Mayagüez barrio-pueblo, Puerto Rico
Mayagüez barrio-pueblo profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Mayagüez barrio-pueblo is a geographic entity located in Mayagüez Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 19,987. The land area covers 2.58 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 19,987 | ±1,330 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 31.7 yrs | ±2.2 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 9,413 | ±501 | 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 | 15,111 | ±526 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 9,413 | ±501 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 5,698 | ±454 |
| Median Home Value | $92,100 | ±$5,776 |
| Median Gross Rent | $464 | ±$24 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $9,634 | ±$1,693 |
| Per Capita Income | $8,408 | ±$739 |
| Poverty Rate | 72.2% | ±4% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 14,115 | ±1,250 |
| Unemployment Rate | 31.1% | ±4.5% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 4,830 | ±602 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 81% | ±2.3% |
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 | MOCA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 06-12 | ANASCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | HORMIGUEROS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | AGUADA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | CABO ROJO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | ANASCO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | AGUADA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN SEBASTIAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | SAN SEBASTIAN, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-06 | SAN GERMAN, 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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ICPR Junior College-Mayaguez
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College | 0.1 mi away | 80 West McKinley St, Mayaguez, PR, 00681-1108 |
7878326000229
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MAYAGÜEZ MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
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Library | 0.7 mi away | 14 CANDELARIA STREET, MAYAGÜEZ, PR, 00680 |
(787) 834-8585
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Emma's Beauty Academy-Mayaguez
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College Vocational | 0.4 mi away | Calle Dr. Basora #4 Esq. Ramos Antonini y Riera Palmer, Mayaguez, PR, 00680-4222 |
7878330980
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BARRIO CARRETERA NUEVA CIBERNETIC CENTER
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Library | 4.0 mi away | CENTRO COMUNAL DE CARRETERA NUEVA, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 | — |
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Institucion Chaviano de Mayaguez
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College Vocational | 0.6 mi away | Calle Ramos Antonini #116 Este, Mayaguez, PR, 00680 |
7878332474
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PARCELAS SAN ROMUALDO CIBERNETIC CENTER
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Library | 4.3 mi away | CENTRO COMUNAL DE SAN ROMUALDO, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 | — |
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University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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College | 0.7 mi away | 259 Boulevard Alfonso Valdez, Mayaguez, PR, 00681 |
7878324040
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HORMIGUEROS PUBLIC MUNICIPAL LIBRARY (PROF. EVELYN LICIAGA)
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Library | 4.5 mi away | JOSE A. MULET STREET, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 |
(787) 849-0790
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Pontifical Catholic University of Puerto Rico-Mayaguez
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College | 1.5 mi away | 482 Sur Calle Ramon Emerito Betances, Mayaguez, PR, 00680-1713 |
78783451515027
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BARRIO LAVADERO CIBERNETIC CENTER
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Library | 5.6 mi away | CENTRO COMUNAL DE LAVADERO, HORMIGUEROS, PR, 00660 | — |
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 MAYAGUEZ CITY, PR RQ, located 1.2 miles from Mayagüez 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 | 85.0° | 67.6° | 76.3° | 1.19" | 0.0" |
| February | 85.7° | 66.9° | 76.3° | 1.81" | 0.0" |
| March | 86.8° | 67.6° | 77.2° | 2.08" | 0.0" |
| April | 87.2° | 68.9° | 78.0° | 3.88" | 0.0" |
| May | 88.5° | 71.0° | 79.7° | 6.00" | 0.0" |
| June | 90.2° | 70.8° | 80.5° | 5.15" | 0.0" |
| July | 90.0° | 72.6° | 81.3° | 5.81" | 0.0" |
| August | 90.2° | 72.4° | 81.3° | 6.80" | 0.0" |
| September | 90.1° | 72.3° | 81.2° | 6.64" | 0.0" |
| October | 89.8° | 72.5° | 81.2° | 6.49" | 0.0" |
| November | 88.2° | 71.3° | 79.7° | 3.08" | 0.0" |
| December | 86.1° | 69.0° | 77.6° | 2.33" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayagüez zona urbana | CDP | 0.3 mi | — |
| Hormigueros zona urbana | CDP | 4.5 mi | — |
| Espino comunidad | CDP | 5.5 mi | — |
| Añasco zona urbana | CDP | 5.7 mi | — |
| Las Marías comunidad | CDP | 6.2 mi | — |
| La Playa comunidad | CDP | 6.3 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7209752474. • 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.