6.5 mi0.1
Piedra GordaComunidad6.8 mi0.7
CamuyZona Urbana6.8 mi1
BajaderoComunidad7.6 mi2
YeguadaComunidad8.2 mi0.5
CayucoComunidad8.2 mi0.3
LaresZona Urbana9.3 mi2
San AntonioComunidad9.6 mi1.4

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rafael Capó, PR in?
Rafael Capó is in Hatillo Municipio, Puerto Rico.
What is the population of Rafael Capó, PR?
About 1,369 people live in Rafael Capó, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rafael Capó?
Nearby places include Rafael González (1.9 mi), Quebrada (4 mi), Corcovado (4.2 mi), Arecibo (4.6 mi), Carrizales (5.5 mi).

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

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