Vega Alta Municipio's estimated 2026 population is 33,517 with a growth rate of -1.09% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vega Alta Municipio is the 33rd largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 39,946 and has seen a growth of -16.09% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Vega Alta Municipio includes 24.73% other race, 21.94% White, 4.95% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for and multiracial populations.
Two or more races (48.38%)
Other race (24.73%)
White (21.94%)
Black or African American (4.95%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 16,988 | 48.38% |
| Other race | 8,684 | 24.73% |
| White | 7,703 | 21.94% |
| Black or African American | 1,739 | 4.95% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Vega Alta Municipio's average per capita income is $23,703. Household income levels show a median of $25,235. The poverty rate stands at 41.26%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $36,189 | - |
| Families | $27,265 | $46,714 |
| Households | $25,235 | $42,454 |
| Non Families | $16,573 | $27,171 |
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