Demographics of Empalme
Complete demographic analysis of Empalme, Sonora, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 51,431 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Empalme
Distribution by sex of the total population of Empalme. The male-to-female ratio is 102 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Empalme
Distribution of the population of Empalme by five-year age groups and sex, according to the 2020 Census. The 18 age groups cover from 0 to 85 years and older.
| Age Group | Men | Women | Total | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | 2,243 | 2,083 | 4,326 | 8.4% |
| 5-9 years | 2,191 | 2,115 | 4,306 | 8.4% |
| 10-14 years | 2,164 | 2,179 | 4,343 | 8.4% |
| 15-19 years | 2,358 | 2,079 | 4,437 | 8.6% |
| 20-24 years | 2,326 | 1,905 | 4,231 | 8.2% |
| 25-29 years | 1,909 | 1,740 | 3,649 | 7.1% |
| 30-34 years | 1,661 | 1,738 | 3,399 | 6.6% |
| 35-39 years | 1,723 | 1,702 | 3,425 | 6.7% |
| 40-44 years | 1,584 | 1,628 | 3,212 | 6.2% |
| 45-49 years | 1,580 | 1,611 | 3,191 | 6.2% |
| 50-54 years | 1,484 | 1,597 | 3,081 | 6% |
| 55-59 years | 1,359 | 1,402 | 2,761 | 5.4% |
| 60-64 years | 1,219 | 1,269 | 2,488 | 4.8% |
| 65-69 years | 850 | 875 | 1,725 | 3.4% |
| 70-74 years | 547 | 605 | 1,152 | 2.2% |
| 75-79 years | 326 | 414 | 740 | 1.4% |
| 80-84 years | 243 | 289 | 532 | 1% |
| 85+ years | 200 | 230 | 430 | 0.8% |
Demographic Dependency in Empalme
The demographic dependency ratio measures the proportion of the population in dependent ages (under 15 and over 65) relative to the working-age population (15 to 64 years). In Empalme, the dependency ratio is 51.8%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 51.8% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 38.3% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 13.5% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 35.3% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Empalme
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Empalme is 2.23 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Empalme
Origin and mobility of the population of Empalme. Of the 51,431 inhabitants, 44,602 were born in the same state (86.7%) and 6,451 were born in another state (12.5%).
Indigenous Population in Empalme
In Empalme, 1,183 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 2.3% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Empalme
In Empalme, 353 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 0.7% of the total population.
Disability in Empalme
In Empalme, 2,693 people have a disability (5.2% of the population) and 5,546 people have a limitation (10.8%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 1,396 | 51.8% |
| Visual | 1,151 | 42.7% |
| Hearing | 528 | 19.6% |
| Speech | 444 | 16.5% |
| Mental | 501 | 18.6% |
Marital Status in Empalme
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Empalme by marital status. Of the 41,095 people aged 12 and over, 52.6% are married or in a civil union, 32% are single, and 15.4% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Empalme
Religious distribution of the population of Empalme according to the 2020 Census. 71.4% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 36,716 | 71.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 5,903 | 11.5% |
| Other religions | 9 | 0% |
| No religion | 8,754 | 17% |
Households in Empalme
Empalme has 14,798 households with an average of 3.4 occupants per household.