Vega Baja, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Vega Baja, Puerto Rico is 22,730 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest city in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $22,455, the median home value is $115,400, and the median age is 44.1.
22,730
Population
3729
People / sq mi
$22,455
Median Income
$115,400
Median Home Value
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Vega Baja covers 6.1 sq mi of land at 3729 people per square mile.
About Vega Baja, PR
What sets Vega Baja apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 0.6% versus 14.0% nationally. Vega Baja is a city in Puerto Rico with a population of 22,730. It ranks #13 among cities in Puerto Rico by population.
Household earnings sit near the bottom of the range at $22,455, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 39.4%, is among the steepest of comparable US cities and above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $115,400, with typical rent around $618.
Remote work is rare here (0.6%, below the national 14.0%), and the average commute runs about 30 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 26.3% |
| Black or African American | 5.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$22,455
Median Household Income
$13,708
Per Capita Income
39.4%
Poverty Rate
6.6%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$115,400
Median Home Value
$618
Median Rent
71.8%
Owner-Occupied
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
92.9%
Public Transit
0.6%
Work From Home
29.6 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
-
Foreign Born
-
Non-English at Home
-
Veterans
-
With Disability
88.5%
Health Insurance
-
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 18.3% |
| Manufacturing | 15.4% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 9.9% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 9.2% |
| Construction | 9.2% |
| Information | 6.9% |
| Public Administration | 5.9% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.8% |
| Retail Trade | 0.7% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 0.4% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.3% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vega Baja, Puerto Rico has a population of 22,730 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest city in Puerto Rico.
The median household income in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico is $22,455, with 39.4% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico is $115,400, with median monthly rent at $618 and a homeownership rate of 71.8%.
The median age in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico is 44.1 years. The population is 47.0% male and 53.0% female.
Vega Baja zona urbana, PR Climate
Vega Baja zona urbana, PR has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F) and receives about 1652 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is August and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
25.7°C
Avg Temp
1652
Precip (mm/yr)
Aug
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 24° / 75° | 118 mm |
| February | 24° / 75° | 73 mm |
| March | 24° / 76° | 84 mm |
| April | 25° / 77° | 114 mm |
| May | 26° / 79° | 177 mm |
| June | 27° / 80° | 129 mm |
| July | 27° / 81° | 151 mm |
| August | 27° / 81° | 171 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 141 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 141 mm |
| November | 26° / 78° | 186 mm |
| December | 24° / 76° | 167 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Vega Baja zona urbana, PR
The most comfortable months to visit Vega Baja zona urbana, PR are typically February, March and January, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is August (around 33°C high). The coldest is January (near 18°C low). November is usually the wettest month.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.