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Population Review

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

Dorado covers 3.2 sq mi of land at 4160 people per square mile.

About Dorado,

Dorado is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 13,151. It ranks #19 among cities in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 44.5, older than the national median. The population is 46.9% male and 53.1% female.

The median household income in Dorado is $43,460, below the US median of $74,580. 17.5% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $209,200, with monthly rent averaging $709. The homeownership rate of 74.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 9.6% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 37.1 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White36.8%
Black or African American7.1%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)1.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

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 & Management22.6%
Finance, Insurance & Real Estate17.0%
Manufacturing11.8%
Information6.1%
Education, Health Care & Social Services5.4%
Public Administration5.3%
Retail Trade3.9%
Construction3.8%
Arts, Entertainment & Food Services2.9%
Transportation & Warehousing1.7%
Agriculture & Mining0.3%

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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.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.