Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Zozocolco de Hidalgo is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 14,524 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 273 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.4 years.
Total Population
14,524
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,020 / 7,504
48.3% / 51.7%
Schools
0
57 public,
0 private
Health
8
0 hospitals,
8 centers
Localities
27
Communities and settlements
Companies
253
Registered establishments
Demographics of Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Demographic structure of Zozocolco de Hidalgo according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,231 people under 15 years old (29.1%),
8,633 people of working age (59.4%)
and 1,660 elderly over 65 years old (11.4%).
0-14 years
4,231
29.1% of the population
15-64 years
8,633
59.4% - Working age
65+ years
1,660
11.4% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
68.2%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Zozocolco de Hidalgo
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
618 |
641 |
1,259 |
8.7% |
| 5-9 years |
706 |
720 |
1,426 |
9.8% |
| 10-14 years |
798 |
748 |
1,546 |
10.6% |
| 15-19 years |
736 |
776 |
1,512 |
10.4% |
| 20-24 years |
463 |
492 |
955 |
6.6% |
| 25-29 years |
369 |
462 |
831 |
5.7% |
| 30-34 years |
388 |
496 |
884 |
6.1% |
| 35-39 years |
408 |
512 |
920 |
6.3% |
| 40-44 years |
418 |
464 |
882 |
6.1% |
| 45-49 years |
357 |
356 |
713 |
4.9% |
| 50-54 years |
317 |
380 |
697 |
4.8% |
| 55-59 years |
289 |
372 |
661 |
4.6% |
| 60-64 years |
299 |
279 |
578 |
4% |
| 65-69 years |
305 |
245 |
550 |
3.8% |
| 70-74 years |
185 |
244 |
429 |
3% |
| 75-79 years |
182 |
169 |
351 |
2.4% |
| 80-84 years |
106 |
74 |
180 |
1.2% |
| 85+ years |
76 |
74 |
150 |
1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Population Origin
Born in State
11,819
81.4%
Born in Another State
2,694
18.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
473
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.8
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
10,032
69.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
8,761
87.3% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
1,263
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
13,423
372.3% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
82
0.6% of the population
Men / Women
36 / 46
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
2,138
14.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
394 |
| Visual |
410 |
| Hearing |
292 |
| Speech |
106 |
| Mental |
124 |
Education in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Literacy and Schooling
In Zozocolco de Hidalgo, 2,140 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(214000%),
while 1,755 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.4 years
(6.8 men, 6.1 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
613 |
1,142 |
1,755 |
175500% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,084 |
1,050 |
2,134 |
213400% |
| Complete primary |
923 |
1,016 |
1,939 |
193900% |
| Incomplete secondary |
153 |
145 |
298 |
29800% |
| Complete secondary |
906 |
836 |
1,742 |
174200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,040 |
1,040 |
2,080 |
208000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 273 |
| 6-11 years | 42 |
| 12-14 years | 157 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 57 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
In Zozocolco de Hidalgo, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 4,796 people.
Of those, 4,710 are employed and 86 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
Total EAP
4,796
H: 3,820 /
M: 976
Employed Population
4,710
H: 3,747 /
M: 963
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
86 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
6,359
H: 1,507 /
M: 4,852
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
10,614 |
73.1% |
| IMSS |
405 |
2.8% |
| ISSSTE |
374 |
2.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
21 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
73 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
9,695 |
66.8% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
47 |
0.3% |
| Private insurance |
2 |
0% |
| Other institution |
30 |
0.2% |
| Without health coverage |
3,896 |
26.8% |
Marital Status and Religion in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
6,468
646800%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,165
116500%
Households
Total Households
3,605
4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
12,545 |
86.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,176 |
8.1% |
| Other religions |
2 |
0% |
| No religion |
790 |
5.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Zozocolco de Hidalgo has 4,307 total dwellings,
of which 3,605 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,072 |
92.1% |
| Earthen floor |
530 |
15.9% |
| 1 bedroom |
2,057 |
61.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,545 |
46.3% |
| 1 room |
481 |
14.4% |
| 2 rooms |
1,214 |
36.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,907 |
57.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
100.2%
3,342 dwellings
Piped Water
78.1%
2,604 dwellings
With Drainage
82.6%
2,754 dwellings
All Services
64.9%
2,166 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,342 |
100.2% |
| Without electricity |
260 |
7.8% |
| Public water network |
2,604 |
78.1% |
| Hauled water |
2,127 |
63.8% |
| Other water source |
998 |
29.9% |
| With water tank |
1,542 |
46.2% |
| With cistern |
302 |
9.1% |
| With toilet |
2,399 |
71.9% |
| With latrine |
1,004 |
30.1% |
| With drainage |
2,754 |
82.6% |
| Without drainage |
848 |
25.4% |
| With all services |
2,166 |
64.9% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
110 |
3.3% |
Goods and Technology in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
Household equipment in Zozocolco de Hidalgo according to the 2020 Census.
21.5% of dwellings have internet
and 84.6% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,646 |
49.3% |
| Washing machine |
574 |
17.2% |
| Microwave oven |
217 |
6.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
214 |
6.4% |
| Motorcycle |
64 |
1.9% |
| Bicycle |
42 |
1.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
2,455 |
73.6% |
| Radio |
2,308 |
69.2% |
| Landline phone |
48 |
1.4% |
| Cell phone |
2,821 |
84.6% |
| Computer |
302 |
9.1% |
| Internet |
716 |
21.5% |
| Pay TV |
1,026 |
30.8% |
| Streaming platforms |
22 |
0.7% |
| Video game console |
19 |
0.6% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
766
23%
No Computer or Internet
2,787
83.5%
Companies and Economy in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
The main economic sectors of Zozocolco de Hidalgo are
Comercio al por menor with 156 establishments,
followed by Industrias manufactureras.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Zozocolco de Hidalgo has a poverty rate of 86.7%
and extreme poverty of 45.8%.
Poverty
86.7%
10,622 people
Extreme Poverty
45.8%
5,608 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
11.9%
1,457 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.3%
38 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
1.1%
139 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
38.4% |
4,711 |
| Lack of access to health services |
19.3% |
2,365 |
| Lack of access to social security |
87% |
10,658 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
40.7% |
4,993 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
91.5% |
11,214 |
| Lack of access to food |
49.6% |
6,080 |
| Income below welfare line |
87% |
10,660 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
56% |
6,861 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
89.1% |
53% |
9.3% |
1.1% |
0 |
| 2015 |
86.7% |
45.8% |
11.9% |
1.1% |
0 |
Crime in Zozocolco de Hidalgo
In the last 12 months, 43 crimes were recorded in Zozocolco de Hidalgo.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
3 |
| 2025/11 |
3 |
| 2025/10 |
2 |
| 2025/09 |
3 |
| 2025/08 |
6 |
| 2025/07 |
4 |
| 2025/05 |
6 |
| 2025/03 |
6 |
| 2025/02 |
3 |
| 2025/01 |
4 |
| 2024/12 |
1 |
| 2024/11 |
2 |
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