Vega is a city located in Oldham County Texas. Vega has a 2024 population of 887. It is also the county seat of Oldham County. Vega is currently growing at a rate of 0.34% annually and its population has increased by 1.37% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 875 in 2020.
The average household income in Vega is $85,193 with a poverty rate of 15.07%. The median age in Vega is 40.2 years: 41.7 years for males, and 36.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Vega was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 825 | 79.71% |
| Two or more races | 164 | 15.85% |
| Other race | 31 | 3% |
| Black or African American | 10 | 0.97% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 365 | 2.8 | 78.4 | 21.6 |
| Married | 226 | 3.21 | 83.2 | 16.8 |
| Non Family | 96 | 1.13 | 69.8 | 30.2 |
| Female | 31 | 3.71 | 71 | 29 |
| Male | 12 | 6.17 | 75 | 25 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
78.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 39 | 5.31% |
| Associates Degree | 84 | 11.43% |
| Bachelors Degree | 65 | 8.84% |
| Graduate Degree | 39 | 5.31% |
| High School Graduate | 193 | 26.26% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 118 | 16.05% |
| Some College | 197 | 26.8% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 485 | 453 | 98 |
| Hispanic | 235 | 114 | 6 |
| 2+ Races | 117 | 48 | 0 |
| Other Race | 31 | 13 | 0 |
| Black | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 20.21%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $43,750 | $0 | $50,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,250 | $49,167 | $76,000 |
| High School Graduate | $52,825 | $53,375 | $24,167 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,938 | $31,750 | $16,250 |
| Overall | $52,764 | $53,971 | $36,477 |
| Some College | $64,545 | $68,450 | $43,229 |
$52,764
Average Earnings
$53,971
Average Male
$36,477
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
79.07% of Vega residents speak only English, while 20.93% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.51% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 346 | 107 | 30.92% |
| Multiple | 164 | 70 | 42.68% |
| White | 666 | 47 | 7.06% |
| Other | 31 | 4 | 12.9% |
15.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
11.64%
Male Poverty Rate
19.34%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Vega is Multiple, with 42.68% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Vega is White, with 7.06% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.54%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.59%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.05% |
| Some College | 11.47% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 5.13% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 4.52% |
| Female Employed | 3.14% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $76,250 | $98,487 |
| Households | $71,042 | $85,193 |
| Married Families | $80,625 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,000 | $40,559 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.8%
Male Marriage Rate
57.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
57
Number of Veterans
49
Male Veterans
8
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 40 |
| Vietnam | 12 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 65 to 74 | 11 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 47 | 7.33% |
| Other Race | 9 | 29.03% |
| Hispanic | 9 | 3.54% |
| 2+ Races | 1 | 0.85% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
21.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.1%
Labor Force Participation
59.5%
Employment Rate
2.6%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
65.02%
Born in Vega
89.18%
Native Born
10.82%
Foreign Born
7.83%
Non Citizen
3%
Naturalized
89.18% of Vega residents were born in the United States, with 65.02% having been born in Texas. 7.83% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 902 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2028 | 899 | 3 | 0.33% |
| 2027 | 896 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2026 | 893 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2025 | 890 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2024 | 887 | 3 | 0.34% |
| 2023 | 884 | 12 | 1.38% |
| 2022 | 872 | 15 | 1.75% |
| 2021 | 857 | -18 | -2.06% |
| 2020 | 875 | -49 | -5.3% |
| 2019 | 924 | -5 | -0.54% |
| 2018 | 929 | 9 | 0.98% |
| 2017 | 920 | 18 | 2% |
| 2016 | 902 | 7 | 0.78% |
| 2015 | 895 | -4 | -0.44% |
| 2014 | 899 | -8 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 907 | 22 | 2.49% |
| 2012 | 885 | -12 | -1.34% |
| 2011 | 897 | 13 | 1.47% |
| 2010 | 884 | 0 | 0% |