Molango de Escamilla
Molango de Escamilla is a municipality of
Hidalgo
with 11,578 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,284 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years.
Total Population
11,578
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
5,685 / 5,893
49.1% / 50.9%
Schools
0
62 public,
0 private
Health
17
0 hospitals,
16 centers
Localities
39
Communities and settlements
Companies
491
Registered establishments
Demographics of Molango de Escamilla
Demographic structure of Molango de Escamilla according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 3,059 people under 15 years old (26.4%),
6,985 people of working age (60.3%)
and 1,534 elderly over 65 years old (13.2%).
0-14 years
3,059
26.4% of the population
15-64 years
6,985
60.3% - Working age
65+ years
1,534
13.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
65.8%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Molango de Escamilla
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
406 |
461 |
867 |
7.5% |
| 5-9 years |
536 |
560 |
1,096 |
9.5% |
| 10-14 years |
571 |
525 |
1,096 |
9.5% |
| 15-19 years |
521 |
488 |
1,009 |
8.7% |
| 20-24 years |
384 |
368 |
752 |
6.5% |
| 25-29 years |
347 |
405 |
752 |
6.5% |
| 30-34 years |
357 |
404 |
761 |
6.6% |
| 35-39 years |
378 |
421 |
799 |
6.9% |
| 40-44 years |
343 |
389 |
732 |
6.3% |
| 45-49 years |
300 |
340 |
640 |
5.5% |
| 50-54 years |
308 |
325 |
633 |
5.5% |
| 55-59 years |
223 |
220 |
443 |
3.8% |
| 60-64 years |
232 |
232 |
464 |
4% |
| 65-69 years |
216 |
222 |
438 |
3.8% |
| 70-74 years |
190 |
207 |
397 |
3.4% |
| 75-79 years |
155 |
160 |
315 |
2.7% |
| 80-84 years |
123 |
94 |
217 |
1.9% |
| 85+ years |
95 |
72 |
167 |
1.4% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Molango de Escamilla
Population Origin
Born in State
10,722
92.6%
Born in Another State
800
6.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
260
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.7
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
108
0.9% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
96
88.9% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
310
9.3% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
25
0.2% of the population
Men / Women
16 / 9
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
1,874
16.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
416 |
| Visual |
411 |
| Hearing |
317 |
| Speech |
150 |
| Mental |
178 |
Education in Molango de Escamilla
Literacy and Schooling
In Molango de Escamilla, 789 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(78900%),
while 651 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years
(8.5 men, 8.7 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
309 |
342 |
651 |
65100% |
| Incomplete primary |
594 |
493 |
1,087 |
108700% |
| Complete primary |
462 |
525 |
987 |
98700% |
| Incomplete secondary |
108 |
82 |
190 |
19000% |
| Complete secondary |
1,218 |
1,358 |
2,576 |
257600% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,308 |
1,360 |
2,668 |
266800% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 171 |
| 6-11 years | 41 |
| 12-14 years | 37 |
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 Molango de Escamilla
In Molango de Escamilla, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 5,139 people.
Of those, 4,972 are employed and 167 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 3.2%.
Total EAP
5,139
H: 3,347 /
M: 1,792
Employed Population
4,972
H: 3,188 /
M: 1,784
Unemployment Rate
3.2%
167 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,007
H: 1,139 /
M: 2,868
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
9,880 |
85.3% |
| IMSS |
776 |
6.7% |
| ISSSTE |
1,395 |
12% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
9 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
59 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
7,356 |
63.5% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
67 |
0.6% |
| Private insurance |
152 |
1.3% |
| Other institution |
320 |
2.8% |
| Without health coverage |
1,695 |
14.6% |
Marital Status and Religion in Molango de Escamilla
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
5,178
517800%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,142
114200%
Households
Total Households
3,336
3.4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
9,807 |
84.7% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,086 |
9.4% |
| No religion |
678 |
5.9% |
Housing and Basic Services in Molango de Escamilla
Molango de Escamilla has 4,870 total dwellings,
of which 3,337 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,168 |
98.2% |
| Earthen floor |
162 |
5% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,288 |
39.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,042 |
63.3% |
| 1 room |
216 |
6.7% |
| 2 rooms |
535 |
16.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,579 |
79.9% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
100.8%
3,254 dwellings
Piped Water
98.9%
3,193 dwellings
With Drainage
100%
3,228 dwellings
All Services
95.4%
3,079 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,254 |
100.8% |
| Without electricity |
76 |
2.4% |
| Public water network |
3,193 |
98.9% |
| Hauled water |
2,259 |
70% |
| Other water source |
137 |
4.2% |
| With water tank |
2,318 |
71.8% |
| With cistern |
531 |
16.5% |
| With toilet |
3,093 |
95.8% |
| With latrine |
165 |
5.1% |
| With drainage |
3,228 |
100% |
| Without drainage |
102 |
3.2% |
| With all services |
3,079 |
95.4% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
10 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in Molango de Escamilla
Household equipment in Molango de Escamilla according to the 2020 Census.
23.5% of dwellings have internet
and 83.1% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
2,405 |
74.5% |
| Washing machine |
1,700 |
52.7% |
| Microwave oven |
672 |
20.8% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,066 |
33% |
| Motorcycle |
199 |
6.2% |
| Bicycle |
87 |
2.7% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
2,675 |
82.9% |
| Radio |
1,766 |
54.7% |
| Landline phone |
342 |
10.6% |
| Cell phone |
2,681 |
83.1% |
| Computer |
595 |
18.4% |
| Internet |
758 |
23.5% |
| Pay TV |
1,813 |
56.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
52 |
1.6% |
| Video game console |
53 |
1.6% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
565
17.5%
No Computer or Internet
2,322
72%
Companies and Economy in Molango de Escamilla
The main economic sectors of Molango de Escamilla are
Comercio al por menor with 241 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Molango de Escamilla
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Molango de Escamilla has a poverty rate of 62.8%
and extreme poverty of 9.8%.
Poverty
62.8%
6,873 people
Extreme Poverty
9.8%
1,075 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
26%
2,840 people
Vulnerable by Income
2.6%
286 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
8.6%
940 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
21.8% |
2,379 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.4% |
1,137 |
| Lack of access to social security |
76.7% |
8,390 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
9.8% |
1,067 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
34.4% |
3,763 |
| Lack of access to food |
15.7% |
1,717 |
| Income below welfare line |
65.4% |
7,159 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
29% |
3,170 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
67.4% |
13.5% |
24.2% |
6.5% |
0 |
| 2015 |
62.8% |
9.8% |
26% |
8.6% |
0 |
Crime in Molango de Escamilla
In the last 12 months, 106 crimes were recorded in Molango de Escamilla.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
2 |
| 2025/11 |
13 |
| 2025/10 |
13 |
| 2025/09 |
6 |
| 2025/08 |
10 |
| 2025/07 |
10 |
| 2025/06 |
5 |
| 2025/05 |
12 |
| 2025/04 |
13 |
| 2025/03 |
12 |
| 2025/02 |
4 |
| 2025/01 |
6 |
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