Duck Key, Florida facts for kids
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Duck Key, Florida
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Location in Monroe County and the state of Florida
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U.S. Census Bureau map showing CDP boundaries
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| Country |  United States |
| State |  Florida |
| County | Monroe |
| Area | |
| • Total | 0.63 sq mi (1.64 km2) |
| • Land | 0.60 sq mi (1.55 km2) |
| • Water | 0.03 sq mi (0.09 km2) |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Population
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| • Total | 727 |
| • Density | 1,213.69/sq mi (468.92/km2) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (Eastern (EST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
33050
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| Area code(s) | 305 |
| FIPS code | 12-18425 |
| GNIS feature ID | 1853245 |
Duck Key is a beautiful island community in the middle of the Florida Keys, United States. It's a special type of place called a census-designated place, which means it's a community that the government counts for population, but it's not officially a city or town. Duck Key is known for its lovely homes and a big resort called Hawk's Cay. It's located in Monroe County, Florida. In 2020, about 727 people lived there.
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History of Duck Key
Duck Key has changed a lot over the years. In 1983, a resort called Newkirk's Indies Inn got new owners. They made many big changes to the area.
Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina
The new owners removed a golf course to make space for a bigger resort. They renamed it Hawk's Cay Resort and Marina. In the late 1990s, more swimming pools and fun activities were added. This made the resort a popular place for visitors.
Hawk's Cay Village
Around the mid-1990s, a company from Key West started building Hawk's Cay Village. They added hundreds of homes in a Caribbean style. These homes all have water views, porches, and white picket fences. Today, Duck Key has 381 homes, many places for recreation, and large convention facilities.
Geography of Duck Key
Duck Key is located right on the ocean side of U.S. 1, which is also known as the Overseas Highway. You can find it around mile marker 61. It sits between two other islands, Conch Key and Grassy Key. The city of Marathon is about 9 miles (14 km) to the southwest. Islamorada is about 22 miles (35 km) to the northeast.
The total area of Duck Key is about 0.63 square miles (1.64 square kilometers). Most of this area is land, with a small part being water.
Climate in Duck Key
Duck Key has a warm, tropical climate. It's usually sunny and pleasant, which makes it a great place to visit or live. The temperatures are warm all year round.
| Climate data for Duck Key, Florida, 1991–2020 normals, extremes 1982–present | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Record high °F (°C) | 87 (31) |
87 (31) |
89 (32) |
93 (34) |
94 (34) |
97 (36) |
99 (37) |
98 (37) |
96 (36) |
96 (36) |
91 (33) |
89 (32) |
99 (37) |
| Mean maximum °F (°C) | 82.0 (27.8) |
83.0 (28.3) |
84.7 (29.3) |
87.0 (30.6) |
89.4 (31.9) |
91.1 (32.8) |
92.7 (33.7) |
93.0 (33.9) |
91.5 (33.1) |
89.2 (31.8) |
85.6 (29.8) |
83.6 (28.7) |
93.5 (34.2) |
| Mean daily maximum °F (°C) | 74.5 (23.6) |
76.6 (24.8) |
78.9 (26.1) |
81.9 (27.7) |
84.8 (29.3) |
87.6 (30.9) |
89.3 (31.8) |
89.4 (31.9) |
87.9 (31.1) |
84.4 (29.1) |
79.2 (26.2) |
76.6 (24.8) |
82.6 (28.1) |
| Daily mean °F (°C) | 69.0 (20.6) |
70.9 (21.6) |
73.4 (23.0) |
76.8 (24.9) |
79.9 (26.6) |
82.9 (28.3) |
84.1 (28.9) |
84.4 (29.1) |
82.8 (28.2) |
79.9 (26.6) |
74.7 (23.7) |
71.6 (22.0) |
77.5 (25.3) |
| Mean daily minimum °F (°C) | 63.4 (17.4) |
65.2 (18.4) |
67.9 (19.9) |
71.7 (22.1) |
75.1 (23.9) |
78.1 (25.6) |
79.0 (26.1) |
79.4 (26.3) |
77.7 (25.4) |
75.5 (24.2) |
70.2 (21.2) |
66.5 (19.2) |
72.5 (22.5) |
| Mean minimum °F (°C) | 49.4 (9.7) |
52.3 (11.3) |
56.4 (13.6) |
63.4 (17.4) |
69.5 (20.8) |
72.7 (22.6) |
73.6 (23.1) |
73.0 (22.8) |
72.7 (22.6) |
68.8 (20.4) |
59.5 (15.3) |
54.8 (12.7) |
46.8 (8.2) |
| Record low °F (°C) | 38 (3) |
40 (4) |
48 (9) |
52 (11) |
62 (17) |
68 (20) |
70 (21) |
69 (21) |
69 (21) |
58 (14) |
52 (11) |
37 (3) |
37 (3) |
| Average precipitation inches (mm) | 1.62 (41) |
1.86 (47) |
1.76 (45) |
1.79 (45) |
2.74 (70) |
5.06 (129) |
3.64 (92) |
5.74 (146) |
6.10 (155) |
5.98 (152) |
2.35 (60) |
1.74 (44) |
40.38 (1,026) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 0.01 in) | 5.6 | 4.6 | 4.1 | 3.8 | 5.3 | 10.4 | 10.7 | 10.5 | 13.2 | 9.7 | 5.7 | 6.6 | 90.2 |
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Population of Duck Key
| Historical population | |||
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| Census | Pop. | %± | |
| 2000 | 443 | — | |
| 2010 | 621 | 40.2% | |
| 2020 | 727 | 17.1% | |
| U.S. Decennial Census | |||
In 2020, the population of Duck Key was 727 people. This number has grown over the years. In 2000, there were 443 people, and in 2010, there were 621 people. The average age of people living in Duck Key in 2000 was 54 years old.
Education in Duck Key
Children living in Duck Key attend schools in the Monroe County School District. The local elementary and middle school for students from kindergarten to 8th grade is Stanley Switick Elementary School. It is located in Marathon.
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Satellite image of Duck Key and Toms Harbor Keys
