Santiago Jamiltepec
Santiago Jamiltepec is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 19,112 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 118 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.6 years.
Total Population
19,112
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
9,159 / 9,953
47.9% / 52.1%
Schools
0
78 public,
1 private
Health
8
1 hospitals,
7 centers
Localities
47
Communities and settlements
Companies
1,153
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santiago Jamiltepec
Demographic structure of Santiago Jamiltepec according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 5,546 people under 15 years old (29%),
11,686 people of working age (61.1%)
and 1,880 elderly over 65 years old (9.8%).
0-14 years
5,546
29% of the population
15-64 years
11,686
61.1% - Working age
65+ years
1,880
9.8% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
63.5%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santiago Jamiltepec
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
902 |
918 |
1,820 |
9.5% |
| 5-9 years |
969 |
1,013 |
1,982 |
10.4% |
| 10-14 years |
906 |
838 |
1,744 |
9.1% |
| 15-19 years |
860 |
760 |
1,620 |
8.5% |
| 20-24 years |
610 |
713 |
1,323 |
6.9% |
| 25-29 years |
638 |
761 |
1,399 |
7.3% |
| 30-34 years |
601 |
742 |
1,343 |
7% |
| 35-39 years |
577 |
632 |
1,209 |
6.3% |
| 40-44 years |
567 |
615 |
1,182 |
6.2% |
| 45-49 years |
492 |
578 |
1,070 |
5.6% |
| 50-54 years |
423 |
527 |
950 |
5% |
| 55-59 years |
372 |
438 |
810 |
4.2% |
| 60-64 years |
358 |
422 |
780 |
4.1% |
| 65-69 years |
285 |
343 |
628 |
3.3% |
| 70-74 years |
221 |
250 |
471 |
2.5% |
| 75-79 years |
165 |
175 |
340 |
1.8% |
| 80-84 years |
108 |
122 |
230 |
1.2% |
| 85+ years |
105 |
106 |
211 |
1.1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santiago Jamiltepec
Population Origin
Born in State
18,094
94.7%
Born in Another State
844
4.4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
368
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.7
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
4,209
22% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
4,001
95.1% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
190
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
7,442
134.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
5,297
27.7% of the population
Men / Women
2,589 / 2,708
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,989
10.4%
With Limitation
3,406
17.8%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
971 |
| Visual |
1,001 |
| Hearing |
396 |
| Speech |
245 |
| Mental |
372 |
Education in Santiago Jamiltepec
Literacy and Schooling
In Santiago Jamiltepec, 1,934 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(193400%),
while 1,605 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.6 years
(7.6 men, 7.5 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
653 |
952 |
1,605 |
160500% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,055 |
1,163 |
2,218 |
221800% |
| Complete primary |
1,117 |
1,213 |
2,330 |
233000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
313 |
269 |
582 |
58200% |
| Complete secondary |
1,463 |
1,463 |
2,926 |
292600% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,592 |
1,910 |
3,502 |
350200% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 264 |
| 6-11 years | 49 |
| 12-14 years | 119 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 78 are public and
1 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santiago Jamiltepec
In Santiago Jamiltepec, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 8,919 people.
Of those, 8,832 are employed and 87 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1%.
Total EAP
8,919
H: 5,375 /
M: 3,544
Employed Population
8,832
H: 5,305 /
M: 3,527
Unemployment Rate
1%
87 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
5,627
H: 1,506 /
M: 4,121
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
13,081 |
68.4% |
| IMSS |
2,076 |
10.9% |
| ISSSTE |
1,392 |
7.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
14 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
98 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
8,707 |
45.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
1,101 |
5.8% |
| Private insurance |
33 |
0.2% |
| Other institution |
9 |
0% |
| Without health coverage |
6,024 |
31.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santiago Jamiltepec
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
8,339
833900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,957
195700%
Households
Total Households
5,523
3.5 average occupants
Female-headed
1,719
31.1%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
15,932 |
83.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
2,070 |
10.8% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0% |
| No religion |
1,101 |
5.8% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santiago Jamiltepec
Santiago Jamiltepec has 7,448 total dwellings,
of which 5,525 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,900 |
88.8% |
| Earthen floor |
599 |
10.9% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,638 |
47.8% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,861 |
51.9% |
| 1 room |
942 |
17.1% |
| 2 rooms |
1,641 |
29.7% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,916 |
52.9% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
97.4%
5,372 dwellings
Piped Water
90.8%
5,009 dwellings
With Drainage
91%
5,023 dwellings
All Services
83%
4,577 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
5,372 |
97.4% |
| Without electricity |
127 |
2.3% |
| Public water network |
5,009 |
90.8% |
| Hauled water |
3,752 |
68% |
| Other water source |
490 |
8.9% |
| With water tank |
2,758 |
50% |
| With cistern |
2,466 |
44.7% |
| With toilet |
4,857 |
88% |
| With latrine |
348 |
6.3% |
| With drainage |
5,023 |
91% |
| Without drainage |
476 |
8.6% |
| With all services |
4,577 |
83% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
27 |
0.5% |
Goods and Technology in Santiago Jamiltepec
Household equipment in Santiago Jamiltepec according to the 2020 Census.
17.6% of dwellings have internet
and 65.7% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,119 |
74.7% |
| Washing machine |
2,241 |
40.6% |
| Microwave oven |
640 |
11.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,235 |
22.4% |
| Motorcycle |
905 |
16.4% |
| Bicycle |
690 |
12.5% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
3,525 |
63.9% |
| Radio |
2,486 |
45.1% |
| Landline phone |
1,325 |
24% |
| Cell phone |
3,626 |
65.7% |
| Computer |
723 |
13.1% |
| Internet |
970 |
17.6% |
| Pay TV |
2,357 |
42.7% |
| Streaming platforms |
83 |
1.5% |
| Video game console |
34 |
0.6% |
Technology Deprivation
No Radio or TV
1,316
23.9%
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,405
25.5%
No Computer or Internet
4,250
77%
Companies and Economy in Santiago Jamiltepec
The main economic sectors of Santiago Jamiltepec are
Comercio al por menor with 499 establishments,
followed by Industrias manufactureras.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santiago Jamiltepec
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santiago Jamiltepec has a poverty rate of 69.2%
and extreme poverty of 20.7%.
Poverty
69.2%
11,907 people
Extreme Poverty
20.7%
3,557 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
22.5%
3,866 people
Vulnerable by Income
2.7%
458 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
5.7%
975 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
30.2% |
5,204 |
| Lack of access to health services |
22.5% |
3,867 |
| Lack of access to social security |
69.3% |
11,924 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
12.3% |
2,114 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
77.5% |
13,336 |
| Lack of access to food |
46% |
7,913 |
| Income below welfare line |
71.9% |
12,365 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
29.9% |
5,145 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
77.4% |
37.8% |
20% |
2.6% |
0 |
| 2015 |
69.2% |
20.7% |
22.5% |
5.7% |
0 |
Crime in Santiago Jamiltepec
In the last 12 months, 116 crimes were recorded in Santiago Jamiltepec.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
10 |
| 2025/11 |
17 |
| 2025/10 |
5 |
| 2025/09 |
18 |
| 2025/08 |
11 |
| 2025/07 |
9 |
| 2025/06 |
7 |
| 2025/05 |
5 |
| 2025/04 |
6 |
| 2025/03 |
7 |
| 2025/02 |
11 |
| 2025/01 |
10 |
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