Vega Alta zona urbana, PR
Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Alta Municipio County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
8,681
Population
4,593/sq mi density
$23,682
Median Income
$14,476 per capita
$125,400
Home Value
$1,052,735 Zillow
$657
Median Rent
28.5% income on rent
78°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.1 / 5.0
$23,682 median income, 20.9% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.7 / 5.0
$125,400 home value, $657/mo rent
Population Overview
Total Population
8,681
Census 2023
Population Density
4,593
per square mile
Land Area
1.9
square miles (4.9 km²)
Median Age
46.0 yrs
18% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
46.7%
Male
53.3%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.7% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 3.8% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 98.9% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
23.7%
Black
3.8%
Hispanic
98.9%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| Spanish | 93.6% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 6.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
Spanish
93.6%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Health Insurance Coverage
97.6%
7% above US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
2.4%
72% below US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.549
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 8,681 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 4,593 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 1.9 sq mi |
| Median Age | 46.0 years |
Gender
| Male | 46.7% |
| Female | 53.3% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 23.7% |
| Black or African American | 3.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98.9% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| Spanish | 93.6% |
Social Indicators
| Health Insurance | 97.6% |
| Uninsured | 2.4% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.549 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |