Dorado, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Dorado, Puerto Rico is 13,151 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 19th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $43,460, the median home value is $209,200, and the median age is 44.5.
13,151
Population
4160
People / sq mi
$43,460
Median Income
$209,200
Median Home Value
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Dorado covers 3.2 sq mi of land at 4160 people per square mile.
About Dorado, PR
What sets Dorado apart is money: median household income runs $43,460, below the US median of $78,538. With 13,151 residents, Dorado is a city in Puerto Rico. It ranks #19 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $43,460, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate is 17.5%, above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $209,200, with typical rent around $709.
Around 9.6% of workers work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 37 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 36.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.1% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$43,460
Median Household Income
$28,717
Per Capita Income
17.5%
Poverty Rate
3.3%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$209,200
Median Home Value
$709
Median Rent
74.9%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.2%
Drive Alone
78.6%
Public Transit
9.6%
Work From Home
37.1 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
91.5%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 22.6% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 17.0% |
| Manufacturing | 11.8% |
| Information | 6.1% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 5.4% |
| Public Administration | 5.3% |
| Retail Trade | 3.9% |
| Construction | 3.8% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 2.9% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.7% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Dorado, Puerto Rico has a population of 13,151 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 19th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Dorado, Puerto Rico is $43,460, with 17.5% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Dorado, Puerto Rico is $209,200, with median monthly rent at $709 and a homeownership rate of 74.9%.
The median age in Dorado, Puerto Rico is 44.5 years. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.
Dorado zona urbana, PR Climate
Dorado zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.8°C (78°F) and receives about 1726 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.8°C
Avg Temp
1726
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 124 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 72 mm |
| March | 24° / 76° | 84 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 112 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 189 mm |
| June | 27° / 81° | 136 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 171 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 192 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 142 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 144 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 190 mm |
| December | 25° / 76° | 170 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Dorado zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Dorado zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 32°C high). The coldest is January (near 19°C low). August is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.