Soyopa
Soyopa is a municipality of
Sonora
with 1,368 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 422 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.4 years.
Total Population
1,368
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
769 / 599
56.2% / 43.8%
Schools
0
14 public,
0 private
Health
11
0 hospitals,
11 centers
Localities
40
Communities and settlements
Companies
20
Registered establishments
Demographics of Soyopa
Demographic structure of Soyopa according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 320 people under 15 years old (23.4%),
814 people of working age (59.5%)
and 234 elderly over 65 years old (17.1%).
0-14 years
320
23.4% of the population
15-64 years
814
59.5% - Working age
65+ years
234
17.1% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
68.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Soyopa
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
50 |
46 |
96 |
7% |
| 5-9 years |
64 |
50 |
114 |
8.3% |
| 10-14 years |
54 |
56 |
110 |
8% |
| 15-19 years |
33 |
26 |
59 |
4.3% |
| 20-24 years |
34 |
33 |
67 |
4.9% |
| 25-29 years |
48 |
35 |
83 |
6.1% |
| 30-34 years |
49 |
35 |
84 |
6.1% |
| 35-39 years |
53 |
30 |
83 |
6.1% |
| 40-44 years |
59 |
37 |
96 |
7% |
| 45-49 years |
63 |
38 |
101 |
7.4% |
| 50-54 years |
44 |
40 |
84 |
6.1% |
| 55-59 years |
44 |
33 |
77 |
5.6% |
| 60-64 years |
44 |
36 |
80 |
5.8% |
| 65-69 years |
29 |
38 |
67 |
4.9% |
| 70-74 years |
40 |
35 |
75 |
5.5% |
| 75-79 years |
26 |
18 |
44 |
3.2% |
| 80-84 years |
19 |
10 |
29 |
2.1% |
| 85+ years |
16 |
3 |
19 |
1.4% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Soyopa
Population Origin
Born in State
1,307
95.5%
Born in Another State
53
3.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
16
Recent migration
Average Live Births
3.1
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
2
0.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
2
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
7
1.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
5
0.4% of the population
Men / Women
3 / 2
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
193
14.1%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
50 |
| Visual |
54 |
| Hearing |
29 |
| Speech |
19 |
| Mental |
18 |
Education in Soyopa
Literacy and Schooling
In Soyopa, 63 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(6300%),
while 57 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.4 years
(7.3 men, 7.6 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
38 |
19 |
57 |
5700% |
| Incomplete primary |
130 |
99 |
229 |
22900% |
| Complete primary |
100 |
76 |
176 |
17600% |
| Incomplete secondary |
36 |
22 |
58 |
5800% |
| Complete secondary |
189 |
143 |
332 |
33200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
99 |
85 |
184 |
18400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 23 |
| 6-11 years | 8 |
| 12-14 years | 11 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 14 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Soyopa
In Soyopa, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 575 people.
Of those, 571 are employed and 4 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.7%.
Total EAP
575
H: 465 /
M: 110
Employed Population
571
H: 462 /
M: 109
Unemployment Rate
0.7%
4 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
530
H: 161 /
M: 369
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
756 |
55.3% |
| IMSS |
337 |
24.6% |
| ISSSTE |
42 |
3.1% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
49 |
3.6% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
330 |
24.1% |
| Private insurance |
1 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
608 |
44.4% |
Marital Status and Religion in Soyopa
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
698
69800%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
165
16500%
Households
Total Households
478
2.9 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
1,275 |
93.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
53 |
3.9% |
| No religion |
36 |
2.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Soyopa
Soyopa has 877 total dwellings,
of which 478 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 2.9 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
464 |
103.3% |
| Earthen floor |
14 |
3.1% |
| 1 bedroom |
174 |
38.8% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
304 |
67.7% |
| 1 room |
36 |
8% |
| 2 rooms |
69 |
15.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
373 |
83.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
104.2%
468 dwellings
Piped Water
102.9%
462 dwellings
With Drainage
101.1%
454 dwellings
All Services
98%
440 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
468 |
104.2% |
| Without electricity |
10 |
2.2% |
| Public water network |
462 |
102.9% |
| Hauled water |
384 |
85.5% |
| Other water source |
16 |
3.6% |
| With water tank |
168 |
37.4% |
| With cistern |
17 |
3.8% |
| With toilet |
446 |
99.3% |
| With latrine |
10 |
2.2% |
| With drainage |
454 |
101.1% |
| Without drainage |
24 |
5.3% |
| With all services |
440 |
98% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
4 |
0.9% |
Goods and Technology in Soyopa
Household equipment in Soyopa according to the 2020 Census.
51.4% of dwellings have internet
and 78.4% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
451 |
100.4% |
| Washing machine |
358 |
79.7% |
| Microwave oven |
246 |
54.8% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
304 |
67.7% |
| Motorcycle |
90 |
20% |
| Bicycle |
23 |
5.1% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
416 |
92.7% |
| Radio |
191 |
42.5% |
| Landline phone |
32 |
7.1% |
| Cell phone |
352 |
78.4% |
| Computer |
66 |
14.7% |
| Internet |
231 |
51.4% |
| Pay TV |
384 |
85.5% |
| Streaming platforms |
24 |
5.3% |
| Video game console |
17 |
3.8% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
124
27.6%
No Computer or Internet
238
53%
Companies and Economy in Soyopa
The main economic sectors of Soyopa are
Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales with 9 establishments,
followed by Comercio al por menor.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Soyopa
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Soyopa has a poverty rate of 23.8%
and extreme poverty of 3%.
Extreme Poverty
3%
44 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
56.4%
831 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.4%
21 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
18.5%
272 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
28.8% |
425 |
| Lack of access to health services |
24.1% |
356 |
| Lack of access to social security |
62.7% |
924 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
13.7% |
201 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
16.1% |
238 |
| Lack of access to food |
4.3% |
64 |
| Income below welfare line |
25.2% |
371 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
8.3% |
123 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
20% |
1% |
60.8% |
17.6% |
0 |
| 2015 |
23.8% |
3% |
56.4% |
18.5% |
0 |
Crime in Soyopa
In the last 12 months, 25 crimes were recorded in Soyopa.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
1 |
| 2025/11 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
1 |
| 2025/09 |
1 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2024/12 |
2 |
| 2024/10 |
7 |
| 2024/07 |
3 |
| 2024/04 |
2 |
| 2023/09 |
4 |
Main Localities of Soyopa
Similar Municipalities to Soyopa
Other municipalities in Sonora with similar characteristics: