Vega, TX Demographics

A map of Vega's Population by Race

Vega, Texas had a population of 879 in 2020. It was 72.7% White, 0.0% Black, 0.8% Asian, 22.4% Hispanic, 0.5% Native American/Other, and 3.6% Multiracial. This map presents the population of Vega, with one dot drawn for each person counted in the 2020 Census, color-coded by race.

Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is the 1039th most populous. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs).

Vega's White Population

639 residents of Vega identify as White, or 72.7%. This makes the White share of the population of Vega considerably larger than the White share of the population of Texas (39.7% White). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is ranked #503 in terms of White residents as a share of the population.

Vega is more White than neighboring Boys Ranch (62.4% White), and Hereford (18.4% White). Vega is less White than neighboring Wildorado (74.1% White), Adrian (86.7% White), and Bushland (81.2% White).

Vega's Black Population

0 residents of Vega identify as Black, or 0.0%. This makes the Black share of the population of Vega slightly less than the Black share of the population of Texas (11.8% Black). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is ranked #1452 in terms of Black residents as a share of the population.

Vega is less Black than neighboring Wildorado (0.5% Black), Boys Ranch (13.9% Black), Bushland (0.9% Black), and Hereford (0.7% Black).

Vega's Asian Population

7 residents of Vega identify as Asian, or 0.8%. This makes the Asian share of the population of Vega roughly similar to the Asian share of the population of Texas (5.4% Asian). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is ranked #538 in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population.

Vega is more Asian than neighboring Wildorado (0.5% Asian), Adrian (0% Asian), Boys Ranch (0.6% Asian), Bushland (0.5% Asian), and Hereford (0.2% Asian).

Vega's Hispanic Population

197 residents of Vega identify as Hispanic, or 22.4%. This makes the Hispanic share of the population of Vega less than the Hispanic share of the population of Texas (39.3% Hispanic). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is ranked #1090 in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population.

Vega is more Hispanic than neighboring Wildorado (13.9% Hispanic), Adrian (11.7% Hispanic), Boys Ranch (19.1% Hispanic), and Bushland (12.2% Hispanic). Vega is less Hispanic than neighboring Hereford (79.3% Hispanic).

Vega's Native American/Other Population

4 residents of Vega identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other, or 0.5%. This makes the Native American/Other share of the population of Vega roughly similar to the Native American/Other share of the population of Texas (0.8% Native American/Other). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is ranked #1045 in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population.

Vega is more Native American/Other than neighboring Wildorado (0% Native American/Other), Adrian (0% Native American/Other), and Boys Ranch (0% Native American/Other).

Vega's Multiracial Population

32 residents of Vega identify as Multiracial, or 3.6%. This makes the Multiracial share of the population of Vega roughly similar to the Multiracial share of the population of Texas (3% Multiracial). Of the 1,860 places in Texas, Vega is ranked #673 in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population.

Vega is more Multiracial than neighboring Adrian (1.6% Multiracial), and Hereford (0.9% Multiracial). Vega is less Multiracial than neighboring Wildorado (10.9% Multiracial), Boys Ranch (4% Multiracial), and Bushland (4.7% Multiracial).

Source: 2020 Census State Redistricting Data and Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.