Vega Baja Municipio's 2026 population is estimated at 52,226, reflecting a -0.82% growth rate over the past year (World Population Review estimate based on U.S. Census Bureau data). Vega Baja Municipio is the 12th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 59,548 and has grown -12.3% since 2010.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
Overall: 44.7 years
Female: 46.9 years
Male: 42.8 years
There are 45,180 adults, (12,488 of whom are seniors) in Vega Baja Municipio.
Female: 28,229 (52.4%)
Male: 25,663 (47.6%)
The racial composition of Vega Baja Municipio includes 23.17% other race, 13.3% White, 5.06% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Native American and multiracial populations.
| Race | Population ↓ | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 31,250 | 57.99% |
| Other race | 12,487 | 23.17% |
| White | 7,170 | 13.3% |
| Black or African American | 2,726 | 5.06% |
| Native American | 259 | 0.48% |
Vega Baja Municipio 's average per capita income is $22,943. Household income levels show a median of $24,244. The poverty rate stands at 41.06%.
| Name | Median ↓ | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $39,887 | - |
| Families | $29,586 | $45,102 |
| Households | $24,244 | $38,479 |
| Non Families | $14,598 | $23,165 |
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