Arecibo barrio-pueblo, Puerto Rico
Arecibo barrio-pueblo profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Arecibo barrio-pueblo is a geographic entity located in Arecibo Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 6,801. The land area covers 1.22 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 6,801 | ±939 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 44 yrs | ±5 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 3,209 | ±331 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (PEP, ACS 5-Year).
Housing & Real Estate Profile
| Housing Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Total Housing Units | 4,761 | ±411 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,209 | ±331 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 1,552 | ±303 |
| Median Home Value | $86,700 | ±$7,402 |
| Median Gross Rent | $418 | ±$43 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $13,247 | ±$2,687 |
| Per Capita Income | $10,291 | ±$1,378 |
| Poverty Rate | 65.7% | ±7.2% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 4,419 | ±784 |
| Unemployment Rate | 30.3% | ±9.6% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,574 | ±307 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 73.2% | ±6.2% |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Education
Listing 10 local institutions (NCES 2024-2025)
External reference via K12Guides
| Institution | Type | Grades | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Career and Technical School Nearby | 09-12 | ARECIBO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAMUY, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | LARES, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-10 | ARECIBO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HATILLO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | CAMUY, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | UTUADO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN SEBASTIAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | UG | ARECIBO, PR |
Source: k12guides.com.
Community Facilities & Infrastructure
Displaying 10 civic institutions across 2 datasets queried
CMS • IPEDS • IMLS
| Facility Name | Category | Relationship | Address / Location | Contact |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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Institute of Beauty Careers
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College Vocational | 0.4 mi away | 199 Llorens Torres Ave Corner To Coll y Toste St, Arecibo, PR, 00613 |
7878782880
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CARRIZALES ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (CARMEN E. RUIZ LOPEZ)
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Library | 4.0 mi away | ASTILBES STREET, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 820-2004
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Colegio Educativo Tecnologico Industrial Inc
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College Vocational | 0.8 mi away | #68 Calle Puro Girau, Arecibo, PR, 00612-0000 |
7878793300
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HATILLO MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
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Library | 6.5 mi away | VIDAL FÉLIX STREET, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 898-2006
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University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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College | 0.9 mi away | Finca las Dunas Carr 653 Ruta 129 Km 8, Arecibo, PR, 00614-4010 |
78781500001000
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HATILLO ELECTRONIC LIBRARY (PEDRO LOPEZ)
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Library | 6.6 mi away | 104 SUSONI AVE., HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 898-0270
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Modern Hairstyling Institute-Arecibo
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College Vocational | 1.8 mi away | Vista Azul Shopping Center #2 Km.80.0, Arecibo, PR, 00612 |
7877780300
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AIBONITO TECHNOLOGICAL CENTER
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Library | 9.7 mi away | ROAD 489 KM. 4.2, HATILLO, PR, 00659 |
(787) 820-2013
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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Arecibo
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College | 2.1 mi away | Hwy 2 Km 80.4, Bo San Daniel Sector Las Canelas, Arecibo, PR, 00614 |
78787854753202
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CAMUY PUBLIC LIBRARY
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Library | 9.7 mi away | AMADOR ST., CAMUY, PR, 00627 |
(787) 898-2280
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Distances calculated from authoritative source coordinates. Source: CMS, IMLS, NCES IPEDS.
Climate & Weather Observations
NOAA Monthly Climate Normals
Observation Station: Climate data reflects NOAA 1991–2020 standard normals recorded at ARECIBO OBSY, PR RQ, located 8.6 miles from Arecibo barrio-pueblo. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79.9° | 61.0° | 70.4° | 4.33" | 0.0" |
| February | 80.7° | 60.6° | 70.6° | 3.45" | 0.0" |
| March | 81.9° | 60.6° | 71.3° | 5.28" | 0.0" |
| April | 83.2° | 62.4° | 72.8° | 7.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 84.7° | 64.5° | 74.6° | 10.40" | 0.0" |
| June | 86.7° | 65.9° | 76.3° | 6.71" | 0.0" |
| July | 86.6° | 66.3° | 76.4° | 6.87" | 0.0" |
| August | 86.4° | 66.9° | 76.7° | 9.53" | 0.0" |
| September | 86.3° | 66.7° | 76.5° | 9.91" | 0.0" |
| October | 85.5° | 66.1° | 75.8° | 8.29" | 0.0" |
| November | 82.4° | 64.7° | 73.6° | 7.55" | 0.0" |
| December | 80.7° | 62.6° | 71.6° | 4.83" | 0.0" |
Source: NOAA U.S. Climate Normals (1991–2020).
Local Weather Forecast
Weather forecast data is currently unavailable in the local cache.
Nearby Cities & Communities
Listing adjacent communities by spatial proximity (miles)
Proximity discovery
| Community Name | Classification | Distance | Population |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arecibo zona urbana | CDP | 1.3 mi | — |
| Corcovado comunidad | CDP | 3.4 mi | — |
| Carrizales comunidad | CDP | 4.0 mi | — |
| Rafael González comunidad | CDP | 4.9 mi | — |
| Bajadero comunidad | CDP | 5.0 mi | — |
| Animas comunidad | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7201303411. • Official Source Dataset →
- Socioeconomic & Housing Metrics: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates and Population Estimates Program (PEP). Margin of Error (MOE) intervals are reported where published; suppressed values are never estimated or replaced with false zeros.
- Civic Directory Datasets: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS Hospital Directory), National Center for Education Statistics (NCES IPEDS Postsecondary Directory), and Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS Public Libraries Survey). Airport landing facilities are provided by airport-data.com.
- Weather & Climate Observations: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020 and National Weather Service (NWS) point forecasts.