Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico
PR · FIPS 72145 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 53,892 | — | #963 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $24,244 | -67.7% | #3,180 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 44.7 years | +14.9% | #808 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $122,700 | -56.5% | #2,615 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $650 | -44.1% | #2,937 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 41.1% | +225.8% | #3,164 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Vega Baja Municipio has a population of 53,892, making it the #963 most populous county in the US. The median age is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Vega Baja Municipio is $24,244, ranking #3,180 out of 3,222 counties — 67.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 41.1% and unemployment stands at 11.0%.
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The median home value in Vega Baja Municipio is $122,700 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $650/mo and the homeownership rate is 74.8%.
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93.1% of residents in Vega Baja Municipio have health insurance coverage, which is 1.5% above the national rate.
About Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico
Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico has a total population of 53,892, making it the 963rd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Vega Baja Municipio is 44.7 years, which is 14.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Vega Baja Municipio is $24,244, which ranks #3,180 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 67.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 41.1%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 11.0%.
The median home value in Vega Baja Municipio is $122,700, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Vega Baja Municipio pay a median gross rent of $650 per month. The homeownership rate is 74.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Vega Baja Municipio, 25.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 23.2% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.1% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 32.9 min.
Vega Baja Municipio is a community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 99.2% of the population.
All data for Vega Baja 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.