Vega Alta Municipio's 2026 population is estimated at 33,517, reflecting a -1.09% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Vega Alta Municipio is the 33rd largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 39,946 and has grown -16.09% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 42.4 years
Female: 43.3 years
Male: 41.3 years
There are 28,790 adults, (7,323 of whom are seniors) in Vega Alta Municipio.
Female: 18,142 (52%)
Male: 16,779 (48%)
The racial composition of Vega Alta Municipio includes 29.1% other race, 9.89% White, and smaller percentages for Black or African American, Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 20,190 | 57.82% |
| Other race | 10,162 | 29.1% |
| White | 3,454 | 9.89% |
| Black or African American | 1,034 | 2.96% |
| Native American | 81 | 0.23% |
Vega Alta Municipio 's average per capita income is $23,622. Household income levels show a median of $25,538. The poverty rate stands at 40.8%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $43,502 | - |
| Families | $29,850 | $46,638 |
| Households | $25,538 | $41,686 |
| Non Families | $16,143 | $26,731 |
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