Colipa
Colipa is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 5,743 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 255 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.8 years.
Total Population
5,743
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
2,844 / 2,899
49.5% / 50.5%
Schools
0
35 public,
0 private
Health
6
0 hospitals,
6 centers
Localities
54
Communities and settlements
Companies
181
Registered establishments
Demographics of Colipa
Demographic structure of Colipa according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 1,473 people under 15 years old (25.6%),
3,479 people of working age (60.6%)
and 791 elderly over 65 years old (13.8%).
0-14 years
1,473
25.6% of the population
15-64 years
3,479
60.6% - Working age
65+ years
791
13.8% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
65.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Colipa
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
231 |
181 |
412 |
7.2% |
| 5-9 years |
272 |
269 |
541 |
9.4% |
| 10-14 years |
249 |
271 |
520 |
9.1% |
| 15-19 years |
227 |
208 |
435 |
7.6% |
| 20-24 years |
199 |
229 |
428 |
7.5% |
| 25-29 years |
166 |
189 |
355 |
6.2% |
| 30-34 years |
148 |
173 |
321 |
5.6% |
| 35-39 years |
144 |
183 |
327 |
5.7% |
| 40-44 years |
153 |
170 |
323 |
5.6% |
| 45-49 years |
182 |
185 |
367 |
6.4% |
| 50-54 years |
177 |
177 |
354 |
6.2% |
| 55-59 years |
147 |
149 |
296 |
5.2% |
| 60-64 years |
146 |
127 |
273 |
4.8% |
| 65-69 years |
135 |
122 |
257 |
4.5% |
| 70-74 years |
88 |
106 |
194 |
3.4% |
| 75-79 years |
77 |
70 |
147 |
2.6% |
| 80-84 years |
51 |
50 |
101 |
1.8% |
| 85+ years |
52 |
40 |
92 |
1.6% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Colipa
Population Origin
Born in State
5,474
95.3%
Born in Another State
201
3.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
124
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
9
0.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
9
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
17
0.9% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
88
1.5% of the population
Men / Women
49 / 39
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
741
12.9%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
139 |
| Visual |
84 |
| Hearing |
67 |
| Speech |
49 |
| Mental |
58 |
Education in Colipa
Literacy and Schooling
In Colipa, 566 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(56600%),
while 502 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.8 years
(6.9 men, 6.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
224 |
278 |
502 |
50200% |
| Incomplete primary |
514 |
487 |
1,001 |
100100% |
| Complete primary |
439 |
433 |
872 |
87200% |
| Incomplete secondary |
68 |
70 |
138 |
13800% |
| Complete secondary |
332 |
377 |
709 |
70900% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
473 |
481 |
954 |
95400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 125 |
| 6-11 years | 15 |
| 12-14 years | 33 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 35 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Colipa
In Colipa, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 2,450 people.
Of those, 2,426 are employed and 24 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1%.
Total EAP
2,450
H: 1,729 /
M: 721
Employed Population
2,426
H: 1,707 /
M: 719
Unemployment Rate
1%
24 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
2,112
H: 503 /
M: 1,609
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
4,703 |
81.9% |
| IMSS |
328 |
5.7% |
| ISSSTE |
226 |
3.9% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
31 |
0.5% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
13 |
0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
4,102 |
71.4% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
26 |
0.5% |
| Other institution |
3 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
1,040 |
18.1% |
Marital Status and Religion in Colipa
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
2,680
268000%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
605
60500%
Households
Total Households
1,847
3.1 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
4,289 |
74.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
849 |
14.8% |
| No religion |
605 |
10.5% |
Housing and Basic Services in Colipa
Colipa has 2,546 total dwellings,
of which 1,847 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.1 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,742 |
97.5% |
| Earthen floor |
92 |
5.1% |
| 1 bedroom |
927 |
51.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
907 |
50.8% |
| 1 room |
186 |
10.4% |
| 2 rooms |
358 |
20% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,290 |
72.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.2%
1,773 dwellings
Piped Water
95.5%
1,706 dwellings
With Drainage
90.8%
1,622 dwellings
All Services
85.5%
1,527 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,773 |
99.2% |
| Without electricity |
61 |
3.4% |
| Public water network |
1,706 |
95.5% |
| Hauled water |
819 |
45.8% |
| Other water source |
128 |
7.2% |
| With water tank |
655 |
36.7% |
| With cistern |
204 |
11.4% |
| With toilet |
1,568 |
87.7% |
| With latrine |
47 |
2.6% |
| With drainage |
1,622 |
90.8% |
| Without drainage |
212 |
11.9% |
| With all services |
1,527 |
85.5% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
20 |
1.1% |
Goods and Technology in Colipa
Household equipment in Colipa according to the 2020 Census.
25.7% of dwellings have internet
and 78% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,482 |
82.9% |
| Washing machine |
830 |
46.4% |
| Microwave oven |
386 |
21.6% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
354 |
19.8% |
| Motorcycle |
285 |
15.9% |
| Bicycle |
351 |
19.6% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,409 |
78.8% |
| Radio |
997 |
55.8% |
| Landline phone |
245 |
13.7% |
| Cell phone |
1,394 |
78% |
| Computer |
244 |
13.7% |
| Internet |
459 |
25.7% |
| Pay TV |
923 |
51.7% |
| Streaming platforms |
48 |
2.7% |
| Video game console |
17 |
1% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
371
20.8%
No Computer or Internet
1,324
74.1%
Companies and Economy in Colipa
The main economic sectors of Colipa are
Comercio al por menor with 97 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Colipa
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Colipa has a poverty rate of 70.2%
and extreme poverty of 20.5%.
Poverty
70.2%
3,994 people
Extreme Poverty
20.5%
1,167 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
23.4%
1,333 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.8%
47 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
5.5%
315 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
37.2% |
2,114 |
| Lack of access to health services |
16.1% |
917 |
| Lack of access to social security |
83.1% |
4,725 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
16.8% |
958 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
71.5% |
4,066 |
| Lack of access to food |
13.9% |
791 |
| Income below welfare line |
71% |
4,041 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
35.3% |
2,010 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
72.6% |
24.5% |
22.3% |
3.8% |
0 |
| 2015 |
70.2% |
20.5% |
23.4% |
5.5% |
0 |
Crime in Colipa
In the last 12 months, 27 crimes were recorded in Colipa.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
2 |
| 2025/11 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
4 |
| 2025/08 |
3 |
| 2025/07 |
1 |
| 2025/06 |
3 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
2 |
| 2024/11 |
2 |
| 2024/10 |
2 |
| 2024/08 |
3 |
| 2024/07 |
3 |
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