Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

Public Use Microdata Area (PUMA)

2024 Population

117,210

2024 Median Age

43.5

1.4% 1-year increase

2024 Poverty Rate

41.9%

3.73% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$24,860

3.39% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$123,700

3.26% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

36,338

3.02% 1-year growth

Population & Diversity

In 2024, there were 2.37 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (64.6k people) in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 27.2k Other (Hispanic) and 15.6k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Spanish (109,568 households), German (37 households), and Portuguese (20 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

60,662

Women

51.7%

56,575

Men

48.3%

The resident population of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in 2024 was 117,237 inhabitants, with 48.3% men, and 51.7% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
64.6k ± 2.41k
Other (Hispanic)
27.2k ± 1.93k
White (Hispanic)
15.6k ± 1.79k

99.5%

Hispanic Population

117k people

99.5% of the people in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are hispanic (117k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
576 ± 588 people
Venezuela
226 ± 369 people
Cuba
158 ± 308 people

In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 576 Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR residents, followed by Venezuela with 226 and Cuba with 158.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
109,568 households (96.7%)
German
37 households (0.0327%)
Portuguese
20 households (0.0177%)

96.8% of the households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Spanish. 96.7% of the households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
492 ± 177
Gulf War (2001-)
440 ± 225
Gulf War (1990s)
225 ± 119

Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.12 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR.

Economy

The economy of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR employs 36.3k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR were Restaurants & Food Services (2,583 people), Construction (2,577 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,302 people), and the highest paying industries were Management, scientific & technical consulting services ($117,759), Offices of physicians ($104,318), and Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($66,606).

Males in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,541. The income inequality in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.439, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,037

Women

46.9%

19,301

Men

53.1%

The workforce of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in 2024 was 36,338 people, with 46.9% woman, and 53.1% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR.

With the upper buttons you can see the distribution of the average salary and add a filter by race.

Occupations

36.3k

2024 Value

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 35.3k employees to 36.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, are Registered nurses (1,300 people), Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,195 people), and Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (1,068 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Puerto Rico.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Puerto Rico (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

36.3k

2024 Value

3.02%

1 Year growth

± 3.02%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR grew at a rate of 3.02%, from 35.3k employees to 36.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, are Restaurants & Food Services (2,583 people), Construction (2,577 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (2,302 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, though some of these residents may live in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$22,742

Median earning men ± $1,284

$22,018

Median earning women ± $1,135

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($33,125), Public Administration ($30,237), and Wholesale Trade ($28,731).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Construction ($65,811), Information ($54,519), and Manufacturing ($28,906).

Education

The student population of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 59 male students and 133 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (39 and 100%).

The largest universities in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Caribbean University-Vega Baja (39 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Home Health Aide (9 and 23.1%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (8 and 20.5%), and Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (6 and 15.4%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $7,344.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 192 students enrolled in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, 30.7% men and 69.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 192 records, of which 69.3% were women and 30.7% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Police Science
6 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
4 degrees awarded
Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
4 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Criminal Justice - Police Science with 6 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Caribbean University-Vega Baja

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

39 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Caribbean University-Vega Baja with 39 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 7 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, which is 0.219 times less than the 32 female students who received degrees in the same year.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($7,344) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,500) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,650) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2024, 0.949% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.49% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (28.8k), Bachelors Degree (18k), and Primary Education (15.5k).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was $123,700 in 2024, which is 0.372 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $119,800 to $123,700, a 3.26% increase. The homeownership rate in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR is 72.9%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 30.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$123,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$2,969

$33,911

Median Property Taxes

±$1,077

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR the largest share of households pay taxes in the None range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

72.9%

Homeownership

2024

73.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 72.9% of the housing units in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 71.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$24,860

Median Household Income

± $1,227

46.5k

Number of Households

± 1,771

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.5k households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR grew to $24,860 from the previous year's value of $24,046.

The following chart displays the households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.439

2024 Wage GINI in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

0.443

2023 Wage GINI in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

In 2024, the income inequality in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was 0.439 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.769% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (87.3%)
Worked At Home (4.45%)
Carpooled (4.1%)

In 2024, 87.3% of workers in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (4.45%) and those who carpooled to work (4.1%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

30.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (30.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.9% of the workforce in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have 2 cars.

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

41.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR (48.9k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 75+.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798, followed by New York (5,087).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

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