Demographics of Escuintla
Complete demographic analysis of Escuintla, Chiapas, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 30,896 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Escuintla
Distribution by sex of the total population of Escuintla. The male-to-female ratio is 97 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Escuintla
Distribution of the population of Escuintla 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 | 1,668 | 1,577 | 3,245 | 10.5% |
| 5-9 years | 1,713 | 1,656 | 3,369 | 10.9% |
| 10-14 years | 1,672 | 1,590 | 3,262 | 10.6% |
| 15-19 years | 1,458 | 1,400 | 2,858 | 9.3% |
| 20-24 years | 1,071 | 1,227 | 2,298 | 7.4% |
| 25-29 years | 968 | 1,158 | 2,126 | 6.9% |
| 30-34 years | 960 | 1,094 | 2,054 | 6.6% |
| 35-39 years | 897 | 1,107 | 2,004 | 6.5% |
| 40-44 years | 928 | 907 | 1,835 | 5.9% |
| 45-49 years | 762 | 797 | 1,559 | 5% |
| 50-54 years | 710 | 712 | 1,422 | 4.6% |
| 55-59 years | 548 | 663 | 1,211 | 3.9% |
| 60-64 years | 532 | 553 | 1,085 | 3.5% |
| 65-69 years | 443 | 423 | 866 | 2.8% |
| 70-74 years | 324 | 303 | 627 | 2% |
| 75-79 years | 274 | 232 | 506 | 1.6% |
| 80-84 years | 139 | 155 | 294 | 1% |
| 85+ years | 147 | 128 | 275 | 0.9% |
Demographic Dependency in Escuintla
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 Escuintla, the dependency ratio is 67.4%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 67.4% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 53.5% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 13.9% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 26% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Escuintla
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Escuintla is 2.71 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Escuintla
Origin and mobility of the population of Escuintla. Of the 30,896 inhabitants, 29,644 were born in the same state (95.9%) and 937 were born in another state (3%).
Indigenous Population in Escuintla
In Escuintla, 111 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 0.4% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Escuintla
In Escuintla, 88 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 0.3% of the total population.
Disability in Escuintla
In Escuintla, 1,531 people have a disability (5% of the population) and 2,844 people have a limitation (9.2%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 679 | 44.4% |
| Visual | 667 | 43.6% |
| Hearing | 358 | 23.4% |
| Speech | 323 | 21.1% |
| Mental | 312 | 20.4% |
Marital Status in Escuintla
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Escuintla by marital status. Of the 22,969 people aged 12 and over, 54.9% are married or in a civil union, 32% are single, and 13.2% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Escuintla
Religious distribution of the population of Escuintla according to the 2020 Census. 50.4% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 15,557 | 50.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 10,450 | 33.8% |
| Other religions | 2 | 0% |
| No religion | 4,868 | 15.8% |
Households in Escuintla
Escuintla has 7,880 households with an average of 3.9 occupants per household.