Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico
Located in Puerto Rico, Vega Baja Municipio has a population of 53,892 residents and a median age of 44.7 years, making it the #963 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 41.1%. The median home value is $122,700, and the median household income is $24,244, which is 68% below the national median.
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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Economy
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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In Vega Baja Municipio, 25.9% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 23.2% below the national average, ranking #1,127 out of 3,222 counties.
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The mean commute time is 32.9 min, which is 19.2% above the national average.
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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.