Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico
PR · FIPS 72143 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 34,921 | — | #1,343 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $25,538 | -66.0% | #3,167 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 42.4 years | +9.0% | #1,389 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $140,700 | -50.1% | #2,384 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $667 | -42.6% | #2,881 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 40.8% | +223.8% | #3,163 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vega Alta Municipio has a population of 34,921, making it the #1,343 most populous county in the US. The median age is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median.
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The median household income in Vega Alta Municipio is $25,538, ranking #3,167 out of 3,222 counties — 66.0% below the national median. The poverty rate is 40.8% and unemployment stands at 15.5%.
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The median home value in Vega Alta Municipio is $140,700 (-50.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $667/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.5%.
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95.9% of residents in Vega Alta Municipio have health insurance coverage, which is 4.6% above the national rate.
About Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico
Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico has a total population of 34,921, making it the 1,343rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vega Alta Municipio is 42.4 years, which is 9.0% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vega Alta Municipio is $25,538, which ranks #3,167 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 66.0% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 40.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 15.5%.
The median home value in Vega Alta Municipio is $140,700, 50.1% below the national median. Renters in Vega Alta Municipio pay a median gross rent of $667 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vega Alta Municipio, 25.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.7% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 95.9% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 35.3 min.
Vega Alta Municipio is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 99.6% of the population.
All data for Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.