Saltos barrio, Puerto Rico
Saltos barrio profile, demographic data, and geographic information.
Saltos barrio is a geographic entity located in Orocovis Municipio, Puerto Rico. As of official census estimates, it has a reported population of 3,754. The land area covers 8.45 sq mi. [1]
Demographics & Population
| Demographic Metric | Estimate / Count | Margin of Error | Survey Period / Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 3,754 | ±674 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Median Age | 36.3 yrs | ±5.8 | 2020-2024 / Census ACS 5-Year 2024 |
| Total Households | 1,067 | ±146 | 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 | 1,347 | ±151 |
| Occupied Housing Units | 1,067 | ±146 |
| Vacant Housing Units | 280 | ±77 |
| Median Home Value | $116,100 | ±$14,741 |
| Median Gross Rent | $492 | ±$52 |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year (2020-2024).
Economy & Workforce
| Economic Metric | Estimate / Value | Margin of Error |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $22,878 | ±$3,429 |
| Per Capita Income | $10,610 | ±$1,742 |
| Poverty Rate | 42.8% | ±10.8% |
| Population Below Poverty Level | 1,597 | ±495 |
| Unemployment Rate | 20.1% | ±8.7% |
| Civilian Labor Force, Employed | 1,080 | ±290 |
| Broadband Internet Rate | 78.4% | ±7.7% |
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 | 06-08 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | PONCE, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | NARANJITO, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | JAYUYA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | 09-12 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-05 | TOA ALTA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | PK-08 | VEGA BAJA, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-08 | OROCOVIS, PR | |
| Regular School Nearby | KG-05 | 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-Barranquitas
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College | 7.3 mi away | Bo Helechal Highway 156 Intersection 719, Barranquitas, PR, 00794 |
78785736002023
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MOROVIS ELECTRONIC MUNICIPAL LIBRARY
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Library | 9.5 mi away | JOSE DEL RIO ST., CORNER OF BETANCE, MOROVIS, PR, 00687 |
(787) 862-6161
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D'Mart Institute
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College Vocational | 7.9 mi away | Carr 156 Km 17.3 Barrio Honduras, Barranquitas, PR, 00794 |
78726303531021
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TORRECILLASTECHNOLOGIC CENTER
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Library | 9.5 mi away | 135 SATURNO FEBUS ST.,PARCELAS TORR, MOROVIS, PR, 00687 |
(787) 862-6140
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EDP University of Puerto Rico-Villalba
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College | 8.8 mi away | Road #149, Km. 54.2 Barrio Villalba Arriba, Villalba, PR, 00766-2353 |
78758800036001
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CIALES PUBLIC LIBRARY (MARÍA ISABEL BLANCO-HIDALGO)
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Library | 10.2 mi away | ROAD 149 CORNER WITH 1 CABLINES ST, CIALES, PR, 00638 |
(787) 871-4075
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Dewey University-Juana Díaz
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College | 11.9 mi away | Bo. Lomas, Road 149, Km. 67.02, Juana Diaz, PR, 00910 |
78771089990
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RIO HONDO LIBRARY CENTER
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Library | 10.9 mi away | RIO HONDO COMMUNITY CENTER, COMERIO, PR, 00782 | — |
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Emma's Beauty Academy-Juana Diaz
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College Vocational | 12.6 mi away | 101 Carr 592, Juana Diaz, PR, 00795 |
78783703030
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COROZAL PUBLIC LIBRARY (TEÓFILO MALDONADO RIVERA)
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Library | 11.3 mi away | 13 MARINA ST., COROZAL, PR, 00783 |
(787) 859-2714
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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 AIBONITO 1 S, PR RQ, located 11.0 miles from Saltos barrio. Local microclimates, topography, and elevation may cause municipal conditions to differ.
| Month | High (°F) | Low (°F) | Mean (°F) | Precip (in) | Snow (in) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73.8° | 61.9° | 67.8° | 3.75" | 0.0" |
| February | 74.5° | 61.5° | 68.0° | 3.00" | 0.0" |
| March | 75.8° | 61.7° | 68.8° | 3.51" | 0.0" |
| April | 77.9° | 63.4° | 70.7° | 4.43" | 0.0" |
| May | 79.6° | 65.8° | 72.7° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| June | 81.4° | 67.5° | 74.4° | 3.13" | 0.0" |
| July | 81.4° | 67.9° | 74.7° | 4.65" | 0.0" |
| August | 81.7° | 68.4° | 75.0° | 5.54" | 0.0" |
| September | 81.2° | 68.1° | 74.7° | 9.43" | 0.0" |
| October | 79.9° | 67.5° | 73.7° | 7.95" | 0.0" |
| November | 77.1° | 65.9° | 71.5° | 6.72" | 0.0" |
| December | 74.7° | 63.7° | 69.2° | 4.14" | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orocovis zona urbana | CDP | 2.2 mi | — |
| Barranquitas zona urbana | CDP | 6.8 mi | — |
| Villalba zona urbana | CDP | 6.9 mi | — |
| Jaguas comunidad | CDP | 8.4 mi | — |
| Morovis zona urbana | CDP | 8.6 mi | — |
| Coamo zona urbana | CDP | 9.2 mi | — |
Sources & Data Provenance
- Geographic Classification & Identifiers: U.S. Census Bureau Gazetteer (2026) and TIGER/Line Shapefiles. GEOID: 7210775178. • 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.