Vega Alta Municipio, PR population by race
The table below shows Vega Alta Municipio's population by race.
| Race | Population | % of Total Population |
|---|---|---|
| White | 11,988 | 33.98% |
| Black or African American | 2,531 | 7.17% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 0 | - |
| Asian | 0 | - |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander | 0 | - |
| Some other race | 8,285 | 23.48% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 12,475 | 35.36% |
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Vega Alta Municipio population by race
Of the 5 race categories (excluding ethnicity) identified by the Census Bureau, namely American Indian or Alaska Native, Asian, Black or African American, Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander and White; Vega Alta Municipio has a population in 4 of the race categories.
This confirms that Vega Alta Municipio's population is moderately diverse.
The percent distribution of Vega Alta Municipio population by race (across all racial categories recognized by the U.S. Census Bureau): 33.98% are white, 7.17% are Black or African American, 23.48% are some other race and 35.36% are multiracial.
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Vega Alta Municipio, PR population by race.
The largest racial group in Vega Alta Municipio is White with a population of 11,988 (33.98% of the total population).
Vega Alta Municipio 's racial breakdown clearly shows that there is no majority (i.e. more than 50% of the population belong to one particular race) of any race in the county.
As per the latest data estimates from American Community Survey's 5-year estimates:
1. The largest racial group in Vega Alta Municipio is White with a population of 11,988 (33.98% of the total population).
2. The multiracial population, i.e. population that identify themselves with two or more races , is 12,475 (35.36% of the total population).
Racial / Ethnic makeup of Vega Alta Municipio, PR
By ethnicity, 34,966 (99.11% of the total population) is Hispanic or Latino (of any race), and 313 (0.89% of the total population) is Non-Hispanic.
Of the Non-Hispanic population in Vega Alta Municipio, the largest racial group is White alone with a population of 147 (46.96% of the total Non-Hispanic population).
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Vega Alta Municipio, PR Non-Hispanic population by race
All percentages shown below are, % of Vega Alta Municipio's Non-Hispanic population.
Vega Alta Municipio Non-Hispanic population by race
The distribution of the Non-Hispanic population across various race categories
| Race | Population | % of Total Non-Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| White alone | 147 | 46.96% |
| Black or African American alone | 128 | 40.89% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Asian alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone | 0 | 0.00% |
| Some other race alone | 24 | 7.67% |
| Two or more races (multiracial) | 14 | 4.47% |
Among the Hispanic population in Vega Alta Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,166 (97.71% of the total Hispanic population).
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Vega Alta Municipio, PR Hispanic or Latino population
All percentages shown below are, % of Vega Alta Municipio's Hispanic population.
Vega Alta Municipio Hispanic or Latino population
The distribution of the Hispanic or Latino population by their ancestries
| Origin | Population | % of Total Hispanic Population |
|---|---|---|
| Mexican | 0 | 0.00% |
| Puerto Rican | 34,166 | 97.71% |
| Cuban | 142 | 0.41% |
| Other Hispanic or Latino | 658 | 1.88% |
Things to know
What percentage of Vega Alta Municipio, PR is Hispanic?
As per the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey estimates, 99.11% of Vega Alta Municipio population is Hispanic.
Among the Hispanic population in Vega Alta Municipio, regardless of the race, the largest group is of Puerto Rican origin, with a population of 34,166 (97.71% of the total Hispanic population).
How many Black people does Vega Alta Municipio, PR have?
Vega Alta Municipio, PR has 2,531 Black or African American population as per the estimates from the latest American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Overall 7.17% of the total population (excluding multiracial) in Vega Alta Municipio is Black.
What is the largest minority group in Vega Alta Municipio, PR?
With 99.11% of the total population, Hispanic and Latino Americans are the largest ethnic minority in Vega Alta Municipio.
That being said, with a 23.48% of the total population, Some other races are the largest racial minority in Vega Alta Municipio.
What is the majority race in Vega Alta Municipio, PR?
With a population of 11,988 (33.98% of the total population), Whites are the largest racial majority in Vega Alta Municipio.
Some other races are second largest race in Vega Alta Municipio, with 23.48% of the total population.
References
- U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2018-2022 5-Year Estimates
