Socoltenango
Socoltenango is a municipality of
Chiapas
with 19,092 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 684 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.4 years.
Total Population
19,092
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
9,413 / 9,679
49.3% / 50.7%
Schools
0
96 public,
2 private
Health
14
0 hospitals,
14 centers
Localities
99
Communities and settlements
Companies
466
Registered establishments
Demographics of Socoltenango
Demographic structure of Socoltenango according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 5,702 people under 15 years old (29.9%),
12,009 people of working age (62.9%)
and 1,381 elderly over 65 years old (7.2%).
0-14 years
5,702
29.9% of the population
15-64 years
12,009
62.9% - Working age
65+ years
1,381
7.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
59%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Socoltenango
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
959 |
946 |
1,905 |
10% |
| 5-9 years |
1,023 |
1,004 |
2,027 |
10.6% |
| 10-14 years |
901 |
869 |
1,770 |
9.3% |
| 15-19 years |
811 |
792 |
1,603 |
8.4% |
| 20-24 years |
693 |
780 |
1,473 |
7.7% |
| 25-29 years |
666 |
835 |
1,501 |
7.9% |
| 30-34 years |
692 |
775 |
1,467 |
7.7% |
| 35-39 years |
671 |
733 |
1,404 |
7.4% |
| 40-44 years |
608 |
665 |
1,273 |
6.7% |
| 45-49 years |
515 |
533 |
1,048 |
5.5% |
| 50-54 years |
434 |
428 |
862 |
4.5% |
| 55-59 years |
385 |
400 |
785 |
4.1% |
| 60-64 years |
317 |
276 |
593 |
3.1% |
| 65-69 years |
257 |
222 |
479 |
2.5% |
| 70-74 years |
177 |
162 |
339 |
1.8% |
| 75-79 years |
145 |
124 |
269 |
1.4% |
| 80-84 years |
75 |
74 |
149 |
0.8% |
| 85+ years |
84 |
61 |
145 |
0.8% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Socoltenango
Population Origin
Born in Another State
127
0.7%
Lived in Another State in 2015
134
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
1,166
6.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
1,104
94.7% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
62
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
2,263
44.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
197
1% of the population
Men / Women
102 / 95
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
2,075
10.9%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
419 |
| Visual |
417 |
| Hearing |
271 |
| Speech |
186 |
| Mental |
172 |
Education in Socoltenango
Literacy and Schooling
In Socoltenango, 2,363 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(236300%),
while 2,445 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.4 years
(6.4 men, 6.4 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,139 |
1,306 |
2,445 |
244500% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,324 |
1,211 |
2,535 |
253500% |
| Complete primary |
1,347 |
1,292 |
2,639 |
263900% |
| Incomplete secondary |
202 |
146 |
348 |
34800% |
| Complete secondary |
1,218 |
1,683 |
2,901 |
290100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,151 |
1,104 |
2,255 |
225500% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 270 |
| 6-11 years | 123 |
| 12-14 years | 231 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 96 are public and
2 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Socoltenango
In Socoltenango, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 7,889 people.
Of those, 7,825 are employed and 64 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
Total EAP
7,889
H: 5,761 /
M: 2,128
Employed Population
7,825
H: 5,715 /
M: 2,110
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
64 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
6,509
H: 1,285 /
M: 5,224
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
15,503 |
81.2% |
| IMSS |
3,227 |
16.9% |
| ISSSTE |
292 |
1.5% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
31 |
0.2% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
2 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
11,077 |
58% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
992 |
5.2% |
| Private insurance |
18 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
71 |
0.4% |
| Without health coverage |
3,587 |
18.8% |
Marital Status and Religion in Socoltenango
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
9,063
906300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,329
132900%
Households
Total Households
5,061
3.8 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
11,859 |
62.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
5,425 |
28.4% |
| Other religions |
6 |
0% |
| No religion |
1,794 |
9.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Socoltenango
Socoltenango has 6,390 total dwellings,
of which 5,061 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.8 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,311 |
86.9% |
| Earthen floor |
745 |
15% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,140 |
43.1% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,916 |
58.8% |
| 1 room |
381 |
7.7% |
| 2 rooms |
1,289 |
26% |
| 3+ rooms |
3,386 |
68.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
101.2%
5,020 dwellings
Piped Water
95.3%
4,730 dwellings
With Drainage
99.1%
4,917 dwellings
All Services
93.3%
4,629 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
5,020 |
101.2% |
| Without electricity |
35 |
0.7% |
| Public water network |
4,730 |
95.3% |
| Hauled water |
3,613 |
72.8% |
| Other water source |
326 |
6.6% |
| With water tank |
1,730 |
34.9% |
| With cistern |
2,199 |
44.3% |
| With toilet |
4,706 |
94.8% |
| With latrine |
243 |
4.9% |
| With drainage |
4,917 |
99.1% |
| Without drainage |
139 |
2.8% |
| With all services |
4,629 |
93.3% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
8 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Socoltenango
Household equipment in Socoltenango according to the 2020 Census.
13.5% of dwellings have internet
and 68.7% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
3,896 |
78.5% |
| Washing machine |
3,038 |
61.2% |
| Microwave oven |
766 |
15.4% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,248 |
25.2% |
| Motorcycle |
1,227 |
24.7% |
| Bicycle |
1,207 |
24.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,279 |
86.2% |
| Radio |
3,044 |
61.3% |
| Landline phone |
158 |
3.2% |
| Cell phone |
3,410 |
68.7% |
| Computer |
440 |
8.9% |
| Internet |
672 |
13.5% |
| Pay TV |
1,129 |
22.8% |
| Streaming platforms |
46 |
0.9% |
| Video game console |
48 |
1% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,591
32.1%
No Computer or Internet
4,186
84.4%
Companies and Economy in Socoltenango
The main economic sectors of Socoltenango are
Comercio al por menor with 251 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Socoltenango
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Socoltenango has a poverty rate of 78.9%
and extreme poverty of 27.6%.
Poverty
78.9%
16,750 people
Extreme Poverty
27.6%
5,862 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
18.9%
4,015 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.9%
195 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
1.2%
262 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
44.8% |
9,499 |
| Lack of access to health services |
13.4% |
2,843 |
| Lack of access to social security |
90.1% |
19,127 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
25.9% |
5,500 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
76.1% |
16,160 |
| Lack of access to food |
30.5% |
6,476 |
| Income below welfare line |
79.8% |
16,945 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
41.1% |
8,718 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
88.3% |
44.5% |
8.2% |
1.1% |
0 |
| 2015 |
78.9% |
27.6% |
18.9% |
1.2% |
0 |
Crime in Socoltenango
In the last 12 months, 18 crimes were recorded in Socoltenango.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/11 |
2 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/05 |
2 |
| 2025/03 |
2 |
| 2025/02 |
2 |
| 2025/01 |
2 |
| 2024/12 |
1 |
| 2024/10 |
1 |
| 2024/08 |
1 |
| 2024/07 |
1 |
| 2024/02 |
2 |
| 2024/01 |
1 |
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