Urique
Urique is a municipality of
Chihuahua
with 17,043 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,715 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 5.4 years.
Total Population
17,043
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
8,358 / 8,685
49% / 51%
Schools
0
158 public,
2 private
Health
27
0 hospitals,
23 centers
Localities
746
Communities and settlements
Companies
201
Registered establishments
Demographics of Urique
Demographic structure of Urique according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 5,861 people under 15 years old (34.4%),
9,834 people of working age (57.7%)
and 1,348 elderly over 65 years old (7.9%).
0-14 years
5,861
34.4% of the population
15-64 years
9,834
57.7% - Working age
65+ years
1,348
7.9% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
73.3%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Urique
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
972 |
989 |
1,961 |
11.5% |
| 5-9 years |
1,021 |
902 |
1,923 |
11.3% |
| 10-14 years |
997 |
980 |
1,977 |
11.6% |
| 15-19 years |
734 |
754 |
1,488 |
8.7% |
| 20-24 years |
548 |
658 |
1,206 |
7.1% |
| 25-29 years |
551 |
635 |
1,186 |
7% |
| 30-34 years |
497 |
596 |
1,093 |
6.4% |
| 35-39 years |
526 |
558 |
1,084 |
6.4% |
| 40-44 years |
456 |
455 |
911 |
5.3% |
| 45-49 years |
386 |
456 |
842 |
4.9% |
| 50-54 years |
393 |
405 |
798 |
4.7% |
| 55-59 years |
324 |
358 |
682 |
4% |
| 60-64 years |
279 |
265 |
544 |
3.2% |
| 65-69 years |
217 |
231 |
448 |
2.6% |
| 70-74 years |
195 |
205 |
400 |
2.3% |
| 75-79 years |
114 |
119 |
233 |
1.4% |
| 80-84 years |
83 |
71 |
154 |
0.9% |
| 85+ years |
65 |
48 |
113 |
0.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Urique
Population Origin
Born in State
16,584
97.3%
Born in Another State
423
2.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
68
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
7,713
45.3% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
7,188
93.2% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
519
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
9,705
202.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
181
1.1% of the population
Men / Women
83 / 98
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,332
7.8%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
396 |
| Visual |
415 |
| Hearing |
208 |
| Speech |
194 |
| Mental |
183 |
Education in Urique
Literacy and Schooling
In Urique, 3,058 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(305800%),
while 3,061 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 5.4 years
(5.4 men, 5.5 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,360 |
1,701 |
3,061 |
306100% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,073 |
969 |
2,042 |
204200% |
| Complete primary |
1,148 |
1,022 |
2,170 |
217000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
236 |
195 |
431 |
43100% |
| Complete secondary |
735 |
828 |
1,563 |
156300% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
692 |
946 |
1,638 |
163800% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 592 |
| 6-11 years | 323 |
| 12-14 years | 290 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 158 are public and
2 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Urique
In Urique, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 4,617 people.
Of those, 3,609 are employed and 1,008 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 21.8%.
Total EAP
4,617
H: 3,338 /
M: 1,279
Employed Population
3,609
H: 2,501 /
M: 1,108
Unemployment Rate
21.8%
1,008 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
7,699
H: 2,613 /
M: 5,086
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
13,913 |
81.6% |
| IMSS |
1,009 |
5.9% |
| ISSSTE |
614 |
3.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
82 |
0.5% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
18 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
11,777 |
69.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
253 |
1.5% |
| Private insurance |
39 |
0.2% |
| Other institution |
290 |
1.7% |
| Without health coverage |
3,111 |
18.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Urique
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
6,888
688800%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,575
157500%
Households
Total Households
4,789
3.6 average occupants
Female-headed
1,510
31.5%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
15,230 |
89.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
524 |
3.1% |
| Other religions |
31 |
0.2% |
| No religion |
1,232 |
7.2% |
Housing and Basic Services in Urique
Urique has 7,180 total dwellings,
of which 4,794 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.6 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,208 |
67.9% |
| Earthen floor |
1,552 |
32.9% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,974 |
41.8% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,787 |
59% |
| 1 room |
743 |
15.7% |
| 2 rooms |
1,434 |
30.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,584 |
54.7% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
66.9%
3,158 dwellings
Piped Water
85.6%
4,044 dwellings
With Drainage
49%
2,315 dwellings
All Services
41.3%
1,949 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,158 |
66.9% |
| Without electricity |
1,603 |
33.9% |
| Public water network |
4,044 |
85.6% |
| Hauled water |
1,766 |
37.4% |
| Other water source |
717 |
15.2% |
| With water tank |
2,545 |
53.9% |
| With cistern |
140 |
3% |
| With toilet |
1,603 |
33.9% |
| With latrine |
2,010 |
42.6% |
| With drainage |
2,315 |
49% |
| Without drainage |
2,446 |
51.8% |
| With all services |
1,949 |
41.3% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
395 |
8.4% |
Goods and Technology in Urique
Household equipment in Urique according to the 2020 Census.
4% of dwellings have internet
and 51.1% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,930 |
40.9% |
| Washing machine |
1,193 |
25.3% |
| Microwave oven |
770 |
16.3% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,081 |
22.9% |
| Motorcycle |
184 |
3.9% |
| Bicycle |
66 |
1.4% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
2,168 |
45.9% |
| Radio |
1,107 |
23.4% |
| Landline phone |
167 |
3.5% |
| Cell phone |
2,414 |
51.1% |
| Computer |
349 |
7.4% |
| Internet |
188 |
4% |
| Pay TV |
1,451 |
30.7% |
| Streaming platforms |
43 |
0.9% |
| Video game console |
45 |
1% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
2,317
49.1%
No Computer or Internet
4,321
91.5%
No ICT at All
1,831
38.8%
Companies and Economy in Urique
The main economic sectors of Urique are
Comercio al por menor with 89 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Urique
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Urique 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 |
77% |
37.3% |
18.2% |
3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0% |
0 |
Crime in Urique
In the last 12 months, 61 crimes were recorded in Urique.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
4 |
| 2025/11 |
5 |
| 2025/10 |
5 |
| 2025/09 |
8 |
| 2025/08 |
5 |
| 2025/07 |
3 |
| 2025/06 |
6 |
| 2025/05 |
6 |
| 2025/04 |
4 |
| 2025/03 |
5 |
| 2025/02 |
7 |
| 2025/01 |
3 |
Main Localities of Urique
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
San Rafael
|
1,767 |
2,201 |
|
Cerocahui
|
1,167 |
1,620 |
|
Urique
|
879 |
555 |
|
Bahuichivo
|
757 |
1,633 |
|
Cieneguita Lluvia de Oro
|
520 |
2,064 |
|
Piedras Verdes (Triguito)
|
355 |
1,941 |
|
Guapalayna
|
344 |
528 |
|
Guagueyvo
|
307 |
1,515 |
|
Coruyvo (Mesa del Pino)
|
290 |
1,631 |
|
Corareachi
|
276 |
1,725 |
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