2023 ACS Census Data · Population 54,058
Vega Baja Municipio is a mid-sized county in Puerto Rico with a population of 54,058. The median household income is $23,877, 63% below the national average. The poverty rate is 42.3%, median home value is $117,700, and 24.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its labor force participation is 25% below the national average.
Population
54,058
2023 estimate
Rank #954 of 3,222 counties
Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →
$23,877
Household
Rank #3171 of 3,222 counties
Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.
$117,700
Owner-occupied
Rank #2600 of 3,222 counties
Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →
24.9%
Adults 25+
Rank #1158 of 3,222 counties
Location
Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.
52.3%
Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.
0.8%
Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.
96.4%
Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.
1.9%
Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Household Income
1% above Puerto Rico avg·63% below national avg
Poverty Rate
5% above Puerto Rico avg·182% below national avg
Labor Force Participation
1% below Puerto Rico avg·25% below national avg
Economic Indicators
Per Capita Income?Total income divided by total population — the average income per person, regardless of household size.Learn more →
$15,647
Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →
42.3%
Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →
43.0%
Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs
Benchmarks vs State & National
Median Home Value
0% below Puerto Rico avg·44% below national avg
Median Monthly Rent
12% above Puerto Rico avg·35% below national avg
Home Ownership Rate
7% above Puerto Rico avg·3% above national avg
Housing Cost Burden
13% below Puerto Rico avg·2% above national avg
Housing Units
25,767
Households
20,482
Ownership & Cost Burden
Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.
2.6
Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →
$880
Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →
66.1%
Mean Commute Time?Average one-way travel time to work, in minutes, for workers 16 and older.Learn more →
29 min
Educational attainment among adults
Benchmarks vs State & National
Bachelor's Degree Rate
1% above Puerto Rico avg·3% above national avg
High School Graduation Rate
0% below Puerto Rico avg·12% below national avg
Attainment
Health & Access
With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →
13.9%
Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →
12.6%
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