Zaragoza
Zaragoza is a municipality of
Coahuila de Zaragoza
with 13,135 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 492 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years.
Total Population
13,135
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
6,557 / 6,578
49.9% / 50.1%
Schools
0
33 public,
1 private
Health
9
0 hospitals,
9 centers
Localities
175
Communities and settlements
Companies
498
Registered establishments
Demographics of Zaragoza
Demographic structure of Zaragoza according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,685 people under 15 years old (28.1%),
8,238 people of working age (62.7%)
and 1,212 elderly over 65 years old (9.2%).
0-14 years
3,685
28.1% of the population
15-64 years
8,238
62.7% - Working age
65+ years
1,212
9.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
59.4%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Zaragoza
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
570 |
640 |
1,210 |
9.2% |
| 5-9 years |
613 |
674 |
1,287 |
9.8% |
| 10-14 years |
594 |
594 |
1,188 |
9% |
| 15-19 years |
555 |
518 |
1,073 |
8.2% |
| 20-24 years |
488 |
520 |
1,008 |
7.7% |
| 25-29 years |
472 |
484 |
956 |
7.3% |
| 30-34 years |
427 |
403 |
830 |
6.3% |
| 35-39 years |
396 |
412 |
808 |
6.2% |
| 40-44 years |
393 |
393 |
786 |
6% |
| 45-49 years |
419 |
403 |
822 |
6.3% |
| 50-54 years |
374 |
346 |
720 |
5.5% |
| 55-59 years |
350 |
279 |
629 |
4.8% |
| 60-64 years |
295 |
311 |
606 |
4.6% |
| 65-69 years |
191 |
182 |
373 |
2.8% |
| 70-74 years |
154 |
165 |
319 |
2.4% |
| 75-79 years |
143 |
115 |
258 |
2% |
| 80-84 years |
67 |
75 |
142 |
1.1% |
| 85+ years |
56 |
64 |
120 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Zaragoza
Population Origin
Born in State
12,040
91.7%
Born in Another State
675
5.1%
Lived in Another State in 2015
113
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
10
0.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
10
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
20
0.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
151
1.1% of the population
Men / Women
88 / 63
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,439
11%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
388 |
| Visual |
323 |
| Hearing |
140 |
| Speech |
122 |
| Mental |
132 |
Education in Zaragoza
Literacy and Schooling
In Zaragoza, 281 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(28100%),
while 330 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years
(8.4 men, 8.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
193 |
137 |
330 |
33000% |
| Incomplete primary |
613 |
487 |
1,100 |
110000% |
| Complete primary |
865 |
758 |
1,623 |
162300% |
| Incomplete secondary |
186 |
139 |
325 |
32500% |
| Complete secondary |
1,517 |
1,561 |
3,078 |
307800% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,219 |
1,342 |
2,561 |
256100% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 319 |
| 6-11 years | 51 |
| 12-14 years | 68 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 33 are public and
1 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Zaragoza
In Zaragoza, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 5,704 people.
Of those, 5,608 are employed and 96 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
Total EAP
5,704
H: 3,753 /
M: 1,951
Employed Population
5,608
H: 3,671 /
M: 1,937
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
96 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,452
H: 1,381 /
M: 3,071
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
10,546 |
80.3% |
| IMSS |
6,182 |
47.1% |
| ISSSTE |
879 |
6.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
11 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
2 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
3,454 |
26.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
18 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
59 |
0.4% |
| Other institution |
76 |
0.6% |
| Without health coverage |
2,568 |
19.6% |
Marital Status and Religion in Zaragoza
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
5,854
585400%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,356
135600%
Households
Total Households
3,986
3.3 average occupants
Female-headed
1,011
25.4%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
10,007 |
76.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,567 |
11.9% |
| Other religions |
10 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
1,530 |
11.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Zaragoza
Zaragoza has 5,781 total dwellings,
of which 3,988 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.3 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,925 |
102.5% |
| Earthen floor |
58 |
1.5% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,120 |
29.2% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,863 |
74.8% |
| 1 room |
170 |
4.4% |
| 2 rooms |
496 |
13% |
| 3+ rooms |
3,317 |
86.6% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
101.4%
3,884 dwellings
Piped Water
103.3%
3,958 dwellings
With Drainage
96.8%
3,708 dwellings
All Services
95.8%
3,668 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,884 |
101.4% |
| Without electricity |
100 |
2.6% |
| Public water network |
3,958 |
103.3% |
| Hauled water |
3,332 |
87% |
| Other water source |
25 |
0.7% |
| With water tank |
1,044 |
27.3% |
| With cistern |
153 |
4% |
| With toilet |
3,688 |
96.3% |
| With latrine |
255 |
6.7% |
| With drainage |
3,708 |
96.8% |
| Without drainage |
275 |
7.2% |
| With all services |
3,668 |
95.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
9 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Zaragoza
Household equipment in Zaragoza according to the 2020 Census.
38.9% of dwellings have internet
and 89% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
3,787 |
98.9% |
| Washing machine |
3,422 |
89.3% |
| Microwave oven |
2,655 |
69.3% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,830 |
73.9% |
| Motorcycle |
213 |
5.6% |
| Bicycle |
1,504 |
39.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
3,633 |
94.9% |
| Radio |
3,162 |
82.6% |
| Landline phone |
1,514 |
39.5% |
| Cell phone |
3,409 |
89% |
| Computer |
1,030 |
26.9% |
| Internet |
1,490 |
38.9% |
| Pay TV |
2,468 |
64.4% |
| Streaming platforms |
483 |
12.6% |
| Video game console |
308 |
8% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
329
8.6%
No Computer or Internet
2,247
58.7%
Companies and Economy in Zaragoza
The main economic sectors of Zaragoza are
Comercio al por menor with 207 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Zaragoza
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Zaragoza has a poverty rate of 34.8%
and extreme poverty of 2.3%.
Poverty
34.8%
4,637 people
Extreme Poverty
2.3%
301 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
25.4%
3,375 people
Vulnerable by Income
15.7%
2,092 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
24.1%
3,203 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
19.6% |
2,613 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.3% |
1,371 |
| Lack of access to social security |
42.9% |
5,709 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
7.7% |
1,020 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
8% |
1,069 |
| Lack of access to food |
9.4% |
1,252 |
| Income below welfare line |
50.6% |
6,729 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
14.7% |
1,955 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
37.9% |
1.7% |
30% |
15.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
34.8% |
2.3% |
25.4% |
24.1% |
0 |
Crime in Zaragoza
In the last 12 months, 229 crimes were recorded in Zaragoza.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
18 |
| 2025/11 |
18 |
| 2025/10 |
20 |
| 2025/09 |
31 |
| 2025/08 |
21 |
| 2025/07 |
20 |
| 2025/06 |
16 |
| 2025/05 |
20 |
| 2025/04 |
35 |
| 2025/03 |
15 |
| 2025/02 |
13 |
| 2025/01 |
2 |
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