Demographics of Candelaria
Complete demographic analysis of Candelaria, Campeche, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 46,913 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Candelaria
Distribution by sex of the total population of Candelaria. The male-to-female ratio is 101.9 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Candelaria
Distribution of the population of Candelaria by five-year age groups and sex, according to the 2020 Census. The 18 age groups cover from 0 to 85 years and older.
| Age Group | Men | Women | Total | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | 2,534 | 2,485 | 5,019 | 10.7% |
| 5-9 years | 2,548 | 2,642 | 5,190 | 11.1% |
| 10-14 years | 2,417 | 2,413 | 4,830 | 10.3% |
| 15-19 years | 2,143 | 2,029 | 4,172 | 8.9% |
| 20-24 years | 1,736 | 1,863 | 3,599 | 7.7% |
| 25-29 years | 1,680 | 1,757 | 3,437 | 7.3% |
| 30-34 years | 1,589 | 1,702 | 3,291 | 7% |
| 35-39 years | 1,455 | 1,584 | 3,039 | 6.5% |
| 40-44 years | 1,400 | 1,401 | 2,801 | 6% |
| 45-49 years | 1,325 | 1,237 | 2,562 | 5.5% |
| 50-54 years | 1,204 | 1,048 | 2,252 | 4.8% |
| 55-59 years | 963 | 872 | 1,835 | 3.9% |
| 60-64 years | 797 | 693 | 1,490 | 3.2% |
| 65-69 years | 658 | 570 | 1,228 | 2.6% |
| 70-74 years | 451 | 359 | 810 | 1.7% |
| 75-79 years | 328 | 242 | 570 | 1.2% |
| 80-84 years | 214 | 152 | 366 | 0.8% |
| 85+ years | 191 | 149 | 340 | 0.7% |
Demographic Dependency in Candelaria
The demographic dependency ratio measures the proportion of the population in dependent ages (under 15 and over 65) relative to the working-age population (15 to 64 years). In Candelaria, the dependency ratio is 64.4%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 64.4% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 52.8% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 11.6% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 22% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Candelaria
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Candelaria is 2.79 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Candelaria
Origin and mobility of the population of Candelaria. Of the 46,913 inhabitants, 30,545 were born in the same state (65.1%) and 15,637 were born in another state (33.3%).
Indigenous Population in Candelaria
In Candelaria, 2,842 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 6.1% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Candelaria
In Candelaria, 662 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 1.4% of the total population.
Disability in Candelaria
In Candelaria, 2,505 people have a disability (5.3% of the population) and 5,263 people have a limitation (11.2%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 1,122 | 44.8% |
| Visual | 1,228 | 49% |
| Hearing | 631 | 25.2% |
| Speech | 542 | 21.6% |
| Mental | 595 | 23.8% |
Marital Status in Candelaria
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Candelaria by marital status. Of the 34,640 people aged 12 and over, 60.8% are married or in a civil union, 28.8% are single, and 10.4% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Candelaria
Religious distribution of the population of Candelaria according to the 2020 Census. 46.2% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 21,672 | 46.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 15,154 | 32.3% |
| Other religions | 32 | 0.1% |
| No religion | 9,946 | 21.2% |
Households in Candelaria
Candelaria has 13,289 households with an average of 3.5 occupants per household.