Milpa Alta
Milpa Alta is a municipality of
Ciudad de México
with 152,685 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,583 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 10 years.
Total Population
152,685
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
74,371 / 78,314
48.7% / 51.3%
Schools
0
96 public,
36 private
Health
65
16 hospitals,
45 centers
Localities
244
Communities and settlements
Companies
6,968
Registered establishments
Demographics of Milpa Alta
Demographic structure of Milpa Alta according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 36,311 people under 15 years old (23.8%),
105,619 people of working age (69.2%)
and 10,741 elderly over 65 years old (7%).
0-14 years
36,311
23.8% of the population
15-64 years
105,619
69.2% - Working age
65+ years
10,741
7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
44.5%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Milpa Alta
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
5,173 |
5,175 |
10,348 |
6.8% |
| 5-9 years |
6,368 |
6,297 |
12,665 |
8.3% |
| 10-14 years |
6,719 |
6,579 |
13,298 |
8.7% |
| 15-19 years |
6,977 |
6,468 |
13,445 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
6,748 |
6,643 |
13,391 |
8.8% |
| 25-29 years |
6,303 |
6,646 |
12,949 |
8.5% |
| 30-34 years |
5,577 |
6,113 |
11,690 |
7.7% |
| 35-39 years |
5,176 |
5,819 |
10,995 |
7.2% |
| 40-44 years |
4,984 |
5,607 |
10,591 |
6.9% |
| 45-49 years |
4,838 |
5,377 |
10,215 |
6.7% |
| 50-54 years |
4,355 |
5,073 |
9,428 |
6.2% |
| 55-59 years |
3,476 |
3,743 |
7,219 |
4.7% |
| 60-64 years |
2,724 |
2,972 |
5,696 |
3.7% |
| 65-69 years |
1,911 |
2,101 |
4,012 |
2.6% |
| 70-74 years |
1,263 |
1,498 |
2,761 |
1.8% |
| 75-79 years |
867 |
963 |
1,830 |
1.2% |
| 80-84 years |
518 |
628 |
1,146 |
0.8% |
| 85+ years |
387 |
605 |
992 |
0.6% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Milpa Alta
Population Origin
Born in State
129,834
85%
Born in Another State
22,536
14.8%
Lived in Another State in 2015
2,555
Recent migration
Average Live Births
1.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
4,891
3.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
4,836
98.9% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
31
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
13,002
33.3% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
2,231
1.5% of the population
Men / Women
1,119 / 1,112
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
7,725
5.1%
With Limitation
19,860
13%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
3,470 |
| Visual |
3,318 |
| Hearing |
1,915 |
| Speech |
1,082 |
| Mental |
1,378 |
Education in Milpa Alta
Literacy and Schooling
In Milpa Alta, 3,219 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(321900%),
while 3,651 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 10 years
(10 men, 9.9 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,447 |
2,204 |
3,651 |
365100% |
| Incomplete primary |
2,571 |
3,350 |
5,921 |
592100% |
| Complete primary |
6,460 |
7,138 |
13,598 |
1359800% |
| Incomplete secondary |
2,239 |
1,641 |
3,880 |
388000% |
| Complete secondary |
17,248 |
17,341 |
34,589 |
3458900% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
24,262 |
26,519 |
50,781 |
5078100% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 2,193 |
| 6-11 years | 498 |
| 12-14 years | 488 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 96 are public and
36 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Milpa Alta
In Milpa Alta, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 83,292 people.
Of those, 82,107 are employed and 1,185 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.4%.
Total EAP
83,292
H: 47,158 /
M: 36,134
Employed Population
82,107
H: 46,375 /
M: 35,732
Unemployment Rate
1.4%
1,185 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
40,847
H: 12,858 /
M: 27,989
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
106,580 |
69.8% |
| IMSS |
24,320 |
15.9% |
| ISSSTE |
24,237 |
15.9% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
194 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
1,782 |
1.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
54,316 |
35.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
322 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
1,403 |
0.9% |
| Other institution |
970 |
0.6% |
| Without health coverage |
46,029 |
30.1% |
Marital Status and Religion in Milpa Alta
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
66,737
6673700%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
15,673
1567300%
Households
Total Households
39,100
3.9 average occupants
Female-headed
12,570
32.1%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
117,841 |
77.2% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
10,820 |
7.1% |
| Other religions |
243 |
0.2% |
| No religion |
23,565 |
15.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Milpa Alta
Milpa Alta has 44,823 total dwellings,
of which 39,101 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.9 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
38,001 |
100.9% |
| Earthen floor |
1,027 |
2.7% |
| 1 bedroom |
14,070 |
37.4% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
24,960 |
66.3% |
| 1 room |
3,884 |
10.3% |
| 2 rooms |
6,467 |
17.2% |
| 3+ rooms |
28,675 |
76.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
103.2%
38,879 dwellings
Piped Water
92.7%
34,923 dwellings
With Drainage
102%
38,425 dwellings
All Services
91.8%
34,567 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
38,879 |
103.2% |
| Without electricity |
151 |
0.4% |
| Public water network |
34,923 |
92.7% |
| Hauled water |
31,655 |
84% |
| Other water source |
4,107 |
10.9% |
| With water tank |
33,923 |
90.1% |
| With cistern |
8,564 |
22.7% |
| With toilet |
37,866 |
100.5% |
| With latrine |
817 |
2.2% |
| With drainage |
38,425 |
102% |
| Without drainage |
605 |
1.6% |
| With all services |
34,567 |
91.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
33 |
0.1% |
Goods and Technology in Milpa Alta
Household equipment in Milpa Alta according to the 2020 Census.
52.6% of dwellings have internet
and 89.9% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
31,136 |
82.7% |
| Washing machine |
26,378 |
70% |
| Microwave oven |
14,769 |
39.2% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
15,372 |
40.8% |
| Motorcycle |
2,968 |
7.9% |
| Bicycle |
5,670 |
15.1% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
36,675 |
97.4% |
| Radio |
30,411 |
80.7% |
| Landline phone |
20,252 |
53.8% |
| Cell phone |
33,845 |
89.9% |
| Computer |
13,896 |
36.9% |
| Internet |
19,798 |
52.6% |
| Pay TV |
8,170 |
21.7% |
| Streaming platforms |
4,273 |
11.3% |
| Video game console |
3,030 |
8% |
Technology Deprivation
No Radio or TV
1,061
2.8%
No Landline or Cell Phone
2,683
7.1%
No Computer or Internet
17,031
45.2%
Companies and Economy in Milpa Alta
The main economic sectors of Milpa Alta are
Comercio al por menor with 4,111 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Milpa Alta
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Milpa Alta has a poverty rate of 49.2%
and extreme poverty of 2%.
Poverty
49.2%
76,765 people
Extreme Poverty
2%
3,063 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
30.2%
47,195 people
Vulnerable by Income
6.4%
9,934 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
14.3%
22,253 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
12.5% |
19,449 |
| Lack of access to health services |
17.7% |
27,670 |
| Lack of access to social security |
72.3% |
112,838 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
10.2% |
15,999 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
11.6% |
18,145 |
| Lack of access to food |
6.4% |
9,923 |
| Income below welfare line |
55.5% |
86,699 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
13.7% |
21,336 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
51.3% |
5.6% |
35% |
10.4% |
0 |
| 2015 |
49.2% |
2% |
30.2% |
14.3% |
0 |
Crime in Milpa Alta
In the last 12 months, 2,437 crimes were recorded in Milpa Alta.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
186 |
| 2025/11 |
221 |
| 2025/10 |
219 |
| 2025/09 |
205 |
| 2025/08 |
217 |
| 2025/07 |
204 |
| 2025/06 |
210 |
| 2025/05 |
212 |
| 2025/04 |
221 |
| 2025/03 |
224 |
| 2025/02 |
189 |
| 2025/01 |
129 |
Main Localities of Milpa Alta
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
San Antonio Tecómitl
|
27,768 |
2,257 |
|
Villa Milpa Alta
|
18,213 |
2,429 |
|
San Pablo Oztotepec
|
17,715 |
2,715 |
|
San Salvador Cuauhtenco
|
16,847 |
2,753 |
|
San Francisco Tecoxpa
|
13,919 |
2,308 |
|
Santa Ana Tlacotenco
|
11,715 |
2,612 |
|
San Pedro Atocpan
|
9,234 |
2,447 |
|
San Bartolomé Xicomulco
|
4,933 |
2,593 |
|
San Lorenzo Tlacoyucan
|
4,288 |
2,616 |
|
San Nicolás Tetelco
|
4,078 |
2,259 |
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