Vega Alta Demographics

46.8median age

Median age

Female54.3 yrs
Male42.1 yrs

Adults

7,269
2,275 seniors · 31%4,994 other adults

Sex

Female 51.8% · 4,343Male 48.2% · 4,045

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 84 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Vega Alta Income

$25,197median household income

Median household income

$25,197

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$24,186

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

40.1%

About 1 in 2 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Vega Alta Marital Status

37% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married37%44%31%
Never married38%42%34%
Divorced14%8%20%
Widowed10%5%14%
Separated1%1%2%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201