In a 2004 referendum , Puerto Rico voted on island 's status as a U.S. commonwealth . Puerto Ricans were asked about their desires in two parts . A majority supported the current status and favored statehood as an alternative . It is the first time a majority of voters supported statehood . But analysts have problems drawing conclusions from the results .
In a 2004 referendum , Puerto Rico voted on island 's status as a U.S. commonwealth . A majority supported the current status and favored statehood as an alternative . It is the first time a majority of voters supported statehood . But analysts have problems drawing conclusions from the results .