Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico

    2023 ACS Census Data · Population 8,147

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    Vieques Municipio is a small rural county in Puerto Rico with a population of 8,147. The median household income is $17,531, 73% below the national average. The poverty rate is 59.5%, median home value is $113,100, and 12.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher. Its college education attainment is 49% below the national average.

    Economy
    Housing Cost
    Education
    Employment
    Health Access
    Broadband

    Population

    8,147

    2023 estimate

    Rank #2646 of 3,222 counties

    Median Income?The midpoint of all household incomes — half of households earn more, half earn less.Learn more →

    $17,531

    Household

    Rank #3217 of 3,222 counties

    Median Home Value?Estimated market value of owner-occupied homes at the 50th percentile.

    $113,100

    Owner-occupied

    Rank #2690 of 3,222 counties

    Bachelor's Degree+?Percent of adults 25 and older who hold at least a bachelor's degree.Learn more →

    12.4%

    Adults 25+

    Rank #3046 of 3,222 counties

    Location

    Demographics

    Population breakdown by race, ethnicity, and age

    Age Distribution

    Race & Ethnicity

    Female Population?Percent of the total population identifying as female.

    48.7%

    Foreign-Born?Percent of residents born outside the United States.

    1.9%

    Speak Non-English at Home?Percent of households where a language other than English is spoken at home.

    95.0%

    Veterans?Percent of civilian population 18 and over who have served in the U.S. armed forces.

    2.5%

    Economy

    Income, poverty, and employment data from the American Community Survey

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Household Income

    US
    $65,047
    Puerto Rico
    $23,699
    Vieques Municipio
    $17,531

    26% below Puerto Rico avg·73% below national avg

    Poverty Rate

    US
    15.0%
    Puerto Rico
    44.7%
    Vieques Municipio
    59.5%

    33% below Puerto Rico avg·297% below national avg

    Labor Force Participation

    US
    57.6%
    Puerto Rico
    43.2%
    Vieques Municipio
    37.6%

    13% below Puerto Rico avg·35% 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 →

    $9,346

    Poverty Rate?Percent of residents living below the federal poverty line, which varies by household size.Learn more →

    59.5%

    Labor Force Participation?Percent of civilians 16+ who are employed or actively looking for work.Learn more →

    37.6%

    Housing

    Home values, ownership rates, and rental costs

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Median Home Value

    US
    $209,224
    Puerto Rico
    $117,927
    Vieques Municipio
    $113,100

    4% below Puerto Rico avg·46% below national avg

    Median Monthly Rent

    US
    $928
    Puerto Rico
    $536
    Vieques Municipio
    $424

    21% below Puerto Rico avg·54% below national avg

    Home Ownership Rate

    US
    73.0%
    Puerto Rico
    70.6%
    Vieques Municipio
    68.9%

    2% below Puerto Rico avg·6% below national avg

    Housing Cost Burden

    US
    23.6%
    Puerto Rico
    20.4%
    Vieques Municipio
    13.5%

    34% above Puerto Rico avg·43% above national avg

    Housing Units

    5,242

    Households

    2,663

    Ownership & Cost Burden

    Persons per Household?Average number of people living in each occupied housing unit.

    3.1

    Median Owner Costs (w/ Mortgage)?Typical monthly costs for homeowners with a mortgage, including principal, interest, taxes, and insurance.Learn more →

    $646

    Broadband Subscription?Percent of households with a broadband internet subscription.Learn more →

    78.2%

    Education

    Educational attainment among adults

    Benchmarks vs State & National

    Bachelor's Degree Rate

    US
    24.1%
    Puerto Rico
    24.6%
    Vieques Municipio
    12.4%

    50% below Puerto Rico avg·49% below national avg

    High School Graduation Rate

    US
    88.5%
    Puerto Rico
    77.8%
    Vieques Municipio
    69.9%

    10% below Puerto Rico avg·21% below national avg

    Attainment

    Health & Access

    With Disability (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 with a cognitive, physical, or sensory disability.Learn more →

    8.7%

    Without Health Insurance (under 65)?Percent of residents under 65 who lack any form of health insurance coverage.Learn more →

    15.1%

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