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Vega

Texas · 884 residents · 1.338 sq mi
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Vega has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,177. Population has declined 6% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.0
US median: 37.2
More educated
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
884
−6%since 2000
from 936 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
661 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 700 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.0
+2%since 2000
from 39.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7658619581K1K1990201020202024Vega
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,177
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,481 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,147
+51%since 2000
from $17,315 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.5%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.455
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$563
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $414 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
39.9%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
19.4% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+16%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(826)
Black1%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(88)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.2%(226)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87%(769)
Black1.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(87)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other5.5%(49)
Diversity Score36%(318)
Diversity Score
36
+49%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.6%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.1%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+12%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.1%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
36.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 35.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.4%
−26.5 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Female
48.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Vega, Texas?

Vega, Texas has about 884 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Vega, Texas?

The typical household in Vega, Texas earns about $49,177 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $563 a month.

How educated are people in Vega, Texas?

About 32.2% 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 8.2% 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 57 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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