Santa Clara
Santa Clara is a municipality of
Durango
with 6,727 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,833 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.1 years.
Total Population
6,727
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
3,354 / 3,373
49.9% / 50.1%
Schools
0
28 public,
0 private
Health
5
0 hospitals,
5 centers
Localities
13
Communities and settlements
Companies
238
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santa Clara
Demographic structure of Santa Clara according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 1,951 people under 15 years old (29%),
3,920 people of working age (58.3%)
and 856 elderly over 65 years old (12.7%).
0-14 years
1,951
29% of the population
15-64 years
3,920
58.3% - Working age
65+ years
856
12.7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
71.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santa Clara
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
326 |
340 |
666 |
9.9% |
| 5-9 years |
313 |
300 |
613 |
9.1% |
| 10-14 years |
340 |
332 |
672 |
10% |
| 15-19 years |
265 |
240 |
505 |
7.5% |
| 20-24 years |
212 |
202 |
414 |
6.2% |
| 25-29 years |
193 |
256 |
449 |
6.7% |
| 30-34 years |
203 |
251 |
454 |
6.7% |
| 35-39 years |
168 |
162 |
330 |
4.9% |
| 40-44 years |
181 |
207 |
388 |
5.8% |
| 45-49 years |
205 |
189 |
394 |
5.9% |
| 50-54 years |
172 |
190 |
362 |
5.4% |
| 55-59 years |
177 |
150 |
327 |
4.9% |
| 60-64 years |
143 |
154 |
297 |
4.4% |
| 65-69 years |
131 |
121 |
252 |
3.7% |
| 70-74 years |
120 |
103 |
223 |
3.3% |
| 75-79 years |
98 |
67 |
165 |
2.5% |
| 80-84 years |
50 |
66 |
116 |
1.7% |
| 85+ years |
57 |
43 |
100 |
1.5% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santa Clara
Population Origin
Born in State
4,406
65.5%
Born in Another State
2,196
32.6%
Lived in Another State in 2015
191
Recent migration
Average Live Births
3.2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
3
0% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
3
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
4
0.2% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
62
0.9% of the population
Men / Women
26 / 36
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,055
15.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
279 |
| Visual |
167 |
| Hearing |
89 |
| Speech |
50 |
| Mental |
81 |
Education in Santa Clara
Literacy and Schooling
In Santa Clara, 195 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(19500%),
while 206 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.1 years
(7.7 men, 8.5 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
119 |
87 |
206 |
20600% |
| Incomplete primary |
491 |
359 |
850 |
85000% |
| Complete primary |
409 |
298 |
707 |
70700% |
| Incomplete secondary |
71 |
36 |
107 |
10700% |
| Complete secondary |
688 |
892 |
1,580 |
158000% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
516 |
635 |
1,151 |
115100% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 150 |
| 6-11 years | 7 |
| 12-14 years | 11 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 28 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santa Clara
In Santa Clara, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 2,410 people.
Of those, 2,317 are employed and 93 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Total EAP
2,410
H: 1,728 /
M: 682
Employed Population
2,317
H: 1,637 /
M: 680
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
93 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
2,723
H: 830 /
M: 1,893
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
5,335 |
79.3% |
| IMSS |
454 |
6.7% |
| ISSSTE |
352 |
5.2% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
11 |
0.2% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
2 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
4,454 |
66.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
111 |
1.7% |
| Private insurance |
5 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
8 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
1,390 |
20.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santa Clara
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
2,972
297200%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
714
71400%
Households
Total Households
1,886
3.6 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
6,294 |
93.6% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
274 |
4.1% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0% |
| No religion |
153 |
2.3% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santa Clara
Santa Clara has 2,812 total dwellings,
of which 1,886 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.6 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,837 |
99.5% |
| Earthen floor |
45 |
2.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
640 |
34.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,242 |
67.3% |
| 1 room |
60 |
3.3% |
| 2 rooms |
205 |
11.1% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,617 |
87.6% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
101.5%
1,873 dwellings
Piped Water
101.6%
1,876 dwellings
With Drainage
97.6%
1,802 dwellings
All Services
97.3%
1,797 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,873 |
101.5% |
| Without electricity |
9 |
0.5% |
| Public water network |
1,876 |
101.6% |
| Hauled water |
1,625 |
88% |
| Other water source |
6 |
0.3% |
| With water tank |
1,518 |
82.2% |
| With cistern |
67 |
3.6% |
| With toilet |
1,786 |
96.7% |
| With latrine |
12 |
0.7% |
| With drainage |
1,802 |
97.6% |
| Without drainage |
80 |
4.3% |
| With all services |
1,797 |
97.3% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
2 |
0.1% |
Goods and Technology in Santa Clara
Household equipment in Santa Clara according to the 2020 Census.
24.6% of dwellings have internet
and 86.3% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,782 |
96.5% |
| Washing machine |
1,534 |
83.1% |
| Microwave oven |
972 |
52.7% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,232 |
66.7% |
| Motorcycle |
423 |
22.9% |
| Bicycle |
670 |
36.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,767 |
95.7% |
| Radio |
1,153 |
62.5% |
| Landline phone |
419 |
22.7% |
| Cell phone |
1,594 |
86.3% |
| Computer |
308 |
16.7% |
| Internet |
454 |
24.6% |
| Pay TV |
817 |
44.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
28 |
1.5% |
| Video game console |
37 |
2% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
144
7.8%
No Computer or Internet
1,293
70%
Companies and Economy in Santa Clara
The main economic sectors of Santa Clara are
Comercio al por menor with 109 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santa Clara
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santa Clara has a poverty rate of 74.7%
and extreme poverty of 8.3%.
Poverty
74.7%
5,343 people
Extreme Poverty
8.3%
590 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
17.5%
1,249 people
Vulnerable by Income
3.9%
278 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
3.9%
281 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
23.6% |
1,687 |
| Lack of access to health services |
13% |
931 |
| Lack of access to social security |
81.3% |
5,813 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
7.9% |
568 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
9.2% |
660 |
| Lack of access to food |
24.8% |
1,771 |
| Income below welfare line |
78.6% |
5,621 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
42.5% |
3,038 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
79.8% |
19.9% |
15.3% |
2.1% |
0 |
| 2015 |
74.7% |
8.3% |
17.5% |
3.9% |
0 |
Crime in Santa Clara
In the last 12 months, 27 crimes were recorded in Santa Clara.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/08 |
4 |
| 2025/05 |
2 |
| 2025/04 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2025/01 |
2 |
| 2024/10 |
1 |
| 2024/09 |
1 |
| 2024/08 |
4 |
| 2024/06 |
1 |
| 2024/05 |
6 |
| 2024/04 |
3 |
| 2024/02 |
1 |
Main Localities of Santa Clara
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Santa Clara
|
3,999 |
1,810 |
|
San Marcos (24 de Febrero)
|
802 |
2,013 |
|
Diez de Abril
|
618 |
1,791 |
|
San Antonio de la Laguna
|
565 |
1,890 |
|
El Naranjo
|
386 |
1,700 |
|
El Nogalito (Nogales)
|
222 |
1,826 |
|
San Valentín
|
86 |
1,835 |
|
San José de Flechas
|
37 |
1,821 |
|
San Antonio de la Laguna (Los Álvarez)
|
4 |
1,880 |
|
El Socorro
|
4 |
1,966 |
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