Santa Isabel
Santa Isabel is a municipality of
Chihuahua
with 3,791 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,661 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.9 years.
Total Population
3,791
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
1,864 / 1,927
49.2% / 50.8%
Schools
0
11 public,
0 private
Health
2
0 hospitals,
2 centers
Localities
42
Communities and settlements
Companies
205
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santa Isabel
Demographic structure of Santa Isabel according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 774 people under 15 years old (20.4%),
2,412 people of working age (63.6%)
and 605 elderly over 65 years old (16%).
0-14 years
774
20.4% of the population
15-64 years
2,412
63.6% - Working age
65+ years
605
16% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
57.2%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santa Isabel
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
104 |
127 |
231 |
6.1% |
| 5-9 years |
119 |
127 |
246 |
6.5% |
| 10-14 years |
144 |
153 |
297 |
7.8% |
| 15-19 years |
132 |
143 |
275 |
7.3% |
| 20-24 years |
134 |
130 |
264 |
7% |
| 25-29 years |
144 |
133 |
277 |
7.3% |
| 30-34 years |
106 |
112 |
218 |
5.8% |
| 35-39 years |
101 |
108 |
209 |
5.5% |
| 40-44 years |
107 |
127 |
234 |
6.2% |
| 45-49 years |
139 |
130 |
269 |
7.1% |
| 50-54 years |
130 |
126 |
256 |
6.8% |
| 55-59 years |
106 |
100 |
206 |
5.4% |
| 60-64 years |
110 |
94 |
204 |
5.4% |
| 65-69 years |
88 |
107 |
195 |
5.1% |
| 70-74 years |
58 |
74 |
132 |
3.5% |
| 75-79 years |
77 |
68 |
145 |
3.8% |
| 80-84 years |
39 |
47 |
86 |
2.3% |
| 85+ years |
26 |
21 |
47 |
1.2% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santa Isabel
Population Origin
Born in Another State
95
2.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
44
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.5
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
62
1.6% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
59
95.2% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
3
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
93
7.2% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
1
0% of the population
Men / Women
1 / 0
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
583
15.4%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
129 |
| Visual |
103 |
| Hearing |
62 |
| Speech |
43 |
| Mental |
59 |
Education in Santa Isabel
Literacy and Schooling
In Santa Isabel, 98 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(9800%),
while 91 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.9 years
(7.6 men, 8.3 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
55 |
36 |
91 |
9100% |
| Incomplete primary |
330 |
271 |
601 |
60100% |
| Complete primary |
373 |
349 |
722 |
72200% |
| Incomplete secondary |
53 |
48 |
101 |
10100% |
| Complete secondary |
304 |
340 |
644 |
64400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
342 |
423 |
765 |
76500% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 79 |
| 6-11 years | 27 |
| 12-14 years | 18 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 11 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santa Isabel
In Santa Isabel, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 1,576 people.
Of those, 1,546 are employed and 30 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
Total EAP
1,576
H: 1,094 /
M: 482
Employed Population
1,546
H: 1,071 /
M: 475
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
30 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
1,604
H: 471 /
M: 1,133
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
3,400 |
89.7% |
| IMSS |
467 |
12.3% |
| ISSSTE |
102 |
2.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
53 |
1.4% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
4 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
2,569 |
67.8% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
6 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
194 |
5.1% |
| Other institution |
27 |
0.7% |
| Without health coverage |
386 |
10.2% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santa Isabel
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
1,761
176100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
443
44300%
Households
Total Households
1,290
2.9 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
3,520 |
92.9% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
131 |
3.5% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
109 |
2.9% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santa Isabel
Santa Isabel has 2,523 total dwellings,
of which 1,290 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 2.9 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,281 |
113.2% |
| Earthen floor |
6 |
0.5% |
| 1 bedroom |
253 |
22.3% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,034 |
91.3% |
| 1 room |
16 |
1.4% |
| 2 rooms |
92 |
8.1% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,179 |
104.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
113%
1,279 dwellings
Piped Water
113.3%
1,283 dwellings
With Drainage
112.3%
1,271 dwellings
All Services
111.8%
1,266 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,279 |
113% |
| Without electricity |
8 |
0.7% |
| Public water network |
1,283 |
113.3% |
| Hauled water |
993 |
87.7% |
| Other water source |
4 |
0.4% |
| With water tank |
669 |
59.1% |
| With cistern |
68 |
6% |
| With toilet |
1,269 |
112.1% |
| With latrine |
11 |
1% |
| With drainage |
1,271 |
112.3% |
| Without drainage |
16 |
1.4% |
| With all services |
1,266 |
111.8% |
Goods and Technology in Santa Isabel
Household equipment in Santa Isabel according to the 2020 Census.
40.7% of dwellings have internet
and 100.6% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,262 |
111.5% |
| Washing machine |
1,153 |
101.9% |
| Microwave oven |
992 |
87.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,022 |
90.3% |
| Motorcycle |
166 |
14.7% |
| Bicycle |
117 |
10.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,206 |
106.5% |
| Radio |
897 |
79.2% |
| Landline phone |
323 |
28.5% |
| Cell phone |
1,139 |
100.6% |
| Computer |
308 |
27.2% |
| Internet |
461 |
40.7% |
| Pay TV |
874 |
77.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
117 |
10.3% |
| Video game console |
108 |
9.5% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
82
7.2%
No Computer or Internet
726
64.1%
Companies and Economy in Santa Isabel
The main economic sectors of Santa Isabel are
Comercio al por menor with 85 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santa Isabel
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santa Isabel 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 |
40.7% |
1.3% |
50.3% |
6.5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0 |
Crime in Santa Isabel
In the last 12 months, 85 crimes were recorded in Santa Isabel.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
5 |
| 2025/11 |
6 |
| 2025/10 |
14 |
| 2025/09 |
11 |
| 2025/08 |
8 |
| 2025/07 |
7 |
| 2025/06 |
6 |
| 2025/05 |
2 |
| 2025/04 |
10 |
| 2025/03 |
10 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2025/01 |
5 |
Main Localities of Santa Isabel
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Santa Isabel
|
1,723 |
1,619 |
|
San Miguel de los Anchondo
|
417 |
1,523 |
|
Rancho de Peña
|
319 |
1,658 |
|
Santa Ana
|
252 |
1,641 |
|
Nuevo Palomas
|
178 |
1,752 |
|
Santa Rosa (Xicoténcatl)
|
173 |
1,734 |
|
Rancho Palacio
|
104 |
1,634 |
|
Boquilla del Río
|
97 |
1,604 |
|
El Terrero
|
94 |
1,660 |
|
Rancho de Rosas
|
67 |
1,679 |
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