Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 2,675 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,285 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.7 years.
Total Population
2,675
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
1,262 / 1,413
47.2% / 52.8%
Schools
0
14 public,
0 private
Health
7
0 hospitals,
7 centers
Localities
24
Communities and settlements
Companies
197
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Demographic structure of Santa Catarina Ixtepeji according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 626 people under 15 years old (23.4%),
1,707 people of working age (63.8%)
and 342 elderly over 65 years old (12.8%).
0-14 years
626
23.4% of the population
15-64 years
1,707
63.8% - Working age
65+ years
342
12.8% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
56.7%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
101 |
124 |
225 |
8.4% |
| 5-9 years |
96 |
98 |
194 |
7.3% |
| 10-14 years |
100 |
107 |
207 |
7.7% |
| 15-19 years |
97 |
109 |
206 |
7.7% |
| 20-24 years |
105 |
121 |
226 |
8.4% |
| 25-29 years |
101 |
102 |
203 |
7.6% |
| 30-34 years |
87 |
92 |
179 |
6.7% |
| 35-39 years |
71 |
95 |
166 |
6.2% |
| 40-44 years |
88 |
100 |
188 |
7% |
| 45-49 years |
79 |
103 |
182 |
6.8% |
| 50-54 years |
66 |
70 |
136 |
5.1% |
| 55-59 years |
63 |
54 |
117 |
4.4% |
| 60-64 years |
47 |
57 |
104 |
3.9% |
| 65-69 years |
33 |
48 |
81 |
3% |
| 70-74 years |
30 |
46 |
76 |
2.8% |
| 75-79 years |
37 |
36 |
73 |
2.7% |
| 80-84 years |
32 |
28 |
60 |
2.2% |
| 85+ years |
29 |
23 |
52 |
1.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Population Origin
Born in State
2,617
97.8%
Born in Another State
55
2.1%
Lived in Another State in 2015
15
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
112
4.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
111
99.1% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
1
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
308
39.9% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
71
2.7% of the population
Men / Women
35 / 36
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
396
14.8%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
89 |
| Visual |
66 |
| Hearing |
42 |
| Speech |
21 |
| Mental |
31 |
Education in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Literacy and Schooling
In Santa Catarina Ixtepeji, 45 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(4500%),
while 43 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.7 years
(7.6 men, 7.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
11 |
32 |
43 |
4300% |
| Incomplete primary |
171 |
187 |
358 |
35800% |
| Complete primary |
275 |
290 |
565 |
56500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
24 |
18 |
42 |
4200% |
| Complete secondary |
333 |
334 |
667 |
66700% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
134 |
200 |
334 |
33400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 21 |
| 6-11 years | 2 |
| 12-14 years | 6 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 14 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
In Santa Catarina Ixtepeji, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 1,071 people.
Of those, 1,057 are employed and 14 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
Total EAP
1,071
H: 708 /
M: 363
Employed Population
1,057
H: 696 /
M: 361
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
14 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
1,088
H: 313 /
M: 775
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
1,585 |
59.3% |
| IMSS |
156 |
5.8% |
| ISSSTE |
71 |
2.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
4 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
1 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
1,357 |
50.7% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
2 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
2 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
1,089 |
40.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
1,300
130000%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
259
25900%
Households
Total Households
772
3.5 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
1,703 |
63.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
580 |
21.7% |
| No religion |
391 |
14.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji has 1,066 total dwellings,
of which 772 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
660 |
85.5% |
| Earthen floor |
112 |
14.5% |
| 1 bedroom |
360 |
46.6% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
412 |
53.4% |
| 1 room |
28 |
3.6% |
| 2 rooms |
214 |
27.7% |
| 3+ rooms |
530 |
68.7% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.1%
765 dwellings
Piped Water
99.1%
765 dwellings
With Drainage
76.3%
589 dwellings
All Services
75.3%
581 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
765 |
99.1% |
| Without electricity |
7 |
0.9% |
| Public water network |
765 |
99.1% |
| Hauled water |
696 |
90.2% |
| Other water source |
7 |
0.9% |
| With water tank |
398 |
51.6% |
| With cistern |
25 |
3.2% |
| With toilet |
621 |
80.4% |
| With latrine |
143 |
18.5% |
| With drainage |
589 |
76.3% |
| Without drainage |
183 |
23.7% |
| With all services |
581 |
75.3% |
Goods and Technology in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
Household equipment in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji according to the 2020 Census.
14.1% of dwellings have internet
and 67.7% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
537 |
69.6% |
| Washing machine |
467 |
60.5% |
| Microwave oven |
113 |
14.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
275 |
35.6% |
| Motorcycle |
36 |
4.7% |
| Bicycle |
34 |
4.4% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
586 |
75.9% |
| Radio |
546 |
70.7% |
| Landline phone |
151 |
19.6% |
| Cell phone |
523 |
67.7% |
| Computer |
82 |
10.6% |
| Internet |
109 |
14.1% |
| Pay TV |
320 |
41.5% |
| Streaming platforms |
9 |
1.2% |
| Video game console |
7 |
0.9% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
166
21.5%
No Computer or Internet
617
79.9%
Companies and Economy in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
The main economic sectors of Santa Catarina Ixtepeji are
Comercio al por menor with 74 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji has a poverty rate of 80%
and extreme poverty of 17.9%.
Extreme Poverty
17.9%
475 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
16.8%
446 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.5%
39 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
1.7%
45 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
24.8% |
658 |
| Lack of access to health services |
12% |
318 |
| Lack of access to social security |
81% |
2,148 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
22.8% |
606 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
70.1% |
1,859 |
| Lack of access to food |
6.5% |
171 |
| Income below welfare line |
81.5% |
2,161 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
44.6% |
1,182 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
76.9% |
21.7% |
19.1% |
1.9% |
0 |
| 2015 |
80% |
17.9% |
16.8% |
1.7% |
0 |
Crime in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
In the last 12 months, 21 crimes were recorded in Santa Catarina Ixtepeji.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
1 |
| 2025/11 |
5 |
| 2025/09 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
3 |
| 2025/06 |
2 |
| 2025/05 |
2 |
| 2025/01 |
1 |
| 2024/12 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
2 |
| 2024/10 |
1 |
| 2024/06 |
1 |
| 2024/05 |
1 |
Main Localities of Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Santa Catarina Ixtepeji
|
741 |
1,917 |
|
El Punto
|
517 |
2,385 |
|
Tierra Colorada
|
389 |
2,214 |
|
Yuvila
|
289 |
2,469 |
|
San Pedro Nexicho
|
153 |
2,115 |
|
Linda Vista (El Pasajuego)
|
126 |
2,264 |
|
Las Ánimas
|
94 |
2,369 |
|
La Cumbre
|
81 |
2,690 |
|
Rosa Blanca
|
61 |
2,615 |
|
Las Margaritas
|
43 |
2,362 |
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