Río Blanco
Río Blanco is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 41,795 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,408 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 10.6 years.
Total Population
41,795
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
19,312 / 22,483
46.2% / 53.8%
Schools
0
45 public,
14 private
Health
13
3 hospitals,
8 centers
Localities
4
Communities and settlements
Companies
1,632
Registered establishments
Demographics of Río Blanco
Demographic structure of Río Blanco according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 8,879 people under 15 years old (21.2%),
27,837 people of working age (66.6%)
and 5,075 elderly over 65 years old (12.1%).
0-14 years
8,879
21.2% of the population
15-64 years
27,837
66.6% - Working age
65+ years
5,075
12.1% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
50.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Río Blanco
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
1,296 |
1,378 |
2,674 |
6.4% |
| 5-9 years |
1,491 |
1,513 |
3,004 |
7.2% |
| 10-14 years |
1,632 |
1,569 |
3,201 |
7.7% |
| 15-19 years |
1,624 |
1,631 |
3,255 |
7.8% |
| 20-24 years |
1,538 |
1,537 |
3,075 |
7.4% |
| 25-29 years |
1,368 |
1,472 |
2,840 |
6.8% |
| 30-34 years |
1,269 |
1,594 |
2,863 |
6.9% |
| 35-39 years |
1,305 |
1,597 |
2,902 |
6.9% |
| 40-44 years |
1,232 |
1,586 |
2,818 |
6.7% |
| 45-49 years |
1,208 |
1,597 |
2,805 |
6.7% |
| 50-54 years |
1,215 |
1,524 |
2,739 |
6.6% |
| 55-59 years |
1,037 |
1,336 |
2,373 |
5.7% |
| 60-64 years |
965 |
1,202 |
2,167 |
5.2% |
| 65-69 years |
731 |
957 |
1,688 |
4% |
| 70-74 years |
580 |
719 |
1,299 |
3.1% |
| 75-79 years |
330 |
462 |
792 |
1.9% |
| 80-84 years |
239 |
417 |
656 |
1.6% |
| 85+ years |
250 |
390 |
640 |
1.5% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Río Blanco
Population Origin
Born in Another State
3,667
8.8%
Lived in Another State in 2015
663
Recent migration
Average Live Births
1.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
543
1.3% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
540
99.4% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
2
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
1,385
11.2% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
555
1.3% of the population
Men / Women
245 / 310
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
2,455
5.9%
With Limitation
5,511
13.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
1,135 |
| Visual |
1,084 |
| Hearing |
668 |
| Speech |
347 |
| Mental |
399 |
Education in Río Blanco
Literacy and Schooling
In Río Blanco, 849 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(84900%),
while 897 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 10.6 years
(10.9 men, 10.5 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
302 |
595 |
897 |
89700% |
| Incomplete primary |
691 |
1,193 |
1,884 |
188400% |
| Complete primary |
1,756 |
2,434 |
4,190 |
419000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
589 |
542 |
1,131 |
113100% |
| Complete secondary |
2,921 |
3,485 |
6,406 |
640600% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
8,110 |
9,167 |
17,277 |
1727700% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 583 |
| 6-11 years | 128 |
| 12-14 years | 100 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 45 are public and
14 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Río Blanco
In Río Blanco, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 19,546 people.
Of those, 19,014 are employed and 532 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.7%.
Total EAP
19,546
H: 10,755 /
M: 8,791
Employed Population
19,014
H: 10,379 /
M: 8,635
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
532 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
15,283
H: 5,112 /
M: 10,171
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
29,866 |
71.5% |
| IMSS |
20,874 |
49.9% |
| ISSSTE |
2,687 |
6.4% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
37 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
138 |
0.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
5,591 |
13.4% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
63 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
740 |
1.8% |
| Other institution |
136 |
0.3% |
| Without health coverage |
11,914 |
28.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Río Blanco
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
17,147
1714700%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
5,331
533100%
Households
Total Households
12,339
3.4 average occupants
Female-headed
5,123
41.5%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
33,575 |
80.3% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
5,998 |
14.4% |
| Other religions |
37 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
2,162 |
5.2% |
Housing and Basic Services in Río Blanco
Río Blanco has 14,216 total dwellings,
of which 12,341 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
12,216 |
107.3% |
| Earthen floor |
108 |
0.9% |
| 1 bedroom |
4,315 |
37.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
8,009 |
70.3% |
| 1 room |
826 |
7.3% |
| 2 rooms |
1,804 |
15.8% |
| 3+ rooms |
9,694 |
85.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
107.9%
12,290 dwellings
Piped Water
107.8%
12,272 dwellings
With Drainage
107.1%
12,192 dwellings
All Services
106.5%
12,125 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
12,290 |
107.9% |
| Without electricity |
34 |
0.3% |
| Public water network |
12,272 |
107.8% |
| Hauled water |
12,209 |
107.2% |
| Other water source |
52 |
0.5% |
| With water tank |
10,090 |
88.6% |
| With cistern |
4,263 |
37.4% |
| With toilet |
12,195 |
107.1% |
| With latrine |
95 |
0.8% |
| With drainage |
12,192 |
107.1% |
| Without drainage |
132 |
1.2% |
| With all services |
12,125 |
106.5% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
3 |
0% |
Goods and Technology in Río Blanco
Household equipment in Río Blanco according to the 2020 Census.
60.7% of dwellings have internet
and 96.7% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
11,057 |
97.1% |
| Washing machine |
9,157 |
80.4% |
| Microwave oven |
4,996 |
43.9% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
3,715 |
32.6% |
| Motorcycle |
1,101 |
9.7% |
| Bicycle |
3,153 |
27.7% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
11,538 |
101.3% |
| Radio |
9,229 |
81% |
| Landline phone |
5,503 |
48.3% |
| Cell phone |
11,013 |
96.7% |
| Computer |
5,022 |
44.1% |
| Internet |
6,911 |
60.7% |
| Pay TV |
5,607 |
49.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
2,001 |
17.6% |
| Video game console |
1,223 |
10.7% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
816
7.2%
No Computer or Internet
4,725
41.5%
Companies and Economy in Río Blanco
The main economic sectors of Río Blanco are
Comercio al por menor with 936 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Río Blanco
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Río Blanco has a poverty rate of 46.2%
and extreme poverty of 4.2%.
Poverty
46.2%
15,853 people
Extreme Poverty
4.2%
1,456 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
18%
6,164 people
Vulnerable by Income
13.3%
4,581 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
22.5%
7,732 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
11.6% |
3,970 |
| Lack of access to health services |
21.9% |
7,532 |
| Lack of access to social security |
46.7% |
16,030 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
9.3% |
3,195 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
6.1% |
2,086 |
| Lack of access to food |
19.8% |
6,793 |
| Income below welfare line |
59.5% |
20,434 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
21.9% |
7,528 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
40.7% |
5.7% |
22.8% |
25.5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
46.2% |
4.2% |
18% |
22.5% |
0 |
Crime in Río Blanco
In the last 12 months, 586 crimes were recorded in Río Blanco.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
56 |
| 2025/11 |
41 |
| 2025/10 |
51 |
| 2025/09 |
53 |
| 2025/08 |
45 |
| 2025/07 |
38 |
| 2025/06 |
50 |
| 2025/05 |
86 |
| 2025/04 |
42 |
| 2025/03 |
39 |
| 2025/02 |
36 |
| 2025/01 |
49 |
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