Demographics of Escárcega
Complete demographic analysis of Escárcega, Campeche, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 59,923 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Escárcega
Distribution by sex of the total population of Escárcega. The male-to-female ratio is 96.8 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Escárcega
Distribution of the population of Escárcega 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 | 2,933 | 2,738 | 5,671 | 9.5% |
| 5-9 years | 3,318 | 3,149 | 6,467 | 10.8% |
| 10-14 years | 2,971 | 2,952 | 5,923 | 9.9% |
| 15-19 years | 2,626 | 2,645 | 5,271 | 8.8% |
| 20-24 years | 2,383 | 2,570 | 4,953 | 8.3% |
| 25-29 years | 2,228 | 2,565 | 4,793 | 8% |
| 30-34 years | 2,068 | 2,433 | 4,501 | 7.5% |
| 35-39 years | 1,881 | 2,176 | 4,057 | 6.8% |
| 40-44 years | 1,791 | 1,981 | 3,772 | 6.3% |
| 45-49 years | 1,596 | 1,668 | 3,264 | 5.4% |
| 50-54 years | 1,353 | 1,492 | 2,845 | 4.7% |
| 55-59 years | 1,218 | 1,250 | 2,468 | 4.1% |
| 60-64 years | 921 | 904 | 1,825 | 3% |
| 65-69 years | 758 | 745 | 1,503 | 2.5% |
| 70-74 years | 544 | 455 | 999 | 1.7% |
| 75-79 years | 396 | 327 | 723 | 1.2% |
| 80-84 years | 258 | 203 | 461 | 0.8% |
| 85+ years | 214 | 190 | 404 | 0.7% |
Demographic Dependency in Escárcega
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 Escárcega, the dependency ratio is 58.7%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 58.7% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 47.8% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 10.8% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 22.6% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Escárcega
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Escárcega is 2.52 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Escárcega
Origin and mobility of the population of Escárcega. Of the 59,923 inhabitants, 44,411 were born in the same state (74.1%) and 15,150 were born in another state (25.3%).
Indigenous Population in Escárcega
In Escárcega, 3,177 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 5.3% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Escárcega
In Escárcega, 768 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 1.3% of the total population.
Disability in Escárcega
In Escárcega, 3,389 people have a disability (5.7% of the population) and 6,514 people have a limitation (10.9%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 1,555 | 45.9% |
| Visual | 1,506 | 44.4% |
| Hearing | 799 | 23.6% |
| Speech | 559 | 16.5% |
| Mental | 687 | 20.3% |
Marital Status in Escárcega
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Escárcega by marital status. Of the 45,305 people aged 12 and over, 57.6% are married or in a civil union, 30% are single, and 12.4% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Escárcega
Religious distribution of the population of Escárcega according to the 2020 Census. 49.3% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 29,555 | 49.3% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 17,239 | 28.8% |
| Other religions | 33 | 0.1% |
| No religion | 13,018 | 21.7% |
Households in Escárcega
Escárcega has 16,833 households with an average of 3.6 occupants per household.