Mochitlán
Mochitlán is a municipality of
Guerrero
with 12,402 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,137 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.1 years.
Total Population
12,402
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
6,024 / 6,378
48.6% / 51.4%
Schools
0
62 public,
0 private
Health
7
0 hospitals,
7 centers
Localities
36
Communities and settlements
Companies
495
Registered establishments
Demographics of Mochitlán
Demographic structure of Mochitlán according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,497 people under 15 years old (28.2%),
7,603 people of working age (61.3%)
and 1,302 elderly over 65 years old (10.5%).
0-14 years
3,497
28.2% of the population
15-64 years
7,603
61.3% - Working age
65+ years
1,302
10.5% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
63.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Mochitlán
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
537 |
565 |
1,102 |
8.9% |
| 5-9 years |
633 |
612 |
1,245 |
10% |
| 10-14 years |
574 |
576 |
1,150 |
9.3% |
| 15-19 years |
574 |
558 |
1,132 |
9.1% |
| 20-24 years |
468 |
497 |
965 |
7.8% |
| 25-29 years |
436 |
486 |
922 |
7.4% |
| 30-34 years |
415 |
472 |
887 |
7.2% |
| 35-39 years |
367 |
427 |
794 |
6.4% |
| 40-44 years |
336 |
391 |
727 |
5.9% |
| 45-49 years |
298 |
328 |
626 |
5% |
| 50-54 years |
286 |
318 |
604 |
4.9% |
| 55-59 years |
283 |
266 |
549 |
4.4% |
| 60-64 years |
194 |
203 |
397 |
3.2% |
| 65-69 years |
168 |
195 |
363 |
2.9% |
| 70-74 years |
122 |
139 |
261 |
2.1% |
| 75-79 years |
136 |
144 |
280 |
2.3% |
| 80-84 years |
98 |
96 |
194 |
1.6% |
| 85+ years |
99 |
105 |
204 |
1.6% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Mochitlán
Population Origin
Born in State
11,978
96.6%
Born in Another State
378
3%
Lived in Another State in 2015
153
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
111
0.9% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
111
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
289
8.9% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
648
5.2% of the population
Men / Women
322 / 326
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,779
14.3%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
348 |
| Visual |
241 |
| Hearing |
160 |
| Speech |
123 |
| Mental |
152 |
Education in Mochitlán
Literacy and Schooling
In Mochitlán, 1,007 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(100700%),
while 1,014 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.1 years
(8.1 men, 8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
448 |
566 |
1,014 |
101400% |
| Incomplete primary |
603 |
685 |
1,288 |
128800% |
| Complete primary |
694 |
691 |
1,385 |
138500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
166 |
116 |
282 |
28200% |
| Complete secondary |
904 |
968 |
1,872 |
187200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,315 |
1,450 |
2,765 |
276500% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 112 |
| 6-11 years | 46 |
| 12-14 years | 49 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 62 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Mochitlán
In Mochitlán, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 5,525 people.
Of those, 5,455 are employed and 70 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.3%.
Total EAP
5,525
H: 3,493 /
M: 2,032
Employed Population
5,455
H: 3,438 /
M: 2,017
Unemployment Rate
1.3%
70 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,030
H: 1,118 /
M: 2,912
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
10,220 |
82.4% |
| IMSS |
629 |
5.1% |
| ISSSTE |
1,453 |
11.7% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
10 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
67 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
8,072 |
65.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
27 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
18 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
6 |
0% |
| Without health coverage |
2,175 |
17.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Mochitlán
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
5,569
556900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,044
104400%
Households
Total Households
3,263
3.8 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
11,585 |
93.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
384 |
3.1% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0% |
| No religion |
425 |
3.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Mochitlán
Mochitlán has 4,320 total dwellings,
of which 3,263 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.8 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
2,616 |
84.3% |
| Earthen floor |
643 |
20.7% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,527 |
49.2% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
1,732 |
55.8% |
| 1 room |
439 |
14.1% |
| 2 rooms |
1,016 |
32.7% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,804 |
58.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
102.8%
3,191 dwellings
Piped Water
102.1%
3,169 dwellings
With Drainage
100.1%
3,107 dwellings
All Services
97.4%
3,023 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,191 |
102.8% |
| Without electricity |
68 |
2.2% |
| Public water network |
3,169 |
102.1% |
| Hauled water |
2,584 |
83.2% |
| Other water source |
90 |
2.9% |
| With water tank |
1,727 |
55.6% |
| With cistern |
1,221 |
39.3% |
| With toilet |
3,045 |
98.1% |
| With latrine |
60 |
1.9% |
| With drainage |
3,107 |
100.1% |
| Without drainage |
151 |
4.9% |
| With all services |
3,023 |
97.4% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
12 |
0.4% |
Goods and Technology in Mochitlán
Household equipment in Mochitlán according to the 2020 Census.
28.6% of dwellings have internet
and 77.9% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
2,654 |
85.5% |
| Washing machine |
1,281 |
41.3% |
| Microwave oven |
630 |
20.3% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
700 |
22.6% |
| Motorcycle |
210 |
6.8% |
| Bicycle |
401 |
12.9% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
2,788 |
89.8% |
| Radio |
1,734 |
55.9% |
| Landline phone |
817 |
26.3% |
| Cell phone |
2,418 |
77.9% |
| Computer |
554 |
17.8% |
| Internet |
888 |
28.6% |
| Pay TV |
1,065 |
34.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
79 |
2.5% |
| Video game console |
53 |
1.7% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
640
20.6%
No Computer or Internet
2,228
71.8%
Companies and Economy in Mochitlán
The main economic sectors of Mochitlán are
Comercio al por menor with 257 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Mochitlán
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Mochitlán has a poverty rate of 72.5%
and extreme poverty of 22%.
Poverty
72.5%
9,411 people
Extreme Poverty
22%
2,852 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
22.4%
2,906 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.9%
119 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
4.2%
551 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
26.5% |
3,441 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.2% |
1,330 |
| Lack of access to social security |
82.2% |
10,676 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
34.5% |
4,485 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
76% |
9,866 |
| Lack of access to food |
27.1% |
3,523 |
| Income below welfare line |
73.4% |
9,530 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
35.2% |
4,573 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
76.3% |
34.4% |
16.9% |
5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
72.5% |
22% |
22.4% |
4.2% |
0 |
Crime in Mochitlán
In the last 12 months, 25 crimes were recorded in Mochitlán.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
3 |
| 2025/11 |
2 |
| 2025/09 |
1 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
1 |
| 2025/06 |
4 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2025/04 |
4 |
| 2025/02 |
3 |
| 2025/01 |
1 |
| 2024/12 |
1 |
| 2024/10 |
3 |
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