Arecibo, PR ZIP Codes, Map and Demographics

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ZIP Codes:	1 Standard, 2 PO Boxes [See All]
County:	Arecibo County, PR
Area Codes:	787,939
Time Zone:	Atlantic (GMT -04:00)
Local Time:	12:00:00 AM
Population:	39,634 (Census Place) [More Demographics]
Statistical Area:	Arecibo, PR [Learn More]
Coordinates:	18.4209, -66.6996
Land Area:	76.25 sq miles (ZIP Codes)
Quick Link:	https://www.zip-codes.com/city/pr-arecibo.asp

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Arecibo, PR has 3 ZIP Codes

ZIP Code	Type	PopulationPop	% of Population% of Pop	Alias Names
00612	Standard	62,425	100.00%	Alt De Juncos,Alt De San Felipe,Bda Duhamel,Bo El Pasaje,Bo Islote,Bo Islote II,Bo Jarealitos,Bo Obrero,Bo Santana,Ciudad Atlantis,Comunidad Buenos Aires,Est De Arecibo,Est De Balseiro,Ext Marisol,Ext Tanama,Ext Villa Los Santos I,Ext Villa Los Santos II,Hacienda Toledo,Jard De Arecibo,Jard De San Rafael,Parc Mattey,Parc Navas,Parc Perez,Parc Rodriguez Olmo,Parq De Jardines,Paseo De La Reina,Paseo Del Prado,Paseos Reales,Repto Diosesano,Repto Marquez,Repto San Jose,Repto San Juan,Rpto Capitolio,Sect Abra,Sect El Cano,Sect Las Animas,Sect Muelle,URB Arecibo Gdns,URB Brisas Del Mar II,URB College Park,URB Costas Del Atlantico,URB El Paraiso,URB Factor,URB Garcia,URB Garden View,URB La Mucura,URB Las Brisas,URB Los Aires,URB Los Corales,URB Los Llanos,URB Los Pinos,URB Los Pinos II,URB Marisol,URB Martell,URB Ocean Vw,URB Paseos Del Prado,URB Radioville,URB Regional,URB San Daniel,URB San Felipe,URB San Lorenzo,URB Tanama,URB University Gdns,URB Victor Rojas 1,URB Victor Rojas 2,URB Villamar,URB Zeno Gandia,Valle Escondido,Villa Los Santos,Villa Lucia,Villa Serena,Villa Toledo,Villas Del Capitan,Villas Del Sol,Vista Azul,Vista Del Atlantico
00613	P.O. Box	0	0.00%
00614	P.O. Box	0	0.00%

62,425 people in Arecibo, PR — get this data and hundreds of fields for every U.S. ZIP code View Database Try API

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Population & Demographics

Arecibo, PR has 62,462 residents. The gender split is 47.1% male and 52.9% female - about the same as the national split. By age, the top brackets are 30-34 (7.8%) and 35-39 (5.4%). By race, White and Black or African American are the largest groups. Hispanic or Latino (of any race) is 99.3%.

Explore More: Population Over Time By Age & Gender By Race By Gender Nativity & Citizenship

Source: U.S. Census 2020 Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC) and U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates.

There are two kinds of demographics shown in the charts for Arecibo, PR. Each covers a different geographic boundary and has different criteria for what is included. Learn More

Total Population:	62,425
Total Households:	26,092
Total Housing Units:	30,948
Average Household Size:	2.37
Average Family Size:	3.53

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Total Population:	39,634
Total Households:	16,969
Total Housing Units:	20,466
Average Household Size:	2.30
Average Family Size:	3.65

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

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Group	2010	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Census ACS Population Estimate	--	70,541	69,017	68,055	66,251	64,816	63,884	62,566	60,303	59,369	58,771	64,090	63,312	62,462
Decennial Census	67,010	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	--	62,425	--	--	--

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP05. DEMOGRAPHIC AND HOUSING ESTIMATES

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Median Age: 46.3

Male Median Age: 44.7

Female Median Age: 47.7

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Group	< 5	5-9	10-14	15-19	20-24	25-29	30-34	35-39	40-44	45-49	50-54	55-59	60-64	65-69	70-74	75-79	80-84	85+
Male	1,151	1,414	1,645	1,903	2,029	1,593	1,543	1,554	1,846	1,989	2,118	2,087	1,914	1,765	1,719	1,303	907	643
Female	1,024	1,396	1,589	1,847	1,933	1,782	1,722	1,933	2,191	2,240	2,257	2,390	2,356	2,213	2,347	1,752	1,252	1,078
Total	2,175	2,810	3,234	3,750	3,962	3,375	3,265	3,487	4,037	4,229	4,375	4,477	4,270	3,978	4,066	3,055	2,159	1,721

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Population by Race

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White:	10,894	12.06%
Black:	2,499	2.77%
Hispanic:*	61,908	68.54%
Asian:	58	0.06%
American Indian:	236	0.26%
Hawaiian:	3	0.00%
Other:	14,731	16.31%
Total:	90,329	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

* NOTE: Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity, not a race. This means individuals who identify as Hispanic will also be included in one of the race categories (such as White or Black). As a result, the totals shown here may exceed 100% when Hispanic is displayed alongside racial groups.

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Gender Breakdown

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	29,123	46.65%	44.7 years
Females:	33,302	53.35%	47.7 years
Total:	62,425	100%	46.3 years

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

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Gender	Count	Percentage	Median Age
Males:	18,137	45.76%	44.6 years
Females:	21,497	54.24%	48.3 years
Total:	39,634	100%	46.5 years

Data for the U.S. Census Place.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (2020) Demographics & Housing Characteristics (DHC)

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Nativity & Citizenship

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Native, born in the United States:	0	0%
Native, born in PR, Island Areas, or abroad:	0	0%
Foreign born, naturalized U.S. citizen:	0	0%
Foreign born, not a U.S. citizen:	0	0%
Total Population:	0	100%
Total Native Population:	0	0%
Total Foreign-born Population:	0	0%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Nativity and Citizenship derived from American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Total Population listed here will not match official ZIP Code population totals, which are based on the Decennial Census.

Income & Employment

ZIP Codes in Arecibo, PR have an average household income of $23,831 (lower than the State by 5.0%, and much lower than the Nation by 69.7%). Family vs nonfamily earnings show a moderate gap ($30,976 vs $12,934). Employment participation is much lower than the Nation (63.3%). The unemployment rate is 17.9%, which is much higher than the Nation (5.2%).

Explore More: Income Over Time Household Income Employment Status By Occupation

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02, DP03, DP04 and DP05.

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

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Income Type	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Household Income	$17,899	$18,111	$17,848	$17,752	$17,229	$17,208	$17,744	$18,171	$18,741	$19,402	$19,934	$22,305	$23,831
Median Family Income	$21,108	$21,733	$21,279	$20,818	$20,550	$20,999	$22,181	$23,012	$24,339	$24,863	$25,854	$28,325	$30,976
Median NonFamily Income	$8,988	$9,312	$9,275	$9,547	$9,466	$9,704	$9,555	$9,612	$9,675	$9,868	$10,320	$11,454	$12,934
Median Male Income	$22,673	$23,940	$23,706	$22,269	$20,943	$21,228	$22,049	$22,947	$23,502	$23,174	$23,741	$25,034	$26,775
Median Female Income	$21,804	$21,788	$22,663	$22,954	$22,493	$22,352	$23,668	$23,874	$22,960	$24,006	$24,193	$24,789	$27,204

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Average Household Income

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment Status

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Employed:	18,922	35.63%
Unemployed:	3,563	6.71%
Not In Labor Force:	30,617	57.66%
Total:	53,102	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

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Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

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Management, business, science, and arts:	5,329	28.16%
Service:	3,460	18.29%
Sales and Office:	5,199	27.48%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,875	9.91%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	3,059	16.17%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	18,922	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Housing & Affordability

In Arecibo, PR, the median home value is $112,300 - lower than the State by 9.9%, and up $16,100 (16.7%) since 2020. Renters pay an average of $503 per month - much lower than the State by 10.5%, and up $109 (27.7%) since 2020. Most renters in Arecibo pay under $1,000 (98.3%). About 98.3% pay under $1,000 and 0.0% pay $2,000+; the under $1,000 share is much higher than the Nation. Of occupied housing, owners make up 56.1% (37.2% have a mortgage) and renters make up 43.9% - owners are much lower than the Nation.

Explore More: Compare Home Value Home Value Over Time Rent & Over Time Housing Occupancy

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Table DP03, SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS.

Median Home Value (Comparison)

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Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Home Value	$100,000	$104,700	$103,100	$103,400	$102,000	$99,100	$97,300	$97,800	$96,700	$96,200	$96,000	$107,800	$112,300

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Gross Rent Paid

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Less than $500:	2,217	24.35%
$500 to $999:	2,206	24.23%
$1,000 to $1,499:	87	0.96%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	4,593	50.46%
Total:	9,103	100%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Median Rent	$425	$405	$409	$411	$410	$394	$395	$389	$401	$394	$424	$474	$503

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

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Housing Occupancy

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Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	5,658	24.14%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	8,677	37.02%
Renter Occupied:	9,103	38.84%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	23,438	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	23,438	77.25%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	6,902	22.75%
Total Housing Units:	30,340	100%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP04. SELECTED HOUSING CHARACTERISTICS

Education, Health & Community

The share of people in poverty is 36.8%, which is slightly below the state rate (38.2%) and markedly above the national rate (8.7%), down 4.3 percentage points since 2011 and down 4.7 percentage points from its 2019 pre-pandemic level.

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Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Using data from Tables DP02 and DP03.

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Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

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Less than 9th grade:	0	0%
9th to 12th grade, no diploma:	0	0%
High school graduate (includes equivalency):	0	0%
Some college, no degree:	0	0%
Associate's degree:	0	0%
Bachelor's degree:	0	0%
Graduate or professional degree:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
High school graduate or higher:	0	0%
Bachelor's degree or higher:	0	0%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

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Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

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Private Insurance:	21,018	32.57%
Public Insurance:	39,939	61.89%
No Insurance:	3,575	5.54%
Total:	64,532	100%
Has Health Insurance:	60,957	94.46%

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

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Group	2011	2102	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
% of People in Poverty	41.1%	41.4%	41.8%	43.6%	44.3%	44.1%	43.7%	43.0%	41.5%	41.5%	40.7%	39.0%	36.8%

Source: U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. DP03. SELECTED ECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS

Note: Counts of Families & People in poverty are not published at the ZIP Code level due to small sample sizes. Percentages shown are survey estimates from the American Community Survey (ACS). They may differ from official poverty statistics. The U.S. Census Bureau defines poverty status by comparing a family's or individual's total income with federal poverty thresholds that vary by family size and composition.

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School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

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Nursery School, Preschool:	0	0%
Kindergarten:	0	0%
Elementary school (grades 1-8):	0	0%
High school (grades 9-12):	0	0%
College or graduate school:	0	0%
Total:	0	100%
Early Childhood:	0	0%
K-12 (Primary & Secondary School):	0	0%

Source: U.S. Census 2019-2023 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. Table DP02. SELECTED SOCIAL CHARACTERISTICS

Business & Employment Statistics

ZIP Code is designated for PO Box delivery only; business establishment and employment data are not available. USPS data shows 20,321 residential mailboxes and 1,512 business mailboxes, reflecting local delivery coverage.

# Residential Mailboxes:	20,321Source: USPS
# Business Mailboxes:	1,512Source: USPS
Total Delivery Receptacles:	29,006Source: USPS
Single Family Delivery Units:	12,046Source: USPS
Multi Family Delivery Units:	4,835Source: USPS

# of Businesses:	0Source: CBP
1st Quarter Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
Annual Payroll:	$0Source: CBP
# of Employees:	0Source: CBP

All ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Arecibo, PR is located in Arecibo County, within the Arecibo, PR Metropolitan Statistical Area (CBSA 11640). This Metro area has a population of 181,380 people, about 34.4% of whom live in Arecibo. ZIP Codes here cover 76.254 sq mi of land and a water area of 5.797 sq mi.

CBSA Name:	Arecibo, PRSource: Census
CBSA Number:	11640Source: Census
CBSA Type:	MetroSource: Census
CBSA Division:	--Source: Census
CBSA Population:	181,380Source: Census
MSA:	San Juan-Caguas-Arecibo, PR CMSASource: Census
PMSA:	Arecibo, PR PMSASource: Census

Land Area:	76.254 sq miSource: Census
Water Area:	5.797 sq miSource: Census
Congressional District(s):	No DistrictsSource: USPS
Intro Date:	< 2004-10Source: ZIP-Codes.com
Place FIPS Code:	03368Source: Census
Place Name:	Arecibo zona urbana; Puerto RicoSource: Census

Sum of all ZIP Codes assigned this City name by the USPS.

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Arecibo, PR

Bajadero, PR ~2.1 miles
Hatillo, PR ~6.4 miles
Sabana Hoyos, PR ~6.7 miles
Garrochales, PR ~6.9 miles
Barceloneta, PR ~9.3 miles
Utuado, PR ~9.8 miles
Florida, PR ~10.1 miles
Camuy, PR ~11.0 miles
Manati, PR ~13.2 miles
Quebradillas, PR ~14.2 miles
Lares, PR ~14.2 miles
Ciales, PR ~15.6 miles
Adjuntas, PR ~15.7 miles
Jayuya, PR ~16.5 miles
Vega Baja, PR ~19.4 miles
San Sebastian, PR ~19.5 miles
Morovis, PR ~19.9 miles
Isabela, PR ~21.3 miles
Orocovis, PR ~22.1 miles
Las Marias, PR ~22.6 miles

Sources & References

Our sources include trusted federal and licensed data from the United States Postal Service, U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Geological Survey, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, and the National Center for Education Statistics, along with proprietary datasets created by ZIP-Codes.com. Data last updated on March 1, 2026.

U.S. Postal Service [Last Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.usps.com
ZIP-Codes.com Proprietary Data Enhancements [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://www.zip-codes.com
U.S. Census [Updated: Varies], https://www.census.gov
- U.S. Census Office of Management and Budget [Updated: As Released]
- U.S. Census 2020 Demographic & Housing Characteristics (DHC) [Decennial] [Updated: 5/25/2023]
- U.S. Census 2011-2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates (ACS) [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census Business Patterns [Annually] [Updated: Annually, As Released]
- U.S. Census American National Standards Institute (ANSI) [Updated: As Released]
U.S. Geological Survey [Updated: Varies], https://www.usgs.gov
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services [Updated: Annually, As Released], https://www.cms.gov
National Center for Education Statistics [Updated: 3/1/2026], https://nces.ed.gov

Employed:	11,769	34.54%
Unemployed:	2,561	7.52%
Not In Labor Force:	19,748	57.95%
Total:	34,078	100%

Management, business, science, and arts:	3,002	25.51%
Service:	2,401	20.40%
Sales and Office:	3,170	26.94%
Natural resources, construction, and maintenance:	1,077	9.15%
Production, transportation, and material moving:	2,119	18.00%
Total Civilian Employed Population:	11,769	100%

Owner Occupied (with mortgage):	3,264	20.84%
Owner Occupied (free and clear, no mortgage):	5,518	35.23%
Renter Occupied:	6,882	43.94%
Total Occupied Housing Units:	15,664	100%

Occupied Housing Units:	15,664	77.68%
Vacant Housing Units (not graphed):	4,500	22.32%
Total Housing Units:	20,164	100%

Private Insurance:	12,547	30.32%
Public Insurance:	26,673	64.46%
No Insurance:	2,161	5.22%
Total:	41,381	100%
Has Health Insurance:	39,220	94.78%

White:	7,011	12.34%
Black:	1,512	2.66%
Hispanic:*	39,300	69.16%
Asian:	47	0.08%
American Indian:	146	0.26%
Hawaiian:	2	0.00%
Other:	8,806	15.50%
Total:	56,824	100%

Less than $500:	1,781	25.88%
$500 to $999:	1,645	23.90%
$1,000 to $1,499:	61	0.89%
$1,500 to $1,999:	0	0.00%
$2,000 to $2,499:	0	0.00%
$2,500 to $2,999:	0	0.00%
$3,000 or more:	0	0.00%
No Rent:	3,395	49.33%
Total:	6,882	100%

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Population & Demographics

Population Over Time (with 2010 & 2020 Census Benchmarks)

Population by Age & Gender (Total, Male, Female)

Population by Race

Gender Breakdown

Nativity & Citizenship

Income & Employment

Median Income Over Time (Household, Family, Nonfamily, Male, Female)

Average Household Income

Employment Status

Employment by Occupation (Civilian Employed Population, 16 and Over)

Housing & Affordability

Median Home Value (Comparison)

Median Home Value Over Time (2011-2024)

Gross Rent Paid

Median Gross Rent Over Time (2011-2024)

Housing Occupancy

Education, Health & Community

Educational Attainment of Adults (25 and Older)

Health Insurance Coverage by Type (Private, Public, Uninsured)

Percentage of People in Poverty Over Time (2011-2024)

School Enrollment by Education Level (Ages 3 and Older)

Business & Employment Statistics

Geography, Land Area, and Statistical Classifications

Adjacent & Nearby Cities from Arecibo, PR

Sources & References