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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 12,475 | 35.36% |
| White | 11,988 | 33.98% |
| Other race | 8,285 | 23.48% |
| Black or African American | 2,531 | 7.17% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
Two or more races
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 12,599 | 2.77 | 67.9 | 32.1 |
| Married | 5,614 | 3.32 | 80.2 | 19.8 |
| Non Family | 3,434 | 1.14 | 61.6 | 38.4 |
| Female | 2,607 | 3.42 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Male | 944 | 3.67 | 53.6 | 46.4 |
3.25
Average Family Size
2.77
Average Household Size
67.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 2,054 | 8.14% |
| Associates Degree | 3,190 | 12.64% |
| Bachelors Degree | 3,834 | 15.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 1,892 | 7.5% |
| High School Graduate | 7,155 | 28.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 3,853 | 15.27% |
| Some College | 3,252 | 12.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 24,950 | 19,073 | 5,631 |
| 2+ Races | 9,083 | 7,226 | 2,307 |
| Other Race | 5,551 | 3,967 | 917 |
| Black | 2,101 | 1,429 | 404 |
| White | 114 | 98 | 39 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 85.96%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 34.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $31,757 | $43,646 | $30,009 |
| Graduate Degree | $51,964 | $78,079 | $36,733 |
| High School Graduate | $15,743 | $15,939 | $14,864 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,483 | $15,767 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $22,354 | $23,864 | $21,135 |
| Some College | $19,990 | $25,038 | $16,369 |
$22,354
Average Earnings
$23,864
Average Male
$21,135
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
3.66% of Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico residents speak only English, while 96.34% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 96.06% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 34,667 | 14,752 | 42.55% |
| Multiple | 12,314 | 5,231 | 42.48% |
| Other | 8,256 | 3,641 | 44.1% |
| Black | 2,523 | 958 | 37.97% |
| White | 132 | 16 | 12.12% |
42.28%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.6%
Male Poverty Rate
42.92%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico is Other, with 44.1% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico is White, with 12.12% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.67%. Among those working part-time, it was 53.64%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 51.16%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 61.08% |
| High School | 48.65% |
| Some College | 40.14% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 8.32% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 68.59% |
| Male Employed | 25.47% |
| Female Employed | 23.9% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $26,090 | $45,393 |
| Households | $24,778 | $42,551 |
| Married Families | $31,656 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $15,670 | $28,556 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
43.2%
Male Marriage Rate
40.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
692
Number of Veterans
632
Male Veterans
60
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 308 |
| First Gulf War | 131 |
| Second Gulf War | 115 |
| Korea | 105 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 239 |
| 75+ | 215 |
| 55 to 64 | 130 |
| 35 to 54 | 108 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 654 | 2.31% |
| White | 236 | 2.49% |
| 2+ Races | 212 | 2.08% |
| Other Race | 189 | 2.86% |
| Black | 55 | 2.38% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
56.52%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
48.7%
Labor Force Participation
38.1%
Employment Rate
21.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
0%
Born in Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico
97.98%
Native Born
2.02%
Foreign Born
1.33%
Non Citizen
0.7%
Naturalized
97.98% of Vega Alta Municipio, Puerto Rico residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Puerto Rico. 1.33% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.