Vega Alta, PR Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Vega Alta?
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There are 9,457 residents in Vega Alta, with a median age of 42.7. Of this, 45.81% are males and 54.19% are females.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 9,457 | -2.5% |
| Male Population | 4,332 | -6.9% |
| Female Population | 5,125 | 1.6% |
Male population 45.81%
Female population 54.19%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 42.7 | 6.5% |
What are the employment statistics in Vega Alta?
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White-collar workers make up 79.53% of the working population in Vega Alta, while blue-collar employees account for 20.47%. There are also 214 entrepreneurs in Vega Alta (7.34% of the workforce); 1,846 workers employed in private companies (63.28%); and 738 people working in governmental institutions (25.3%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 2,320 | -4.0% |
| Blue Collar | 597 | 9.5% |
White Collar 79.53%
Blue Collar 20.47%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 214 | 18.2% |
| Private Companies | 1,846 | -3.2% |
| Governmental Workers | 738 | -5.5% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 119 | 30.8% |
Self Employees 7.34%
Private Companies 63.28%
Governmental Workers 25.3%
Not for Profit Companies 4.08%
How many households are there in Vega Alta?
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There are a total of 3,305 households in Vega Alta, each made up of around 3 members. Family establishments represent 71.71% of these Vega Alta households, while non-family units account for the remaining 28.29%. Additionally, 28.8% of households have children and 71.2% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 3,305 | 2.9% |
| Average People Per Household | 3 | -5.1% |
| Family Households | 2,370 | 1.3% |
| Non-family Households | 935 | 7.1% |
Family Households 71.71%
Non-family Households 28.29%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 952 | -2.0% |
| Households without Children | 2,353 | 5.0% |
Households with Children 28.8%
Households without Children 71.2%
What are the median and average incomes in Vega Alta?
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The average annual household income in Vega Alta is $32,424, while the median household income sits at $20,539 per year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $32,424 | -0.4% |
| Median Household Income | $20,539 | -1.5% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Vega Alta?
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There are 4,163 housing units in Vega Alta, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1980. Of the 3,305 occupied housing units in Vega Alta, 58.4% are owner-occupied, while 41.6% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 39.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $120,600. In general, housing costs reach $494 per month in Vega Alta.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 39.79% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $120,600. In general, housing costs reach $494 per month in Vega Alta.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 4,163 | 0.9% |
| Median Year Built | 1980 | 0.0% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 51 | 0.0% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 94 | -37.3% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 295 | 57.8% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 805 | 20.0% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 867 | -15.2% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 1,097 | -0.5% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 578 | -5.9% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 285 | 32.6% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 91 | N/A |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 3,305 | 2.9% |
| Owner Occupied | 1,930 | 6.9% |
| Renter Occupied | 1,375 | -2.3% |
Owner Occupied 58.4%
Renter Occupied 41.6%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 768 | 21.3% |
| Without Mortgage | 1,162 | -0.8% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $120,600 | 1.8% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $116,300 | -0.1% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $494 | 4.7% |
With Mortgage 39.79%
Without Mortgage 60.21%
What is the level of education in Vega Alta?
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Approximately 36.97% of the population in Vega Alta holds a high school degree (that's 2,912 residents), while 12.15% have attained a college certificate (1,881 locals) and 14.21% have a bachelor's degree (1,119 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 1,331 | 5.1% |
| Some High School | 2,912 | -2.1% |
| Some College | 1,881 | 2.8% |
| Associate Degree | 1,287 | 9.7% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 1,119 | -8.2% |
| Graduate Degree | 271 | -2.9% |
No High School 16.9%
Some High School 36.97%
Some College 12.15%
Associate Degree 16.34%
Bachelor's Degree 14.21%
Graduate Degree 3.44%
What is the marital status of Vega Alta residents?
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A total of 3,591 people in Vega Alta have never been married (which represents 43.62% of the total population), while 3,083 of them are wedded (37.45%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 176 (2.14%) and 839 (10.19%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 3,591 | -2.5% |
| Married | 3,083 | -2.3% |
| Separated | 176 | -16.2% |
| Widowed | 720 | 19.6% |
| Divorced | 839 | -5.8% |
Never Married 43.62%
Married 37.45%
Separated 2.14%
Widowed 8.75%
Divorced 10.19%
What are the most common means of transportation in Vega Alta?
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The top three means of transportation people in Vega Alta use to get to work are: car, walking and railroad. A total of 2,443 residents commute by car, 199 prefer going to work by walking and 48 by railroad.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 2,443 | -4.3% |
| Railroad | 48 | -4.0% |
| Bicycle | 33 | 6.5% |
| Walk | 199 | 11.2% |
Methodology & Disclaimers
Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2021 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.
