Melchor Ocampo
Melchor Ocampo is a municipality of
Zacatecas
with 2,736 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,925 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years.
Total Population
2,736
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
1,455 / 1,281
53.2% / 46.8%
Schools
0
27 public,
0 private
Health
6
0 hospitals,
6 centers
Localities
28
Communities and settlements
Companies
45
Registered establishments
Demographics of Melchor Ocampo
Demographic structure of Melchor Ocampo according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 815 people under 15 years old (29.8%),
1,652 people of working age (60.4%)
and 269 elderly over 65 years old (9.8%).
0-14 years
815
29.8% of the population
15-64 years
1,652
60.4% - Working age
65+ years
269
9.8% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
65.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Melchor Ocampo
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
141 |
142 |
283 |
10.3% |
| 5-9 years |
151 |
126 |
277 |
10.1% |
| 10-14 years |
139 |
116 |
255 |
9.3% |
| 15-19 years |
115 |
80 |
195 |
7.1% |
| 20-24 years |
86 |
86 |
172 |
6.3% |
| 25-29 years |
101 |
101 |
202 |
7.4% |
| 30-34 years |
104 |
92 |
196 |
7.2% |
| 35-39 years |
86 |
88 |
174 |
6.4% |
| 40-44 years |
100 |
71 |
171 |
6.3% |
| 45-49 years |
85 |
90 |
175 |
6.4% |
| 50-54 years |
74 |
79 |
153 |
5.6% |
| 55-59 years |
70 |
48 |
118 |
4.3% |
| 60-64 years |
58 |
38 |
96 |
3.5% |
| 65-69 years |
40 |
47 |
87 |
3.2% |
| 70-74 years |
46 |
25 |
71 |
2.6% |
| 75-79 years |
25 |
23 |
48 |
1.8% |
| 80-84 years |
23 |
13 |
36 |
1.3% |
| 85+ years |
11 |
16 |
27 |
1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Melchor Ocampo
Population Origin
Born in State
2,172
79.4%
Born in Another State
556
20.3%
Lived in Another State in 2015
77
Recent migration
Average Live Births
3
Per woman (12+ years)
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
1
0% of the population
Men / Women
0 / 1
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
414
15.1%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
65 |
| Visual |
89 |
| Hearing |
42 |
| Speech |
15 |
| Mental |
27 |
Education in Melchor Ocampo
Literacy and Schooling
In Melchor Ocampo, 158 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(15800%),
while 163 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years
(7.3 men, 7.9 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
105 |
58 |
163 |
16300% |
| Incomplete primary |
157 |
126 |
283 |
28300% |
| Complete primary |
145 |
85 |
230 |
23000% |
| Incomplete secondary |
23 |
31 |
54 |
5400% |
| Complete secondary |
387 |
427 |
814 |
81400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
164 |
150 |
314 |
31400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 44 |
| 6-11 years | 24 |
| 12-14 years | 13 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 27 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Melchor Ocampo
In Melchor Ocampo, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 948 people.
Of those, 930 are employed and 18 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.9%.
Total EAP
948
H: 817 /
M: 131
Employed Population
930
H: 799 /
M: 131
Unemployment Rate
1.9%
18 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
1,109
H: 274 /
M: 835
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
2,356 |
86.1% |
| IMSS |
1,053 |
38.5% |
| ISSSTE |
27 |
1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
1,273 |
46.5% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
7 |
0.3% |
| Private insurance |
7 |
0.3% |
| Other institution |
1 |
0% |
| Without health coverage |
376 |
13.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Melchor Ocampo
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
1,373
137300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
138
13800%
Households
Total Households
721
3.8 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
2,387 |
87.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
217 |
7.9% |
| No religion |
125 |
4.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Melchor Ocampo
Melchor Ocampo has 1,026 total dwellings,
of which 722 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.8 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
706 |
97.9% |
| Earthen floor |
13 |
1.8% |
| 1 bedroom |
234 |
32.5% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
485 |
67.3% |
| 1 room |
37 |
5.1% |
| 2 rooms |
123 |
17.1% |
| 3+ rooms |
559 |
77.5% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
97.6%
704 dwellings
Piped Water
93.5%
674 dwellings
With Drainage
91%
656 dwellings
All Services
85.7%
618 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
704 |
97.6% |
| Without electricity |
15 |
2.1% |
| Public water network |
674 |
93.5% |
| Hauled water |
332 |
46% |
| Other water source |
45 |
6.2% |
| With water tank |
417 |
57.8% |
| With cistern |
114 |
15.8% |
| With toilet |
645 |
89.5% |
| With latrine |
20 |
2.8% |
| With drainage |
656 |
91% |
| Without drainage |
63 |
8.7% |
| With all services |
618 |
85.7% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
3 |
0.4% |
Goods and Technology in Melchor Ocampo
Household equipment in Melchor Ocampo according to the 2020 Census.
13.3% of dwellings have internet
and 46% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
604 |
83.8% |
| Washing machine |
545 |
75.6% |
| Microwave oven |
226 |
31.3% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
396 |
54.9% |
| Motorcycle |
147 |
20.4% |
| Bicycle |
67 |
9.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
650 |
90.2% |
| Radio |
253 |
35.1% |
| Landline phone |
62 |
8.6% |
| Cell phone |
332 |
46% |
| Computer |
71 |
9.8% |
| Internet |
96 |
13.3% |
| Pay TV |
539 |
74.8% |
| Streaming platforms |
10 |
1.4% |
| Video game console |
10 |
1.4% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
355
49.2%
No Computer or Internet
590
81.8%
Companies and Economy in Melchor Ocampo
The main economic sectors of Melchor Ocampo are
Comercio al por menor with 22 establishments,
followed by Actividades legislativas, gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Melchor Ocampo
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Melchor Ocampo has a poverty rate of 53.2%
and extreme poverty of 5.2%.
Poverty
53.2%
1,563 people
Extreme Poverty
5.2%
154 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
30.9%
907 people
Vulnerable by Income
4.9%
143 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
11.1%
327 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
25.5% |
748 |
| Lack of access to health services |
9.4% |
277 |
| Lack of access to social security |
64.2% |
1,887 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
9.5% |
278 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
14.5% |
425 |
| Lack of access to food |
23.7% |
698 |
| Income below welfare line |
58% |
1,706 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
22% |
647 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
70.9% |
17.7% |
14.4% |
6.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
53.2% |
5.2% |
30.9% |
11.1% |
0 |
Crime in Melchor Ocampo
In the last 12 months, 16 crimes were recorded in Melchor Ocampo.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/06 |
1 |
| 2024/09 |
1 |
| 2024/03 |
1 |
| 2024/02 |
2 |
| 2024/01 |
1 |
| 2023/12 |
1 |
| 2023/10 |
4 |
| 2023/08 |
1 |
| 2023/07 |
1 |
| 2022/10 |
1 |
| 2022/06 |
1 |
| 2022/05 |
1 |
Main Localities of Melchor Ocampo
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Melchor Ocampo
|
698 |
2,036 |
|
San Jerónimo (La Noria)
|
457 |
1,432 |
|
Matamoros
|
374 |
1,530 |
|
El Jagüey
|
282 |
2,003 |
|
Tierra y Libertad (La Maroma)
|
232 |
2,104 |
|
San Miguel
|
161 |
1,609 |
|
Santa Elena de la Cruz (Nuevo Rodeo)
|
121 |
1,703 |
|
Presa de los Ángeles (La Presa)
|
111 |
1,289 |
|
El Cargadero
|
92 |
2,173 |
|
Mineral de Noche Buena
|
73 |
2,273 |
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