Vega Alta, PR

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9,179
TOTAL POPULATION
4,311
MALE POPULATION
4,868
FEMALE POPULATION
88.56
MALES / 100 FEMALES
112.92
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.0
MEDIAN AGE
3.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.7
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,259
PER CAPITA INCOME
$24,623
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$24,231
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
8.3%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
91.7¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$13,108
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
3,824
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
47.8%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
23.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Vega Alta Zip Codes

Vega Alta Area Codes

Race in Vega Alta

The most populous races in Vega Alta are Hispanic or Latino (9,081 | 98.9%), White / Caucasian (3,237 | 35.3%), and Two or more Races (3,004 | 32.7%).
Race in Vega Alta
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American4494.9%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino9,08198.9%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,23735.3%
Two or more Races3,00432.7%
Some other Race2,48927.1%
Total9,179100.0%

Ancestry in Vega Alta

The most populous ancestries reported in Vega Alta are Puerto Rican (8,789 | 95.8%), American (268 | 2.9%), Dominican (109 | 1.2%), Central American (80 | 0.9%), and Arab (45 | 0.5%), together accounting for 101.2% of all Vega Alta residents.
Ancestry in Vega Alta
Ancestry# Population% Population
African100.1%
American2682.9%
Arab450.5%
Central American800.9%
Central American Indian150.2%
Cuban310.3%
Dominican1091.2%
Honduran440.5%
Italian110.1%
Lebanese220.2%
Panamanian360.4%
Puerto Rican8,78995.8%
South American100.1%
Subsaharan African100.1%
Venezuelan100.1%
West Indian90.1%
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Immigrants in Vega Alta

Immigrants in Vega Alta
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Sex and Age in Vega Alta

Sex and Age in Vega Alta

The most populous age groups in Vega Alta are 25 to 29 Years (504 | 11.7%) for men and 25 to 29 Years (470 | 9.7%) for women.
Sex and Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years150 (3.5%)105 (2.2%)
5 to 9 Years356 (8.3%)65 (1.3%)
10 to 14 Years201 (4.7%)178 (3.7%)
15 to 19 Years244 (5.7%)246 (5.1%)
20 to 24 Years330 (7.6%)393 (8.1%)
25 to 29 Years504 (11.7%)470 (9.7%)
30 to 34 Years196 (4.5%)237 (4.9%)
35 to 39 Years181 (4.2%)361 (7.4%)
40 to 44 Years330 (7.6%)196 (4.0%)
45 to 49 Years182 (4.2%)445 (9.1%)
50 to 54 Years229 (5.3%)254 (5.2%)
55 to 59 Years332 (7.7%)299 (6.1%)
60 to 64 Years330 (7.6%)377 (7.7%)
65 to 69 Years138 (3.2%)199 (4.1%)
70 to 74 Years259 (6.0%)356 (7.3%)
75 to 79 Years188 (4.4%)296 (6.1%)
80 to 84 Years125 (2.9%)232 (4.8%)
85 Years and over36 (0.8%)159 (3.3%)
Total4,311 (100.0%)4,868 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Vega Alta

Median Family Size in Vega Alta

The median family size in Vega Alta is 3.10 persons per family, with married-couple families (1,362 | 56.1%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.17 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (673 | 27.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.92 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Vega Alta
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,362 (56.1%)3.17
Single Male/Father392 (16.2%)3.17
Single Female/Mother673 (27.7%)2.92
Total Families2,427 (100.0%)3.10

Median Household Size in Vega Alta

The median household size in Vega Alta is 2.68 persons per household, with single male/father households (392 | 11.8%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.66 persons per household. non-family households (900 | 27.1%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.16 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Vega Alta
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,362 (40.9%)3.21
Single Male/Father392 (11.8%)3.66
Single Female/Mother673 (20.2%)3.08
Non-family900 (27.1%)1.16
Total Households3,327 (100.0%)2.68

Household Size by Marriage Status in Vega Alta

Out of a total of 3,327 households in Vega Alta, 2,427 (73.0%) are family households, while 900 (27.1%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 1,146, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 765.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Vega Alta
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-765 (23.0%)
2-Person Households1,146 (34.4%)135 (4.1%)
3-Person Households619 (18.6%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households329 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households266 (8.0%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households67 (2.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,427 (73.0%)900 (27.1%)

Female Fertility in Vega Alta

Fertility by Age in Vega Alta

Average fertility rate in Vega Alta is 27.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 36.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 61.5% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years40 (61.5%)36.0
35 to 50 years25 (38.5%)23.0
Total65 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vega Alta

46.2% of women with births (65) in Vega Alta are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 57.5% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 35 to 50 years age bracket with 48.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vega Alta
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years17 (42.5%)23 (57.5%)
35 to 50 years13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
Total30 (46.2%)35 (53.8%)

Fertility by Education in Vega Alta

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Vega Alta
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0.0
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0.0
College or Associate's Degree40 (61.5%)42.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree25 (38.5%)157.0
Total65 (100.0%)27.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vega Alta

53.8% of women with births in Vega Alta are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of graduate degree are most likely to be married with 52.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of college or associate's degree are least likely to be married with 57.5% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vega Alta
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree17 (42.5%)23 (57.5%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree13 (52.0%)12 (48.0%)
Total30 (46.2%)35 (53.8%)

Income in Vega Alta

Income Overview in Vega Alta

Per Capita Income in Vega Alta is $13,259, while median incomes of families and households are $24,623 and $24,231 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income9,179$13,259
Median Family Income2,427$24,623
Mean Family Income2,427$32,453
Median Household Income3,327$24,231
Mean Household Income3,327$33,694
Income Deficit2,427$13,108
Wage / Income Gap (%)9,1798.26%
Wage / Income Gap ($)9,17991.74¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index9,1790.49

Earnings by Sex in Vega Alta

Average Earnings in Vega Alta are $19,762, $19,094 for men and $20,814 for women, a difference of 8.3%.
Earnings by Sex in Vega Alta
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,650 (53.8%)$19,094
Female1,417 (46.2%)$20,814
Total3,067 (100.0%)$19,762

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vega Alta

The most common earnings brackets in Vega Alta are $2,499 or less for men (178 | 10.8%) and $35,000 to $39,999 for women (170 | 12.0%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vega Alta
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less178 (10.8%)86 (6.1%)
$2,500 to $4,999124 (7.5%)94 (6.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49965 (3.9%)82 (5.8%)
$7,500 to $9,99957 (3.5%)60 (4.2%)
$10,000 to $12,499136 (8.2%)73 (5.1%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)135 (9.5%)
$15,000 to $17,499163 (9.9%)67 (4.7%)
$17,500 to $19,999160 (9.7%)76 (5.4%)
$20,000 to $22,4990 (0.0%)109 (7.7%)
$22,500 to $24,99981 (4.9%)98 (6.9%)
$25,000 to $29,999113 (6.9%)96 (6.8%)
$30,000 to $34,999160 (9.7%)80 (5.7%)
$35,000 to $39,9990 (0.0%)170 (12.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99923 (1.4%)98 (6.9%)
$45,000 to $49,999120 (7.3%)27 (1.9%)
$50,000 to $54,999121 (7.3%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99914 (0.9%)14 (1.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99977 (4.7%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99958 (3.5%)52 (3.7%)
$100,000+0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,650 (100.0%)1,417 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vega Alta

Average earnings in Vega Alta are $23,276 for men and $21,720 for women, a difference of 6.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $73,043, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $10,521. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $30,281, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $18,071.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vega Alta
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$10,521$0
High School Diploma$16,271$0
College or Associate's Degree$27,344$18,071
Bachelor's Degree$40,125$30,281
Graduate Degree$73,043$27,361
Total$23,276$21,720

Family Income in Vega Alta

Family Income Brackets in Vega Alta

According to the Vega Alta family income data, there are 590 families falling into the less than $10,000 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.3% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Vega Alta
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00059024.3%
$10,000 to $14,9991144.7%
$15,000 to $24,99952921.8%
$25,000 to $34,99937415.4%
$35,000 to $49,99927211.2%
$50,000 to $74,99925510.5%
$75,000 to $99,9991877.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991074.4%
$150,000 to $199,99900.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vega Alta

5-person families (167 | 6.9%) account for the highest median family income in Vega Alta with $44,954 per family, while 2-person families (1,265 | 52.1%) have the highest median income of $11,313 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vega Alta
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families1,265 (52.1%)$22,626
3-Person Families637 (26.3%)$0
4-Person Families301 (12.4%)$41,336
5-Person Families167 (6.9%)$44,954
6-Person Families57 (2.4%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total2,427 (100.0%)$24,623

Family Income by Number of Earners in Vega Alta

Family Income by Number of Earners in Vega Alta
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,060 (43.7%)$16,706
1 Earner812 (33.5%)$24,583
2 Earners408 (16.8%)$41,250
3+ Earners147 (6.1%)$0
Total2,427 (100.0%)$24,623

Household Income in Vega Alta

Household Income Brackets in Vega Alta

With 788 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Vega Alta, accounting for 23.7% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Vega Alta
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00078823.7%
$10,000 to $14,9991935.8%
$15,000 to $24,99975522.7%
$25,000 to $34,99946914.1%
$35,000 to $49,99934310.3%
$50,000 to $74,99938611.6%
$75,000 to $99,9991905.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991705.1%
$150,000 to $199,999331.0%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Vega Alta

The median household income in Vega Alta is $24,231, with the highest median household income of $30,703 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 804 households (24.2%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 42 households (1.3%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Vega Alta
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years42 (1.3%)$0
25 to 44 Years804 (24.2%)$30,703
45 to 64 Years1,286 (38.7%)$29,167
65+ Years1,195 (35.9%)$19,438
Total3,327 (100.0%)$24,231

Poverty in Vega Alta

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Alta

With 44.5% poverty level for males and 40.2% for females among the residents of Vega Alta, 12 to 14 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 159 males (82.8%) and 24 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years95 (63.3%)21 (20.0%)
5 Years44 (67.7%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years217 (72.3%)63 (61.8%)
12 to 14 Years159 (82.8%)38 (27.0%)
15 Years50 (49.5%)24 (100.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (50.0%)62 (43.1%)
18 to 24 Years228 (50.5%)180 (39.1%)
25 to 34 Years251 (35.9%)361 (55.4%)
35 to 44 Years222 (43.4%)156 (34.8%)
45 to 54 Years194 (47.2%)247 (38.4%)
55 to 64 Years206 (31.1%)293 (44.4%)
65 to 74 Years183 (46.1%)195 (35.6%)
75 Years and over57 (16.3%)214 (31.1%)
Total1,917 (44.5%)1,854 (40.2%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Alta

According to the poverty statistics in Vega Alta, males aged 75 years and over and females aged under 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 83.7% of males and 80.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years55 (36.7%)84 (80.0%)
5 Years21 (32.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years83 (27.7%)39 (38.2%)
12 to 14 Years33 (17.2%)103 (73.1%)
15 Years51 (50.5%)0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years11 (50.0%)82 (56.9%)
18 to 24 Years223 (49.4%)281 (61.0%)
25 to 34 Years449 (64.1%)291 (44.6%)
35 to 44 Years289 (56.6%)292 (65.2%)
45 to 54 Years217 (52.8%)396 (61.6%)
55 to 64 Years456 (68.9%)367 (55.6%)
65 to 74 Years214 (53.9%)353 (64.4%)
75 Years and over292 (83.7%)473 (68.9%)
Total2,394 (55.5%)2,761 (59.8%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vega Alta

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Vega Alta show that 33.7% or 459 of the total 1,362 families live below the poverty line. Families with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate of 50.7%, comprising of 36 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 28.9%, which includes 110 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vega Alta
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children597 (65.6%)313 (34.4%)
1 or 2 Children271 (71.1%)110 (28.9%)
3 or 4 Children35 (49.3%)36 (50.7%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total903 (66.3%)459 (33.7%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vega Alta

According to the poverty data in Vega Alta, 48.7% or 191 single-father households and 59.0% or 397 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 161 households (89.9%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vega Alta
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children30 (14.1%)178 (47.2%)
1 or 2 Children161 (89.9%)158 (67.2%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)61 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total191 (48.7%)397 (59.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vega Alta

The poverty data for Vega Alta shows that 459 of the married-couple family households (33.7%) and 588 of the single-parent households (55.2%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 36 households (50.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 61 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vega Alta
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children313 (34.4%)208 (35.2%)
1 or 2 Children110 (28.9%)319 (77.0%)
3 or 4 Children36 (50.7%)61 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total459 (33.7%)588 (55.2%)

Employment Characteristics in Vega Alta

Employment by Class of Employer in Vega Alta

Among the 2,895 employed individuals in Vega Alta, private company employees (1,783 | 61.6%), state government employees (380 | 13.1%), and local government employees (269 | 9.3%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Vega Alta
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,78361.6%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)431.5%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)2006.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations1174.0%
Local Government Employees2699.3%
State Government Employees38013.1%
Federal Government Employees1033.6%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total2,895100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Vega Alta

According to the labor force statistics for Vega Alta, out of the total population over 16 years of age (7,999), 47.8% or 3,824 individuals are in the labor force, with 23.8% or 910 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 30 to 34 years, with 80.8% or 350 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 100.0% or 84 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years84 (23.0%)84 (100.0%)
20 to 24 Years511 (70.7%)118 (23.1%)
25 to 29 Years730 (74.9%)220 (30.1%)
30 to 34 Years350 (80.8%)88 (25.1%)
35 to 44 Years862 (80.7%)204 (23.7%)
45 to 54 Years745 (67.1%)121 (16.2%)
55 to 59 Years384 (60.9%)23 (6.0%)
60 to 64 Years95 (13.4%)21 (22.1%)
65 to 74 Years64 (6.7%)30 (46.9%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,824 (47.8%)910 (23.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vega Alta

According to labor force statistics for Vega Alta, 64.3% of individuals (3,165) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (4,923) are in the labor force, with 21.4% or 677 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 77.4% or 926 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 49.4% or 122 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vega Alta
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School247 (34.7%)352 (49.4%)
High School Diploma855 (67.2%)267 (21.0%)
College / Associate Degree1,137 (65.3%)575 (33.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher926 (77.4%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,165 (64.3%)1,054 (21.4%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Vega Alta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vega Alta are Health Diagnosing & Treating (208 | 7.1%), Community & Social Service (188 | 6.5%), Health Technologists (123 | 4.2%), Management (114 | 3.9%), and Education Instruction & Library (106 | 3.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Vega Alta

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vega Alta, the most male-oriented occupations are Architecture & Engineering (100.0%), Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), and Health Technologists (77.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Legal Services & Support (100.0%), Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (78.2%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Vega Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Management25 (21.9%)89 (78.1%)
Business & Financial23 (24.0%)73 (76.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science53 (66.2%)27 (33.8%)
Computers & Mathematics17 (38.6%)27 (61.4%)
Architecture & Engineering19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science17 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 41 (21.8%)147 (78.2%)
Education, Arts & Media41 (58.6%)29 (41.4%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)12 (100.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)106 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating107 (51.4%)101 (48.6%)
Health Technologists95 (77.2%)28 (22.8%)
Total (Category)249 (36.3%)437 (63.7%)
Total (Overall)1,537 (52.7%)1,379 (47.3%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Vega Alta are Security & Protection (309 | 10.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (264 | 9.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (261 | 8.9%), Personal Care & Service (142 | 4.9%), and Law Enforcement (45 | 1.5%).
Services Occupations in Vega Alta

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Vega Alta, the most male-oriented occupations are Law Enforcement (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (80.3%), and Security & Protection (74.8%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Cleaning & Maintenance (56.8%), and Food Preparation & Serving (52.9%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Vega Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Security & Protection231 (74.8%)78 (25.2%)
Firefighting & Prevention186 (70.5%)78 (29.5%)
Law Enforcement45 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving123 (47.1%)138 (52.9%)
Cleaning & Maintenance19 (43.2%)25 (56.8%)
Personal Care & Service114 (80.3%)28 (19.7%)
Total (Category)487 (62.6%)291 (37.4%)
Total (Overall)1,537 (52.7%)1,379 (47.3%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Vega Alta are Office & Administration (432 | 14.8%), and Sales & Related (399 | 13.7%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Vega Alta

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Vega Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related99 (24.8%)300 (75.2%)
Office & Administration137 (31.7%)295 (68.3%)
Total (Category)236 (28.4%)595 (71.6%)
Total (Overall)1,537 (52.7%)1,379 (47.3%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Vega Alta are Construction & Extraction (126 | 4.3%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (102 | 3.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Vega Alta

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Vega Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)228 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)1,537 (52.7%)1,379 (47.3%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Vega Alta are Production (199 | 6.8%), Material Moving (109 | 3.7%), and Transportation (85 | 2.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Vega Alta

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Vega Alta
OccupationMaleFemale
Production170 (85.4%)29 (14.6%)
Transportation58 (68.2%)27 (31.8%)
Material Moving109 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)337 (85.8%)56 (14.2%)
Total (Overall)1,537 (52.7%)1,379 (47.3%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Vega Alta

Employment Industries in Vega Alta

The major employment industries in Vega Alta include Retail Trade (378 | 13.0%), Public Administration (345 | 11.8%), Health Care & Social Assistance (333 | 11.4%), Accommodation & Food Services (308 | 10.6%), and Manufacturing (305 | 10.5%).
Employment Industries in Vega Alta

Employment Industries by Sex in Vega Alta

The Vega Alta industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Wholesale Trade (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Educational Services (88.1%), Finance & Insurance (81.9%), and Retail Trade (77.5%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Vega Alta
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction126 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing242 (79.3%)63 (20.7%)
Wholesale Trade37 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade85 (22.5%)293 (77.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing125 (91.2%)12 (8.8%)
Utilities39 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information19 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance23 (18.1%)104 (81.9%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific17 (50.0%)17 (50.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support68 (39.1%)106 (60.9%)
Educational Services34 (11.9%)251 (88.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance175 (52.5%)158 (47.4%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services164 (53.2%)144 (46.8%)
Public Administration201 (58.3%)144 (41.7%)
Total1,537 (52.7%)1,379 (47.3%)

Education in Vega Alta

School Enrollment in Vega Alta

The most common levels of schooling among the 1,828 students in Vega Alta are college / undergraduate (623 | 34.1%), high school (372 | 20.3%), and elementary school (334 | 18.3%).
School Enrollment in Vega Alta
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool452.5%
Kindergarten653.6%
Elementary School33418.3%
Middle School31817.4%
High School37220.3%
College / Undergraduate62334.1%
Graduate / Professional713.9%
Total1,828100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vega Alta

Out of a total of 1,828 students who are enrolled in schools in Vega Alta, 700 (38.3%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 1,128 (61.7%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 45 (100.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 10 to 14 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 364 (96.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vega Alta
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds0 (0.0%)45 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old329 (82.5%)70 (17.5%)
10 to 14 Year Olds364 (96.0%)15 (4.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds194 (75.8%)62 (24.2%)
18 to 19 Year Olds26 (18.7%)113 (81.3%)
20 to 24 Year Olds136 (40.2%)202 (59.8%)
25 to 34 Year Olds31 (18.3%)138 (81.7%)
35 Years and over48 (46.6%)55 (53.4%)
Total1,128 (61.7%)700 (38.3%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vega Alta

Business (392 | 25.4%), education (343 | 22.2%), arts & humanities (309 | 20.0%), science & technology (165 | 10.7%), and bio, nature & agricultural (73 | 4.7%) are the most common fields of study among 1,545 individuals in Vega Alta who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vega Alta
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural734.7%
Physical & Health Sciences452.9%
Psychology80.5%
Social Sciences80.5%
Engineering543.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies281.8%
Science & Technology16510.7%
Business39225.4%
Education34322.2%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History593.8%
Visual & Performing Arts493.2%
Communications120.8%
Arts & Humanities30920.0%
Total1,545100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Vega Alta

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vega Alta

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Vega Alta are males with 2 vehicles (636, accounting for 42.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (702, making up 46.1%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vega Alta
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle94 (6.2%)18 (1.3%)
1 Vehicle259 (17.1%)325 (23.6%)
2 Vehicles636 (42.0%)702 (50.9%)
3 Vehicles382 (25.3%)264 (19.1%)
4 Vehicles142 (9.4%)70 (5.1%)
5 or more Vehicles0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,513 (100.0%)1,379 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Vega Alta

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Vega Alta are 30 to 34 minutes (550 commuters, 19.9%), 20 to 24 minutes (342 commuters, 12.4%), and 15 to 19 minutes (330 commuters, 11.9%).
Commute Time in Vega Alta
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes752.7%
5 to 9 Minutes2408.7%
10 to 14 Minutes30611.1%
15 to 19 Minutes33011.9%
20 to 24 Minutes34212.4%
25 to 29 Minutes833.0%
30 to 34 Minutes55019.9%
35 to 39 Minutes160.6%
40 to 44 Minutes1896.8%
45 to 59 Minutes2438.8%
60 to 89 Minutes29110.5%
90 or more Minutes973.5%

Commute Time by Sex in Vega Alta

The most common commute times in Vega Alta are 30 to 34 minutes (298 commuters, 21.0%) for males and 30 to 34 minutes (252 commuters, 18.7%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Vega Alta
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes29 (2.1%)46 (3.4%)
5 to 9 Minutes177 (12.5%)63 (4.7%)
10 to 14 Minutes184 (13.0%)122 (9.1%)
15 to 19 Minutes139 (9.8%)191 (14.2%)
20 to 24 Minutes148 (10.4%)194 (14.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes0 (0.0%)83 (6.2%)
30 to 34 Minutes298 (21.0%)252 (18.7%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)16 (1.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes189 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes71 (5.0%)172 (12.8%)
60 to 89 Minutes127 (9.0%)164 (12.2%)
90 or more Minutes55 (3.9%)42 (3.1%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vega Alta

The most frequent times of departure to work in Vega Alta are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (226, 16.0%) for males and 6:00 AM to 6:29 AM (250, 18.6%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vega Alta
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM226 (16.0%)38 (2.8%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM182 (12.8%)54 (4.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM62 (4.4%)41 (3.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM60 (4.2%)250 (18.6%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM14 (1.0%)56 (4.2%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM184 (13.0%)150 (11.2%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM162 (11.4%)239 (17.8%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM136 (9.6%)52 (3.9%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)76 (5.7%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM46 (3.3%)145 (10.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM34 (2.4%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM66 (4.7%)71 (5.3%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM127 (9.0%)132 (9.8%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM118 (8.3%)41 (3.0%)
Total1,417 (100.0%)1,345 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Vega Alta

Occupancy by Ownership in Vega Alta

Of the total 3,327 dwellings in Vega Alta, owner-occupied units account for 1,933 (58.1%), while renter-occupied units make up 1,394 (41.9%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Vega Alta
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,93358.1%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units1,39441.9%
Total Occupied Housing Units3,327100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Vega Alta

Occupancy by Household Size in Vega Alta
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household76523.0%
2-Person Household1,28138.5%
3-Person Household61918.6%
4+ Person Household66219.9%
Total Housing Units3,327100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vega Alta

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vega Alta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household431 (56.3%)334 (43.7%)
2-Person Household804 (62.8%)477 (37.2%)
3-Person Household414 (66.9%)205 (33.1%)
4+ Person Household284 (42.9%)378 (57.1%)
Total Housing Units1,933 (58.1%)1,394 (41.9%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vega Alta

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vega Alta
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School494 (67.1%)242 (32.9%)
High School Diploma425 (44.7%)525 (55.3%)
College/Associate Degree536 (57.6%)395 (42.4%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher478 (67.3%)232 (32.7%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vega Alta

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vega Alta
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years40112.0%
35 to 44 Years44513.4%
45 to 54 Years52515.8%
55 to 64 Years76122.9%
65 to 74 Years58217.5%
75 to 84 Years45813.8%
85 Years and Over1554.7%
Total3,327100.0%

Housing Finances in Vega Alta

Median Income by Occupancy in Vega Alta

Median Income by Occupancy in Vega Alta
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,933 (58.1%)$28,841
Renter-Occupied1,394 (41.9%)$18,636
Average3,327 (100.0%)$24,231

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vega Alta

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vega Alta
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00069 (3.6%)471 (33.8%)
$5,000 to $9,999141 (7.3%)108 (7.7%)
$10,000 to $14,999169 (8.7%)25 (1.8%)
$15,000 to $19,999289 (14.9%)117 (8.4%)
$20,000 to $24,999165 (8.5%)183 (13.1%)
$25,000 to $34,999349 (18.0%)119 (8.5%)
$35,000 to $49,999169 (8.7%)175 (12.6%)
$50,000 to $74,999257 (13.3%)128 (9.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999188 (9.7%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999103 (5.3%)68 (4.9%)
$150,000 or more34 (1.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,933 (100.0%)1,394 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vega Alta

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vega Alta
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300881 (45.6%)65 (4.7%)
$300 to $499217 (11.2%)83 (5.9%)
$500 to $799312 (16.1%)481 (34.5%)
$800 to $999297 (15.4%)126 (9.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499212 (11.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,99914 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,933 (100.0%)1,394 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Vega Alta

Housing Structures in Vega Alta

Housing Structures in Vega Alta
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached2,27968.5%
Single Unit, Attached43813.2%
2 Unit Apartments321.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments1775.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2748.2%
10 or more Apartments1033.1%
Mobile Home / Other240.7%
Total3,327100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vega Alta

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vega Alta
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,663 (73.0%)616 (27.0%)
Single Unit, Attached135 (30.8%)303 (69.2%)
2 Unit Apartments15 (46.9%)17 (53.1%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments14 (7.9%)163 (92.1%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)274 (100.0%)
10 or more Apartments82 (79.6%)21 (20.4%)
Mobile Home / Other24 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,933 (58.1%)1,394 (41.9%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vega Alta

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vega Alta
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room10 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms54 (2.8%)178 (12.8%)
4 or 5 Rooms1,356 (70.2%)1,107 (79.4%)
6 or 7 Rooms434 (22.5%)95 (6.8%)
8 or more Rooms79 (4.1%)14 (1.0%)
Total1,933 (100.0%)1,394 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vega Alta

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vega Alta
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)16 (1.1%)
Electricity281 (14.5%)55 (4.0%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels49 (2.5%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used1,603 (82.9%)1,323 (94.9%)
Total1,933 (100.0%)1,394 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Vega Alta

Household Vehicle Usage in Vega Alta
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle237 (12.3%)307 (22.0%)
1 Vehicle739 (38.2%)475 (34.1%)
2 Vehicles621 (32.1%)506 (36.3%)
3 or more Vehicles336 (17.4%)106 (7.6%)
Total1,933 (100.0%)1,394 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Vega Alta

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Vega Alta

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units1,099834
Median Property Value$116,900$133,500
Median Household Income$28,519$0
Monthly Housing Costs$191$0
Real Estate Taxes$199$824

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vega Alta

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vega Alta
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,00080 (7.3%)26 (3.1%)
$50,000 to $99,999180 (16.4%)90 (10.8%)
$100,000 to $299,999839 (76.3%)708 (84.9%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)10 (1.2%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)834 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vega Alta

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vega Alta
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,000141 (12.8%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999354 (32.2%)69 (8.3%)
$25,000 to $34,999234 (21.3%)269 (32.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999132 (12.0%)115 (13.8%)
$50,000 to $74,99963 (5.7%)37 (4.4%)
$75,000 to $99,99986 (7.8%)194 (23.3%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (5.0%)102 (12.2%)
$150,000 or more34 (3.1%)48 (5.8%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)834 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vega Alta

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vega Alta
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x286 (26.0%)29,500 (3,537.2%)
2.0x to 2.9x87 (7.9%)176 (21.1%)
3.0x to 3.9x137 (12.5%)219 (26.3%)
4.0x or more550 (50.0%)37 (4.4%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)834 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vega Alta

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vega Alta
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80047 (4.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,099 (100.0%)834 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Vega Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years1,183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
19 to 25 Years873 (98.3%)15 (1.7%)
26 to 34 Years1,098 (90.1%)121 (9.9%)
35 to 44 Years898 (93.6%)61 (6.4%)
45 to 54 Years976 (92.6%)78 (7.4%)
55 to 64 Years1,309 (99.0%)13 (1.0%)
65 to 74 Years945 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older1,036 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,638 (96.8%)288 (3.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vega Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vega Alta
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born320 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,183 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen873 (98.3%)15 (1.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vega Alta

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vega Alta
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0003,853 (97.5%)101 (2.5%)
$25,000 to $49,9992,349 (95.7%)105 (4.3%)
$50,000 to $74,9991,136 (93.3%)82 (6.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999624 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over671 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Alta

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6190 (59.4%)130 (40.6%)
6 to 18 Years747 (63.1%)448 (37.9%)
19 to 25 Years512 (57.7%)361 (40.6%)
25 to 34 Years761 (62.4%)337 (27.7%)
35 to 44 Years424 (44.2%)481 (50.2%)
45 to 54 Years518 (49.1%)458 (43.4%)
55 to 64 Years805 (60.9%)539 (40.8%)
65 to 74 Years913 (96.6%)114 (12.1%)
75 Years and over1,007 (97.2%)110 (10.6%)
Total5,877 (65.8%)2,978 (33.4%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vega Alta

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vega Alta
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years63 (9.3%)65 (15.8%)
18 to 34 Years141 (12.2%)85 (7.6%)
35 to 64 Years328 (20.7%)490 (28.0%)
65 to 74 Years212 (53.4%)319 (58.2%)
75 Years and over269 (77.1%)507 (73.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Vega Alta

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Vega Alta: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years22 (3.2%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)26 (2.3%)
35 to 64 Years39 (2.5%)38 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years30 (7.6%)112 (20.4%)
75 Years and over88 (25.2%)115 (16.7%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Vega Alta: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years20 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years16 (1.4%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years51 (3.2%)133 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years59 (14.9%)130 (23.7%)
75 Years and over107 (30.7%)107 (15.6%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Vega Alta: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years43 (6.3%)65 (15.8%)
18 to 34 Years125 (10.9%)27 (2.4%)
35 to 64 Years139 (8.8%)217 (12.4%)
65 to 74 Years193 (48.6%)89 (16.2%)
75 Years and over133 (38.1%)245 (35.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Vega Alta: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)32 (2.9%)
35 to 64 Years223 (14.1%)368 (21.0%)
65 to 74 Years97 (24.4%)201 (36.7%)
75 Years and over143 (41.0%)363 (52.8%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Vega Alta: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years117 (7.4%)126 (7.2%)
65 to 74 Years47 (11.8%)79 (14.4%)
75 Years and over89 (25.5%)207 (30.1%)

Technology Access in Vega Alta

Computing Device Access in Vega Alta

Computing Device Access in Vega Alta
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,38741.7%
Smartphone2,60778.4%
Tablet1,18835.7%
No Computing Device61818.6%
Total3,327100.0%

Internet Access in Vega Alta

Internet Access in Vega Alta
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,45543.7%
Cellular Data Only99830.0%
Satellite Internet64719.5%
No Internet80824.3%
Total3,327100.0%

Vega Alta Summary

Vega Alta is a municipality located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern part of the island. It is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The town is bordered by Dorado to the north, Toa Alta to the south, Vega Baja to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. As of the 2010 census, the population of Vega Alta was 33,660.

History

Vega Alta was founded in 1775 by Don Tomás de Abadía, who named it after the Vega Alta River. The town was officially recognized in 1777, and it was the first town in the northern coast of Puerto Rico to be recognized. The town was originally part of the municipality of Dorado, but it was separated in 1806.

Geography

Vega Alta is located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern part of the island. It is bordered by Dorado to the north, Toa Alta to the south, Vega Baja to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The town has a total area of 39.9 square miles, of which 39.3 square miles is land and 0.6 square miles is water.

Economy

The economy of Vega Alta is mainly based on agriculture and tourism. The town is known for its production of sugar cane, coffee, and tobacco. It is also home to several industrial parks, including the Vega Alta Industrial Park, which is home to several manufacturing companies. Tourism is also an important part of the economy, with the town being home to several beaches and resorts.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Vega Alta was 33,660. The population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent, with a small percentage of other ethnicities. The median household income is $20,845, and the median age is 38. The town has a high rate of poverty, with 33.3% of the population living below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Vega Alta is a municipality located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern part of the island. It was founded in 1775 and officially recognized in 1777. The town has a total area of 39.9 square miles, and the population is mostly of Puerto Rican descent. The economy of Vega Alta is mainly based on agriculture and tourism, and the median household income is $20,845. The town has a high rate of poverty, with 33.3% of the population living below the poverty line.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Vega Alta?
Total Population of Vega Alta is 9,179.
What is the Total Male Population of Vega Alta?
Total Male Population of Vega Alta is 4,311.
What is the Total Female Population of Vega Alta?
Total Female Population of Vega Alta is 4,868.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Vega Alta?
There are 88.56 Males per 100 Females in Vega Alta.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Vega Alta?
There are 112.92 Females per 100 Males in Vega Alta.
What is the Median Population Age in Vega Alta?
Median Population Age in Vega Alta is 43.0 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Vega Alta
Average Family Size in Vega Alta is 3.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Vega Alta
Average Household Size in Vega Alta is 2.7 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Vega Alta?
Per Capita income in Vega Alta is $13,259.
What is the Median Family Income in Vega Alta?
Median Family Income in Vega Alta is $24,623.
What is the Median Household income in Vega Alta?
Median Household Income in Vega Alta is $24,231.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Vega Alta?
Income or Wage Gap in Vega Alta is 8.3%.
Women in Vega Alta earn 91.7 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Vega Alta?
Family Income Deficit in Vega Alta is $13,108.
Families that are below poverty line in Vega Alta earn $13,108 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Vega Alta?
Inequality or Gini Index in Vega Alta is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Vega Alta?
There are 3,824 People in the Labor Forcein in Vega Alta.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Vega Alta?
47.8% of People are in the Labor Force in Vega Alta.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Vega Alta?
Unemployment Rate in Vega Alta is 23.8%.