Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

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2023 Population

117,706

0.35% 1-year decline

2023 Median Age

42.9

0.941% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

43.5%

0.997% 1-year decrease

2023 Median Household Income

$24,046

1.34% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$119,800

1.44% 1-year growth

2022 Employed Population

35,193

4.8% 1-year decline

About

In 2023, Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR had a population of 118k people with a median age of 42.9 and a median household income of $24,046. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR declined from 118,120 to 117,706, a −0.35% decrease and its median household income grew from $23,728 to $24,046, a 1.34% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Two+ (Hispanic) (50.5%), White (Hispanic) (24.1%), Other (Hispanic) (19.9%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (4.43%), and White (Non-Hispanic) (0.767%).

96.4% of the households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. 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.

The largest universities in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Caribbean University-Vega Baja (32 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was $119,800, and the homeownership rate was 71.9%.

Most people in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was 2 cars per household.

Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR borders Toa Baja & Dorado PUMA, PR, Toa Alta, Corozal & Naranjito PUMA, PR, Arecibo, Manatí & Barceloneta PUMA, PR, and San Sebastián, Utuado & Lares PUMA, PR.

United States Puerto Rico

Population & Diversity

In 2023, there were 2.1 times more Two+ (Hispanic) residents (59.5k people) in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR than any other race or ethnicity. There were 28.4k White (Hispanic) and 23.4k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Spanish (109,313 households), Arabic (65 households), and German (32 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

66,860

Women

52.8%

59,721

Men

47.2%

The resident population of United States in 2022 was 126,581 inhabitants, with 47.2% men, and 52.8% women.

The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in the United States.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

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

Two+ (Hispanic)
59.5k ± 2.82k
White (Hispanic)
28.4k ± 1.9k
Other (Hispanic)
23.4k ± 2.03k

98.9%

Hispanic Population

116k people

98.9% of the people in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are hispanic (116k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Dominican Republic
507 ± 552 people
Cuba
177 ± 326 people
Colombia
159 ± 309 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Dominican Republic, the natal country of 507 Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR residents, followed by Cuba with 177 and Colombia with 159.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
109,313 households (96.3%)
Arabic
65 households (0.0572%)
German
32 households (0.0282%)

96.4% 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%. 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 2023, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Spanish. 96.3% 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
530 ± 173
Gulf War (2001-)
327 ± 163
Gulf War (1990s)
275 ± 127

Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.62 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR employs 35.2k people. The largest industries in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Elementary & secondary schools (2,937 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,253 people), and Construction (1,952 people), and the highest paying industries are Pharmaceutical & medicine manufacturing ($73,619), Architectural, engineering & related services ($66,995), and Outpatient care centers ($57,814).

Males in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have an average income that is 1.02 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,488. The income inequality in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR (measured using the Gini index) is 0.438, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

17,070

Women

47%

19,262

Men

53%

The workforce of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in 2020 was 36,332 people, with 47% woman, and 53% men.

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

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Occupations

35.2k

2022 Value

−4.8%

1 Year decline

± −4.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −4.8%, from 37k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, are Secretaries and administrative assistants, except legal, medical, and executive (1,794 people), Cashiers (1,477 people), and Security guards & gaming surveillance officers (1,199 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

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Industries

Employment by Industries

35.2k

2022 Value

−4.8%

1 Year decline

± −4.8%

From 2021 to 2022, employment in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR declined at a rate of −4.8%, from 37k employees to 35.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, are Elementary & secondary schools (2,937 people), Restaurants & Food Services (2,253 people), and Construction (1,952 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

$22,491

Median earning men ± $1,133

$21,278

Median earning women ± $1,207

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,525), Wholesale Trade ($28,002), and Public Administration ($27,722).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Information ($49,081), Public Administration ($30,841), and Manufacturing ($30,240).

Education

In 2022, universities in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR awarded 32 degrees. The student population of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 46 male students and 113 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Hispanic or Latino (32 and 100%), followed by Asian (0 and 0%), Black or African American (0 and 0%), and Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders (0 and 0%).

The largest universities in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR by number of degrees awarded are Caribbean University-Vega Baja (32 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR are Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants (11 and 34.4%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (5 and 15.6%), and General Business Administration & Management (5 and 15.6%).

The median tuition cost in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR for private four year colleges is $4,776.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2022 there were 159 students enrolled in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, 28.9% men and 71.1% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 159 records, of which 71.1% were women and 28.9% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants
11 degrees awarded
Social Work
4 degrees awarded
Criminal Justice - Police Science
3 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Other Practical Nursing, Vocational Nursing, & Nursing Assistants with 11 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

32 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Caribbean University-Vega Baja with 32 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2022, 5 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR, which is 0.185 times less than the 27 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 32 degrees mean that there were Infinityk times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Asian, with 0 degrees awarded.

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 ($4,776) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,190) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,100) 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 2022, 1.5% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.29% 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 2022 were High School or Equivalent (30.3k), Primary Education (18.4k), and Secondary Education (17.3k).

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 $119,800 in 2023, which is 0.395 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $118,100 to $119,800, a 1.44% increase. The homeownership rate in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR is 71.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have an average commute time of 30.9 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.

Median household income in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR is $24,046. In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $40,180, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $39,005 and $35,126.

Housing

Property

$119,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$2,630

$31,543

Median Property Taxes

±$1,108

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

71.9%

Homeownership

2023

73.8%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 71.9% of the housing units in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 72.2%.

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

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2023, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was Guaynabo & Cataño PUMA, PR with a value of $40,180, followed by Trujillo Alto & Gurabo PUMA, PR and Carolina PUMA, PR, with respective values of $39,005 and $35,126.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Household Income

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

$24,046

Median Household Income

± $932

43.9k

Number of Households

± 1,558

In 2023, the median household income of the 43.9k households in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR grew to $24,046 from the previous year's value of $23,728.

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

0.438

2022 Wage GINI in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

0.422

2021 Wage GINI in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR

In 2022, the income inequality in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was 0.438 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.79% growth from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR was lower than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2023

Drove Alone (88%)
Carpooled (4.04%)
Worked At Home (3.45%)

In 2023, 88% of workers in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (4.04%) and those who worked at home (3.45%).

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

30.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR have a longer commute time (30.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.79% 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

43.5% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR (51k out of 117k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Males 25 - 34.

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 White.

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
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

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

Health

92.2% of the population of Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR has health coverage, with 21.3% on employee plans, 48.6% on Medicaid, 10.5% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 0.998% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 19% under 18 years, 21.5% between 18 and 34 years, 38.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

7.81%

Uninsured

21.3%

Employer Coverage

48.6%

Medicaid

10.5%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

0.998%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR grew by 5.85% from 7.38% to 7.81%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Vega Baja, Vega Alta & Morovis PUMA, PR changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.