Santiago Yaveo
Santiago Yaveo is a municipality of
Oaxaca
with 7,593 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 105 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.5 years.
Total Population
7,593
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
3,787 / 3,806
49.9% / 50.1%
Schools
0
47 public,
0 private
Health
11
0 hospitals,
9 centers
Localities
140
Communities and settlements
Companies
61
Registered establishments
Demographics of Santiago Yaveo
Demographic structure of Santiago Yaveo according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 2,297 people under 15 years old (30.3%),
4,597 people of working age (60.5%)
and 697 elderly over 65 years old (9.2%).
0-14 years
2,297
30.3% of the population
15-64 years
4,597
60.5% - Working age
65+ years
697
9.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
65.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Santiago Yaveo
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
367 |
403 |
770 |
10.1% |
| 5-9 years |
390 |
371 |
761 |
10% |
| 10-14 years |
412 |
354 |
766 |
10.1% |
| 15-19 years |
317 |
311 |
628 |
8.3% |
| 20-24 years |
258 |
306 |
564 |
7.4% |
| 25-29 years |
278 |
302 |
580 |
7.6% |
| 30-34 years |
277 |
269 |
546 |
7.2% |
| 35-39 years |
231 |
230 |
461 |
6.1% |
| 40-44 years |
211 |
240 |
451 |
5.9% |
| 45-49 years |
193 |
206 |
399 |
5.3% |
| 50-54 years |
208 |
181 |
389 |
5.1% |
| 55-59 years |
170 |
149 |
319 |
4.2% |
| 60-64 years |
127 |
133 |
260 |
3.4% |
| 65-69 years |
114 |
103 |
217 |
2.9% |
| 70-74 years |
74 |
92 |
166 |
2.2% |
| 75-79 years |
71 |
65 |
136 |
1.8% |
| 80-84 years |
33 |
50 |
83 |
1.1% |
| 85+ years |
55 |
40 |
95 |
1.3% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Santiago Yaveo
Population Origin
Born in State
5,965
78.6%
Born in Another State
1,576
20.8%
Lived in Another State in 2015
294
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.8
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
1,841
24.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
1,792
97.3% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
48
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
3,411
163.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
67
0.9% of the population
Men / Women
39 / 28
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,041
13.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
267 |
| Visual |
256 |
| Hearing |
152 |
| Speech |
99 |
| Mental |
112 |
Education in Santiago Yaveo
Literacy and Schooling
In Santiago Yaveo, 820 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(82000%),
while 682 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.5 years
(6.5 men, 6.4 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
275 |
407 |
682 |
68200% |
| Incomplete primary |
575 |
522 |
1,097 |
109700% |
| Complete primary |
601 |
514 |
1,115 |
111500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
125 |
108 |
233 |
23300% |
| Complete secondary |
624 |
638 |
1,262 |
126200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
356 |
419 |
775 |
77500% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 141 |
| 6-11 years | 49 |
| 12-14 years | 52 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 47 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Santiago Yaveo
In Santiago Yaveo, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 3,009 people.
Of those, 2,985 are employed and 24 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
Total EAP
3,009
H: 2,164 /
M: 845
Employed Population
2,985
H: 2,141 /
M: 844
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
24 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
2,683
H: 668 /
M: 2,015
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
5,823 |
76.7% |
| IMSS |
96 |
1.3% |
| ISSSTE |
47 |
0.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
3 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
10 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
5,484 |
72.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
212 |
2.8% |
| Private insurance |
3 |
0% |
| Other institution |
2 |
0% |
| Without health coverage |
1,770 |
23.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Santiago Yaveo
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
3,489
348900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
628
62800%
Households
Total Households
2,086
3.6 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
5,994 |
78.9% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,251 |
16.5% |
| No religion |
346 |
4.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Santiago Yaveo
Santiago Yaveo has 2,685 total dwellings,
of which 2,087 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.6 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,775 |
85.8% |
| Earthen floor |
302 |
14.6% |
| 1 bedroom |
967 |
46.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,110 |
53.6% |
| 1 room |
243 |
11.7% |
| 2 rooms |
529 |
25.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,305 |
63.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
96.9%
2,005 dwellings
Piped Water
53.5%
1,107 dwellings
With Drainage
80.2%
1,659 dwellings
All Services
47.3%
978 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
2,005 |
96.9% |
| Without electricity |
72 |
3.5% |
| Public water network |
1,107 |
53.5% |
| Hauled water |
361 |
17.4% |
| Other water source |
970 |
46.9% |
| With water tank |
659 |
31.9% |
| With cistern |
147 |
7.1% |
| With toilet |
1,389 |
67.1% |
| With latrine |
612 |
29.6% |
| With drainage |
1,659 |
80.2% |
| Without drainage |
418 |
20.2% |
| With all services |
978 |
47.3% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
24 |
1.2% |
Goods and Technology in Santiago Yaveo
Household equipment in Santiago Yaveo according to the 2020 Census.
9.8% of dwellings have internet
and 58.4% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,390 |
67.2% |
| Washing machine |
915 |
44.2% |
| Microwave oven |
210 |
10.1% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
424 |
20.5% |
| Motorcycle |
560 |
27.1% |
| Bicycle |
172 |
8.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,458 |
70.5% |
| Radio |
786 |
38% |
| Landline phone |
203 |
9.8% |
| Cell phone |
1,209 |
58.4% |
| Computer |
106 |
5.1% |
| Internet |
202 |
9.8% |
| Pay TV |
895 |
43.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
8 |
0.4% |
| Video game console |
7 |
0.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
780
37.7%
No Computer or Internet
1,816
87.8%
Companies and Economy in Santiago Yaveo
The main economic sectors of Santiago Yaveo are
Comercio al por menor with 27 establishments,
followed by Industrias manufactureras.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Santiago Yaveo
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Santiago Yaveo has a poverty rate of 72.2%
and extreme poverty of 24.9%.
Poverty
72.2%
5,124 people
Extreme Poverty
24.9%
1,764 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
27.4%
1,946 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.1%
6 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
0.3%
23 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
39.4% |
2,798 |
| Lack of access to health services |
15% |
1,065 |
| Lack of access to social security |
90.1% |
6,396 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
31.4% |
2,228 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
85.4% |
6,061 |
| Lack of access to food |
29.4% |
2,088 |
| Income below welfare line |
72.3% |
5,130 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
34.8% |
2,472 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
88.6% |
46.8% |
11.3% |
0% |
0 |
| 2015 |
72.2% |
24.9% |
27.4% |
0.3% |
0 |
Crime in Santiago Yaveo
In the last 12 months, 27 crimes were recorded in Santiago Yaveo.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
3 |
| 2025/11 |
2 |
| 2025/10 |
2 |
| 2025/09 |
2 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
2 |
| 2025/06 |
5 |
| 2025/05 |
3 |
| 2025/04 |
2 |
| 2025/03 |
3 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2025/01 |
1 |
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