Camarón de Tejeda
Camarón de Tejeda is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 6,538 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 273 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.7 years.
Total Population
6,538
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
3,195 / 3,343
48.9% / 51.1%
Schools
0
36 public,
0 private
Health
5
0 hospitals,
5 centers
Localities
33
Communities and settlements
Companies
127
Registered establishments
Demographics of Camarón de Tejeda
Demographic structure of Camarón de Tejeda according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 1,573 people under 15 years old (24.1%),
4,203 people of working age (64.3%)
and 762 elderly over 65 years old (11.7%).
0-14 years
1,573
24.1% of the population
15-64 years
4,203
64.3% - Working age
65+ years
762
11.7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
55.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Camarón de Tejeda
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
247 |
240 |
487 |
7.4% |
| 5-9 years |
243 |
289 |
532 |
8.1% |
| 10-14 years |
265 |
289 |
554 |
8.5% |
| 15-19 years |
263 |
247 |
510 |
7.8% |
| 20-24 years |
230 |
211 |
441 |
6.7% |
| 25-29 years |
190 |
212 |
402 |
6.1% |
| 30-34 years |
208 |
241 |
449 |
6.9% |
| 35-39 years |
222 |
247 |
469 |
7.2% |
| 40-44 years |
229 |
222 |
451 |
6.9% |
| 45-49 years |
219 |
221 |
440 |
6.7% |
| 50-54 years |
212 |
216 |
428 |
6.5% |
| 55-59 years |
148 |
162 |
310 |
4.7% |
| 60-64 years |
153 |
150 |
303 |
4.6% |
| 65-69 years |
112 |
101 |
213 |
3.3% |
| 70-74 years |
90 |
91 |
181 |
2.8% |
| 75-79 years |
84 |
71 |
155 |
2.4% |
| 80-84 years |
43 |
57 |
100 |
1.5% |
| 85+ years |
37 |
76 |
113 |
1.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Camarón de Tejeda
Population Origin
Born in State
6,380
97.6%
Born in Another State
119
1.8%
Lived in Another State in 2015
60
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
4
0.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
4
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
1
0.1% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
13
0.2% of the population
Men / Women
8 / 5
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,054
16.1%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
223 |
| Visual |
171 |
| Hearing |
75 |
| Speech |
51 |
| Mental |
80 |
Education in Camarón de Tejeda
Literacy and Schooling
In Camarón de Tejeda, 517 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(51700%),
while 384 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.7 years
(6.8 men, 6.7 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
168 |
216 |
384 |
38400% |
| Incomplete primary |
706 |
680 |
1,386 |
138600% |
| Complete primary |
430 |
506 |
936 |
93600% |
| Incomplete secondary |
101 |
75 |
176 |
17600% |
| Complete secondary |
493 |
547 |
1,040 |
104000% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
475 |
433 |
908 |
90800% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 134 |
| 6-11 years | 30 |
| 12-14 years | 67 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 36 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Camarón de Tejeda
In Camarón de Tejeda, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 3,011 people.
Of those, 2,981 are employed and 30 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1%.
Total EAP
3,011
H: 2,135 /
M: 876
Employed Population
2,981
H: 2,107 /
M: 874
Unemployment Rate
1%
30 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
2,259
H: 456 /
M: 1,803
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
4,826 |
73.8% |
| IMSS |
1,688 |
25.8% |
| ISSSTE |
159 |
2.4% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
12 |
0.2% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
34 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
2,948 |
45.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
14 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
30 |
0.5% |
| Other institution |
6 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
1,704 |
26.1% |
Marital Status and Religion in Camarón de Tejeda
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
3,149
314900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
629
62900%
Households
Total Households
1,930
3.4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
5,624 |
86% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
644 |
9.9% |
| No religion |
263 |
4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Camarón de Tejeda
Camarón de Tejeda has 2,267 total dwellings,
of which 1,930 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,888 |
102.2% |
| Earthen floor |
41 |
2.2% |
| 1 bedroom |
641 |
34.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,288 |
69.7% |
| 1 room |
135 |
7.3% |
| 2 rooms |
306 |
16.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,488 |
80.5% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
102.9%
1,902 dwellings
Piped Water
102.5%
1,894 dwellings
With Drainage
82.7%
1,529 dwellings
All Services
81.4%
1,504 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,902 |
102.9% |
| Without electricity |
27 |
1.5% |
| Public water network |
1,894 |
102.5% |
| Hauled water |
673 |
36.4% |
| Other water source |
35 |
1.9% |
| With water tank |
995 |
53.8% |
| With cistern |
125 |
6.8% |
| With toilet |
1,575 |
85.2% |
| With latrine |
103 |
5.6% |
| With drainage |
1,529 |
82.7% |
| Without drainage |
400 |
21.6% |
| With all services |
1,504 |
81.4% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
4 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Camarón de Tejeda
Household equipment in Camarón de Tejeda according to the 2020 Census.
19.3% of dwellings have internet
and 82.8% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,590 |
86% |
| Washing machine |
1,121 |
60.7% |
| Microwave oven |
440 |
23.8% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
590 |
31.9% |
| Motorcycle |
707 |
38.3% |
| Bicycle |
244 |
13.2% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,745 |
94.4% |
| Radio |
1,213 |
65.6% |
| Landline phone |
258 |
14% |
| Cell phone |
1,530 |
82.8% |
| Computer |
225 |
12.2% |
| Internet |
356 |
19.3% |
| Pay TV |
168 |
9.1% |
| Streaming platforms |
30 |
1.6% |
| Video game console |
16 |
0.9% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
335
18.1%
No Computer or Internet
1,489
80.6%
Companies and Economy in Camarón de Tejeda
The main economic sectors of Camarón de Tejeda are
Comercio al por menor with 69 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Camarón de Tejeda
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Camarón de Tejeda has a poverty rate of 63.2%
and extreme poverty of 14.5%.
Poverty
63.2%
4,040 people
Extreme Poverty
14.5%
926 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
29.9%
1,911 people
Vulnerable by Income
2%
126 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
5%
317 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
41.2% |
2,633 |
| Lack of access to health services |
13.6% |
868 |
| Lack of access to social security |
70.5% |
4,507 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
10.8% |
694 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
72.1% |
4,607 |
| Lack of access to food |
16.7% |
1,070 |
| Income below welfare line |
65.2% |
4,165 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
28.6% |
1,828 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
69% |
21.3% |
25.1% |
4.2% |
0 |
| 2015 |
63.2% |
14.5% |
29.9% |
5% |
0 |
Crime in Camarón de Tejeda
In the last 12 months, 28 crimes were recorded in Camarón de Tejeda.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/11 |
2 |
| 2025/10 |
3 |
| 2025/09 |
5 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
3 |
| 2025/06 |
6 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
3 |
| 2024/12 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
1 |
| 2024/10 |
1 |
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