Coto Laurel barrio, Puerto Rico
Coto Laurel barrio profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Coto Laurel barrio is a geographic entity located in Ponce Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 8,133. The land area covers 3.54 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 8,133 | ±1,339 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 41.4 yrs | ±4.7 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 2,842 | ±415 | 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 | 3,108 | ±392 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 2,842 | ±415 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 266 | ±141 |
| Median Home Value | $107,300 | ±$10,690 |
| Median Gross Rent | $707 | ±$78 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $26,809 | ±$5,087 |
| Per Capita Income | $14,982 | ±$3,276 |
| Poverty Rate | 37.3% | ±8.1% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 3,025 | ±827 |
| Unemployment Rate | 17.9% | ±6.2% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 3,200 | ±708 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 88.7% | ±5.9% |
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 | KG-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | SANTA ISABEL, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-08 | PONCE, 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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Inter American University of Puerto Rico-Ponce
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College | 2.6 mi away | 104 Turpeaux Industrial Park Rd1, Mercedita, PR, 00715-1602 |
78728419122054
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COTO LAUREL LIBRARY
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Library | 1.0 mi away | LOS SANTOS STREET CORNER 14STREET, PONCE, PR, 00780 |
(787) 848-2990
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Ponce Health Sciences University-East
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College | 3.0 mi away | Urb Villa Flores Calle Acacia #1213, Ponce, PR, 00731-0000 |
7878402575
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PONCE MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (MARIANA SUAREZ DE LONGO MUNICIPAL
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Library | 3.3 mi away | 1301 AVE MIGUEL POU, PONCE, PR, 00717 |
(787) 812-3004
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Dewey University-Juana Díaz
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College | 3.3 mi away | Bo. Lomas, Road 149, Km. 67.02, Juana Diaz, PR, 00910 |
78771089990
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JOSE RODRIGUEZ AYALA LIBRARY
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Library | 4.2 mi away | URB. JAIME L. DREW, PONCE, PR, 00730 |
(787) 259-4441
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Caribbean University-Ponce
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College | 3.3 mi away | AVE. EDNITA NAZARIO #1015, Ponce, PR, 00716-7733 |
7878402955
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PONCE CENTRO DIGITAL EDUCATIONAL CENTER (PLAZA LAS DELICIAS)
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Library | 4.3 mi away | MARINA STREET, PONCE, PR, 00733 |
(787) 843-1422
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Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz
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College Vocational | 3.3 mi away | 101 Carr 592, Juana Diaz, PR, 00795 |
78783703030
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GUILLERMO JACKSON LIBRARY
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Library | 5.0 mi away | VICTORIA STREET CORNER VILLA MADRID, PONCE, PR, 00730 |
(787) 842-8047
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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 PONCE 4 E, PR RQ, located 2.1 miles from Coto Laurel barrio. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 87.8° | 62.5° | 75.1° | 0.73" | 0.0" |
| February | 87.7° | 62.1° | 74.9° | 1.21" | 0.0" |
| March | 87.6° | 62.5° | 75.0° | 1.87" | 0.0" |
| April | 88.8° | 64.6° | 76.7° | 2.26" | 0.0" |
| May | 89.5° | 67.0° | 78.3° | 4.18" | 0.0" |
| June | 91.2° | 69.2° | 80.2° | 2.16" | 0.0" |
| July | 91.5° | 69.1° | 80.3° | 2.84" | 0.0" |
| August | 91.8° | 69.3° | 80.5° | 4.56" | 0.0" |
| September | 91.4° | 68.7° | 80.0° | 6.94" | 0.0" |
| October | 90.8° | 67.9° | 79.4° | 5.38" | 0.0" |
| November | 89.8° | 66.0° | 77.9° | 3.94" | 0.0" |
| December | 88.4° | 63.5° | 75.9° | 1.45" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coto Laurel comunidad | CDP | 0.9 mi | — |
| Aguilita comunidad | CDP | 1.4 mi | — |
| Capitanejo comunidad | CDP | 2.0 mi | — |
| Calzada comunidad | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Cerrillos Hoyos comunidad | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Luis Lloréns Torres comunidad | CDP | 2.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7211321256. • 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.