Living in Duque, Puerto Rico
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Duque · Census data 2020–2024
Duque has 913 residents with a median age of 53.7. The median household income is $21,056 (20% lower than the Puerto Rico median).
Duque is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Duque at a glance
- Population
- 913
- Median age
- 53.7State: 44.8
- Median household income
- $21,056State: $26,297
- Homeowners
- 88.4%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 10.4%
- Average commute
- 53 min
Is Duque a good place to live?
Cons: Median household income 20% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 53 minutes; unemployment of 27.1%; a poverty rate of 52.5%.
The weather is best in March, June and August–September.
Duque median household income
The median household income in Duque is $21,056 and the income per person is $11,317. 52.5% of residents live below the poverty line (Puerto Rico: 40.5%).
Housing in Duque: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 623
- Owner-occupied
- 88.4%
- Renter-occupied
- 11.6%
- Vacant
- 36.6%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 1982
- Average household size
- 2.23
36.6% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Duque has many vacation and second homes.
Duque demographics
- Population
- 913
- Median age
- 53.7
- Under 18
- 15.3%
- 65 and older
- 27.9%
- Households
- 395
- Foreign-born
- 0%
- Veterans
- 0%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Duque ›
Education in Duque
10.4% of adults 25 and older in Duque have a bachelor's degree or higher (Puerto Rico: 29.8%), and 5.9% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Duque
- Unemployment rate
- 27.1%State: 10.7%
- Average commute
- 53 minState: 28 min
- Work from home
- 8.8%
- Drive alone
- 91.2%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.1%
Duque vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duque | 913 | $21,056 | — | — |
| Naguabo | 4,141 | $24,470 | $101,700 | $473 |
| Río Blanco | 2,121 | $40,551 | $96,100 | — |
| Daguao | 959 | $26,167 | $104,400 | — |
| Aguas Claras | 2,120 | $24,238 | $106,700 | — |
| Punta Santiago | 3,716 | $26,585 | $98,200 | $666 |
| Peña Pobre | 1,009 | $16,382 | $96,100 | — |
| Antón Ruíz | 1,168 | $26,000 | $151,400 | — |
| Santa María | 1,059 | $21,923 | $121,800 | $422 |
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What is the median household income in Duque, PR?
The median household income in Duque is $21,056, 20% lower than the Puerto Rico median of $26,297 (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
Is Duque, PR a good place to live?
Minuses: median household income 20% lower than the Puerto Rico median; an average commute of 53 minutes; unemployment of 27.1%; a poverty rate of 52.5%.
What is the median age in Duque?
The median age in Duque is 53.7 years (Puerto Rico: 44.8).
How long is the commute in Duque?
The average commute to work in Duque is 53 minutes; 8.8% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Duque?
The unemployment rate in Duque is 27.1% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Duque?
10.4% of adults in Duque have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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