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Population Review

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 76th-largest in Puerto Rico

The population of Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico is 8,147 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 76th-largest county in Puerto Rico. The median household income is $17,531, the median home value is $113,100, and the median age is 46.3.

Vieques Municipio within Puerto Rico · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

8,147

Population

160

People / sq mi

$17,531

Median Income

$113,100

Median Home Value

Vieques Municipio covers 51 sq mi of land at 160.4 people per square mile.

About Vieques Municipio,

Among US counties, Vieques Municipio stands out first on household income: a median of $17,531, below the US median of $78,538. With 8,147 residents, Vieques Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico.

Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $17,531, below the US median of $78,538. The poverty rate, 51.2%, is among the steepest of comparable US counties and above the national 12.4%. Homes are comparatively cheap — a median value of $113,100, with typical rent around $424.

Remote work is widespread — 30.1% of workers stay home, above the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 14 minutes each way.

Race & Ethnicity

White12.6%
Black or African American2.7%
Asian0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)0.0%
Two or More Races0.0%

Age & Sex

46.3

Median Age

48.7%

Female

51.3%

Male

24.4%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5
3.6%
5–9
4.9%
10–14
5.8%
15–19
6.3%
20–24
5.5%
25–34
8.9%
35–44
12.5%
45–54
12.2%
55–59
10.5%
60–64
5.4%
65–74
12.9%
75–84
9.7%
85+
1.8%

Children (under 15): 14.3% · Seniors (65+): 24.4%

Income & Poverty

Median household income$17,531
Mean household income$22,473
Per-capita income$9,346
Poverty rate51.2%
Unemployment rate3.2%
Employment-to-population34.4%

Top Industries by Employment

Construction
27.4%
Public administration
20.1%
Arts, entertainment & food
14.4%
Professional & business services
9.1%
Education & health care
6.3%
Manufacturing
3.9%
Retail trade
3.0%
Finance & real estate
2.8%

The largest employment sector in Vieques Municipio is construction, accounting for 27.4% of workers.

How residents commute

1.3%

Drive alone

7.5%

Carpool

57.5%

Public transit

30.1%

Work from home

14.1 min

Avg commute

Housing

$113,100

Median home value

$424

Median rent

68.9%

Homeownership rate

5,242

Total housing units

50.8%

Occupied

49.2%

Vacant

31.1%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

88.6%

With health insurance

Education

-

High School+

-

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico has a population of 8,147 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 76th-largest county in Puerto Rico. Population density is 160 people per square mile.

The median household income in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico is $17,531, with mean (average) household income of $22,473 and per-capita income of $9,346. 51.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Vieques Municipio, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (12.6%), Black or African American (2.7%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico is 46.3 years. Residents are 48.7% female and 51.3% male.

The median home value in Vieques Municipio is $113,100 and median monthly rent is $424. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 5,242 total housing units, 49.2% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico is construction, employing 27.4% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.2%.

San Juan is among the largest cities associated with Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico, with a population of 320,691.

Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.