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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,

Vieques Municipio is a county in Puerto Rico with a population of 8,147. It ranks #76 among counties in Puerto Rico by population. The median age is 46.3, older than the national median. The population is 51.3% male and 48.7% female.

The median household income in Vieques Municipio is $17,531, below the US median of $74,580. 51.2% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $113,100, with monthly rent averaging $424. The homeownership rate of 68.9% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.

Roughly 30.1% of workers primarily work from home, noticeably above the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 14.1 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.