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San Germán, PR
Zona Urbana in San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
10,747
Land area
2.9sq mi
People per sq mi
3,754
ZIP codes
0
San Germán and its ZIP codes
San Germán at a glance
- San Germán is about 4 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 26th among 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- The median household income is $16,469, 37% below the Puerto Rico median of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $123,700 (6% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $395 a month.
Local data for San Germán, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
San Germán, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$16,469
Poverty rate
54.2%
Median home value
$123,700
Median rent
$395/mo
Homeownership
54.7%
Bachelor's or higher
32.8%
Median age
45.1
Average commute
20.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (10,523), Greek Americans (43), Dominican Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for San Germán Municipio. PPP loans are for San Germán.
Unemployment rate
10.1%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$28,424
7,828 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$169M
FY 2026, $5,308 per person
How people get to work
San Germán, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.5%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home6.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
San Germán, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
144
Countywide, mostly flood
Superfund sites
1
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Cities near San Germán
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sabana EneasComunidad | 2.7 mi | 0.4 |
| LajasZona Urbana | 3 mi | 1.5 |
| PalmarejoComunidad | 3.7 mi | 0.3 |
| Monte GrandeComunidad | 4.9 mi | 1.4 |
| Sabana GrandeZona Urbana | 5.1 mi | 2.1 |
| MaguayoComunidad | 5.8 mi | 0.3 |
| HormiguerosZona Urbana | 6.5 mi | 4.4 |
| Cabo RojoZona Urbana | 6.7 mi | 2.4 |
| BetancesComunidad | 7 mi | 0.1 |
| Liborio Negrón TorresComunidad | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| La PargueraComunidad | 7.4 mi | 0.3 |
| MaricaoZona Urbana | 8.1 mi | 0.2 |
| BoquerónComunidad | 9.1 mi | 1 |
| Puerto RealComunidad | 9.3 mi | 1.2 |
| LluverasComunidad | 9.5 mi | 0.7 |
| MayagüezZona Urbana | 10 mi | 21 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is San Germán, PR in?
- San Germán is in San Germán Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of San Germán, PR?
- About 10,747 people live in San Germán, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near San Germán?
- Nearby places include Sabana Eneas (2.7 mi), Lajas (3 mi), Palmarejo (3.7 mi), Monte Grande (4.9 mi), Sabana Grande (5.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023