Soconusco
Soconusco is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 16,574 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 58 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.8 years.
Total Population
16,574
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,926 / 8,648
47.8% / 52.2%
Schools
0
34 public,
0 private
Health
6
0 hospitals,
6 centers
Localities
79
Communities and settlements
Companies
474
Registered establishments
Demographics of Soconusco
Demographic structure of Soconusco according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,085 people under 15 years old (24.6%),
11,227 people of working age (67.7%)
and 1,255 elderly over 65 years old (7.6%).
0-14 years
4,085
24.6% of the population
15-64 years
11,227
67.7% - Working age
65+ years
1,255
7.6% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
47.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Soconusco
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
600 |
594 |
1,194 |
7.2% |
| 5-9 years |
743 |
687 |
1,430 |
8.6% |
| 10-14 years |
736 |
725 |
1,461 |
8.8% |
| 15-19 years |
637 |
706 |
1,343 |
8.1% |
| 20-24 years |
598 |
638 |
1,236 |
7.5% |
| 25-29 years |
553 |
672 |
1,225 |
7.4% |
| 30-34 years |
588 |
682 |
1,270 |
7.7% |
| 35-39 years |
538 |
710 |
1,248 |
7.5% |
| 40-44 years |
551 |
689 |
1,240 |
7.5% |
| 45-49 years |
512 |
625 |
1,137 |
6.9% |
| 50-54 years |
472 |
556 |
1,028 |
6.2% |
| 55-59 years |
424 |
427 |
851 |
5.1% |
| 60-64 years |
323 |
326 |
649 |
3.9% |
| 65-69 years |
245 |
232 |
477 |
2.9% |
| 70-74 years |
147 |
152 |
299 |
1.8% |
| 75-79 years |
114 |
95 |
209 |
1.3% |
| 80-84 years |
87 |
74 |
161 |
1% |
| 85+ years |
55 |
54 |
109 |
0.7% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Soconusco
Population Origin
Born in State
15,362
92.7%
Born in Another State
1,176
7.1%
Lived in Another State in 2015
359
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
236
1.4% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
236
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
558
11.1% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
238
1.4% of the population
Men / Women
104 / 134
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,561
9.4%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
400 |
| Visual |
395 |
| Hearing |
220 |
| Speech |
183 |
| Mental |
160 |
Education in Soconusco
Literacy and Schooling
In Soconusco, 1,042 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(104200%),
while 1,158 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.8 years
(9.1 men, 8.6 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
424 |
734 |
1,158 |
115800% |
| Incomplete primary |
717 |
792 |
1,509 |
150900% |
| Complete primary |
848 |
1,011 |
1,859 |
185900% |
| Incomplete secondary |
183 |
184 |
367 |
36700% |
| Complete secondary |
1,120 |
1,223 |
2,343 |
234300% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
2,383 |
2,467 |
4,850 |
485000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 279 |
| 6-11 years | 85 |
| 12-14 years | 62 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 34 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Soconusco
In Soconusco, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 8,501 people.
Of those, 8,359 are employed and 142 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.7%.
Total EAP
8,501
H: 4,964 /
M: 3,537
Employed Population
8,359
H: 4,852 /
M: 3,507
Unemployment Rate
1.7%
142 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,808
H: 1,289 /
M: 3,519
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
10,352 |
62.5% |
| IMSS |
4,242 |
25.6% |
| ISSSTE |
842 |
5.1% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
2 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
102 |
0.6% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
4,508 |
27.2% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
139 |
0.8% |
| Private insurance |
542 |
3.3% |
| Other institution |
132 |
0.8% |
| Without health coverage |
6,215 |
37.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Soconusco
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
7,572
757200%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,705
170500%
Households
Total Households
5,008
3.3 average occupants
Female-headed
1,646
32.9%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
10,676 |
64.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
3,419 |
20.6% |
| Other religions |
5 |
0% |
| No religion |
2,466 |
14.9% |
Housing and Basic Services in Soconusco
Soconusco has 5,970 total dwellings,
of which 5,009 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.3 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,867 |
107.3% |
| Earthen floor |
125 |
2.8% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,037 |
44.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,956 |
65.2% |
| 1 room |
659 |
14.5% |
| 2 rooms |
783 |
17.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
3,551 |
78.3% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
108.6%
4,928 dwellings
Piped Water
96.5%
4,380 dwellings
With Drainage
108.9%
4,941 dwellings
All Services
95.7%
4,340 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
4,928 |
108.6% |
| Without electricity |
65 |
1.4% |
| Public water network |
4,380 |
96.5% |
| Hauled water |
3,616 |
79.7% |
| Other water source |
613 |
13.5% |
| With water tank |
2,152 |
47.4% |
| With cistern |
574 |
12.7% |
| With toilet |
4,910 |
108.2% |
| With latrine |
47 |
1% |
| With drainage |
4,941 |
108.9% |
| Without drainage |
52 |
1.1% |
| With all services |
4,340 |
95.7% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
7 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Soconusco
Household equipment in Soconusco according to the 2020 Census.
31.7% of dwellings have internet
and 93.4% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,148 |
91.4% |
| Washing machine |
3,288 |
72.5% |
| Microwave oven |
1,197 |
26.4% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,164 |
25.7% |
| Motorcycle |
854 |
18.8% |
| Bicycle |
605 |
13.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,086 |
90.1% |
| Radio |
2,771 |
61.1% |
| Landline phone |
1,013 |
22.3% |
| Cell phone |
4,237 |
93.4% |
| Computer |
1,025 |
22.6% |
| Internet |
1,440 |
31.7% |
| Pay TV |
1,783 |
39.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
349 |
7.7% |
| Video game console |
113 |
2.5% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
683
15.1%
No Computer or Internet
3,302
72.8%
Companies and Economy in Soconusco
The main economic sectors of Soconusco are
Comercio al por menor with 272 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Soconusco
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Soconusco has a poverty rate of 58.9%
and extreme poverty of 12%.
Poverty
58.9%
10,068 people
Extreme Poverty
12%
2,058 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
27.8%
4,746 people
Vulnerable by Income
3.1%
522 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
10.3%
1,760 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
24.9% |
4,252 |
| Lack of access to health services |
28% |
4,786 |
| Lack of access to social security |
72.7% |
12,438 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
19.5% |
3,332 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
42.7% |
7,308 |
| Lack of access to food |
30.1% |
5,153 |
| Income below welfare line |
61.9% |
10,591 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
23% |
3,927 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
50.5% |
14.5% |
28.2% |
17.5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
58.9% |
12% |
27.8% |
10.3% |
0 |
Crime in Soconusco
In the last 12 months, 119 crimes were recorded in Soconusco.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
8 |
| 2025/11 |
3 |
| 2025/10 |
15 |
| 2025/09 |
11 |
| 2025/08 |
7 |
| 2025/07 |
12 |
| 2025/06 |
13 |
| 2025/05 |
9 |
| 2025/04 |
13 |
| 2025/03 |
10 |
| 2025/02 |
10 |
| 2025/01 |
8 |
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