San Jacinto Amilpas
San Jacinto Amilpas is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 16,827 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,554 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 11.8 years.
Total Population
16,827
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,989 / 8,838
47.5% / 52.5%
Schools
0
17 public,
14 private
Health
7
1 hospitals,
6 centers
Localities
1
Communities and settlements
Companies
951
Registered establishments
Demographics of San Jacinto Amilpas
Demographic structure of San Jacinto Amilpas according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,936 people under 15 years old (23.4%),
11,740 people of working age (69.8%)
and 1,097 elderly over 65 years old (6.5%).
0-14 years
3,936
23.4% of the population
15-64 years
11,740
69.8% - Working age
65+ years
1,097
6.5% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
42.9%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of San Jacinto Amilpas
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
636 |
593 |
1,229 |
7.3% |
| 5-9 years |
652 |
658 |
1,310 |
7.8% |
| 10-14 years |
741 |
656 |
1,397 |
8.3% |
| 15-19 years |
723 |
712 |
1,435 |
8.5% |
| 20-24 years |
715 |
729 |
1,444 |
8.6% |
| 25-29 years |
628 |
734 |
1,362 |
8.1% |
| 30-34 years |
621 |
711 |
1,332 |
7.9% |
| 35-39 years |
625 |
694 |
1,319 |
7.8% |
| 40-44 years |
594 |
725 |
1,319 |
7.8% |
| 45-49 years |
497 |
653 |
1,150 |
6.8% |
| 50-54 years |
463 |
606 |
1,069 |
6.4% |
| 55-59 years |
333 |
396 |
729 |
4.3% |
| 60-64 years |
257 |
324 |
581 |
3.5% |
| 65-69 years |
185 |
233 |
418 |
2.5% |
| 70-74 years |
117 |
160 |
277 |
1.6% |
| 75-79 years |
77 |
88 |
165 |
1% |
| 80-84 years |
50 |
81 |
131 |
0.8% |
| 85+ years |
48 |
58 |
106 |
0.6% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in San Jacinto Amilpas
Population Origin
Born in State
14,995
89.1%
Born in Another State
1,673
9.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
578
Recent migration
Average Live Births
1.7
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
1,131
6.7% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
1,114
98.5% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
13
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
2,562
53.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
524
3.1% of the population
Men / Women
244 / 280
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,973
11.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
355 |
| Visual |
341 |
| Hearing |
177 |
| Speech |
117 |
| Mental |
182 |
Education in San Jacinto Amilpas
Literacy and Schooling
In San Jacinto Amilpas, 290 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(29000%),
while 316 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 11.8 years
(12 men, 11.6 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
101 |
215 |
316 |
31600% |
| Incomplete primary |
221 |
339 |
560 |
56000% |
| Complete primary |
488 |
690 |
1,178 |
117800% |
| Incomplete secondary |
209 |
166 |
375 |
37500% |
| Complete secondary |
1,064 |
1,128 |
2,192 |
219200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
3,690 |
4,144 |
7,834 |
783400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 170 |
| 6-11 years | 50 |
| 12-14 years | 29 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 17 are public and
14 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in San Jacinto Amilpas
In San Jacinto Amilpas, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 8,869 people.
Of those, 8,729 are employed and 140 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.6%.
Total EAP
8,869
H: 4,669 /
M: 4,200
Employed Population
8,729
H: 4,579 /
M: 4,150
Unemployment Rate
1.6%
140 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,768
H: 1,690 /
M: 3,078
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
11,179 |
66.4% |
| IMSS |
5,563 |
33.1% |
| ISSSTE |
2,504 |
14.9% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
8 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
82 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
2,982 |
17.7% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
20 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
141 |
0.8% |
| Other institution |
15 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
5,587 |
33.2% |
Marital Status and Religion in San Jacinto Amilpas
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
6,941
694100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,562
156200%
Households
Total Households
4,785
3.5 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
12,239 |
72.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
2,398 |
14.3% |
| Other religions |
40 |
0.2% |
| No religion |
2,081 |
12.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in San Jacinto Amilpas
San Jacinto Amilpas has 6,479 total dwellings,
of which 4,787 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,564 |
98.8% |
| Earthen floor |
194 |
4.2% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,262 |
27.3% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
3,496 |
75.7% |
| 1 room |
378 |
8.2% |
| 2 rooms |
513 |
11.1% |
| 3+ rooms |
3,867 |
83.7% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
102.8%
4,749 dwellings
Piped Water
101.7%
4,700 dwellings
With Drainage
102.5%
4,737 dwellings
All Services
101.2%
4,677 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
4,749 |
102.8% |
| Without electricity |
9 |
0.2% |
| Public water network |
4,700 |
101.7% |
| Hauled water |
3,616 |
78.3% |
| Other water source |
58 |
1.3% |
| With water tank |
4,478 |
96.9% |
| With cistern |
3,227 |
69.8% |
| With toilet |
4,708 |
101.9% |
| With latrine |
45 |
1% |
| With drainage |
4,737 |
102.5% |
| Without drainage |
21 |
0.5% |
| With all services |
4,677 |
101.2% |
Goods and Technology in San Jacinto Amilpas
Household equipment in San Jacinto Amilpas according to the 2020 Census.
72.9% of dwellings have internet
and 98.8% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,323 |
93.6% |
| Washing machine |
3,403 |
73.7% |
| Microwave oven |
2,332 |
50.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,558 |
55.4% |
| Motorcycle |
698 |
15.1% |
| Bicycle |
1,032 |
22.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,367 |
94.5% |
| Radio |
3,515 |
76.1% |
| Landline phone |
2,262 |
49% |
| Cell phone |
4,565 |
98.8% |
| Computer |
2,762 |
59.8% |
| Internet |
3,369 |
72.9% |
| Pay TV |
1,505 |
32.6% |
| Streaming platforms |
1,141 |
24.7% |
| Video game console |
550 |
11.9% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
117
2.5%
No Computer or Internet
1,104
23.9%
Companies and Economy in San Jacinto Amilpas
The main economic sectors of San Jacinto Amilpas are
Comercio al por menor with 406 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in San Jacinto Amilpas
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
San Jacinto Amilpas has a poverty rate of 37.1%
and extreme poverty of 2.4%.
Poverty
37.1%
5,905 people
Extreme Poverty
2.4%
384 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
27%
4,300 people
Vulnerable by Income
5.8%
924 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
30.1%
4,789 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
8.4% |
1,334 |
| Lack of access to health services |
21.4% |
3,403 |
| Lack of access to social security |
59.2% |
9,417 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
5% |
796 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
5.4% |
856 |
| Lack of access to food |
17.6% |
2,795 |
| Income below welfare line |
42.9% |
6,829 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
8.3% |
1,328 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
37.1% |
5.1% |
31.6% |
29% |
0 |
| 2015 |
37.1% |
2.4% |
27% |
30.1% |
0 |
Crime in San Jacinto Amilpas
In the last 12 months, 195 crimes were recorded in San Jacinto Amilpas.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
12 |
| 2025/11 |
19 |
| 2025/10 |
15 |
| 2025/09 |
15 |
| 2025/08 |
18 |
| 2025/07 |
10 |
| 2025/06 |
16 |
| 2025/05 |
20 |
| 2025/04 |
15 |
| 2025/03 |
17 |
| 2025/02 |
20 |
| 2025/01 |
18 |
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