Cuautla
Cuautla is a municipality of
Jalisco
with 2,166 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 1,823 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years.
Total Population
2,166
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
1,057 / 1,109
48.8% / 51.2%
Schools
0
12 public,
0 private
Health
3
0 hospitals,
2 centers
Localities
26
Communities and settlements
Companies
113
Registered establishments
Demographics of Cuautla
Demographic structure of Cuautla according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 526 people under 15 years old (24.3%),
1,293 people of working age (59.7%)
and 347 elderly over 65 years old (16%).
0-14 years
526
24.3% of the population
15-64 years
1,293
59.7% - Working age
65+ years
347
16% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
67.5%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Cuautla
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
95 |
81 |
176 |
8.1% |
| 5-9 years |
85 |
99 |
184 |
8.5% |
| 10-14 years |
76 |
90 |
166 |
7.7% |
| 15-19 years |
80 |
70 |
150 |
6.9% |
| 20-24 years |
58 |
65 |
123 |
5.7% |
| 25-29 years |
77 |
87 |
164 |
7.6% |
| 30-34 years |
71 |
96 |
167 |
7.7% |
| 35-39 years |
63 |
62 |
125 |
5.8% |
| 40-44 years |
60 |
55 |
115 |
5.3% |
| 45-49 years |
62 |
56 |
118 |
5.4% |
| 50-54 years |
57 |
69 |
126 |
5.8% |
| 55-59 years |
50 |
50 |
100 |
4.6% |
| 60-64 years |
55 |
50 |
105 |
4.8% |
| 65-69 years |
41 |
45 |
86 |
4% |
| 70-74 years |
42 |
51 |
93 |
4.3% |
| 75-79 years |
34 |
36 |
70 |
3.2% |
| 80-84 years |
26 |
17 |
43 |
2% |
| 85+ years |
25 |
30 |
55 |
2.5% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Cuautla
Population Origin
Born in State
2,044
94.4%
Born in Another State
73
3.4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
13
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
1
0% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
1
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
4
0.6% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
54
2.5% of the population
Men / Women
30 / 24
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
372
17.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
95 |
| Visual |
68 |
| Hearing |
46 |
| Speech |
22 |
| Mental |
44 |
Education in Cuautla
Literacy and Schooling
In Cuautla, 107 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(10700%),
while 122 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.5 years
(7.1 men, 7.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
64 |
58 |
122 |
12200% |
| Incomplete primary |
185 |
158 |
343 |
34300% |
| Complete primary |
168 |
139 |
307 |
30700% |
| Incomplete secondary |
37 |
17 |
54 |
5400% |
| Complete secondary |
172 |
222 |
394 |
39400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
154 |
212 |
366 |
36600% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 19 |
| 6-11 years | 16 |
| 12-14 years | 17 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 12 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Cuautla
In Cuautla, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 852 people.
Of those, 844 are employed and 8 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 0.9%.
Total EAP
852
H: 582 /
M: 270
Employed Population
844
H: 575 /
M: 269
Unemployment Rate
0.9%
8 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
893
H: 262 /
M: 631
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
1,864 |
86.1% |
| IMSS |
179 |
8.3% |
| ISSSTE |
21 |
1% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
5 |
0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
1,620 |
74.8% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
5 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
31 |
1.4% |
| Other institution |
176 |
8.1% |
| Without health coverage |
299 |
13.8% |
Marital Status and Religion in Cuautla
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
975
97500%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
159
15900%
Households
Total Households
678
3.2 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
2,074 |
95.8% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
57 |
2.6% |
| No religion |
31 |
1.4% |
Housing and Basic Services in Cuautla
Cuautla has 1,246 total dwellings,
of which 679 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.2 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
661 |
97.9% |
| Earthen floor |
17 |
2.5% |
| 1 bedroom |
163 |
24.1% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
515 |
76.3% |
| 1 room |
11 |
1.6% |
| 2 rooms |
65 |
9.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
602 |
89.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
98.8%
667 dwellings
Piped Water
98.5%
665 dwellings
With Drainage
95.9%
647 dwellings
All Services
94.2%
636 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
667 |
98.8% |
| Without electricity |
11 |
1.6% |
| Public water network |
665 |
98.5% |
| Hauled water |
641 |
95% |
| Other water source |
13 |
1.9% |
| With water tank |
624 |
92.4% |
| With cistern |
121 |
17.9% |
| With toilet |
654 |
96.9% |
| With latrine |
7 |
1% |
| With drainage |
647 |
95.9% |
| Without drainage |
31 |
4.6% |
| With all services |
636 |
94.2% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
2 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in Cuautla
Household equipment in Cuautla according to the 2020 Census.
28.9% of dwellings have internet
and 85% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
640 |
94.8% |
| Washing machine |
574 |
85% |
| Microwave oven |
377 |
55.9% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
464 |
68.7% |
| Motorcycle |
126 |
18.7% |
| Bicycle |
139 |
20.6% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
624 |
92.4% |
| Radio |
369 |
54.7% |
| Landline phone |
216 |
32% |
| Cell phone |
574 |
85% |
| Computer |
184 |
27.3% |
| Internet |
195 |
28.9% |
| Pay TV |
373 |
55.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
23 |
3.4% |
| Video game console |
13 |
1.9% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
55
8.1%
No Computer or Internet
398
59%
Companies and Economy in Cuautla
The main economic sectors of Cuautla are
Comercio al por menor with 44 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Cuautla
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Cuautla has a poverty rate of 34.9%
and extreme poverty of 4.2%.
Extreme Poverty
4.2%
90 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
58.3%
1,254 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.9%
19 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
5.9%
126 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
29.6% |
637 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.6% |
229 |
| Lack of access to social security |
79.6% |
1,713 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
4.8% |
103 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
20.5% |
440 |
| Lack of access to food |
12.9% |
278 |
| Income below welfare line |
35.8% |
770 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
13.6% |
292 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
58.1% |
13% |
35.8% |
4.3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
34.9% |
4.2% |
58.3% |
5.9% |
0 |
Crime in Cuautla
In the last 12 months, 14 crimes were recorded in Cuautla.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
1 |
| 2025/10 |
1 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/06 |
1 |
| 2025/05 |
1 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2025/01 |
1 |
| 2024/09 |
1 |
| 2024/08 |
3 |
| 2024/04 |
1 |
| 2024/03 |
1 |
| 2024/01 |
1 |
Main Localities of Cuautla
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Cuautla
|
1,330 |
1,719 |
|
Chilacayote
|
314 |
2,135 |
|
Tierras Blancas
|
212 |
1,945 |
|
Tototlán del Oro
|
157 |
1,740 |
|
San José del Trigo
|
50 |
1,734 |
|
Cañada Grande
|
26 |
2,035 |
|
Suelos Duros
|
14 |
1,660 |
|
El Llano Grande
|
10 |
1,939 |
|
San Martín
|
6 |
1,920 |
|
Los Cimientos
|
5 |
1,721 |
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