Carichí
Carichí is a municipality of
Chihuahua
with 8,113 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,096 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 4.6 years.
Total Population
8,113
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
3,996 / 4,117
49.3% / 50.7%
Schools
0
52 public,
2 private
Health
15
0 hospitals,
13 centers
Localities
231
Communities and settlements
Companies
108
Registered establishments
Demographics of Carichí
Demographic structure of Carichí according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 2,668 people under 15 years old (32.9%),
4,559 people of working age (56.2%)
and 886 elderly over 65 years old (10.9%).
0-14 years
2,668
32.9% of the population
15-64 years
4,559
56.2% - Working age
65+ years
886
10.9% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
78%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Carichí
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
453 |
468 |
921 |
11.4% |
| 5-9 years |
421 |
469 |
890 |
11% |
| 10-14 years |
424 |
433 |
857 |
10.6% |
| 15-19 years |
347 |
370 |
717 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
247 |
284 |
531 |
6.5% |
| 25-29 years |
227 |
253 |
480 |
5.9% |
| 30-34 years |
191 |
245 |
436 |
5.4% |
| 35-39 years |
225 |
248 |
473 |
5.8% |
| 40-44 years |
219 |
220 |
439 |
5.4% |
| 45-49 years |
222 |
199 |
421 |
5.2% |
| 50-54 years |
219 |
183 |
402 |
5% |
| 55-59 years |
176 |
163 |
339 |
4.2% |
| 60-64 years |
164 |
157 |
321 |
4% |
| 65-69 years |
140 |
135 |
275 |
3.4% |
| 70-74 years |
134 |
113 |
247 |
3% |
| 75-79 years |
86 |
71 |
157 |
1.9% |
| 80-84 years |
71 |
67 |
138 |
1.7% |
| 85+ years |
30 |
39 |
69 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Carichí
Population Origin
Born in State
7,971
98.2%
Born in Another State
43
0.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
15
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
3,750
46.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
2,734
72.9% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
1,004
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
4,363
195.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
29
0.4% of the population
Men / Women
15 / 14
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
885
10.9%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
171 |
| Visual |
153 |
| Hearing |
127 |
| Speech |
60 |
| Mental |
77 |
Education in Carichí
Literacy and Schooling
In Carichí, 1,913 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(191300%),
while 1,973 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 4.6 years
(4.5 men, 4.7 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
883 |
1,090 |
1,973 |
197300% |
| Incomplete primary |
567 |
374 |
941 |
94100% |
| Complete primary |
528 |
340 |
868 |
86800% |
| Incomplete secondary |
89 |
53 |
142 |
14200% |
| Complete secondary |
369 |
513 |
882 |
88200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
217 |
317 |
534 |
53400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 439 |
| 6-11 years | 394 |
| 12-14 years | 206 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 52 are public and
2 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Carichí
In Carichí, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 2,333 people.
Of those, 2,125 are employed and 208 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 8.9%.
Total EAP
2,333
H: 1,876 /
M: 457
Employed Population
2,125
H: 1,684 /
M: 441
Unemployment Rate
8.9%
208 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
3,598
H: 1,056 /
M: 2,542
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
6,494 |
80% |
| IMSS |
418 |
5.2% |
| ISSSTE |
197 |
2.4% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
49 |
0.6% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
1 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
5,290 |
65.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
478 |
5.9% |
| Private insurance |
35 |
0.4% |
| Other institution |
51 |
0.6% |
| Without health coverage |
1,598 |
19.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Carichí
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
3,413
341300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
667
66700%
Households
Total Households
2,230
3.6 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
7,375 |
90.9% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
397 |
4.9% |
| Other religions |
9 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
298 |
3.7% |
Housing and Basic Services in Carichí
Carichí has 3,849 total dwellings,
of which 2,233 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.6 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,791 |
81.2% |
| Earthen floor |
427 |
19.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
694 |
31.5% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,524 |
69.1% |
| 1 room |
259 |
11.7% |
| 2 rooms |
538 |
24.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,421 |
64.4% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
83.1%
1,833 dwellings
Piped Water
72.9%
1,608 dwellings
With Drainage
54.1%
1,192 dwellings
All Services
52.4%
1,155 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,833 |
83.1% |
| Without electricity |
385 |
17.5% |
| Public water network |
1,608 |
72.9% |
| Hauled water |
1,039 |
47.1% |
| Other water source |
610 |
27.7% |
| With water tank |
1,313 |
59.5% |
| With cistern |
32 |
1.5% |
| With toilet |
1,124 |
51% |
| With latrine |
355 |
16.1% |
| With drainage |
1,192 |
54.1% |
| Without drainage |
1,026 |
46.5% |
| With all services |
1,155 |
52.4% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
242 |
11% |
Goods and Technology in Carichí
Household equipment in Carichí according to the 2020 Census.
17.1% of dwellings have internet
and 56.7% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,169 |
53% |
| Washing machine |
945 |
42.9% |
| Microwave oven |
717 |
32.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
926 |
42% |
| Motorcycle |
164 |
7.4% |
| Bicycle |
200 |
9.1% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,147 |
52% |
| Radio |
1,497 |
67.9% |
| Landline phone |
253 |
11.5% |
| Cell phone |
1,251 |
56.7% |
| Computer |
230 |
10.4% |
| Internet |
377 |
17.1% |
| Pay TV |
791 |
35.9% |
| Streaming platforms |
51 |
2.3% |
| Video game console |
36 |
1.6% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
886
40.2%
No Computer or Internet
1,757
79.7%
Companies and Economy in Carichí
The main economic sectors of Carichí are
Comercio al por menor with 52 establishments,
followed by Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Carichí
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Carichí has a poverty rate of 0%
and extreme poverty of 0%.
Extreme Poverty
0%
0 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
0%
0 people
Vulnerable by Income
0%
0 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
0%
0 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
70.8% |
36.5% |
23.9% |
4.2% |
0 |
| 2015 |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0 |
Crime in Carichí
In the last 12 months, 37 crimes were recorded in Carichí.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
2 |
| 2025/11 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
4 |
| 2025/09 |
2 |
| 2025/08 |
2 |
| 2025/06 |
5 |
| 2025/05 |
2 |
| 2025/04 |
8 |
| 2025/03 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
3 |
| 2025/01 |
3 |
| 2024/12 |
4 |
Main Localities of Carichí
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Carichí
|
1,830 |
2,064 |
|
Ciénega de Ojos Azules
|
716 |
2,159 |
|
Tajirachi
|
330 |
2,148 |
|
Bacabureachi
|
180 |
1,953 |
|
Tehuerichi
|
150 |
1,930 |
|
Ocórare de Baqueachi
|
133 |
2,088 |
|
Ranchería Guahuachérare
|
129 |
2,079 |
|
Ranchería Tecubichi
|
129 |
2,114 |
|
El Álamo de Ojos Azules
|
120 |
2,172 |
|
Narárachi
|
119 |
1,959 |
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