Zapotlán del Rey
Zapotlán del Rey is a municipality of
Jalisco
with 19,279 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,598 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.4 years.
Total Population
19,279
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
9,499 / 9,780
49.3% / 50.7%
Schools
0
72 public,
0 private
Health
7
0 hospitals,
5 centers
Localities
58
Communities and settlements
Companies
391
Registered establishments
Demographics of Zapotlán del Rey
Demographic structure of Zapotlán del Rey according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 5,359 people under 15 years old (27.8%),
12,145 people of working age (63%)
and 1,775 elderly over 65 years old (9.2%).
0-14 years
5,359
27.8% of the population
15-64 years
12,145
63% - Working age
65+ years
1,775
9.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
58.7%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Zapotlán del Rey
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
796 |
867 |
1,663 |
8.6% |
| 5-9 years |
942 |
947 |
1,889 |
9.8% |
| 10-14 years |
877 |
930 |
1,807 |
9.4% |
| 15-19 years |
869 |
828 |
1,697 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
776 |
767 |
1,543 |
8% |
| 25-29 years |
719 |
726 |
1,445 |
7.5% |
| 30-34 years |
670 |
703 |
1,373 |
7.1% |
| 35-39 years |
603 |
646 |
1,249 |
6.5% |
| 40-44 years |
645 |
651 |
1,296 |
6.7% |
| 45-49 years |
532 |
554 |
1,086 |
5.6% |
| 50-54 years |
485 |
489 |
974 |
5.1% |
| 55-59 years |
396 |
408 |
804 |
4.2% |
| 60-64 years |
312 |
366 |
678 |
3.5% |
| 65-69 years |
296 |
269 |
565 |
2.9% |
| 70-74 years |
241 |
230 |
471 |
2.4% |
| 75-79 years |
152 |
166 |
318 |
1.6% |
| 80-84 years |
103 |
121 |
224 |
1.2% |
| 85+ years |
85 |
112 |
197 |
1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Zapotlán del Rey
Population Origin
Born in State
18,344
95.2%
Born in Another State
662
3.4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
153
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
17
0.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
16
94.1% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
18
0.3% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
200
1% of the population
Men / Women
109 / 91
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,328
6.9%
With Limitation
2,479
12.9%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
646 |
| Visual |
580 |
| Hearing |
308 |
| Speech |
164 |
| Mental |
228 |
Education in Zapotlán del Rey
Literacy and Schooling
In Zapotlán del Rey, 865 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(86500%),
while 969 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.4 years
(7.2 men, 7.5 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
541 |
428 |
969 |
96900% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,209 |
1,074 |
2,283 |
228300% |
| Complete primary |
1,542 |
1,586 |
3,128 |
312800% |
| Incomplete secondary |
302 |
225 |
527 |
52700% |
| Complete secondary |
1,950 |
2,286 |
4,236 |
423600% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,154 |
1,238 |
2,392 |
239200% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 491 |
| 6-11 years | 82 |
| 12-14 years | 173 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 72 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Zapotlán del Rey
In Zapotlán del Rey, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 8,632 people.
Of those, 8,514 are employed and 118 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
Total EAP
8,632
H: 5,852 /
M: 2,780
Employed Population
8,514
H: 5,750 /
M: 2,764
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
118 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
6,262
H: 1,486 /
M: 4,776
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
13,088 |
67.9% |
| IMSS |
6,016 |
31.2% |
| ISSSTE |
301 |
1.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
15 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
26 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
6,633 |
34.4% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
23 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
130 |
0.7% |
| Other institution |
20 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
6,190 |
32.1% |
Marital Status and Religion in Zapotlán del Rey
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
8,739
873900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,572
157200%
Households
Total Households
5,168
3.7 average occupants
Female-headed
1,406
27.2%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
18,247 |
94.6% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
676 |
3.5% |
| Other religions |
5 |
0% |
| No religion |
348 |
1.8% |
Housing and Basic Services in Zapotlán del Rey
Zapotlán del Rey has 6,798 total dwellings,
of which 5,168 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.7 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
5,071 |
98.1% |
| Earthen floor |
93 |
1.8% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,727 |
33.4% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
3,437 |
66.5% |
| 1 room |
192 |
3.7% |
| 2 rooms |
847 |
16.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
4,125 |
79.8% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.4%
5,138 dwellings
Piped Water
99.3%
5,129 dwellings
With Drainage
98.2%
5,076 dwellings
All Services
97.5%
5,039 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
5,138 |
99.4% |
| Without electricity |
26 |
0.5% |
| Public water network |
5,129 |
99.3% |
| Hauled water |
4,362 |
84.4% |
| Other water source |
35 |
0.7% |
| With water tank |
4,104 |
79.4% |
| With cistern |
719 |
13.9% |
| With toilet |
5,061 |
97.9% |
| With latrine |
9 |
0.2% |
| With drainage |
5,076 |
98.2% |
| Without drainage |
84 |
1.6% |
| With all services |
5,039 |
97.5% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
4 |
0.1% |
Goods and Technology in Zapotlán del Rey
Household equipment in Zapotlán del Rey according to the 2020 Census.
26.8% of dwellings have internet
and 86.7% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,876 |
94.4% |
| Washing machine |
4,200 |
81.3% |
| Microwave oven |
2,366 |
45.8% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,710 |
52.4% |
| Motorcycle |
1,582 |
30.6% |
| Bicycle |
1,551 |
30% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,861 |
94.1% |
| Radio |
3,691 |
71.4% |
| Landline phone |
870 |
16.8% |
| Cell phone |
4,478 |
86.7% |
| Computer |
1,054 |
20.4% |
| Internet |
1,383 |
26.8% |
| Pay TV |
2,701 |
52.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
274 |
5.3% |
| Video game console |
255 |
4.9% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
470
9.1%
No Computer or Internet
3,361
65%
Companies and Economy in Zapotlán del Rey
The main economic sectors of Zapotlán del Rey are
Comercio al por menor with 178 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Zapotlán del Rey
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Zapotlán del Rey has a poverty rate of 44.3%
and extreme poverty of 5.3%.
Poverty
44.3%
8,054 people
Extreme Poverty
5.3%
973 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
41.6%
7,578 people
Vulnerable by Income
4.6%
835 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
9.5%
1,734 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
32% |
5,822 |
| Lack of access to health services |
18.2% |
3,306 |
| Lack of access to social security |
72.5% |
13,204 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
8.8% |
1,603 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
30% |
5,455 |
| Lack of access to food |
12.5% |
2,267 |
| Income below welfare line |
48.8% |
8,888 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
14.7% |
2,684 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
54.3% |
6.8% |
35% |
6.6% |
0 |
| 2015 |
44.3% |
5.3% |
41.6% |
9.5% |
0 |
Crime in Zapotlán del Rey
In the last 12 months, 134 crimes were recorded in Zapotlán del Rey.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
7 |
| 2025/11 |
5 |
| 2025/10 |
5 |
| 2025/09 |
10 |
| 2025/08 |
10 |
| 2025/07 |
15 |
| 2025/06 |
11 |
| 2025/05 |
9 |
| 2025/04 |
15 |
| 2025/03 |
15 |
| 2025/02 |
12 |
| 2025/01 |
20 |
Main Localities of Zapotlán del Rey
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Zapotlán del Rey
|
3,330 |
1,559 |
|
Santiago Totolimixpan (Colonia la Guadalupana)
|
3,080 |
1,521 |
|
Ahuatlán
|
2,471 |
1,533 |
|
Otatlán
|
1,266 |
1,549 |
|
Tecualtitán
|
1,190 |
1,530 |
|
La Noria (El Mirador)
|
929 |
1,548 |
|
Chila
|
871 |
1,556 |
|
Los Cerritos
|
774 |
1,550 |
|
El Sauz
|
694 |
1,570 |
|
La Colonia
|
577 |
1,530 |
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