Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 13th-largest in Puerto Rico
The population of Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico is 54,058 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 13th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $23,877, the median home value is $117,700, and the median age is 44.3.
54,058
Population
1179
People / sq mi
$23,877
Median Income
$117,700
Median Home Value
Vega Baja Municipio covers 46 sq mi of land at 1179.1 people per square mile.
About Vega Baja Municipio,
Among US counties, Vega Baja Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $23,877, below the US median of $78,538. Vega Baja Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 54,058. It ranks #13 among counties in Puerto Rico by population.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $23,877, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 38.1%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Property is affordable here, the median home worth $117,700, with typical rent around $599.
Home-based work is uncommon, at 2.3%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 29 minutes each way.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 25.3% |
| Black or African American | 4.2% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.2% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
44.3
Median Age
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Male
22.5%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 13.3% · Seniors (65+): 22.5%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $23,877 |
| Mean household income | $38,117 |
| Per-capita income | $15,647 |
| Poverty rate | 38.1% |
| Unemployment rate | 5.8% |
| Employment-to-population | 37.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Vega Baja Municipio is professional & business services, accounting for 20.3% of workers.
How residents commute
0.2%
Drive alone
3.4%
Carpool
91.8%
Public transit
2.3%
Work from home
29.4 min
Avg commute
Housing
$117,700
Median home value
$599
Median rent
75.3%
Homeownership rate
25,767
Total housing units
79.5%
Occupied
20.5%
Vacant
24.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
90.0%
With health insurance
Education
-
High School+
-
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 54,058 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 13th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 1179 people per square mile.
The median household income in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico is $23,877, with mean (average) household income of $38,117 and per-capita income of $15,647. 38.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Vega Baja Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (25.3%), Black or African American (4.2%), Hispanic or Latino (0.2%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico is 44.3 years. Residents are 52.3% female and 47.7% male.
The median home value in Vega Baja Municipio is $117,700 and median monthly rent is $599. 75.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 25,767 total housing units, 20.5% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.3% of workers. The unemployment rate is 5.8%.
San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Vega Baja Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.