Santiago Papasquiaro
Santiago Papasquiaro is a municipality of
Durango
with 49,207 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,883 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.7 years.
Total Population
49,207
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
24,947 / 24,260
50.7% / 49.3%
Schools
0
240 public,
9 private
Health
28
6 hospitals,
20 centers
Localities
279
Communities and settlements
Companies
2,223
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santiago Papasquiaro
Demographic structure of Santiago Papasquiaro according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 14,074 people under 15 years old (28.6%),
30,918 people of working age (62.8%)
and 4,206 elderly over 65 years old (8.5%).
0-14 years
14,074
28.6% of the population
15-64 years
30,918
62.8% - Working age
65+ years
4,206
8.5% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
59.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santiago Papasquiaro
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
2,361 |
2,322 |
4,683 |
9.5% |
| 5-9 years |
2,443 |
2,375 |
4,818 |
9.8% |
| 10-14 years |
2,346 |
2,227 |
4,573 |
9.3% |
| 15-19 years |
2,147 |
2,066 |
4,213 |
8.6% |
| 20-24 years |
2,076 |
2,057 |
4,133 |
8.4% |
| 25-29 years |
2,011 |
1,906 |
3,917 |
8% |
| 30-34 years |
1,962 |
1,851 |
3,813 |
7.7% |
| 35-39 years |
1,596 |
1,625 |
3,221 |
6.5% |
| 40-44 years |
1,450 |
1,416 |
2,866 |
5.8% |
| 45-49 years |
1,257 |
1,225 |
2,482 |
5% |
| 50-54 years |
1,251 |
1,215 |
2,466 |
5% |
| 55-59 years |
1,026 |
1,075 |
2,101 |
4.3% |
| 60-64 years |
878 |
828 |
1,706 |
3.5% |
| 65-69 years |
651 |
638 |
1,289 |
2.6% |
| 70-74 years |
538 |
535 |
1,073 |
2.2% |
| 75-79 years |
440 |
411 |
851 |
1.7% |
| 80-84 years |
277 |
249 |
526 |
1.1% |
| 85+ years |
233 |
234 |
467 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santiago Papasquiaro
Population Origin
Born in State
44,447
90.3%
Born in Another State
3,841
7.8%
Lived in Another State in 2015
1,108
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
162
0.3% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
154
95.1% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
414
3.1% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
255
0.5% of the population
Men / Women
154 / 101
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
3,063
6.2%
With Limitation
6,522
13.3%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
1,430 |
| Visual |
1,393 |
| Hearing |
650 |
| Speech |
401 |
| Mental |
495 |
Education in Santiago Papasquiaro
Literacy and Schooling
In Santiago Papasquiaro, 1,180 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(118000%),
while 1,413 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.7 years
(8.6 men, 8.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
777 |
636 |
1,413 |
141300% |
| Incomplete primary |
2,295 |
1,978 |
4,273 |
427300% |
| Complete primary |
3,315 |
2,794 |
6,109 |
610900% |
| Incomplete secondary |
669 |
493 |
1,162 |
116200% |
| Complete secondary |
4,933 |
5,654 |
10,587 |
1058700% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
5,279 |
5,124 |
10,403 |
1040300% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 1,357 |
| 6-11 years | 191 |
| 12-14 years | 209 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 240 are public and
9 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santiago Papasquiaro
In Santiago Papasquiaro, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 21,895 people.
Of those, 21,569 are employed and 326 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.5%.
Total EAP
21,895
H: 14,305 /
M: 7,590
Employed Population
21,569
H: 14,073 /
M: 7,496
Unemployment Rate
1.5%
326 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
15,182
H: 4,174 /
M: 11,008
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
35,515 |
72.2% |
| IMSS |
10,467 |
21.3% |
| ISSSTE |
3,571 |
7.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
227 |
0.5% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
555 |
1.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
18,989 |
38.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
163 |
0.3% |
| Private insurance |
1,373 |
2.8% |
| Other institution |
481 |
1% |
| Without health coverage |
13,668 |
27.8% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santiago Papasquiaro
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
21,034
2103400%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
4,340
434000%
Households
Total Households
13,559
3.6 average occupants
Female-headed
4,328
31.9%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
42,831 |
87% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
3,775 |
7.7% |
| Other religions |
22 |
0% |
| No religion |
2,530 |
5.1% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santiago Papasquiaro
Santiago Papasquiaro has 19,868 total dwellings,
of which 13,589 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.6 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
13,147 |
98.9% |
| Earthen floor |
389 |
2.9% |
| 1 bedroom |
3,736 |
28.1% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
9,801 |
73.7% |
| 1 room |
362 |
2.7% |
| 2 rooms |
1,584 |
11.9% |
| 3+ rooms |
11,591 |
87.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
97.7%
12,992 dwellings
Piped Water
100.2%
13,328 dwellings
With Drainage
96.4%
12,820 dwellings
All Services
93.8%
12,472 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
12,992 |
97.7% |
| Without electricity |
545 |
4.1% |
| Public water network |
13,328 |
100.2% |
| Hauled water |
9,344 |
70.3% |
| Other water source |
209 |
1.6% |
| With water tank |
11,797 |
88.7% |
| With cistern |
860 |
6.5% |
| With toilet |
12,493 |
93.9% |
| With latrine |
525 |
3.9% |
| With drainage |
12,820 |
96.4% |
| Without drainage |
717 |
5.4% |
| With all services |
12,472 |
93.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
74 |
0.6% |
Goods and Technology in Santiago Papasquiaro
Household equipment in Santiago Papasquiaro according to the 2020 Census.
33.7% of dwellings have internet
and 89% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
12,221 |
91.9% |
| Washing machine |
10,040 |
75.5% |
| Microwave oven |
7,359 |
55.3% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
8,516 |
64% |
| Motorcycle |
1,817 |
13.7% |
| Bicycle |
1,964 |
14.8% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
12,500 |
94% |
| Radio |
7,547 |
56.8% |
| Landline phone |
2,315 |
17.4% |
| Cell phone |
11,837 |
89% |
| Computer |
3,723 |
28% |
| Internet |
4,480 |
33.7% |
| Pay TV |
7,501 |
56.4% |
| Streaming platforms |
893 |
6.7% |
| Video game console |
945 |
7.1% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,248
9.4%
No Computer or Internet
7,917
59.5%
Companies and Economy in Santiago Papasquiaro
The main economic sectors of Santiago Papasquiaro are
Comercio al por menor with 1,045 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santiago Papasquiaro
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santiago Papasquiaro has a poverty rate of 46%
and extreme poverty of 2%.
Poverty
46%
21,574 people
Extreme Poverty
2%
937 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
34.2%
16,077 people
Vulnerable by Income
6.7%
3,152 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
13.1%
6,138 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
22.3% |
10,487 |
| Lack of access to health services |
11.9% |
5,574 |
| Lack of access to social security |
66.1% |
31,022 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
4.4% |
2,056 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
12.6% |
5,924 |
| Lack of access to food |
16.8% |
7,879 |
| Income below welfare line |
52.7% |
24,726 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
14.3% |
6,709 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
64% |
17% |
21.7% |
9.9% |
0 |
| 2015 |
46% |
2% |
34.2% |
13.1% |
0 |
Crime in Santiago Papasquiaro
In the last 12 months, 622 crimes were recorded in Santiago Papasquiaro.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
40 |
| 2025/11 |
48 |
| 2025/10 |
53 |
| 2025/09 |
63 |
| 2025/08 |
60 |
| 2025/07 |
59 |
| 2025/06 |
49 |
| 2025/05 |
64 |
| 2025/04 |
40 |
| 2025/03 |
64 |
| 2025/02 |
42 |
| 2025/01 |
40 |
Main Localities of Santiago Papasquiaro
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Santiago Papasquiaro
|
30,063 |
1,730 |
|
Ciénega de Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
|
2,555 |
2,492 |
|
José María Morelos (Chinacates)
|
1,251 |
2,026 |
|
Los Herrera
|
653 |
1,696 |
|
Nuevo San Diego (El Caballo)
|
532 |
2,599 |
|
El Patio de Altares
|
508 |
2,486 |
|
Lozano Zavala (La Campana)
|
468 |
2,039 |
|
El Cazadero
|
464 |
1,751 |
|
Vascogil
|
436 |
1,081 |
|
San Nicolás
|
413 |
1,812 |
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