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Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 21,954 | 40.52% |
| Two or more races | 19,964 | 36.85% |
| Other race | 9,811 | 18.11% |
| Black or African American | 2,444 | 4.51% |
| Asian | 9 | 0.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 20,098 | 2.68 | 75.5 | 24.5 |
| Married | 7,145 | 3.41 | 88.9 | 11.1 |
| Non Family | 7,010 | 1.16 | 72.8 | 27.2 |
| Female | 4,010 | 3.49 | 61.3 | 38.7 |
| Male | 1,933 | 3.82 | 65.4 | 34.6 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.68
Average Household Size
75.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 3,376 | 8.47% |
| Associates Degree | 4,198 | 10.53% |
| Bachelors Degree | 7,638 | 19.17% |
| Graduate Degree | 2,363 | 5.93% |
| High School Graduate | 11,653 | 29.24% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5,891 | 14.78% |
| Some College | 4,734 | 11.88% |
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 | 39,166 | 30,019 | 9,787 |
| 2+ Races | 15,347 | 11,906 | 4,130 |
| Other Race | 6,881 | 5,268 | 1,558 |
| Black | 1,774 | 1,488 | 520 |
| White | 563 | 500 | 203 |
| Asian | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $29,889 | $34,118 | $29,076 |
| Graduate Degree | $38,406 | $41,014 | $37,938 |
| High School Graduate | $17,118 | $18,700 | $13,788 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,763 | $11,228 | $14,265 |
| Overall | $21,343 | $21,003 | $21,712 |
| Some College | $19,153 | $21,530 | $17,633 |
$21,343
Average Earnings
$21,003
Average Male
$21,712
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
3.65% of Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico residents speak only English, while 96.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 96.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 52,688 | 22,703 | 43.09% |
| Multiple | 19,849 | 7,584 | 38.21% |
| Other | 9,734 | 4,658 | 47.85% |
| Black | 2,400 | 935 | 38.96% |
| White | 968 | 431 | 44.52% |
43.21%
Overall Poverty Rate
41.27%
Male Poverty Rate
44.96%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico is Other, with 47.85% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico is Multiple, with 38.21% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 11.62%. Among those working part-time, it was 49.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 50.69%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 63.67% |
| High School | 47.15% |
| Some College | 36.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 15.65% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 73.54% |
| Female Unemployed | 58.83% |
| Female Employed | 25.78% |
| Male Employed | 24.29% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $28,648 | $43,183 |
| Households | $23,701 | $37,287 |
| Married Families | $40,178 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $13,926 | $22,109 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.5%
Male Marriage Rate
33.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
1,076
Number of Veterans
1,072
Male Veterans
4
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 318 |
| Korea | 182 |
| First Gulf War | 115 |
| Second Gulf War | 90 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 546 |
| 55 to 64 | 319 |
| 65 to 74 | 147 |
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,076 | 2.45% |
| White | 534 | 2.99% |
| 2+ Races | 324 | 1.89% |
| Other Race | 183 | 2.35% |
| Black | 35 | 1.79% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
17.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
52.98%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
36.9%
Employment Rate
16.3%
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 Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico
99.29%
Native Born
0.71%
Foreign Born
0.44%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
99.29% of Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico residents were born in the United States, with 0% having been born in Puerto Rico. 0.44% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.