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Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico
Vieques Municipio, Puerto Rico. Vieques Municipio had 7,867 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). It holds 2 places (2 census-designated) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 72147.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
7,867
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 8,249 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,078
Median household income
$19,803
±$2,182 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $26,297
Median home value
$100,000
±$44,042 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $131,500
Median gross rent
$430
±$35 (90% margin)
Puerto Rico: $578
How many people live in Vieques Municipio, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 8,249 residents in Vieques Municipio. The Census Bureau estimates 7,867 for July 1, 2025, down 4.6% since 2020, a steeper fall than Puerto Rico's (−3.1%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 8,078 over 51 square miles of land.
| Measure | Vieques Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,078 | 3,234,309 | −564 |
| Housing units | 5,504±294 | 1,634,357 | +596 |
Vieques Municipio's population since 2000
From 9,106 in 2000 to 7,867 in 2025: down 13.6%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Vieques Municipio?
Vieques Municipio holds 2 places: 2 census-designated places. The largest is Vieques zona urbana with 2,050 residents (2020-2024). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Vieques zona urbana | 1,668 | $15,988 |
|---|---|---|
| EsperanzaGEOID 7227190 | 947 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Vieques Municipio?
The median resident of Vieques Municipio is 46.5 years old; 16.9% are under 18 and 25.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 95.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 2.1%.
| Measure | Vieques Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 46.5±1.2 | 44.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 16.9% | 16.1% | – |
| 65 years and over | 25.1% | 23.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 95.9%±2.8 pts | 99.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 2.1%±2.1 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.5%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±1.9 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 7.6%±4.1 pts | 5.7% | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Vieques Municipio earn?
Half of Vieques Municipio's households earn less than $19,803 a year (±$2,182), against $26,297 in Puerto Rico. In 2015-2019 it was $18,382 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 59.1% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Vieques Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $19,803±$2,182 | $26,297 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $24,050±$3,663 | $41,994 | – |
| Per capita income | $11,056±$1,739 | $17,981 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 59.1%±8.8 pts | 40.5% | +13.2 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 87.5%±7.6 pts | 54.9% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 51.8%±9.7 pts | 47.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Vieques Municipio?
Owners occupy 66.8% of Vieques Municipio's occupied homes and renters 33.2%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $100,000 by its owner (±$44,042). The median renter pays $430 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Vieques Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $100,000±$44,042 | $131,500 | – |
| Median gross rent | $430±$35 | $578 | −$342 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 28.5%±19.1 pts | 42.3% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $688±$112 | $946 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.8%±7.9 pts | 67.9% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,504±294 | 1,634,357 | +596 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.6%±3.0 pts | 1.3% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 17.3%±8.9 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7%±4.7 pts | 68.0% | – |
| Mobile homes | 0.7%±0.9 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.3%±0.5 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 1.2%±1.2 pts | 1.8% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Vieques Municipio get to work?
62.8% of Vieques Municipio's workers drive alone and 24.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 13.4 minutes.
| Measure | Vieques Municipio | Puerto Rico | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.4%±6.0 pts | 46.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±4.7 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 62.8%±12.1 pts | 82.6% | – |
| Carpooled | 3.2%±3.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 1.2%±1.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 7.9%±6.9 pts | 2.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 24.0%±11.2 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.4 min±1.4 | 28.0 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Vieques Municipio's census tracts?
Vieques Municipio is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $17,359 (Tract 9506) to $20,208 (Tract 9505).
| Tract 950572147950500 | 5,332±573 | $20,208 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950672147950600 | 2,746±573 | $17,359 |
| Tract 990072147990000 | 0±15 | not published |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Vieques Municipio compare with Puerto Rico's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 76th of 78 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 59th of 78 |
| Residents per square mile | 76th of 78 |
| Median household income | 69th of 78 |
| Median home value | 65th of 78 |
| Median gross rent | 74th of 78 |
| Poverty rate | 3rd of 78 |
| Median age | 18th of 78 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
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