San Salvador Huixcolotla
San Salvador Huixcolotla is a municipality of
Puebla
with 16,790 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,038 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years.
Total Population
16,790
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
8,176 / 8,614
48.7% / 51.3%
Schools
0
12 public,
3 private
Health
7
1 hospitals,
6 centers
Localities
27
Communities and settlements
Companies
2,759
Registered establishments
Demographics of San Salvador Huixcolotla
Demographic structure of San Salvador Huixcolotla according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 5,243 people under 15 years old (31.2%),
10,641 people of working age (63.4%)
and 904 elderly over 65 years old (5.4%).
0-14 years
5,243
31.2% of the population
15-64 years
10,641
63.4% - Working age
65+ years
904
5.4% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
57.8%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of San Salvador Huixcolotla
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
876 |
936 |
1,812 |
10.8% |
| 5-9 years |
872 |
868 |
1,740 |
10.4% |
| 10-14 years |
834 |
857 |
1,691 |
10.1% |
| 15-19 years |
791 |
782 |
1,573 |
9.4% |
| 20-24 years |
767 |
789 |
1,556 |
9.3% |
| 25-29 years |
681 |
751 |
1,432 |
8.5% |
| 30-34 years |
622 |
652 |
1,274 |
7.6% |
| 35-39 years |
550 |
619 |
1,169 |
7% |
| 40-44 years |
471 |
529 |
1,000 |
6% |
| 45-49 years |
375 |
447 |
822 |
4.9% |
| 50-54 years |
410 |
412 |
822 |
4.9% |
| 55-59 years |
282 |
277 |
559 |
3.3% |
| 60-64 years |
201 |
233 |
434 |
2.6% |
| 65-69 years |
148 |
158 |
306 |
1.8% |
| 70-74 years |
95 |
102 |
197 |
1.2% |
| 75-79 years |
82 |
86 |
168 |
1% |
| 80-84 years |
65 |
51 |
116 |
0.7% |
| 85+ years |
53 |
64 |
117 |
0.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in San Salvador Huixcolotla
Population Origin
Born in Another State
822
4.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
274
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
87
0.5% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
87
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
246
6.8% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
56
0.3% of the population
Men / Women
28 / 28
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,269
7.6%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
206 |
| Visual |
188 |
| Hearing |
105 |
| Speech |
104 |
| Mental |
83 |
Education in San Salvador Huixcolotla
Literacy and Schooling
In San Salvador Huixcolotla, 648 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(64800%),
while 680 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years
(7.7 men, 7.3 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
262 |
418 |
680 |
68000% |
| Incomplete primary |
654 |
759 |
1,413 |
141300% |
| Complete primary |
2,004 |
2,068 |
4,072 |
407200% |
| Incomplete secondary |
343 |
246 |
589 |
58900% |
| Complete secondary |
1,039 |
1,173 |
2,212 |
221200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,153 |
1,147 |
2,300 |
230000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 502 |
| 6-11 years | 103 |
| 12-14 years | 268 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 12 are public and
3 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in San Salvador Huixcolotla
In San Salvador Huixcolotla, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 8,824 people.
Of those, 8,749 are employed and 75 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.8%.
Total EAP
8,824
H: 5,214 /
M: 3,610
Employed Population
8,749
H: 5,152 /
M: 3,597
Unemployment Rate
0.8%
75 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
3,696
H: 870 /
M: 2,826
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
5,621 |
33.5% |
| IMSS |
251 |
1.5% |
| ISSSTE |
117 |
0.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
21 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
11 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
5,024 |
29.9% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
99 |
0.6% |
| Private insurance |
91 |
0.5% |
| Other institution |
24 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
11,163 |
66.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in San Salvador Huixcolotla
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
7,581
758100%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,100
110000%
Households
Total Households
3,600
4.7 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
16,070 |
95.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
415 |
2.5% |
| Other religions |
11 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
283 |
1.7% |
Housing and Basic Services in San Salvador Huixcolotla
San Salvador Huixcolotla has 4,369 total dwellings,
of which 3,600 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 4.7 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,262 |
90.7% |
| Earthen floor |
303 |
8.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,045 |
29.1% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,520 |
70.1% |
| 1 room |
184 |
5.1% |
| 2 rooms |
656 |
18.2% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,725 |
75.8% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
98.4%
3,541 dwellings
Piped Water
74.7%
2,688 dwellings
With Drainage
95.9%
3,448 dwellings
All Services
73.4%
2,640 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,541 |
98.4% |
| Without electricity |
24 |
0.7% |
| Public water network |
2,688 |
74.7% |
| Hauled water |
1,492 |
41.5% |
| Other water source |
877 |
24.4% |
| With water tank |
2,983 |
82.9% |
| With cistern |
1,915 |
53.2% |
| With toilet |
3,349 |
93.1% |
| With latrine |
165 |
4.6% |
| With drainage |
3,448 |
95.9% |
| Without drainage |
117 |
3.3% |
| With all services |
2,640 |
73.4% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
9 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in San Salvador Huixcolotla
Household equipment in San Salvador Huixcolotla according to the 2020 Census.
31.7% of dwellings have internet
and 85% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
2,182 |
60.7% |
| Washing machine |
2,215 |
61.6% |
| Microwave oven |
532 |
14.8% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,388 |
38.6% |
| Motorcycle |
308 |
8.6% |
| Bicycle |
2,457 |
68.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
3,235 |
89.9% |
| Radio |
2,229 |
62% |
| Landline phone |
472 |
13.1% |
| Cell phone |
3,057 |
85% |
| Computer |
487 |
13.5% |
| Internet |
1,142 |
31.7% |
| Pay TV |
740 |
20.6% |
| Streaming platforms |
149 |
4.1% |
| Video game console |
85 |
2.4% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
472
13.1%
No Computer or Internet
2,324
64.6%
Companies and Economy in San Salvador Huixcolotla
The main economic sectors of San Salvador Huixcolotla are
Comercio al por menor with 2,078 establishments,
followed by Industrias manufactureras.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in San Salvador Huixcolotla
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
San Salvador Huixcolotla has a poverty rate of 78.1%
and extreme poverty of 14%.
Poverty
78.1%
11,390 people
Extreme Poverty
14%
2,040 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
20.3%
2,967 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.6%
91 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
0.9%
131 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
32.9% |
4,797 |
| Lack of access to health services |
40.8% |
5,948 |
| Lack of access to social security |
94.2% |
13,732 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
14.6% |
2,130 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
28.9% |
4,211 |
| Lack of access to food |
23% |
3,350 |
| Income below welfare line |
78.7% |
11,482 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
32.6% |
4,755 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
80.7% |
19.6% |
18.2% |
0.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
78.1% |
14% |
20.3% |
0.9% |
0 |
Crime in San Salvador Huixcolotla
In the last 12 months, 244 crimes were recorded in San Salvador Huixcolotla.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
20 |
| 2025/11 |
12 |
| 2025/10 |
21 |
| 2025/09 |
17 |
| 2025/08 |
16 |
| 2025/07 |
17 |
| 2025/06 |
24 |
| 2025/05 |
24 |
| 2025/04 |
15 |
| 2025/03 |
30 |
| 2025/02 |
28 |
| 2025/01 |
20 |
Main Localities of San Salvador Huixcolotla
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
San Salvador Huixcolotla
|
14,268 |
2,036 |
|
Moises Saba [Unidad Habitacional]
|
632 |
2,016 |
|
San Salvador Huixcolotla
|
402 |
2,037 |
|
Dolores
|
294 |
2,042 |
|
San Salvador Huixcolotla
|
251 |
2,033 |
|
San Salvador Huixcolotla
|
234 |
2,047 |
|
Pozo el Divino Redentor
|
216 |
2,044 |
|
San Salvador Hiuxcolotla (San Judas Tadeo)
|
144 |
2,014 |
|
La Candelaria
|
92 |
2,033 |
|
Central de Abastos Huixcolotla
|
56 |
2,013 |
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