Demographics of Nochistlán de Mejía
Complete demographic analysis of Nochistlán de Mejía, Zacatecas, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 27,945 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Nochistlán de Mejía
Distribution by sex of the total population of Nochistlán de Mejía. The male-to-female ratio is 93.2 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Nochistlán de Mejía
Distribution of the population of Nochistlán de Mejía by five-year age groups and sex, according to the 2020 Census. The 18 age groups cover from 0 to 85 years and older.
| Age Group | Men | Women | Total | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | 1,221 | 1,130 | 2,351 | 8.4% |
| 5-9 years | 1,264 | 1,216 | 2,480 | 8.9% |
| 10-14 years | 1,331 | 1,155 | 2,486 | 8.9% |
| 15-19 years | 1,055 | 1,110 | 2,165 | 7.7% |
| 20-24 years | 916 | 1,020 | 1,936 | 6.9% |
| 25-29 years | 810 | 924 | 1,734 | 6.2% |
| 30-34 years | 763 | 967 | 1,730 | 6.2% |
| 35-39 years | 839 | 861 | 1,700 | 6.1% |
| 40-44 years | 744 | 911 | 1,655 | 5.9% |
| 45-49 years | 778 | 820 | 1,598 | 5.7% |
| 50-54 years | 687 | 817 | 1,504 | 5.4% |
| 55-59 years | 595 | 743 | 1,338 | 4.8% |
| 60-64 years | 568 | 697 | 1,265 | 4.5% |
| 65-69 years | 512 | 623 | 1,135 | 4.1% |
| 70-74 years | 488 | 522 | 1,010 | 3.6% |
| 75-79 years | 372 | 404 | 776 | 2.8% |
| 80-84 years | 251 | 248 | 499 | 1.8% |
| 85+ years | 285 | 291 | 576 | 2.1% |
Demographic Dependency in Nochistlán de Mejía
The demographic dependency ratio measures the proportion of the population in dependent ages (under 15 and over 65) relative to the working-age population (15 to 64 years). In Nochistlán de Mejía, the dependency ratio is 68%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 68% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 44% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 24% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 54.6% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Nochistlán de Mejía
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Nochistlán de Mejía is 2.69 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Nochistlán de Mejía
Origin and mobility of the population of Nochistlán de Mejía. Of the 27,945 inhabitants, 21,253 were born in the same state (76.1%) and 5,825 were born in another state (20.8%).
Indigenous Population in Nochistlán de Mejía
In Nochistlán de Mejía, 37 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 0.1% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Nochistlán de Mejía
In Nochistlán de Mejía, 88 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 0.3% of the total population.
Disability in Nochistlán de Mejía
In Nochistlán de Mejía, 2,457 people have a disability (8.8% of the population) and 4,185 people have a limitation (15%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 1,452 | 59.1% |
| Visual | 873 | 35.5% |
| Hearing | 490 | 19.9% |
| Speech | 363 | 14.8% |
| Mental | 534 | 21.7% |
Marital Status in Nochistlán de Mejía
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Nochistlán de Mejía by marital status. Of the 22,067 people aged 12 and over, 55.8% are married or in a civil union, 33.3% are single, and 10.8% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Nochistlán de Mejía
Religious distribution of the population of Nochistlán de Mejía according to the 2020 Census. 96.1% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 26,860 | 96.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 594 | 2.1% |
| Other religions | 6 | 0% |
| No religion | 318 | 1.1% |
Households in Nochistlán de Mejía
Nochistlán de Mejía has 8,465 households with an average of 3.3 occupants per household.