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Yabucoa, PR
Zona Urbana in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico.
Population
5,557
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
4,277
ZIP codes
0
Yabucoa and its ZIP codes
Yabucoa at a glance
- Yabucoa is about 4.5 times as dense as Puerto Rico as a whole.
- It is the 49th most populous of 292 cities and towns in Puerto Rico.
- Households here earn a median of $20,000 a year, 24% less than the Puerto Rico figure of $26,297.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,200 (25% below Puerto Rico) and median rent is $416 a month.
Local data for Yabucoa, PR
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Yabucoa, PR, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$20,000
Poverty rate
55.3%
Median home value
$98,200
Median rent
$416/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
23.6%
Median age
44.9
Average commute
26.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Puerto Ricans (5,378), Venezuelan Americans (52), Mexican Americans (49).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Yabucoa Municipio. PPP loans are for Yabucoa.
Unemployment rate
10.0%
Sep 2026, +0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$27,012
2,889 jobs, 2025
Federal spending
$151M
FY 2026, $4,970 per person
How people get to work
Yabucoa, PR, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.0%
- Carpooled2.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked9.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home0.0%
Average one-way commute: 26.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Yabucoa, PR, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Storm events since 1996
155
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Cities near Yabucoa
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| PlayitaComunidad | 1.9 mi | 0.7 |
| MartorellComunidad | 2.2 mi | 0.9 |
| El NegroComunidad | 2.2 mi | 0.3 |
| Rosa SánchezComunidad | 2.4 mi | 0.6 |
| EmajaguaComunidad | 3.1 mi | 0.9 |
| MaunaboZona Urbana | 3.1 mi | 0.6 |
| ComunasComunidad | 3.5 mi | 1.1 |
| Palo SecoComunidad | 4.6 mi | 0.5 |
| Candelero ArribaComunidad | 4.9 mi | 0.4 |
| Candelero AbajoComunidad | 5.3 mi | 0.1 |
| Palmas del MarComunidad | 6.1 mi | 3 |
| Buena VistaComunidad | 7.1 mi | 0.2 |
| LambogliaComunidad | 8.2 mi | 0.5 |
| HumacaoZona Urbana | 8.3 mi | 4.9 |
| La FerminaComunidad | 8.8 mi | 1 |
| Las PiedrasZona Urbana | 9.1 mi | 1.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Yabucoa, PR in?
- Yabucoa is in Yabucoa Municipio, Puerto Rico.
- What is the population of Yabucoa, PR?
- About 5,557 people live in Yabucoa, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Yabucoa?
- Nearby places include Playita (1.9 mi), Martorell (2.2 mi), El Negro (2.2 mi), Rosa Sánchez (2.4 mi), Emajagua (3.1 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023