Vega Baja Municipio's estimated 2026 population is 52,226 with a growth rate of -0.82% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Vega Baja Municipio is the 12th largest county in Puerto Rico. The 2010 population was 59,548 and has seen a growth of -12.3% since that time.
Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change
The racial composition of Vega Baja Municipio includes 25.31% White, 21.34% other race, 4.16% Black or African American, and smaller percentages for Asian and multiracial populations.
Two or more races (49.17%)
White (25.31%)
Other race (21.34%)
Black or African American (4.16%)
Asian (0.02%)
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| Two or more races | 26,581 | 49.17% |
| White | 13,681 | 25.31% |
| Other race | 11,537 | 21.34% |
| Black or African American | 2,249 | 4.16% |
| Asian | 10 | 0.02% |
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
Never Married
Vega Baja Municipio's average per capita income is $22,057. Household income levels show a median of $23,877. The poverty rate stands at 42.28%.
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Married Families | $42,257 | - |
| Families | $29,208 | $44,478 |
| Households | $23,877 | $38,117 |
| Non Families | $14,081 | $21,821 |
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