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Duck Key

Florida · 727 residents · 0.599 sq mi
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Duck Key is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $107,625. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2000. 46% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,017,900. With a median age of 60.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 87% more than the Florida median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 60.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
46% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
+64%since 2000
from 443 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,214 / sq mi
+64%since 2000
from 740 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
60.7
+13%since 2000
from 53.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4095116137158172000201020202024Duck Key
2024647
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$107,625
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,125 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$67,011
+131%since 2000
from $29,007 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
55.6%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade3.9%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Information1.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,017,900
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
20.9% rent
Afford Score
9.5
−4%since 2000
from 9.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(424)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(13)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.8%(39)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.9%(603)
Black3.4%(25)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(79)
Asian0.6%(4)
Other0.5%(4)
Diversity Score34.4%(250)
Diversity Score
34
+290%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
45.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 50.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 98.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
27.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−17%since 2000
from 16.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
50.2%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.4%
−10.7 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
50.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 50.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
60.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
Female
39.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
Foreign born
17.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−57.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duck Key, Florida?

Duck Key, Florida has about 727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duck Key, Florida?

The typical household in Duck Key, Florida earns about $107,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duck Key, Florida expensive?

In Duck Key, Florida, the median home is worth about $1,017,900.

How educated are people in Duck Key, Florida?

About 45.7% of adults age 25 and over in Duck Key, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duck Key, Florida?

About 18.7% of people in Duck Key, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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