Topia
Topia is a municipality of
Durango
with 9,320 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,266 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.1 years.
Total Population
9,320
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
4,759 / 4,561
51.1% / 48.9%
Schools
0
99 public,
0 private
Health
8
0 hospitals,
8 centers
Localities
240
Communities and settlements
Companies
165
Registered establishments
Demographics of Topia
Demographic structure of Topia according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,068 people under 15 years old (32.9%),
5,601 people of working age (60.1%)
and 651 elderly over 65 years old (7%).
0-14 years
3,068
32.9% of the population
15-64 years
5,601
60.1% - Working age
65+ years
651
7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
66.4%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Topia
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
522 |
553 |
1,075 |
11.5% |
| 5-9 years |
487 |
514 |
1,001 |
10.7% |
| 10-14 years |
514 |
478 |
992 |
10.6% |
| 15-19 years |
404 |
378 |
782 |
8.4% |
| 20-24 years |
381 |
387 |
768 |
8.2% |
| 25-29 years |
428 |
370 |
798 |
8.6% |
| 30-34 years |
349 |
328 |
677 |
7.3% |
| 35-39 years |
306 |
273 |
579 |
6.2% |
| 40-44 years |
302 |
259 |
561 |
6% |
| 45-49 years |
251 |
230 |
481 |
5.2% |
| 50-54 years |
219 |
183 |
402 |
4.3% |
| 55-59 years |
161 |
134 |
295 |
3.2% |
| 60-64 years |
125 |
133 |
258 |
2.8% |
| 65-69 years |
108 |
96 |
204 |
2.2% |
| 70-74 years |
61 |
83 |
144 |
1.5% |
| 75-79 years |
61 |
72 |
133 |
1.4% |
| 80-84 years |
44 |
51 |
95 |
1% |
| 85+ years |
36 |
39 |
75 |
0.8% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Topia
Population Origin
Born in Another State
2,161
23.2%
Lived in Another State in 2015
123
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
21
0.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
21
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
40
1.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
37
0.4% of the population
Men / Women
21 / 16
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,044
11.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
251 |
| Visual |
317 |
| Hearing |
112 |
| Speech |
70 |
| Mental |
67 |
Education in Topia
Literacy and Schooling
In Topia, 377 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(37700%),
while 535 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.1 years
(6.9 men, 7.3 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
273 |
262 |
535 |
53500% |
| Incomplete primary |
548 |
433 |
981 |
98100% |
| Complete primary |
712 |
513 |
1,225 |
122500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
128 |
85 |
213 |
21300% |
| Complete secondary |
1,111 |
1,224 |
2,335 |
233500% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
360 |
416 |
776 |
77600% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 365 |
| 6-11 years | 64 |
| 12-14 years | 79 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 99 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Topia
In Topia, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 3,492 people.
Of those, 3,418 are employed and 74 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
Total EAP
3,492
H: 2,591 /
M: 901
Employed Population
3,418
H: 2,524 /
M: 894
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
74 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
3,230
H: 832 /
M: 2,398
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
5,316 |
57% |
| IMSS |
1,009 |
10.8% |
| ISSSTE |
156 |
1.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
11 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
3 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
4,111 |
44.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
39 |
0.4% |
| Private insurance |
10 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
4 |
0% |
| Without health coverage |
3,986 |
42.8% |
Marital Status and Religion in Topia
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
4,271
427100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
534
53400%
Households
Total Households
2,310
4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
7,660 |
82.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,137 |
12.2% |
| No religion |
484 |
5.2% |
Housing and Basic Services in Topia
Topia has 3,018 total dwellings,
of which 2,316 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,806 |
79.1% |
| Earthen floor |
497 |
21.8% |
| 1 bedroom |
640 |
28% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,663 |
72.9% |
| 1 room |
82 |
3.6% |
| 2 rooms |
369 |
16.2% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,852 |
81.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
93.3%
2,130 dwellings
Piped Water
100.2%
2,286 dwellings
With Drainage
88.6%
2,021 dwellings
All Services
84%
1,917 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
2,130 |
93.3% |
| Without electricity |
173 |
7.6% |
| Public water network |
2,286 |
100.2% |
| Hauled water |
894 |
39.2% |
| Other water source |
17 |
0.7% |
| With water tank |
1,806 |
79.1% |
| With cistern |
110 |
4.8% |
| With toilet |
1,916 |
84% |
| With latrine |
140 |
6.1% |
| With drainage |
2,021 |
88.6% |
| Without drainage |
282 |
12.4% |
| With all services |
1,917 |
84% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
5 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Topia
Household equipment in Topia according to the 2020 Census.
43.3% of dwellings have internet
and 65.1% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,753 |
76.8% |
| Washing machine |
1,294 |
56.7% |
| Microwave oven |
707 |
31% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
863 |
37.8% |
| Motorcycle |
868 |
38% |
| Bicycle |
32 |
1.4% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,818 |
79.7% |
| Radio |
466 |
20.4% |
| Landline phone |
198 |
8.7% |
| Cell phone |
1,485 |
65.1% |
| Computer |
264 |
11.6% |
| Internet |
987 |
43.3% |
| Pay TV |
1,403 |
61.5% |
| Streaming platforms |
77 |
3.4% |
| Video game console |
61 |
2.7% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
778
34.1%
No Computer or Internet
1,257
55.1%
Companies and Economy in Topia
The main economic sectors of Topia are
Comercio al por menor with 71 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Topia
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Topia has a poverty rate of 68.9%
and extreme poverty of 17.5%.
Poverty
68.9%
6,502 people
Extreme Poverty
17.5%
1,649 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
28.1%
2,654 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.6%
58 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
2.3%
219 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
31.9% |
3,010 |
| Lack of access to health services |
22.2% |
2,099 |
| Lack of access to social security |
88.1% |
8,306 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
28.6% |
2,693 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
44.3% |
4,177 |
| Lack of access to food |
6.5% |
610 |
| Income below welfare line |
69.5% |
6,560 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
34% |
3,203 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
80.9% |
39.8% |
16.9% |
1.4% |
0 |
| 2015 |
68.9% |
17.5% |
28.1% |
2.3% |
0 |
Crime in Topia
In the last 12 months, 16 crimes were recorded in Topia.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/08 |
3 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
1 |
| 2025/03 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
1 |
| 2024/05 |
1 |
| 2023/11 |
1 |
| 2023/06 |
1 |
| 2023/03 |
2 |
| 2023/01 |
1 |
| 2022/09 |
2 |
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