Santa María Zoquitlán
Santa María Zoquitlán is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 3,294 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,166 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6 years.
Total Population
3,294
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
1,630 / 1,664
49.5% / 50.5%
Schools
0
25 public,
0 private
Health
1
0 hospitals,
1 centers
Localities
24
Communities and settlements
Companies
153
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santa María Zoquitlán
Demographic structure of Santa María Zoquitlán according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 852 people under 15 years old (25.9%),
1,940 people of working age (58.9%)
and 501 elderly over 65 years old (15.2%).
0-14 years
852
25.9% of the population
15-64 years
1,940
58.9% - Working age
65+ years
501
15.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
69.7%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santa María Zoquitlán
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
128 |
144 |
272 |
8.3% |
| 5-9 years |
162 |
139 |
301 |
9.1% |
| 10-14 years |
146 |
133 |
279 |
8.5% |
| 15-19 years |
127 |
104 |
231 |
7% |
| 20-24 years |
94 |
102 |
196 |
6% |
| 25-29 years |
105 |
109 |
214 |
6.5% |
| 30-34 years |
104 |
96 |
200 |
6.1% |
| 35-39 years |
82 |
89 |
171 |
5.2% |
| 40-44 years |
94 |
96 |
190 |
5.8% |
| 45-49 years |
73 |
99 |
172 |
5.2% |
| 50-54 years |
92 |
99 |
191 |
5.8% |
| 55-59 years |
85 |
95 |
180 |
5.5% |
| 60-64 years |
96 |
99 |
195 |
5.9% |
| 65-69 years |
83 |
81 |
164 |
5% |
| 70-74 years |
47 |
46 |
93 |
2.8% |
| 75-79 years |
47 |
41 |
88 |
2.7% |
| 80-84 years |
24 |
35 |
59 |
1.8% |
| 85+ years |
41 |
56 |
97 |
2.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santa María Zoquitlán
Population Origin
Born in State
3,211
97.5%
Born in Another State
46
1.4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
35
Recent migration
Average Live Births
3.2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
13
0.4% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
13
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
34
3.3% of total households
Disability
With Limitation
453
13.8%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
174 |
| Visual |
131 |
| Hearing |
72 |
| Speech |
39 |
| Mental |
63 |
Education in Santa María Zoquitlán
Literacy and Schooling
In Santa María Zoquitlán, 342 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(34200%),
while 325 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6 years
(5.9 men, 6 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
130 |
195 |
325 |
32500% |
| Incomplete primary |
294 |
257 |
551 |
55100% |
| Complete primary |
407 |
355 |
762 |
76200% |
| Incomplete secondary |
25 |
19 |
44 |
4400% |
| Complete secondary |
196 |
245 |
441 |
44100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
119 |
157 |
276 |
27600% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 36 |
| 6-11 years | 13 |
| 12-14 years | 35 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 25 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santa María Zoquitlán
In Santa María Zoquitlán, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 1,113 people.
Of those, 1,070 are employed and 43 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 3.9%.
Total EAP
1,113
H: 930 /
M: 183
Employed Population
1,070
H: 889 /
M: 181
Unemployment Rate
3.9%
43 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
1,497
H: 353 /
M: 1,144
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
2,572 |
78.1% |
| IMSS |
61 |
1.9% |
| ISSSTE |
55 |
1.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
3 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
2,251 |
68.3% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
209 |
6.3% |
| Private insurance |
2 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
3 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
721 |
21.9% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santa María Zoquitlán
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
1,586
158600%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
278
27800%
Households
Total Households
1,031
3.2 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
3,270 |
99.3% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
4 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
18 |
0.5% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santa María Zoquitlán
Santa María Zoquitlán has 1,756 total dwellings,
of which 1,031 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.2 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
877 |
87.9% |
| Earthen floor |
153 |
15.3% |
| 1 bedroom |
515 |
51.6% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
515 |
51.6% |
| 1 room |
181 |
18.1% |
| 2 rooms |
300 |
30.1% |
| 3+ rooms |
549 |
55% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
101.5%
1,013 dwellings
Piped Water
97.2%
970 dwellings
With Drainage
92.2%
920 dwellings
All Services
87.5%
873 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,013 |
101.5% |
| Without electricity |
17 |
1.7% |
| Public water network |
970 |
97.2% |
| Hauled water |
670 |
67.1% |
| Other water source |
60 |
6% |
| With water tank |
804 |
80.6% |
| With cistern |
13 |
1.3% |
| With toilet |
963 |
96.5% |
| With latrine |
23 |
2.3% |
| With drainage |
920 |
92.2% |
| Without drainage |
110 |
11% |
| With all services |
873 |
87.5% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
8 |
0.8% |
Goods and Technology in Santa María Zoquitlán
Household equipment in Santa María Zoquitlán according to the 2020 Census.
40.3% of dwellings have internet
and 49.1% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
864 |
86.6% |
| Washing machine |
667 |
66.8% |
| Microwave oven |
278 |
27.9% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
224 |
22.4% |
| Motorcycle |
179 |
17.9% |
| Bicycle |
13 |
1.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
460 |
46.1% |
| Radio |
227 |
22.7% |
| Landline phone |
191 |
19.1% |
| Cell phone |
490 |
49.1% |
| Computer |
70 |
7% |
| Internet |
402 |
40.3% |
| Pay TV |
161 |
16.1% |
| Streaming platforms |
17 |
1.7% |
| Video game console |
4 |
0.4% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
443
44.4%
No Computer or Internet
620
62.1%
Companies and Economy in Santa María Zoquitlán
The main economic sectors of Santa María Zoquitlán are
Comercio al por menor with 76 establishments,
followed by Industrias manufactureras.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santa María Zoquitlán
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santa María Zoquitlán has a poverty rate of 89.8%
and extreme poverty of 36.5%.
Poverty
89.8%
2,722 people
Extreme Poverty
36.5%
1,105 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
10%
304 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.1%
3 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
0.1%
2 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
43.3% |
1,311 |
| Lack of access to health services |
21.7% |
658 |
| Lack of access to social security |
86.2% |
2,614 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
31.3% |
949 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
76.3% |
2,311 |
| Lack of access to food |
2.5% |
77 |
| Income below welfare line |
89.9% |
2,725 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
60.8% |
1,842 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
91.6% |
58.6% |
7.6% |
0.3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
89.8% |
36.5% |
10% |
0.1% |
0 |
Crime in Santa María Zoquitlán
In the last 12 months, 15 crimes were recorded in Santa María Zoquitlán.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/08 |
2 |
| 2025/06 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2024/12 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
1 |
| 2024/09 |
3 |
| 2024/04 |
1 |
| 2024/03 |
1 |
| 2024/02 |
1 |
| 2023/09 |
1 |
| 2023/04 |
1 |
| 2022/11 |
1 |
Main Localities of Santa María Zoquitlán
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Santa María Zoquitlán
|
1,795 |
1,029 |
|
Río Seco
|
444 |
1,060 |
|
El Potrero
|
275 |
1,222 |
|
Candelaria Yegolé
|
144 |
1,139 |
|
Las Casas
|
136 |
1,380 |
|
Taquiche
|
84 |
1,056 |
|
Cañada Guichá
|
83 |
1,202 |
|
Agua del Guaje
|
68 |
1,402 |
|
Eoraguía
|
51 |
1,145 |
|
Buena Vista
|
40 |
1,599 |
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