Ahuacatlán
Ahuacatlán is a municipality of
Nayarit
with 15,393 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 957 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 9.1 years.
Total Population
15,393
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,639 / 7,754
49.6% / 50.4%
Schools
0
53 public,
11 private
Health
18
0 hospitals,
18 centers
Localities
51
Communities and settlements
Companies
612
Registered establishments
Demographics of Ahuacatlán
Demographic structure of Ahuacatlán according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,795 people under 15 years old (24.7%),
9,548 people of working age (62%)
and 2,047 elderly over 65 years old (13.3%).
0-14 years
3,795
24.7% of the population
15-64 years
9,548
62% - Working age
65+ years
2,047
13.3% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
61.2%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Ahuacatlán
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
562 |
548 |
1,110 |
7.2% |
| 5-9 years |
673 |
680 |
1,353 |
8.8% |
| 10-14 years |
667 |
665 |
1,332 |
8.7% |
| 15-19 years |
615 |
563 |
1,178 |
7.7% |
| 20-24 years |
550 |
541 |
1,091 |
7.1% |
| 25-29 years |
529 |
546 |
1,075 |
7% |
| 30-34 years |
505 |
513 |
1,018 |
6.6% |
| 35-39 years |
419 |
494 |
913 |
5.9% |
| 40-44 years |
455 |
441 |
896 |
5.8% |
| 45-49 years |
463 |
453 |
916 |
6% |
| 50-54 years |
478 |
468 |
946 |
6.1% |
| 55-59 years |
399 |
414 |
813 |
5.3% |
| 60-64 years |
344 |
358 |
702 |
4.6% |
| 65-69 years |
283 |
315 |
598 |
3.9% |
| 70-74 years |
240 |
239 |
479 |
3.1% |
| 75-79 years |
179 |
228 |
407 |
2.6% |
| 80-84 years |
154 |
145 |
299 |
1.9% |
| 85+ years |
123 |
141 |
264 |
1.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Ahuacatlán
Population Origin
Born in State
12,946
84.1%
Born in Another State
2,201
14.3%
Lived in Another State in 2015
564
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.7
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
60
0.4% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
59
98.3% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
61
1.3% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
66
0.4% of the population
Men / Women
33 / 33
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,097
7.1%
With Limitation
2,146
13.9%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
627 |
| Visual |
400 |
| Hearing |
227 |
| Speech |
129 |
| Mental |
207 |
Education in Ahuacatlán
Literacy and Schooling
In Ahuacatlán, 572 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(57200%),
while 623 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 9.1 years
(9 men, 9.3 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
325 |
298 |
623 |
62300% |
| Incomplete primary |
690 |
626 |
1,316 |
131600% |
| Complete primary |
804 |
732 |
1,536 |
153600% |
| Incomplete secondary |
180 |
124 |
304 |
30400% |
| Complete secondary |
1,527 |
1,634 |
3,161 |
316100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
2,036 |
2,244 |
4,280 |
428000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 243 |
| 6-11 years | 56 |
| 12-14 years | 72 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 53 are public and
11 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Ahuacatlán
In Ahuacatlán, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 7,341 people.
Of those, 7,286 are employed and 55 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
Total EAP
7,341
H: 4,543 /
M: 2,798
Employed Population
7,286
H: 4,502 /
M: 2,784
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
55 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,966
H: 1,508 /
M: 3,458
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
12,204 |
79.3% |
| IMSS |
3,849 |
25% |
| ISSSTE |
1,668 |
10.8% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
2 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
27 |
0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
6,739 |
43.8% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
89 |
0.6% |
| Private insurance |
166 |
1.1% |
| Other institution |
351 |
2.3% |
| Without health coverage |
3,186 |
20.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Ahuacatlán
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
6,919
691900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,729
172900%
Households
Total Households
4,819
3.2 average occupants
Female-headed
1,536
31.9%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
14,244 |
92.5% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
607 |
3.9% |
| Other religions |
4 |
0% |
| No religion |
517 |
3.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Ahuacatlán
Ahuacatlán has 6,691 total dwellings,
of which 4,824 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.2 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,749 |
100.7% |
| Earthen floor |
46 |
1% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,361 |
28.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
3,435 |
72.8% |
| 1 room |
137 |
2.9% |
| 2 rooms |
534 |
11.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
4,125 |
87.4% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
101.1%
4,771 dwellings
Piped Water
101.1%
4,769 dwellings
With Drainage
100.5%
4,742 dwellings
All Services
99.8%
4,708 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
4,771 |
101.1% |
| Without electricity |
25 |
0.5% |
| Public water network |
4,769 |
101.1% |
| Hauled water |
4,420 |
93.7% |
| Other water source |
27 |
0.6% |
| With water tank |
3,725 |
79% |
| With cistern |
806 |
17.1% |
| With toilet |
4,726 |
100.2% |
| With latrine |
20 |
0.4% |
| With drainage |
4,742 |
100.5% |
| Without drainage |
54 |
1.1% |
| With all services |
4,708 |
99.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
4 |
0.1% |
Goods and Technology in Ahuacatlán
Household equipment in Ahuacatlán according to the 2020 Census.
33.3% of dwellings have internet
and 88.2% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,479 |
95% |
| Washing machine |
3,831 |
81.2% |
| Microwave oven |
2,190 |
46.4% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,211 |
46.9% |
| Motorcycle |
1,098 |
23.3% |
| Bicycle |
1,742 |
36.9% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,477 |
94.9% |
| Radio |
2,641 |
56% |
| Landline phone |
1,451 |
30.8% |
| Cell phone |
4,159 |
88.2% |
| Computer |
1,364 |
28.9% |
| Internet |
1,571 |
33.3% |
| Pay TV |
3,241 |
68.7% |
| Streaming platforms |
321 |
6.8% |
| Video game console |
297 |
6.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
328
7%
No Computer or Internet
2,746
58.2%
Companies and Economy in Ahuacatlán
The main economic sectors of Ahuacatlán are
Comercio al por menor with 234 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Ahuacatlán
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Ahuacatlán has a poverty rate of 39.7%
and extreme poverty of 3.3%.
Poverty
39.7%
7,145 people
Extreme Poverty
3.3%
592 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
41.7%
7,502 people
Vulnerable by Income
5.3%
959 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
13.2%
2,377 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
16.9% |
3,036 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.5% |
1,892 |
| Lack of access to social security |
68% |
12,229 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
3% |
540 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
17.8% |
3,201 |
| Lack of access to food |
17.9% |
3,215 |
| Income below welfare line |
45.1% |
8,104 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
14.7% |
2,636 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
46.3% |
3.3% |
31.3% |
14.3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
39.7% |
3.3% |
41.7% |
13.2% |
0 |
Crime in Ahuacatlán
In the last 12 months, 119 crimes were recorded in Ahuacatlán.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
4 |
| 2025/11 |
13 |
| 2025/10 |
14 |
| 2025/09 |
10 |
| 2025/08 |
13 |
| 2025/07 |
12 |
| 2025/06 |
9 |
| 2025/05 |
6 |
| 2025/04 |
15 |
| 2025/03 |
6 |
| 2025/02 |
6 |
| 2025/01 |
11 |
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