Ciudad Fernández
Ciudad Fernández is a municipality of
San Luis Potosí
with 48,106 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,118 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years.
Total Population
48,106
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
23,443 / 24,663
48.7% / 51.3%
Schools
0
100 public,
8 private
Health
16
0 hospitals,
15 centers
Localities
97
Communities and settlements
Companies
2,254
Registered establishments
Demographics of Ciudad Fernández
Demographic structure of Ciudad Fernández according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 13,132 people under 15 years old (27.3%),
30,327 people of working age (63%)
and 4,647 elderly over 65 years old (9.7%).
0-14 years
13,132
27.3% of the population
15-64 years
30,327
63% - Working age
65+ years
4,647
9.7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
58.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Ciudad Fernández
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
2,077 |
2,177 |
4,254 |
8.8% |
| 5-9 years |
2,257 |
2,179 |
4,436 |
9.2% |
| 10-14 years |
2,293 |
2,149 |
4,442 |
9.2% |
| 15-19 years |
2,130 |
2,082 |
4,212 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
1,986 |
2,143 |
4,129 |
8.6% |
| 25-29 years |
1,777 |
2,013 |
3,790 |
7.9% |
| 30-34 years |
1,665 |
1,922 |
3,587 |
7.5% |
| 35-39 years |
1,425 |
1,579 |
3,004 |
6.2% |
| 40-44 years |
1,362 |
1,513 |
2,875 |
6% |
| 45-49 years |
1,255 |
1,327 |
2,582 |
5.4% |
| 50-54 years |
1,207 |
1,250 |
2,457 |
5.1% |
| 55-59 years |
883 |
1,028 |
1,911 |
4% |
| 60-64 years |
860 |
920 |
1,780 |
3.7% |
| 65-69 years |
672 |
727 |
1,399 |
2.9% |
| 70-74 years |
558 |
536 |
1,094 |
2.3% |
| 75-79 years |
413 |
413 |
826 |
1.7% |
| 80-84 years |
299 |
356 |
655 |
1.4% |
| 85+ years |
324 |
349 |
673 |
1.4% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Ciudad Fernández
Population Origin
Born in State
44,421
92.3%
Born in Another State
3,051
6.3%
Lived in Another State in 2015
693
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.5
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
216
0.4% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
214
99.1% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
553
4.3% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
509
1.1% of the population
Men / Women
267 / 242
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
2,481
5.2%
With Limitation
5,643
11.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
1,292 |
| Visual |
872 |
| Hearing |
594 |
| Speech |
404 |
| Mental |
491 |
Education in Ciudad Fernández
Literacy and Schooling
In Ciudad Fernández, 1,980 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(198000%),
while 2,374 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years
(8.3 men, 8.9 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,224 |
1,150 |
2,374 |
237400% |
| Incomplete primary |
2,358 |
1,831 |
4,189 |
418900% |
| Complete primary |
2,398 |
2,084 |
4,482 |
448200% |
| Incomplete secondary |
710 |
506 |
1,216 |
121600% |
| Complete secondary |
4,921 |
6,160 |
11,081 |
1108100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
4,752 |
5,851 |
10,603 |
1060300% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 581 |
| 6-11 years | 182 |
| 12-14 years | 222 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 100 are public and
8 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Ciudad Fernández
In Ciudad Fernández, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 22,916 people.
Of those, 22,668 are employed and 248 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
Total EAP
22,916
H: 14,188 /
M: 8,728
Employed Population
22,668
H: 14,006 /
M: 8,662
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
248 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
14,563
H: 3,899 /
M: 10,664
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
39,179 |
81.4% |
| IMSS |
8,877 |
18.5% |
| ISSSTE |
3,206 |
6.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
19 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
62 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
25,947 |
53.9% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
157 |
0.3% |
| Private insurance |
1,305 |
2.7% |
| Other institution |
45 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
8,913 |
18.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Ciudad Fernández
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
20,769
2076900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
4,326
432600%
Households
Total Households
12,802
3.8 average occupants
Female-headed
4,051
31.6%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
42,258 |
87.8% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
3,198 |
6.6% |
| Other religions |
22 |
0% |
| No religion |
2,598 |
5.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Ciudad Fernández
Ciudad Fernández has 16,433 total dwellings,
of which 12,807 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.8 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
12,006 |
94.6% |
| Earthen floor |
776 |
6.1% |
| 1 bedroom |
3,849 |
30.3% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
8,933 |
70.3% |
| 1 room |
466 |
3.7% |
| 2 rooms |
2,088 |
16.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
10,227 |
80.5% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.8%
12,670 dwellings
Piped Water
99.1%
12,583 dwellings
With Drainage
96.7%
12,278 dwellings
All Services
95.2%
12,084 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
12,670 |
99.8% |
| Without electricity |
112 |
0.9% |
| Public water network |
12,583 |
99.1% |
| Hauled water |
10,457 |
82.4% |
| Other water source |
199 |
1.6% |
| With water tank |
9,366 |
73.8% |
| With cistern |
793 |
6.2% |
| With toilet |
11,273 |
88.8% |
| With latrine |
1,392 |
11% |
| With drainage |
12,278 |
96.7% |
| Without drainage |
493 |
3.9% |
| With all services |
12,084 |
95.2% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
22 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Ciudad Fernández
Household equipment in Ciudad Fernández according to the 2020 Census.
38.3% of dwellings have internet
and 88% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
11,602 |
91.4% |
| Washing machine |
10,712 |
84.4% |
| Microwave oven |
5,650 |
44.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
6,276 |
49.4% |
| Motorcycle |
3,695 |
29.1% |
| Bicycle |
8,417 |
66.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
11,741 |
92.5% |
| Radio |
9,209 |
72.5% |
| Landline phone |
3,210 |
25.3% |
| Cell phone |
11,168 |
88% |
| Computer |
3,507 |
27.6% |
| Internet |
4,867 |
38.3% |
| Pay TV |
5,725 |
45.1% |
| Streaming platforms |
1,280 |
10.1% |
| Video game console |
918 |
7.2% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,125
8.9%
No Computer or Internet
7,135
56.2%
Companies and Economy in Ciudad Fernández
The main economic sectors of Ciudad Fernández are
Comercio al por menor with 1,168 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Ciudad Fernández
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Ciudad Fernández has a poverty rate of 58.9%
and extreme poverty of 9.2%.
Poverty
58.9%
26,782 people
Extreme Poverty
9.2%
4,193 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
25.8%
11,743 people
Vulnerable by Income
4.5%
2,037 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
10.7%
4,870 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
21.3% |
9,670 |
| Lack of access to health services |
7.9% |
3,605 |
| Lack of access to social security |
73.5% |
33,382 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
18% |
8,171 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
32.1% |
14,587 |
| Lack of access to food |
18% |
8,164 |
| Income below welfare line |
63.4% |
28,820 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
25.3% |
11,500 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
67.5% |
17.2% |
19.1% |
9.5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
58.9% |
9.2% |
25.8% |
10.7% |
0 |
Crime in Ciudad Fernández
In the last 12 months, 753 crimes were recorded in Ciudad Fernández.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
72 |
| 2025/11 |
63 |
| 2025/10 |
56 |
| 2025/09 |
44 |
| 2025/08 |
64 |
| 2025/07 |
61 |
| 2025/06 |
62 |
| 2025/05 |
75 |
| 2025/04 |
76 |
| 2025/03 |
67 |
| 2025/02 |
60 |
| 2025/01 |
53 |
Main Localities of Ciudad Fernández
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Ciudad Fernández
|
36,275 |
998 |
|
Colonia Veinte de Noviembre
|
1,498 |
1,009 |
|
Ojo de Agua de Solano
|
1,291 |
1,013 |
|
La Reforma
|
1,283 |
1,021 |
|
Labor Vieja
|
815 |
1,033 |
|
Barrio de Guadalupe
|
798 |
1,004 |
|
Atotonilco
|
625 |
1,305 |
|
La Noria
|
602 |
1,022 |
|
Solano
|
435 |
1,018 |
|
San José del Terremoto
|
381 |
1,200 |
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