San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
San Lorenzo Cacaotepec is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 18,339 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,593 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 10.4 years.
Total Population
18,339
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
8,859 / 9,480
48.3% / 51.7%
Schools
0
17 public,
3 private
Health
9
2 hospitals,
7 centers
Localities
27
Communities and settlements
Companies
1,009
Registered establishments
Demographics of San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
Demographic structure of San Lorenzo Cacaotepec according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,389 people under 15 years old (23.9%),
12,558 people of working age (68.5%)
and 1,380 elderly over 65 years old (7.5%).
0-14 years
4,389
23.9% of the population
15-64 years
12,558
68.5% - Working age
65+ years
1,380
7.5% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
45.9%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
660 |
591 |
1,251 |
6.8% |
| 5-9 years |
775 |
753 |
1,528 |
8.3% |
| 10-14 years |
856 |
754 |
1,610 |
8.8% |
| 15-19 years |
810 |
799 |
1,609 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
731 |
743 |
1,474 |
8% |
| 25-29 years |
703 |
764 |
1,467 |
8% |
| 30-34 years |
636 |
777 |
1,413 |
7.7% |
| 35-39 years |
670 |
758 |
1,428 |
7.8% |
| 40-44 years |
594 |
704 |
1,298 |
7.1% |
| 45-49 years |
576 |
718 |
1,294 |
7.1% |
| 50-54 years |
517 |
574 |
1,091 |
5.9% |
| 55-59 years |
384 |
460 |
844 |
4.6% |
| 60-64 years |
283 |
357 |
640 |
3.5% |
| 65-69 years |
218 |
244 |
462 |
2.5% |
| 70-74 years |
176 |
170 |
346 |
1.9% |
| 75-79 years |
129 |
139 |
268 |
1.5% |
| 80-84 years |
67 |
71 |
138 |
0.8% |
| 85+ years |
69 |
97 |
166 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
Population Origin
Born in State
16,818
91.7%
Born in Another State
1,394
7.6%
Lived in Another State in 2015
355
Recent migration
Average Live Births
1.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
665
3.6% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
654
98.3% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
5
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
1,723
34.6% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
786
4.3% of the population
Men / Women
359 / 427
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
2,104
11.5%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
494 |
| Visual |
410 |
| Hearing |
197 |
| Speech |
121 |
| Mental |
176 |
Education in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
Literacy and Schooling
In San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, 306 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(30600%),
while 259 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 10.4 years
(10.6 men, 10.3 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
95 |
164 |
259 |
25900% |
| Incomplete primary |
403 |
596 |
999 |
99900% |
| Complete primary |
855 |
1,051 |
1,906 |
190600% |
| Incomplete secondary |
290 |
202 |
492 |
49200% |
| Complete secondary |
1,611 |
1,681 |
3,292 |
329200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
3,078 |
3,426 |
6,504 |
650400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 206 |
| 6-11 years | 54 |
| 12-14 years | 80 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 17 are public and
3 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
In San Lorenzo Cacaotepec, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 9,651 people.
Of those, 9,540 are employed and 111 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.2%.
Total EAP
9,651
H: 5,355 /
M: 4,296
Employed Population
9,540
H: 5,277 /
M: 4,263
Unemployment Rate
1.2%
111 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
5,225
H: 1,690 /
M: 3,535
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
11,262 |
61.4% |
| IMSS |
5,372 |
29.3% |
| ISSSTE |
1,928 |
10.5% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
78 |
0.4% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
113 |
0.6% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
3,515 |
19.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
156 |
0.9% |
| Private insurance |
114 |
0.6% |
| Other institution |
69 |
0.4% |
| Without health coverage |
7,049 |
38.4% |
Marital Status and Religion in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
8,030
803000%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,691
169100%
Households
Total Households
4,981
3.7 average occupants
Female-headed
1,440
28.9%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
14,143 |
77.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
2,201 |
12% |
| Other religions |
25 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
1,930 |
10.5% |
Housing and Basic Services in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
San Lorenzo Cacaotepec has 6,479 total dwellings,
of which 4,983 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.7 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,703 |
97.1% |
| Earthen floor |
261 |
5.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,304 |
26.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
3,662 |
75.6% |
| 1 room |
274 |
5.7% |
| 2 rooms |
664 |
13.7% |
| 3+ rooms |
4,028 |
83.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
101.3%
4,907 dwellings
Piped Water
92.5%
4,482 dwellings
With Drainage
97.1%
4,701 dwellings
All Services
88.3%
4,276 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
4,907 |
101.3% |
| Without electricity |
59 |
1.2% |
| Public water network |
4,482 |
92.5% |
| Hauled water |
3,426 |
70.7% |
| Other water source |
484 |
10% |
| With water tank |
4,485 |
92.6% |
| With cistern |
1,264 |
26.1% |
| With toilet |
4,388 |
90.6% |
| With latrine |
522 |
10.8% |
| With drainage |
4,701 |
97.1% |
| Without drainage |
265 |
5.5% |
| With all services |
4,276 |
88.3% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
16 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
Household equipment in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec according to the 2020 Census.
51.7% of dwellings have internet
and 94.3% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,415 |
91.2% |
| Washing machine |
3,532 |
72.9% |
| Microwave oven |
1,851 |
38.2% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,298 |
47.4% |
| Motorcycle |
876 |
18.1% |
| Bicycle |
1,906 |
39.4% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,559 |
94.1% |
| Radio |
3,843 |
79.4% |
| Landline phone |
1,709 |
35.3% |
| Cell phone |
4,569 |
94.3% |
| Computer |
1,982 |
40.9% |
| Internet |
2,504 |
51.7% |
| Pay TV |
1,125 |
23.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
625 |
12.9% |
| Video game console |
305 |
6.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
297
6.1%
No Computer or Internet
2,136
44.1%
Companies and Economy in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
The main economic sectors of San Lorenzo Cacaotepec are
Comercio al por menor with 520 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
San Lorenzo Cacaotepec has a poverty rate of 44.7%
and extreme poverty of 5.2%.
Poverty
44.7%
7,242 people
Extreme Poverty
5.2%
843 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
27.4%
4,445 people
Vulnerable by Income
6.5%
1,056 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
21.4%
3,465 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
12.4% |
2,017 |
| Lack of access to health services |
20.7% |
3,349 |
| Lack of access to social security |
62.1% |
10,059 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
3.9% |
626 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
27.8% |
4,514 |
| Lack of access to food |
18.9% |
3,068 |
| Income below welfare line |
51.2% |
8,298 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
12.8% |
2,079 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
52.4% |
9.7% |
31.9% |
14.1% |
0 |
| 2015 |
44.7% |
5.2% |
27.4% |
21.4% |
0 |
Crime in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
In the last 12 months, 133 crimes were recorded in San Lorenzo Cacaotepec.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
5 |
| 2025/11 |
11 |
| 2025/10 |
3 |
| 2025/09 |
15 |
| 2025/08 |
15 |
| 2025/07 |
13 |
| 2025/06 |
11 |
| 2025/05 |
14 |
| 2025/04 |
12 |
| 2025/03 |
10 |
| 2025/02 |
11 |
| 2025/01 |
13 |
Main Localities of San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
San Lorenzo Cacaotepec
|
10,465 |
1,600 |
|
Santiago Etla
|
5,168 |
1,600 |
|
Guadalupe Hidalgo
|
1,595 |
1,597 |
|
Rancho Hacienda Vieja
|
240 |
1,585 |
|
El Zapotal [Paraje]
|
210 |
1,597 |
|
Paraje San Nicolás
|
138 |
1,599 |
|
Loma Cuache [Paraje]
|
118 |
1,594 |
|
El Pastón
|
48 |
1,575 |
|
La Checa [Paraje]
|
46 |
1,628 |
|
El Taladre
|
41 |
1,605 |
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