Vega Baja zona urbana, PR
Full City Profile · Puerto Rico · Vega Baja Municipio County
2.4
/5.0
C
Fair
22,730
Population
3,726/sq mi density
$22,455
Median Income
$13,708 per capita
$115,400
Home Value
$1,052,735 Zillow
$618
Median Rent
32.6% income on rent
80°F
Avg Temperature
C
Overall
2.4 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
F
Economy
1.0 / 5.0
$22,455 median income, 15.3% unemployment
B+
Affordability
3.8 / 5.0
$115,400 home value, $618/mo rent
Population Overview
Total Population
22,730
Census 2023
Population Density
3,726
per square mile
Land Area
6.1
square miles (15.8 km²)
Median Age
44.1 yrs
13% above US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.0%
Male
53.0%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.3% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 5.3% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 98.6% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0% US: 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
26.3%
Black
5.3%
Hispanic
98.6%
Asian
0%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| Spanish | 96.1% US: 13.4% |
| Other Languages | 3.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
Spanish
96.1%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Health Insurance Coverage
88.5%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.5%
34% above US avg (8.6%)
Income Inequality (Gini)
0.536
US avg: 0.490 (0 = perfect equality, 1 = max inequality)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 22,730 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 3,726 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 6.1 sq mi |
| Median Age | 44.1 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.0% |
| Female | 53.0% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 98.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
Language
| Spanish | 96.1% |
Social Indicators
| Health Insurance | 88.5% |
| Uninsured | 11.5% |
| Gini Coefficient | 0.536 |
Classification
| USDA Rural-Urban Code | 1, Metro / 1 million+ |