Tuxtla Chico
Tuxtla Chico is a municipality of
Chiapas
with 41,024 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 290 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.5 years.
Total Population
41,024
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
19,777 / 21,247
48.2% / 51.8%
Schools
0
103 public,
9 private
Health
17
0 hospitals,
17 centers
Localities
51
Communities and settlements
Companies
815
Registered establishments
Demographics of Tuxtla Chico
Demographic structure of Tuxtla Chico according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 11,741 people under 15 years old (28.6%),
25,926 people of working age (63.2%)
and 3,353 elderly over 65 years old (8.2%).
0-14 years
11,741
28.6% of the population
15-64 years
25,926
63.2% - Working age
65+ years
3,353
8.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
58.2%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Tuxtla Chico
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
1,932 |
1,965 |
3,897 |
9.5% |
| 5-9 years |
1,975 |
1,872 |
3,847 |
9.4% |
| 10-14 years |
2,050 |
1,947 |
3,997 |
9.7% |
| 15-19 years |
1,887 |
1,888 |
3,775 |
9.2% |
| 20-24 years |
1,480 |
1,627 |
3,107 |
7.6% |
| 25-29 years |
1,255 |
1,640 |
2,895 |
7.1% |
| 30-34 years |
1,306 |
1,525 |
2,831 |
6.9% |
| 35-39 years |
1,262 |
1,538 |
2,800 |
6.8% |
| 40-44 years |
1,313 |
1,509 |
2,822 |
6.9% |
| 45-49 years |
1,067 |
1,178 |
2,245 |
5.5% |
| 50-54 years |
992 |
1,178 |
2,170 |
5.3% |
| 55-59 years |
859 |
897 |
1,756 |
4.3% |
| 60-64 years |
755 |
770 |
1,525 |
3.7% |
| 65-69 years |
540 |
561 |
1,101 |
2.7% |
| 70-74 years |
382 |
379 |
761 |
1.9% |
| 75-79 years |
324 |
328 |
652 |
1.6% |
| 80-84 years |
207 |
226 |
433 |
1.1% |
| 85+ years |
189 |
217 |
406 |
1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Tuxtla Chico
Population Origin
Born in State
38,424
93.7%
Born in Another State
1,093
2.7%
Lived in Another State in 2015
545
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.3
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
86
0.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
86
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
229
2.2% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
1,404
3.4% of the population
Men / Women
672 / 732
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,786
4.4%
With Limitation
3,364
8.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
839 |
| Visual |
699 |
| Hearing |
426 |
| Speech |
457 |
| Mental |
359 |
Education in Tuxtla Chico
Literacy and Schooling
In Tuxtla Chico, 3,281 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(328100%),
while 3,746 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.5 years
(8.7 men, 8.4 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,579 |
2,167 |
3,746 |
374600% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,306 |
1,385 |
2,691 |
269100% |
| Complete primary |
1,592 |
1,838 |
3,430 |
343000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
351 |
382 |
733 |
73300% |
| Complete secondary |
3,230 |
4,024 |
7,254 |
725400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
5,218 |
5,111 |
10,329 |
1032900% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 1,053 |
| 6-11 years | 301 |
| 12-14 years | 236 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 103 are public and
9 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Tuxtla Chico
In Tuxtla Chico, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 18,042 people.
Of those, 17,802 are employed and 240 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
Total EAP
18,042
H: 10,977 /
M: 7,065
Employed Population
17,802
H: 10,798 /
M: 7,004
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
240 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
13,524
H: 4,018 /
M: 9,506
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
23,243 |
56.7% |
| IMSS |
6,219 |
15.2% |
| ISSSTE |
3,098 |
7.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
277 |
0.7% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
1,555 |
3.8% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
11,752 |
28.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
149 |
0.4% |
| Private insurance |
245 |
0.6% |
| Other institution |
157 |
0.4% |
| Without health coverage |
17,765 |
43.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Tuxtla Chico
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
17,497
1749700%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
4,021
402100%
Households
Total Households
10,632
3.9 average occupants
Female-headed
3,273
30.8%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
21,556 |
52.5% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
13,181 |
32.1% |
| Other religions |
20 |
0% |
| No religion |
6,239 |
15.2% |
Housing and Basic Services in Tuxtla Chico
Tuxtla Chico has 13,413 total dwellings,
of which 10,633 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.9 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
9,516 |
89.5% |
| Earthen floor |
1,104 |
10.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
3,985 |
37.5% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
6,635 |
62.4% |
| 1 room |
1,713 |
16.1% |
| 2 rooms |
2,186 |
20.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
6,721 |
63.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
98.6%
10,482 dwellings
Piped Water
74.6%
7,926 dwellings
With Drainage
97.1%
10,320 dwellings
All Services
72.6%
7,712 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
10,482 |
98.6% |
| Without electricity |
138 |
1.3% |
| Public water network |
7,926 |
74.6% |
| Hauled water |
5,029 |
47.3% |
| Other water source |
2,694 |
25.3% |
| With water tank |
2,188 |
20.6% |
| With cistern |
2,796 |
26.3% |
| With toilet |
10,208 |
96% |
| With latrine |
110 |
1% |
| With drainage |
10,320 |
97.1% |
| Without drainage |
300 |
2.8% |
| With all services |
7,712 |
72.6% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
30 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in Tuxtla Chico
Household equipment in Tuxtla Chico according to the 2020 Census.
15.1% of dwellings have internet
and 81% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
8,644 |
81.3% |
| Washing machine |
4,503 |
42.4% |
| Microwave oven |
2,078 |
19.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,537 |
23.9% |
| Motorcycle |
1,858 |
17.5% |
| Bicycle |
2,350 |
22.1% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
9,031 |
85% |
| Radio |
6,358 |
59.8% |
| Landline phone |
865 |
8.1% |
| Cell phone |
8,605 |
81% |
| Computer |
1,460 |
13.7% |
| Internet |
1,605 |
15.1% |
| Pay TV |
3,126 |
29.4% |
| Streaming platforms |
310 |
2.9% |
| Video game console |
170 |
1.6% |
Technology Deprivation
No Radio or TV
1,045
9.8%
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,937
18.2%
No Computer or Internet
8,418
79.2%
Companies and Economy in Tuxtla Chico
The main economic sectors of Tuxtla Chico are
Comercio al por menor with 356 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Tuxtla Chico
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Tuxtla Chico has a poverty rate of 63.2%
and extreme poverty of 15.7%.
Poverty
63.2%
37,033 people
Extreme Poverty
15.7%
9,212 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
28.8%
16,887 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.7%
984 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
6.3%
3,694 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
22.1% |
12,925 |
| Lack of access to health services |
21.3% |
12,480 |
| Lack of access to social security |
79.9% |
46,803 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
29.2% |
17,082 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
74.4% |
43,617 |
| Lack of access to food |
17.9% |
10,494 |
| Income below welfare line |
64.9% |
38,017 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
24.8% |
14,537 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
67% |
23.6% |
20% |
10.3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
63.2% |
15.7% |
28.8% |
6.3% |
0 |
Crime in Tuxtla Chico
In the last 12 months, 194 crimes were recorded in Tuxtla Chico.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
21 |
| 2025/11 |
19 |
| 2025/10 |
19 |
| 2025/09 |
20 |
| 2025/08 |
15 |
| 2025/07 |
12 |
| 2025/06 |
12 |
| 2025/05 |
6 |
| 2025/04 |
12 |
| 2025/03 |
21 |
| 2025/02 |
17 |
| 2025/01 |
20 |
Main Localities of Tuxtla Chico
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Tuxtla Chico
|
7,662 |
312 |
|
1ra. Sección de Medio Monte
|
3,408 |
203 |
|
2da. Sección de Medio Monte
|
2,813 |
171 |
|
2da. Sección de Izapa
|
2,656 |
239 |
|
Manuel Lazos
|
2,135 |
397 |
|
Talismán
|
1,791 |
336 |
|
1ra. Sección de Izapa
|
1,515 |
253 |
|
2da. Sección de Guillén
|
1,464 |
180 |
|
Silvano Gatica
|
1,256 |
323 |
|
1ra. Sección de Guillén Centro
|
1,229 |
237 |
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