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Vega, TX
City in Oldham County, Texas.
Population
1,086
Land area
1.3sq mi
People per sq mi
811
ZIP codes
0
Vega and its ZIP codes
Vega at a glance
- Vega is about 7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,125, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $131,000 (54% below Texas) and median rent is $1,107 a month.
Local data for Vega, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Vega, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,125
Poverty rate
21.0%
Median home value
$131,000
Median rent
$1,107/mo
Homeownership
75.0%
Bachelor's or higher
12.7%
Median age
38.2
Average commute
33.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (433), German Americans (134), Irish Americans (95).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Oldham County. PPP loans are for Vega.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Sep 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,043
903 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.1M
FY 2026, $8,599 per person
How people get to work
Vega, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.1%
- Carpooled13.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.6%
- Worked from home4.3%
Average one-way commute: 33.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Vega, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
91° / 21°F
19.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Vega, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.3%
U.S. 33.3% +2.0 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
14.7%
U.S. 12.8% +1.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.9%
U.S. 11.1% +3.8 pts
Cities near Vega
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| WildoradoCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.4 |
| AdrianCity | 14 mi | 0.5 |
| BushlandCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 6 |
| Boys RanchCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 1.6 |
| UmbargerCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 1 |
| Bishop HillsTown | 27 mi | 0.3 |
| HerefordCity | 29 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Vega, TX in?
- Vega is in Oldham County, Texas.
- What is the population of Vega, TX?
- About 1,086 people live in Vega, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Vega?
- Nearby places include Wildorado (13 mi), Adrian (14 mi), Bushland (21 mi), Boys Ranch (22 mi), Umbarger (27 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023