Vega Baja, PR

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23,418
TOTAL POPULATION
11,181
MALE POPULATION
12,237
FEMALE POPULATION
91.37
MALES / 100 FEMALES
109.44
FEMALES / 100 MALES
43.1
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.6
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$12,801
PER CAPITA INCOME
$26,632
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$22,544
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
2.6%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
97.4¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$12,102
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.49
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
8,809
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
44.7%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
17.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Vega Baja Zip Codes

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Race in Vega Baja

The most populous races in Vega Baja are Hispanic or Latino (22,961 | 98.1%), White / Caucasian (9,940 | 42.4%), and Two or more Races (8,657 | 37.0%).
Race in Vega Baja
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American1,3495.8%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino22,96198.1%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian9,94042.4%
Two or more Races8,65737.0%
Some other Race3,47214.8%
Total23,418100.0%

Ancestry in Vega Baja

The most populous ancestries reported in Vega Baja are Puerto Rican (22,750 | 97.2%), American (182 | 0.8%), Mexican (73 | 0.3%), African (43 | 0.2%), and Subsaharan African (43 | 0.2%), together accounting for 98.6% of all Vega Baja residents.
Ancestry in Vega Baja
Ancestry# Population% Population
African430.2%
American1820.8%
Central American410.2%
Costa Rican250.1%
Cuban270.1%
Dominican410.2%
Guatemalan110.1%
Mexican730.3%
Panamanian50.0%
Peruvian290.1%
Puerto Rican22,75097.2%
South American290.1%
Subsaharan African430.2%
West Indian60.0%
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Immigrants in Vega Baja

Immigrants in Vega Baja
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
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Sex and Age in Vega Baja

Sex and Age in Vega Baja

The most populous age groups in Vega Baja are 15 to 19 Years (893 | 8.0%) for men and 55 to 59 Years (955 | 7.8%) for women.
Sex and Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years518 (4.6%)388 (3.2%)
5 to 9 Years631 (5.6%)333 (2.7%)
10 to 14 Years728 (6.5%)683 (5.6%)
15 to 19 Years893 (8.0%)709 (5.8%)
20 to 24 Years802 (7.2%)575 (4.7%)
25 to 29 Years627 (5.6%)789 (6.5%)
30 to 34 Years753 (6.7%)953 (7.8%)
35 to 39 Years546 (4.9%)658 (5.4%)
40 to 44 Years804 (7.2%)755 (6.2%)
45 to 49 Years692 (6.2%)841 (6.9%)
50 to 54 Years802 (7.2%)802 (6.6%)
55 to 59 Years519 (4.6%)955 (7.8%)
60 to 64 Years642 (5.7%)760 (6.2%)
65 to 69 Years461 (4.1%)819 (6.7%)
70 to 74 Years755 (6.8%)792 (6.5%)
75 to 79 Years496 (4.4%)542 (4.4%)
80 to 84 Years214 (1.9%)430 (3.5%)
85 Years and over298 (2.7%)453 (3.7%)
Total11,181 (100.0%)12,237 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Vega Baja

Median Family Size in Vega Baja

The median family size in Vega Baja is 3.28 persons per family, with married-couple families (2,885 | 50.8%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.35 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (821 | 14.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.95 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Vega Baja
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple2,885 (50.8%)3.35
Single Male/Father821 (14.5%)2.95
Single Female/Mother1,973 (34.7%)3.32
Total Families5,679 (100.0%)3.28

Median Household Size in Vega Baja

The median household size in Vega Baja is 2.62 persons per household, with single female/mother households (1,973 | 22.2%) accounting for the largest median household size of 3.58 persons per household. non-family households (3,227 | 36.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.13 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Vega Baja
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple2,885 (32.4%)3.36
Single Male/Father821 (9.2%)3.56
Single Female/Mother1,973 (22.2%)3.58
Non-family3,227 (36.2%)1.13
Total Households8,906 (100.0%)2.62

Household Size by Marriage Status in Vega Baja

Out of a total of 8,906 households in Vega Baja, 5,679 (63.8%) are family households, while 3,227 (36.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 2,175, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 2,787.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Vega Baja
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-2,787 (31.3%)
2-Person Households2,175 (24.4%)440 (4.9%)
3-Person Households1,731 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households1,364 (15.3%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households376 (4.2%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households14 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households19 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total5,679 (63.8%)3,227 (36.2%)

Female Fertility in Vega Baja

Fertility by Age in Vega Baja

Average fertility rate in Vega Baja is 23.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 54.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years125 (100.0%)54.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total125 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vega Baja

24.8% of women with births (125) in Vega Baja are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.2% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 75.2% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Vega Baja
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years31 (24.8%)94 (75.2%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (24.8%)94 (75.2%)

Fertility by Education in Vega Baja

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Vega Baja
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School22 (17.6%)27.0
High School Diploma14 (11.2%)11.0
College or Associate's Degree32 (25.6%)17.0
Bachelor's Degree57 (45.6%)53.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total125 (100.0%)23.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vega Baja

75.2% of women with births in Vega Baja are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Vega Baja
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)32 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree9 (15.8%)48 (84.2%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total31 (24.8%)94 (75.2%)

Income in Vega Baja

Income Overview in Vega Baja

Per Capita Income in Vega Baja is $12,801, while median incomes of families and households are $26,632 and $22,544 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income23,418$12,801
Median Family Income5,679$26,632
Mean Family Income5,679$34,533
Median Household Income8,906$22,544
Mean Household Income8,906$31,078
Income Deficit5,679$12,102
Wage / Income Gap (%)23,4182.64%
Wage / Income Gap ($)23,41897.36¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index23,4180.49

Earnings by Sex in Vega Baja

Average Earnings in Vega Baja are $20,455, $20,185 for men and $20,733 for women, a difference of 2.6%.
Earnings by Sex in Vega Baja
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male4,107 (53.0%)$20,185
Female3,640 (47.0%)$20,733
Total7,747 (100.0%)$20,455

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vega Baja

The most common earnings brackets in Vega Baja are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (495 | 12.0%) and $25,000 to $29,999 for women (459 | 12.6%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Vega Baja
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less336 (8.2%)101 (2.8%)
$2,500 to $4,999277 (6.7%)160 (4.4%)
$5,000 to $7,499180 (4.4%)119 (3.3%)
$7,500 to $9,999189 (4.6%)177 (4.9%)
$10,000 to $12,499247 (6.0%)218 (6.0%)
$12,500 to $14,999155 (3.8%)402 (11.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499277 (6.7%)287 (7.9%)
$17,500 to $19,999374 (9.1%)285 (7.8%)
$20,000 to $22,499250 (6.1%)242 (6.7%)
$22,500 to $24,999263 (6.4%)229 (6.3%)
$25,000 to $29,999495 (12.0%)459 (12.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999198 (4.8%)218 (6.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99967 (1.6%)122 (3.4%)
$40,000 to $44,999210 (5.1%)119 (3.3%)
$45,000 to $49,999117 (2.9%)118 (3.2%)
$50,000 to $54,99985 (2.1%)107 (2.9%)
$55,000 to $64,999141 (3.4%)33 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,999139 (3.4%)95 (2.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999106 (2.6%)69 (1.9%)
$100,000+1 (0.0%)80 (2.2%)
Total4,107 (100.0%)3,640 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vega Baja

Average earnings in Vega Baja are $21,680 for men and $21,833 for women, a difference of 0.7%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $34,773, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $10,719. Women with an educational attainment of graduate degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $29,297, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $14,667.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Vega Baja
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$10,719$0
High School Diploma$19,298$14,667
College or Associate's Degree$23,088$18,455
Bachelor's Degree$34,363$27,022
Graduate Degree$34,773$29,297
Total$21,680$21,833

Family Income in Vega Baja

Family Income Brackets in Vega Baja

According to the Vega Baja family income data, there are 1,119 families falling into the $15,000 to $24,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 19.7% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Vega Baja
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,0001,00017.6%
$10,000 to $14,99958510.3%
$15,000 to $24,9991,11919.7%
$25,000 to $34,99968112.0%
$35,000 to $49,99997117.1%
$50,000 to $74,99973312.9%
$75,000 to $99,9994377.7%
$100,000 to $149,9991422.5%
$150,000 to $199,999110.2%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vega Baja

5-person families (231 | 4.1%) account for the highest median family income in Vega Baja with $50,352 per family, while 3-person families (1,788 | 31.5%) have the highest median income of $11,318 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Vega Baja
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families2,553 (45.0%)$22,231
3-Person Families1,788 (31.5%)$33,955
4-Person Families1,074 (18.9%)$33,629
5-Person Families231 (4.1%)$50,352
6-Person Families33 (0.6%)$0
7+ Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
Total5,679 (100.0%)$26,632

Family Income by Number of Earners in Vega Baja

The median family income in Vega Baja is $26,632, with families comprising 3+ earners (85) having the highest median family income of $61,607, while families with no earners (1,983) have the lowest median family income of $17,480, accounting for 1.5% and 34.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Vega Baja
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners1,983 (34.9%)$17,480
1 Earner2,612 (46.0%)$27,117
2 Earners999 (17.6%)$46,892
3+ Earners85 (1.5%)$61,607
Total5,679 (100.0%)$26,632

Household Income in Vega Baja

Household Income Brackets in Vega Baja

With 2,120 households falling in the category, the less than $10,000 income range is the most frequent in Vega Baja, accounting for 23.8% of all households.
Household Income Brackets in Vega Baja
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,0002,12023.8%
$10,000 to $14,9991,21113.6%
$15,000 to $24,9991,51417.0%
$25,000 to $34,99996210.8%
$35,000 to $49,9991,30014.6%
$50,000 to $74,99999711.2%
$75,000 to $99,9995616.3%
$100,000 to $149,9991962.2%
$150,000 to $199,999450.5%
$200,000+00.0%

Household Income by Householder Age in Vega Baja

The median household income in Vega Baja is $22,544, with the highest median household income of $29,125 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 2,208 households (24.8%) 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 58 households (0.6%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Vega Baja
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years58 (0.6%)$0
25 to 44 Years2,208 (24.8%)$29,125
45 to 64 Years3,045 (34.2%)$28,536
65+ Years3,595 (40.4%)$16,575
Total8,906 (100.0%)$22,544

Poverty in Vega Baja

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Baja

With 40.0% poverty level for males and 46.6% for females among the residents of Vega Baja, 16 and 17 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 328 males (78.1%) and 151 females (74.8%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years316 (61.1%)260 (71.6%)
5 Years37 (58.7%)8 (14.3%)
6 to 11 Years470 (54.3%)239 (48.8%)
12 to 14 Years235 (57.6%)260 (55.3%)
15 Years67 (29.5%)151 (74.8%)
16 and 17 Years328 (78.1%)77 (30.6%)
18 to 24 Years311 (29.8%)446 (53.7%)
25 to 34 Years536 (38.8%)802 (46.0%)
35 to 44 Years470 (34.8%)517 (36.6%)
45 to 54 Years561 (37.6%)637 (38.9%)
55 to 64 Years313 (27.0%)688 (40.3%)
65 to 74 Years448 (36.8%)814 (50.6%)
75 Years and over363 (36.9%)773 (54.8%)
Total4,455 (40.0%)5,672 (46.6%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Baja

According to the poverty statistics in Vega Baja, males aged 55 to 64 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 73.0% of males and 85.7% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years201 (38.9%)103 (28.4%)
5 Years26 (41.3%)48 (85.7%)
6 to 11 Years396 (45.7%)251 (51.2%)
12 to 14 Years173 (42.4%)210 (44.7%)
15 Years160 (70.5%)51 (25.3%)
16 and 17 Years92 (21.9%)175 (69.4%)
18 to 24 Years734 (70.2%)384 (46.3%)
25 to 34 Years844 (61.2%)940 (54.0%)
35 to 44 Years880 (65.2%)896 (63.4%)
45 to 54 Years933 (62.5%)1,001 (61.1%)
55 to 64 Years848 (73.0%)1,021 (59.7%)
65 to 74 Years768 (63.2%)793 (49.3%)
75 Years and over620 (63.1%)637 (45.2%)
Total6,675 (60.0%)6,510 (53.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vega Baja

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Vega Baja show that 23.0% or 662 of the total 2,885 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 33.8%, comprising of 252 families. On the other hand, families with no children have the lowest poverty rate of 18.9%, which includes 392 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Vega Baja
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children1,688 (81.1%)392 (18.9%)
1 or 2 Children493 (66.2%)252 (33.8%)
3 or 4 Children42 (70.0%)18 (30.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,223 (77.0%)662 (23.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vega Baja

According to the poverty data in Vega Baja, 47.1% or 387 single-father households and 59.1% or 1,165 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 172 households (48.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 194 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Vega Baja
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children172 (48.3%)350 (42.0%)
1 or 2 Children215 (46.2%)621 (65.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)194 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total387 (47.1%)1,165 (59.1%)

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

The poverty data for Vega Baja shows that 662 of the married-couple family households (23.0%) and 1,552 of the single-parent households (55.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 252 households (33.8%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 194 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Vega Baja
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children392 (18.9%)522 (43.9%)
1 or 2 Children252 (33.8%)836 (59.3%)
3 or 4 Children18 (30.0%)194 (100.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total662 (23.0%)1,552 (55.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Vega Baja

Employment by Class of Employer in Vega Baja

Among the 7,201 employed individuals in Vega Baja, private company employees (5,267 | 73.1%), state government employees (802 | 11.1%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (493 | 6.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Vega Baja
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees5,26773.1%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)1001.4%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)4936.9%
Not-for-profit Organizations891.2%
Local Government Employees3314.6%
State Government Employees80211.1%
Federal Government Employees1191.7%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total7,201100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Vega Baja

According to the labor force statistics for Vega Baja, out of the total population over 16 years of age (19,707), 44.7% or 8,809 individuals are in the labor force, with 17.8% or 1,568 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 35 to 44 years, with 81.7% or 2,257 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 16 to 19 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 79.6% or 172 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years216 (18.4%)172 (79.6%)
20 to 24 Years657 (47.7%)225 (34.3%)
25 to 29 Years1,046 (73.9%)166 (15.9%)
30 to 34 Years1,259 (73.8%)150 (11.9%)
35 to 44 Years2,257 (81.7%)465 (20.6%)
45 to 54 Years2,133 (68.0%)271 (12.7%)
55 to 59 Years635 (43.1%)85 (13.4%)
60 to 64 Years372 (26.5%)36 (9.7%)
65 to 74 Years223 (7.9%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over15 (0.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total8,809 (44.7%)1,568 (17.8%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vega Baja

According to labor force statistics for Vega Baja, 64.7% of individuals (7,698) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (11,898) are in the labor force, with 15.3% or 1,178 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 76.6% or 2,458 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with less than high school education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 35.1% or 338 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Vega Baja
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School963 (45.8%)738 (35.1%)
High School Diploma1,869 (60.4%)526 (17.0%)
College / Associate Degree2,413 (69.1%)695 (19.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher2,458 (76.6%)51 (1.6%)
Total7,698 (64.7%)1,820 (15.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Vega Baja

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vega Baja are Community & Social Service (575 | 8.0%), Management (518 | 7.2%), Business & Financial (406 | 5.6%), Education Instruction & Library (399 | 5.5%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (295 | 4.1%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Vega Baja

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Vega Baja, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), Legal Services & Support (100.0%), and Computers, Engineering & Science (76.9%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (93.8%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Vega Baja
OccupationMaleFemale
Management231 (44.6%)287 (55.4%)
Business & Financial138 (34.0%)268 (66.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science103 (76.9%)31 (23.1%)
Computers & Mathematics65 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering38 (55.1%)31 (44.9%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 100 (17.4%)475 (82.6%)
Education, Arts & Media10 (6.2%)150 (93.8%)
Legal Services & Support16 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library74 (18.5%)325 (81.5%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)295 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)171 (100.0%)
Total (Category)572 (29.7%)1,356 (70.3%)
Total (Overall)3,704 (51.2%)3,523 (48.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Vega Baja are Security & Protection (548 | 7.6%), Firefighting & Prevention (454 | 6.3%), Cleaning & Maintenance (394 | 5.4%), Food Preparation & Serving (340 | 4.7%), and Personal Care & Service (143 | 2.0%).
Services Occupations in Vega Baja

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Vega Baja, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (76.4%), Firefighting & Prevention (74.0%), and Security & Protection (69.7%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (90.9%), Food Preparation & Serving (74.7%), and Personal Care & Service (60.1%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Vega Baja
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support10 (9.1%)100 (90.9%)
Security & Protection382 (69.7%)166 (30.3%)
Firefighting & Prevention336 (74.0%)118 (26.0%)
Law Enforcement46 (48.9%)48 (51.1%)
Food Preparation & Serving86 (25.3%)254 (74.7%)
Cleaning & Maintenance301 (76.4%)93 (23.6%)
Personal Care & Service57 (39.9%)86 (60.1%)
Total (Category)836 (54.5%)699 (45.5%)
Total (Overall)3,704 (51.2%)3,523 (48.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Vega Baja are Office & Administration (1,156 | 16.0%), and Sales & Related (833 | 11.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Vega Baja

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Vega Baja
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related501 (60.1%)332 (39.9%)
Office & Administration303 (26.2%)853 (73.8%)
Total (Category)804 (40.4%)1,185 (59.6%)
Total (Overall)3,704 (51.2%)3,523 (48.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Vega Baja are Construction & Extraction (514 | 7.1%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (193 | 2.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (11 | 0.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Vega Baja

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Vega Baja
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry11 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction514 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair193 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)718 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)3,704 (51.2%)3,523 (48.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Vega Baja are Production (588 | 8.1%), Material Moving (306 | 4.2%), and Transportation (163 | 2.3%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Vega Baja

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Vega Baja
OccupationMaleFemale
Production368 (62.6%)220 (37.4%)
Transportation124 (76.1%)39 (23.9%)
Material Moving282 (92.2%)24 (7.8%)
Total (Category)774 (73.2%)283 (26.8%)
Total (Overall)3,704 (51.2%)3,523 (48.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Vega Baja

Employment Industries in Vega Baja

The major employment industries in Vega Baja include Retail Trade (986 | 13.6%), Manufacturing (956 | 13.2%), Health Care & Social Assistance (791 | 11.0%), Educational Services (702 | 9.7%), and Accommodation & Food Services (609 | 8.4%).
Employment Industries in Vega Baja

Employment Industries by Sex in Vega Baja

The Vega Baja industries that see more men than women are Construction (100.0%), Utilities (100.0%), and Information (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Health Care & Social Assistance (86.7%), Educational Services (80.1%), and Accommodation & Food Services (59.9%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Vega Baja
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting11 (55.0%)9 (45.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction592 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing524 (54.8%)432 (45.2%)
Wholesale Trade222 (76.5%)68 (23.4%)
Retail Trade444 (45.0%)542 (55.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing56 (83.6%)11 (16.4%)
Utilities34 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information43 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance177 (40.6%)259 (59.4%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing49 (73.1%)18 (26.9%)
Professional & Scientific109 (54.8%)90 (45.2%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support445 (77.0%)133 (23.0%)
Educational Services140 (19.9%)562 (80.1%)
Health Care & Social Assistance105 (13.3%)686 (86.7%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
Accommodation & Food Services244 (40.1%)365 (59.9%)
Public Administration250 (54.6%)208 (45.4%)
Total3,704 (51.2%)3,523 (48.7%)

Education in Vega Baja

School Enrollment in Vega Baja

The most common levels of schooling among the 5,377 students in Vega Baja are college / undergraduate (1,414 | 26.3%), high school (1,309 | 24.3%), and middle school (1,209 | 22.5%).
School Enrollment in Vega Baja
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool2745.1%
Kindergarten1262.3%
Elementary School82315.3%
Middle School1,20922.5%
High School1,30924.3%
College / Undergraduate1,41426.3%
Graduate / Professional2224.1%
Total5,377100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vega Baja

Out of a total of 5,377 students who are enrolled in schools in Vega Baja, 2,124 (39.5%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 3,253 (60.5%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 247 (66.2% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 239 (85.7% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Vega Baja
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds239 (85.7%)40 (14.3%)
5 to 9 Year Old527 (54.7%)437 (45.3%)
10 to 14 Year Olds1,120 (80.3%)274 (19.7%)
15 to 17 Year Olds666 (62.5%)399 (37.5%)
18 to 19 Year Olds126 (33.8%)247 (66.2%)
20 to 24 Year Olds324 (44.3%)407 (55.7%)
25 to 34 Year Olds114 (36.1%)202 (63.9%)
35 Years and over137 (53.7%)118 (46.3%)
Total3,253 (60.5%)2,124 (39.5%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vega Baja

Business (1,287 | 32.4%), education (693 | 17.5%), science & technology (377 | 9.5%), arts & humanities (357 | 9.0%), and engineering (243 | 6.1%) are the most common fields of study among 3,968 individuals in Vega Baja who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Vega Baja
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics1814.6%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural2095.3%
Physical & Health Sciences1493.8%
Psychology952.4%
Social Sciences1704.3%
Engineering2436.1%
Multidisciplinary Studies90.2%
Science & Technology3779.5%
Business1,28732.4%
Education69317.5%
Literature & Languages601.5%
Liberal Arts & History160.4%
Visual & Performing Arts1092.8%
Communications130.3%
Arts & Humanities3579.0%
Total3,968100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Vega Baja

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vega Baja

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Vega Baja are males with 2 vehicles (1,807, accounting for 49.0%) and females with 2 vehicles (1,328, making up 51.6%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Vega Baja
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle167 (4.5%)48 (1.4%)
1 Vehicle646 (17.5%)1,105 (31.6%)
2 Vehicles1,807 (49.0%)1,328 (37.9%)
3 Vehicles635 (17.2%)748 (21.4%)
4 Vehicles294 (8.0%)217 (6.2%)
5 or more Vehicles139 (3.8%)54 (1.5%)
Total3,688 (100.0%)3,500 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Vega Baja

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Vega Baja are 20 to 24 minutes (1,431 commuters, 20.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (899 commuters, 12.6%), and 10 to 14 minutes (768 commuters, 10.7%).
Commute Time in Vega Baja
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes280.4%
5 to 9 Minutes3364.7%
10 to 14 Minutes76810.7%
15 to 19 Minutes6669.3%
20 to 24 Minutes1,43120.0%
25 to 29 Minutes4316.0%
30 to 34 Minutes89912.6%
35 to 39 Minutes5988.4%
40 to 44 Minutes6178.6%
45 to 59 Minutes76610.7%
60 to 89 Minutes3835.4%
90 or more Minutes2213.1%

Commute Time by Sex in Vega Baja

The most common commute times in Vega Baja are 20 to 24 minutes (596 commuters, 16.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (835 commuters, 24.0%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Vega Baja
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes28 (0.8%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes106 (2.9%)230 (6.6%)
10 to 14 Minutes426 (11.6%)342 (9.8%)
15 to 19 Minutes237 (6.5%)429 (12.3%)
20 to 24 Minutes596 (16.2%)835 (24.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes213 (5.8%)218 (6.3%)
30 to 34 Minutes471 (12.8%)428 (12.3%)
35 to 39 Minutes381 (10.4%)217 (6.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes328 (8.9%)289 (8.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes551 (15.0%)215 (6.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes261 (7.1%)122 (3.5%)
90 or more Minutes72 (2.0%)149 (4.3%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vega Baja

The most frequent times of departure to work in Vega Baja are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (535, 14.6%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (810, 23.3%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Vega Baja
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM535 (14.6%)218 (6.3%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM485 (13.2%)226 (6.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM143 (3.9%)271 (7.8%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM343 (9.3%)283 (8.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM330 (9.0%)368 (10.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM446 (12.1%)810 (23.3%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM290 (7.9%)366 (10.5%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM446 (12.1%)131 (3.8%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM15 (0.4%)73 (2.1%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM151 (4.1%)183 (5.3%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM33 (0.9%)52 (1.5%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM31 (0.8%)59 (1.7%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM226 (6.2%)223 (6.4%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM196 (5.3%)211 (6.1%)
Total3,670 (100.0%)3,474 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Vega Baja

Occupancy by Ownership in Vega Baja

Of the total 8,906 dwellings in Vega Baja, owner-occupied units account for 6,435 (72.3%), while renter-occupied units make up 2,471 (27.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Vega Baja
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units6,43572.3%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units2,47127.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units8,906100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Vega Baja

Occupancy by Household Size in Vega Baja
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household2,78731.3%
2-Person Household2,61529.4%
3-Person Household1,73119.4%
4+ Person Household1,77319.9%
Total Housing Units8,906100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vega Baja

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Vega Baja
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household2,003 (71.9%)784 (28.1%)
2-Person Household2,044 (78.2%)571 (21.8%)
3-Person Household1,235 (71.4%)496 (28.6%)
4+ Person Household1,153 (65.0%)620 (35.0%)
Total Housing Units6,435 (72.3%)2,471 (27.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vega Baja

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Vega Baja
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School1,892 (73.9%)670 (26.2%)
High School Diploma1,724 (70.0%)740 (30.0%)
College/Associate Degree1,351 (71.2%)547 (28.8%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher1,468 (74.1%)514 (25.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vega Baja

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Vega Baja
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years1,00711.3%
35 to 44 Years1,25914.1%
45 to 54 Years1,47816.6%
55 to 64 Years1,56717.6%
65 to 74 Years1,83920.6%
75 to 84 Years1,27414.3%
85 Years and Over4825.4%
Total8,906100.0%

Housing Finances in Vega Baja

Median Income by Occupancy in Vega Baja

Median Income by Occupancy in Vega Baja
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied6,435 (72.3%)$25,910
Renter-Occupied2,471 (27.8%)$15,740
Average8,906 (100.0%)$22,544

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vega Baja

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Vega Baja
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,000706 (11.0%)727 (29.4%)
$5,000 to $9,999479 (7.4%)211 (8.5%)
$10,000 to $14,999948 (14.7%)259 (10.5%)
$15,000 to $19,999488 (7.6%)231 (9.3%)
$20,000 to $24,999504 (7.8%)295 (11.9%)
$25,000 to $34,999785 (12.2%)174 (7.0%)
$35,000 to $49,9991,041 (16.2%)257 (10.4%)
$50,000 to $74,999810 (12.6%)187 (7.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999453 (7.0%)106 (4.3%)
$100,000 to $149,999173 (2.7%)24 (1.0%)
$150,000 or more48 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,435 (100.0%)2,471 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vega Baja

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Vega Baja
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $3003,675 (57.1%)121 (4.9%)
$300 to $499631 (9.8%)429 (17.4%)
$500 to $799914 (14.2%)666 (27.0%)
$800 to $999586 (9.1%)140 (5.7%)
$1,000 to $1,499506 (7.9%)64 (2.6%)
$1,500 to $1,99980 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,49934 (0.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more9 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
Total6,435 (100.0%)2,471 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Vega Baja

Housing Structures in Vega Baja

Housing Structures in Vega Baja
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached6,68175.0%
Single Unit, Attached1,59317.9%
2 Unit Apartments90.1%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments2062.3%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments2632.9%
10 or more Apartments570.6%
Mobile Home / Other971.1%
Total8,906100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vega Baja

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Vega Baja
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached5,323 (79.7%)1,358 (20.3%)
Single Unit, Attached913 (57.3%)680 (42.7%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)9 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments29 (14.1%)177 (85.9%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments63 (23.9%)200 (76.0%)
10 or more Apartments19 (33.3%)38 (66.7%)
Mobile Home / Other88 (90.7%)9 (9.3%)
Total6,435 (72.3%)2,471 (27.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vega Baja

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Vega Baja
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room80 (1.2%)37 (1.5%)
2 or 3 Rooms828 (12.9%)725 (29.3%)
4 or 5 Rooms4,569 (71.0%)1,533 (62.0%)
6 or 7 Rooms833 (12.9%)157 (6.4%)
8 or more Rooms125 (1.9%)19 (0.8%)
Total6,435 (100.0%)2,471 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vega Baja

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Vega Baja
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas0 (0.0%)6 (0.2%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas39 (0.6%)34 (1.4%)
Electricity655 (10.2%)130 (5.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke11 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used5,730 (89.0%)2,301 (93.1%)
Total6,435 (100.0%)2,471 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Vega Baja

Household Vehicle Usage in Vega Baja
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle996 (15.5%)368 (14.9%)
1 Vehicle2,405 (37.4%)1,121 (45.4%)
2 Vehicles2,004 (31.1%)736 (29.8%)
3 or more Vehicles1,030 (16.0%)246 (10.0%)
Total6,435 (100.0%)2,471 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Vega Baja

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Vega Baja

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units4,3612,074
Median Property Value$104,700$133,400
Median Household Income$20,573$9
Monthly Housing Costs$163$9
Real Estate Taxes$400$2,038

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vega Baja

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Vega Baja
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000464 (10.6%)17 (0.8%)
$50,000 to $99,9991,535 (35.2%)321 (15.5%)
$100,000 to $299,9992,349 (53.9%)1,727 (83.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9995 (0.1%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9998 (0.2%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (0.4%)
Total4,361 (100.0%)2,074 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vega Baja

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Vega Baja
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0001,007 (23.1%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,9991,560 (35.8%)178 (8.6%)
$25,000 to $34,999496 (11.4%)380 (18.3%)
$35,000 to $49,999530 (12.1%)289 (13.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999484 (11.1%)511 (24.6%)
$75,000 to $99,999148 (3.4%)326 (15.7%)
$100,000 to $149,99997 (2.2%)305 (14.7%)
$150,000 or more39 (0.9%)76 (3.7%)
Total4,361 (100.0%)2,074 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vega Baja

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Vega Baja
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x564 (12.9%)42,014 (2,025.8%)
2.0x to 2.9x705 (16.2%)318 (15.3%)
3.0x to 3.9x638 (14.6%)572 (27.6%)
4.0x or more2,186 (50.1%)507 (24.4%)
Total4,361 (100.0%)2,074 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vega Baja

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Vega Baja
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800153 (3.5%)39 (1.9%)
$800 to $1,49923 (0.5%)20 (1.0%)
$800 to $1,49916 (0.4%)16 (0.8%)
Total4,361 (100.0%)2,074 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Vega Baja

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Baja

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years933 (91.1%)91 (8.9%)
6 to 18 Years3,114 (86.6%)482 (13.4%)
19 to 25 Years1,594 (83.3%)320 (16.7%)
26 to 34 Years2,353 (83.4%)469 (16.6%)
35 to 44 Years2,367 (85.7%)396 (14.3%)
45 to 54 Years2,816 (89.9%)316 (10.1%)
55 to 64 Years2,584 (90.0%)286 (10.0%)
65 to 74 Years2,800 (99.2%)23 (0.8%)
75 Years and older2,383 (99.6%)10 (0.4%)
Total20,944 (89.7%)2,393 (10.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vega Baja

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Vega Baja
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born933 (91.1%)91 (8.9%)
Foreign Born, Citizen3,114 (86.6%)482 (13.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen1,594 (83.3%)320 (16.7%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vega Baja

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Vega Baja
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,0009,138 (85.6%)1,543 (14.4%)
$25,000 to $49,9995,880 (92.6%)470 (7.4%)
$50,000 to $74,9993,414 (96.2%)135 (3.8%)
$75,000 to $99,9991,680 (87.7%)235 (12.3%)
$100,000 and over803 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Baja

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6670 (65.4%)300 (29.3%)
6 to 18 Years1,948 (54.2%)1,344 (37.4%)
19 to 25 Years615 (32.1%)979 (51.1%)
25 to 34 Years1,589 (56.3%)793 (28.1%)
35 to 44 Years1,204 (43.6%)1,179 (42.7%)
45 to 54 Years1,639 (52.3%)1,215 (38.8%)
55 to 64 Years1,827 (63.7%)966 (33.7%)
65 to 74 Years2,726 (96.6%)303 (10.7%)
75 Years and over2,352 (98.3%)382 (16.0%)
Total14,570 (62.4%)7,461 (32.0%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vega Baja

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Vega Baja
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years266 (13.3%)30 (2.0%)
18 to 34 Years264 (11.0%)73 (2.8%)
35 to 64 Years679 (17.0%)1,093 (23.0%)
65 to 74 Years312 (25.7%)780 (48.5%)
75 Years and over742 (75.5%)1,054 (74.8%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Vega Baja

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Vega Baja: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)21 (1.4%)
18 to 34 Years66 (2.7%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years156 (3.9%)144 (3.0%)
65 to 74 Years193 (15.9%)126 (7.8%)
75 Years and over280 (28.5%)231 (16.4%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Vega Baja: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years218 (9.1%)22 (0.9%)
35 to 64 Years52 (1.3%)253 (5.3%)
65 to 74 Years118 (9.7%)196 (12.2%)
75 Years and over262 (26.7%)350 (24.8%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Vega Baja: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years266 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years96 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years248 (6.2%)487 (10.2%)
65 to 74 Years94 (7.7%)215 (13.4%)
75 Years and over367 (37.3%)243 (17.2%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Vega Baja: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)9 (0.6%)
18 to 34 Years36 (1.5%)25 (1.0%)
35 to 64 Years456 (11.4%)785 (16.5%)
65 to 74 Years110 (9.0%)460 (28.6%)
75 Years and over533 (54.2%)841 (59.7%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Vega Baja: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years36 (1.5%)51 (2.0%)
35 to 64 Years169 (4.2%)360 (7.6%)
65 to 74 Years60 (4.9%)277 (17.2%)
75 Years and over286 (29.1%)550 (39.0%)

Technology Access in Vega Baja

Computing Device Access in Vega Baja

Computing Device Access in Vega Baja
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop3,86243.4%
Smartphone6,90677.5%
Tablet3,33037.4%
No Computing Device1,71619.3%
Total8,906100.0%

Internet Access in Vega Baja

Internet Access in Vega Baja
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home3,78042.4%
Cellular Data Only88910.0%
Satellite Internet6747.6%
No Internet4,02745.2%
Total8,906100.0%

Vega Baja Summary

Vega Baja 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 population of Vega Baja was estimated to be 44,845 in 2019.

Geography

Vega Baja is located in the northern coast of Puerto Rico, in the northern part of the island. It is bordered by the municipalities of Dorado to the west, Toa Baja to the south, and Manatí to the east. The municipality is located on the northern coast of the island, and is part of the San Juan-Caguas-Guaynabo Metropolitan Statistical Area. The municipality covers an area of approximately 40 square miles (103 km2).
The terrain of Vega Baja is mostly flat, with some hills in the western part of the municipality. The highest point in the municipality is Cerro La Torrecilla, which is located in the western part of the municipality and has an elevation of 1,067 feet (325 m). The municipality is located in the northern coastal plain, and is crossed by several rivers, including the Grande de Manatí, the Cibuco, and the Culebrinas.

Climate

Vega Baja has a tropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the municipality is around 79°F (26°C). The average annual precipitation is around 50 inches (1,270 mm).

Demographics

As of the 2010 United States Census, the population of Vega Baja was 44,845, of which 22,845 (51.1%) were male and 22,000 (48.9%) were female. The median age was 38.2 years. The racial makeup of the municipality was 79.2% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.4% from two or more races.

Economy

Vega Baja is an agricultural municipality, with a strong focus on the production of sugar cane, tobacco, and other crops. The municipality is also home to several industrial parks, which are home to a variety of manufacturing and service industries. The municipality is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Vega Baja Beach, the Vega Baja Aquarium, and the Vega Baja Botanical Garden.
The economy of Vega Baja is largely dependent on the agricultural sector, which accounts for around 40% of the municipality's GDP. The manufacturing sector accounts for around 25% of the municipality's GDP, while the service sector accounts for around 35%. The unemployment rate in Vega Baja is around 10%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Conclusion

Vega Baja 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 population of Vega Baja was estimated to be 44,845 in 2019. The municipality has a tropical climate, with hot and humid summers and mild winters. The racial makeup of the municipality was 79.2% White, 12.3% Black or African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.7% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, and 6.4% from two or more races. The economy of Vega Baja is largely dependent on the agricultural sector, which accounts for around 40% of the municipality's GDP. The manufacturing sector accounts for around 25% of the municipality's GDP, while the service sector accounts for around 35%. The unemployment rate in Vega Baja is around 10%, which is slightly higher than the national average.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Vega Baja?
Total Population of Vega Baja is 23,418.
What is the Total Male Population of Vega Baja?
Total Male Population of Vega Baja is 11,181.
What is the Total Female Population of Vega Baja?
Total Female Population of Vega Baja is 12,237.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Vega Baja?
There are 91.37 Males per 100 Females in Vega Baja.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Vega Baja?
There are 109.44 Females per 100 Males in Vega Baja.
What is the Median Population Age in Vega Baja?
Median Population Age in Vega Baja is 43.1 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Vega Baja
Average Family Size in Vega Baja is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Vega Baja
Average Household Size in Vega Baja is 2.6 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Vega Baja?
Per Capita income in Vega Baja is $12,801.
What is the Median Family Income in Vega Baja?
Median Family Income in Vega Baja is $26,632.
What is the Median Household income in Vega Baja?
Median Household Income in Vega Baja is $22,544.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Vega Baja?
Income or Wage Gap in Vega Baja is 2.6%.
Women in Vega Baja earn 97.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Vega Baja?
Family Income Deficit in Vega Baja is $12,102.
Families that are below poverty line in Vega Baja earn $12,102 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Vega Baja?
Inequality or Gini Index in Vega Baja is 0.49.
How Large is the Labor Force in Vega Baja?
There are 8,809 People in the Labor Forcein in Vega Baja.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Vega Baja?
44.7% of People are in the Labor Force in Vega Baja.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Vega Baja?
Unemployment Rate in Vega Baja is 17.8%.