Demographics of Santiago
Complete demographic analysis of Santiago, Nuevo León, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 46,784 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Santiago
Distribution by sex of the total population of Santiago. The male-to-female ratio is 100.6 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Santiago
Distribution of the population of Santiago by five-year age groups and sex, according to the 2020 Census. The 18 age groups cover from 0 to 85 years and older.
| Age Group | Men | Women | Total | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | 1,568 | 1,652 | 3,220 | 6.9% |
| 5-9 years | 1,638 | 1,643 | 3,281 | 7% |
| 10-14 years | 1,808 | 1,671 | 3,479 | 7.4% |
| 15-19 years | 1,917 | 1,806 | 3,723 | 8% |
| 20-24 years | 1,800 | 1,768 | 3,568 | 7.6% |
| 25-29 years | 1,614 | 1,495 | 3,109 | 6.6% |
| 30-34 years | 1,531 | 1,467 | 2,998 | 6.4% |
| 35-39 years | 1,554 | 1,549 | 3,103 | 6.6% |
| 40-44 years | 1,645 | 1,664 | 3,309 | 7.1% |
| 45-49 years | 1,797 | 1,646 | 3,443 | 7.4% |
| 50-54 years | 1,436 | 1,438 | 2,874 | 6.1% |
| 55-59 years | 1,235 | 1,257 | 2,492 | 5.3% |
| 60-64 years | 1,095 | 1,142 | 2,237 | 4.8% |
| 65-69 years | 910 | 901 | 1,811 | 3.9% |
| 70-74 years | 669 | 806 | 1,475 | 3.2% |
| 75-79 years | 469 | 533 | 1,002 | 2.1% |
| 80-84 years | 344 | 353 | 697 | 1.5% |
| 85+ years | 189 | 288 | 477 | 1% |
Demographic Dependency in Santiago
The demographic dependency ratio measures the proportion of the population in dependent ages (under 15 and over 65) relative to the working-age population (15 to 64 years). In Santiago, the dependency ratio is 50%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 50% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 32.3% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 17.7% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 54.7% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Santiago
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Santiago is 1.98 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Santiago
Origin and mobility of the population of Santiago. Of the 46,784 inhabitants, 39,964 were born in the same state (85.4%) and 5,740 were born in another state (12.3%).
Indigenous Population in Santiago
In Santiago, 782 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 1.7% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Santiago
In Santiago, 2,376 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 5.1% of the total population.
Disability in Santiago
In Santiago, 1,766 people have a disability (3.8% of the population) and 4,664 people have a limitation (10%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 882 | 49.9% |
| Visual | 696 | 39.4% |
| Hearing | 357 | 20.2% |
| Speech | 316 | 17.9% |
| Mental | 338 | 19.1% |
Marital Status in Santiago
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Santiago by marital status. Of the 38,271 people aged 12 and over, 57.9% are married or in a civil union, 31.1% are single, and 11% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Santiago
Religious distribution of the population of Santiago according to the 2020 Census. 81.4% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 38,063 | 81.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 5,062 | 10.8% |
| Other religions | 24 | 0.1% |
| No religion | 2,882 | 6.2% |
Households in Santiago
Santiago has 14,423 households with an average of 3.2 occupants per household.