Demographics of Huixtán
Complete demographic analysis of Huixtán, Chiapas, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 22,975 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Huixtán
Distribution by sex of the total population of Huixtán. The male-to-female ratio is 96.2 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Huixtán
Distribution of the population of Huixtán 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 | 1,457 | 1,313 | 2,770 | 12.1% |
| 5-9 years | 1,454 | 1,404 | 2,858 | 12.4% |
| 10-14 years | 1,444 | 1,425 | 2,869 | 12.5% |
| 15-19 years | 1,143 | 1,251 | 2,394 | 10.4% |
| 20-24 years | 928 | 1,057 | 1,985 | 8.6% |
| 25-29 years | 801 | 957 | 1,758 | 7.7% |
| 30-34 years | 665 | 721 | 1,386 | 6% |
| 35-39 years | 588 | 704 | 1,292 | 5.6% |
| 40-44 years | 536 | 565 | 1,101 | 4.8% |
| 45-49 years | 520 | 528 | 1,048 | 4.6% |
| 50-54 years | 428 | 433 | 861 | 3.7% |
| 55-59 years | 305 | 328 | 633 | 2.8% |
| 60-64 years | 256 | 278 | 534 | 2.3% |
| 65-69 years | 241 | 285 | 526 | 2.3% |
| 70-74 years | 166 | 171 | 337 | 1.5% |
| 75-79 years | 165 | 124 | 289 | 1.3% |
| 80-84 years | 81 | 78 | 159 | 0.7% |
| 85+ years | 85 | 87 | 172 | 0.7% |
Demographic Dependency in Huixtán
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 Huixtán, the dependency ratio is 76.8%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 76.8% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 65.4% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 11.4% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 17.5% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Huixtán
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Huixtán is 2.72 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Huixtán
Origin and mobility of the population of Huixtán. Of the 22,975 inhabitants, 22,914 were born in the same state (99.7%) and 43 were born in another state (0.2%).
Indigenous Population in Huixtán
In Huixtán, 19,811 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 86.2% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Huixtán
In Huixtán, 107 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 0.5% of the total population.
Disability in Huixtán
In Huixtán, 854 people have a disability (3.7% of the population) and 1,388 people have a limitation (6%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 343 | 40.2% |
| Visual | 346 | 40.5% |
| Hearing | 296 | 34.7% |
| Speech | 245 | 28.7% |
| Mental | 253 | 29.6% |
Marital Status in Huixtán
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Huixtán by marital status. Of the 16,138 people aged 12 and over, 56.1% are married or in a civil union, 36.7% are single, and 7.2% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Huixtán
Religious distribution of the population of Huixtán according to the 2020 Census. 74.6% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 17,149 | 74.6% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 5,159 | 22.5% |
| Other religions | 109 | 0.5% |
| No religion | 524 | 2.3% |
Households in Huixtán
Huixtán has 4,599 households with an average of 5 occupants per household.