Morelos
Morelos is a municipality of
México
with 33,164 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,747 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7.6 years.
Total Population
33,164
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
15,970 / 17,194
48.2% / 51.8%
Schools
0
115 public,
0 private
Health
24
0 hospitals,
24 centers
Localities
47
Communities and settlements
Companies
1,391
Registered establishments
Demographics of Morelos
Demographic structure of Morelos according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 10,092 people under 15 years old (30.4%),
20,352 people of working age (61.4%)
and 2,714 elderly over 65 years old (8.2%).
0-14 years
10,092
30.4% of the population
15-64 years
20,352
61.4% - Working age
65+ years
2,714
8.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
62.9%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Morelos
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
1,715 |
1,614 |
3,329 |
10% |
| 5-9 years |
1,673 |
1,647 |
3,320 |
10% |
| 10-14 years |
1,713 |
1,730 |
3,443 |
10.4% |
| 15-19 years |
1,605 |
1,532 |
3,137 |
9.5% |
| 20-24 years |
1,356 |
1,463 |
2,819 |
8.5% |
| 25-29 years |
1,176 |
1,392 |
2,568 |
7.7% |
| 30-34 years |
1,025 |
1,170 |
2,195 |
6.6% |
| 35-39 years |
962 |
1,121 |
2,083 |
6.3% |
| 40-44 years |
928 |
1,086 |
2,014 |
6.1% |
| 45-49 years |
861 |
932 |
1,793 |
5.4% |
| 50-54 years |
704 |
775 |
1,479 |
4.5% |
| 55-59 years |
608 |
656 |
1,264 |
3.8% |
| 60-64 years |
463 |
537 |
1,000 |
3% |
| 65-69 years |
394 |
499 |
893 |
2.7% |
| 70-74 years |
300 |
323 |
623 |
1.9% |
| 75-79 years |
221 |
301 |
522 |
1.6% |
| 80-84 years |
146 |
221 |
367 |
1.1% |
| 85+ years |
115 |
194 |
309 |
0.9% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Morelos
Population Origin
Born in State
31,440
94.8%
Born in Another State
1,619
4.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
444
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.6
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
5,160
15.6% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
5,032
97.5% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
99
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
11,174
136.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
331
1% of the population
Men / Women
180 / 151
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
3,563
10.7%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
729 |
| Visual |
683 |
| Hearing |
373 |
| Speech |
286 |
| Mental |
329 |
Education in Morelos
Literacy and Schooling
In Morelos, 2,319 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(231900%),
while 2,237 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7.6 years
(7.8 men, 7.4 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
715 |
1,522 |
2,237 |
223700% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,431 |
1,573 |
3,004 |
300400% |
| Complete primary |
2,311 |
2,401 |
4,712 |
471200% |
| Incomplete secondary |
480 |
291 |
771 |
77100% |
| Complete secondary |
3,259 |
3,470 |
6,729 |
672900% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
2,309 |
2,582 |
4,891 |
489100% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 981 |
| 6-11 years | 138 |
| 12-14 years | 257 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 115 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Morelos
In Morelos, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 16,186 people.
Of those, 15,850 are employed and 336 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.1%.
Total EAP
16,186
H: 9,523 /
M: 6,663
Employed Population
15,850
H: 9,255 /
M: 6,595
Unemployment Rate
2.1%
336 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
8,890
H: 2,325 /
M: 6,565
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
25,634 |
77.3% |
| IMSS |
2,452 |
7.4% |
| ISSSTE |
423 |
1.3% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
1,016 |
3.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
75 |
0.2% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
21,426 |
64.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
238 |
0.7% |
| Private insurance |
103 |
0.3% |
| Other institution |
44 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
7,516 |
22.7% |
Marital Status and Religion in Morelos
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
14,029
1402900%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
2,346
234600%
Households
Total Households
8,174
4.1 average occupants
Female-headed
2,636
32.2%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
26,709 |
80.5% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
5,556 |
16.8% |
| Other religions |
8 |
0% |
| No religion |
864 |
2.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Morelos
Morelos has 12,141 total dwellings,
of which 8,174 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 4.1 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
7,682 |
95.2% |
| Earthen floor |
465 |
5.8% |
| 1 bedroom |
3,043 |
37.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
5,106 |
63.2% |
| 1 room |
348 |
4.3% |
| 2 rooms |
1,557 |
19.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
6,244 |
77.3% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
97.5%
7,869 dwellings
Piped Water
92.9%
7,497 dwellings
With Drainage
79.2%
6,395 dwellings
All Services
74.9%
6,050 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
7,869 |
97.5% |
| Without electricity |
279 |
3.5% |
| Public water network |
7,497 |
92.9% |
| Hauled water |
5,949 |
73.7% |
| Other water source |
651 |
8.1% |
| With water tank |
5,324 |
65.9% |
| With cistern |
1,253 |
15.5% |
| With toilet |
5,550 |
68.7% |
| With latrine |
1,340 |
16.6% |
| With drainage |
6,395 |
79.2% |
| Without drainage |
1,747 |
21.6% |
| With all services |
6,050 |
74.9% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
79 |
1% |
Goods and Technology in Morelos
Household equipment in Morelos according to the 2020 Census.
13.7% of dwellings have internet
and 73.8% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,171 |
51.7% |
| Washing machine |
2,570 |
31.8% |
| Microwave oven |
1,296 |
16.1% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
2,635 |
32.6% |
| Motorcycle |
309 |
3.8% |
| Bicycle |
982 |
12.2% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
6,968 |
86.3% |
| Radio |
4,856 |
60.2% |
| Landline phone |
577 |
7.1% |
| Cell phone |
5,959 |
73.8% |
| Computer |
931 |
11.5% |
| Internet |
1,105 |
13.7% |
| Pay TV |
459 |
5.7% |
| Streaming platforms |
114 |
1.4% |
| Video game console |
95 |
1.2% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
2,021
25%
No Computer or Internet
6,657
82.5%
Companies and Economy in Morelos
The main economic sectors of Morelos are
Comercio al por menor with 669 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Morelos
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Morelos has a poverty rate of 79.9%
and extreme poverty of 23.8%.
Poverty
79.9%
23,395 people
Extreme Poverty
23.8%
6,960 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
15.7%
4,599 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.9%
550 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
2.5%
724 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
27.6% |
8,077 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.2% |
2,998 |
| Lack of access to social security |
88.5% |
25,914 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
17% |
4,970 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
46.9% |
13,733 |
| Lack of access to food |
30.5% |
8,933 |
| Income below welfare line |
81.8% |
23,946 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
43.4% |
12,710 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
64.6% |
20.6% |
30.6% |
3.7% |
0 |
| 2015 |
79.9% |
23.8% |
15.7% |
2.5% |
0 |
Crime in Morelos
In the last 12 months, 270 crimes were recorded in Morelos.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
27 |
| 2025/11 |
23 |
| 2025/10 |
19 |
| 2025/09 |
22 |
| 2025/08 |
17 |
| 2025/07 |
17 |
| 2025/06 |
23 |
| 2025/05 |
25 |
| 2025/04 |
23 |
| 2025/03 |
24 |
| 2025/02 |
21 |
| 2025/01 |
29 |
Main Localities of Morelos
| Locality |
Population |
Altitude (m) |
|
Santa Clara de Juárez
|
4,638 |
2,841 |
|
Barrio Cuarto (La Loma)
|
4,323 |
2,701 |
|
San Lorenzo Malacota
|
3,607 |
2,648 |
|
San Sebastián Buenos Aires (San Sebastián)
|
3,456 |
2,824 |
|
San Marcos Tlazalpan
|
3,040 |
2,734 |
|
San Bartolo Morelos
|
1,981 |
2,729 |
|
Xhinte de Lagos
|
1,082 |
2,778 |
|
Loma de Buenavista
|
980 |
2,749 |
|
Barrio Primero (La Calavera)
|
897 |
2,720 |
|
Barrio Tercero
|
886 |
2,712 |
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