Cerro Gordo barrio, Puerto Rico
Cerro Gordo barrio profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Cerro Gordo barrio is a geographic entity located in San Lorenzo Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 4,968. The land area covers 6.15 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 4,968 | ±946 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 40.8 yrs | ±3.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,871 | ±265 | 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 | 2,170 | ±255 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,871 | ±265 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 299 | ±129 |
| Median Home Value | $135,000 | ±$22,303 |
| Median Gross Rent | $790 | ±$190 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $28,038 | ±$7,898 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,717 | ±$1,952 |
| Poverty Rate | 44.4% | ±10.7% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 2,195 | ±674 |
| Unemployment Rate | 8% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,989 | ±493 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 92.7% | ±5.6% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | CAGUAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | ARROYO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | GUAYAMA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | HUMACAO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | LUQUILLO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | MAUNABO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | JUNCOS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | AGUAS BUENAS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | CIDRA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | HUMACAO, 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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MyrAngel Beauty Institute
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College Vocational | 2.5 mi away | 57 Calle Munoz Rivera Sur, San Lorenzo, PR, 00754 |
7877360435
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MONTONES LIBRARY
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Library | 2.3 mi away | ROAD 917 KM 3.9 MONTONES COMMUNITY, LAS PIEDRAS, PR, 00771 |
(787) 716-0635
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Columbia Central University-Caguas
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College | 6.9 mi away | Carr 183 Km 1.7, Caguas, PR, 00726 |
7877434041240
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LAS PIEDRAS MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (AUREA M.PEREZ)
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Library | 5.6 mi away | 89 CELSO BARBOSA ST., LAS PIEDRAS, PR, 00771 |
(787) 733-2610
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Universidad Ana G. Mendez-Gurabo Campus
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College | 7.0 mi away | Carr. # 189 Km 3.3, Gurabo, PR, 00778-3030 |
78774379794000
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CENTRO NEURODIGITAL DE MARIOLGA
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Library | 7.2 mi away | MUÑOZ MARIN AVE. CORNER SAN CARLOS, CAGUAS, PR, 00725 |
(787) 746-4704
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University of Puerto Rico-Humacao
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College | 7.1 mi away | Call Box 860, Humacao, PR, 00792 |
7878500000
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PUEBLITO DEL RIO LIBRARY
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Library | 7.6 mi away | ROAD 31 KM7.3 PUEBLITO DEL RIO COMM, LAS PIEDRAS, PR, 00771 |
(787) 733-2610
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Huertas College
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College | 7.6 mi away | #41 Hector R Bunker St, Caguas, PR, 00725 |
78774614001022
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CENTRO CRIOLLO DEL SABER BARRIO BORINQUEN
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Library | 7.7 mi away | CARR. 765 PARCELAS VIEJAS, CAGUAS, PR, 00725 |
(787) 286-0466
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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 JUNCOS 1 SE, PR RQ, located 5.4 miles from Cerro Gordo barrio. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82.3° | 65.0° | 73.6° | 3.27" | 0.0" |
| February | 82.8° | 64.7° | 73.7° | 2.48" | 0.0" |
| March | 83.6° | 65.4° | 74.5° | 2.86" | 0.0" |
| April | 85.1° | 67.6° | 76.4° | 4.78" | 0.0" |
| May | 86.1° | 70.6° | 78.4° | 6.39" | 0.0" |
| June | 87.5° | 72.2° | 79.9° | 5.24" | 0.0" |
| July | 88.1° | 72.2° | 80.1° | 7.04" | 0.0" |
| August | 88.5° | 72.3° | 80.4° | 7.22" | 0.0" |
| September | 88.5° | 72.0° | 80.3° | 8.73" | 0.0" |
| October | 87.3° | 71.1° | 79.2° | 7.60" | 0.0" |
| November | 85.0° | 69.2° | 77.1° | 7.69" | 0.0" |
| December | 83.0° | 66.4° | 74.7° | 4.17" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| San Lorenzo zona urbana | CDP | 2.6 mi | — |
| Jagual comunidad | CDP | 3.5 mi | — |
| Tomás de Castro comunidad | CDP | 5.1 mi | — |
| Las Piedras zona urbana | CDP | 5.2 mi | — |
| Juncos zona urbana | CDP | 5.3 mi | — |
| La Fermina comunidad | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7212917300. • 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.