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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Vega

Texas · 936 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Vega has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,481. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $45,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 20%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

936
+13%since 1990
from 827 in 1990
1990 – 2025
700 / sq mi
+13%since 1990
from 618 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.1
+2%since 1990
from 38.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7658619581K1K1990201020202024Vega
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,481
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $26,250 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,315
+27%since 1990
from $13,687 in 1990
US average: $21,522
14.8%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,300
−20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $42,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$414
−8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $342 in 1990
US average: $602
78.3%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 80.0% in 1990
21.7% rent
1.5
−9%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic94.3%(780)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(81)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score31.4%(260)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(826)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(88)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score24.2%(226)
24
−23%since 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+2.0 ptssince 1990
from 14.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
74.3%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 73.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.5 min
−23%since 1990
from 21.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vega, Texas?

Vega, Texas has about 936 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Vega, Texas?

The typical household in Vega, Texas earns about $30,481 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Vega, Texas expensive?

In Vega, Texas, the median home is worth about $45,300, and the typical rent is about $414 a month.

How educated are people in Vega, Texas?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Vega, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Vega, Texas?

About 14.8% of people in Vega, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Vega, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Vega, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 109 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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