Papalotla
Papalotla is a municipality of
México
with 4,862 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 2,253 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 10.7 years.
Total Population
4,862
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
2,338 / 2,524
48.1% / 51.9%
Schools
0
9 public,
3 private
Health
2
0 hospitals,
2 centers
Localities
3
Communities and settlements
Companies
322
Registered establishments
Demographics of Papalotla
Demographic structure of Papalotla according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 1,176 people under 15 years old (24.2%),
3,327 people of working age (68.4%)
and 359 elderly over 65 years old (7.4%).
0-14 years
1,176
24.2% of the population
15-64 years
3,327
68.4% - Working age
65+ years
359
7.4% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
46.1%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Papalotla
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
195 |
175 |
370 |
7.6% |
| 5-9 years |
210 |
190 |
400 |
8.2% |
| 10-14 years |
191 |
215 |
406 |
8.4% |
| 15-19 years |
226 |
217 |
443 |
9.1% |
| 20-24 years |
217 |
188 |
405 |
8.3% |
| 25-29 years |
172 |
190 |
362 |
7.4% |
| 30-34 years |
168 |
184 |
352 |
7.2% |
| 35-39 years |
144 |
181 |
325 |
6.7% |
| 40-44 years |
143 |
172 |
315 |
6.5% |
| 45-49 years |
159 |
196 |
355 |
7.3% |
| 50-54 years |
156 |
179 |
335 |
6.9% |
| 55-59 years |
97 |
137 |
234 |
4.8% |
| 60-64 years |
94 |
107 |
201 |
4.1% |
| 65-69 years |
79 |
65 |
144 |
3% |
| 70-74 years |
39 |
58 |
97 |
2% |
| 75-79 years |
25 |
33 |
58 |
1.2% |
| 80-84 years |
14 |
20 |
34 |
0.7% |
| 85+ years |
9 |
17 |
26 |
0.5% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Papalotla
Population Origin
Born in State
3,903
80.3%
Born in Another State
939
19.3%
Lived in Another State in 2015
95
Recent migration
Average Live Births
1.9
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
37
0.8% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
37
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
79
6.4% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
62
1.3% of the population
Men / Women
34 / 28
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
613
12.6%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
97 |
| Visual |
106 |
| Hearing |
46 |
| Speech |
27 |
| Mental |
36 |
Education in Papalotla
Literacy and Schooling
In Papalotla, 72 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(7200%),
while 83 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 10.7 years
(10.8 men, 10.7 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
39 |
44 |
83 |
8300% |
| Incomplete primary |
76 |
106 |
182 |
18200% |
| Complete primary |
193 |
230 |
423 |
42300% |
| Incomplete secondary |
51 |
36 |
87 |
8700% |
| Complete secondary |
404 |
420 |
824 |
82400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
917 |
1,023 |
1,940 |
194000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 87 |
| 6-11 years | 26 |
| 12-14 years | 16 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 9 are public and
3 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Papalotla
In Papalotla, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 2,268 people.
Of those, 2,197 are employed and 71 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 3.1%.
Total EAP
2,268
H: 1,316 /
M: 952
Employed Population
2,197
H: 1,261 /
M: 936
Unemployment Rate
3.1%
71 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
1,645
H: 527 /
M: 1,118
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
3,420 |
70.3% |
| IMSS |
903 |
18.6% |
| ISSSTE |
242 |
5% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
399 |
8.2% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
27 |
0.6% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
1,805 |
37.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
12 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
43 |
0.9% |
| Other institution |
36 |
0.7% |
| Without health coverage |
1,434 |
29.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Papalotla
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
2,038
203800%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
473
47300%
Households
Total Households
1,231
3.9 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
4,211 |
86.6% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
266 |
5.5% |
| Other religions |
6 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
368 |
7.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Papalotla
Papalotla has 1,428 total dwellings,
of which 1,234 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.9 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,208 |
98.8% |
| Earthen floor |
8 |
0.7% |
| 1 bedroom |
332 |
27.1% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
884 |
72.3% |
| 1 room |
69 |
5.6% |
| 2 rooms |
154 |
12.6% |
| 3+ rooms |
993 |
81.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.3%
1,215 dwellings
Piped Water
99.4%
1,216 dwellings
With Drainage
98.9%
1,210 dwellings
All Services
98.9%
1,209 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,215 |
99.3% |
| Without electricity |
1 |
0.1% |
| Public water network |
1,216 |
99.4% |
| Hauled water |
1,189 |
97.2% |
| With water tank |
1,048 |
85.7% |
| With cistern |
345 |
28.2% |
| With toilet |
1,204 |
98.4% |
| With latrine |
3 |
0.2% |
| With drainage |
1,210 |
98.9% |
| Without drainage |
6 |
0.5% |
| With all services |
1,209 |
98.9% |
Goods and Technology in Papalotla
Household equipment in Papalotla according to the 2020 Census.
64.6% of dwellings have internet
and 89.2% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,070 |
87.5% |
| Washing machine |
940 |
76.9% |
| Microwave oven |
615 |
50.3% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
643 |
52.6% |
| Motorcycle |
238 |
19.5% |
| Bicycle |
664 |
54.3% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,177 |
96.2% |
| Radio |
947 |
77.4% |
| Landline phone |
522 |
42.7% |
| Cell phone |
1,091 |
89.2% |
| Computer |
505 |
41.3% |
| Internet |
790 |
64.6% |
| Pay TV |
258 |
21.1% |
| Streaming platforms |
182 |
14.9% |
| Video game console |
136 |
11.1% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
84
6.9%
No Computer or Internet
370
30.3%
Companies and Economy in Papalotla
The main economic sectors of Papalotla are
Comercio al por menor with 145 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Papalotla
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Papalotla has a poverty rate of 45.9%
and extreme poverty of 4.1%.
Poverty
45.9%
1,902 people
Extreme Poverty
4.1%
171 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
35.2%
1,461 people
Vulnerable by Income
3.7%
152 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
15.2%
631 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
10.4% |
431 |
| Lack of access to health services |
20.6% |
853 |
| Lack of access to social security |
75.8% |
3,140 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
7.2% |
300 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
1.8% |
76 |
| Lack of access to food |
23.4% |
969 |
| Income below welfare line |
49.5% |
2,053 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
15.2% |
630 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
39.1% |
4.1% |
43.2% |
15% |
0 |
| 2015 |
45.9% |
4.1% |
35.2% |
15.2% |
0 |
Crime in Papalotla
In the last 12 months, 76 crimes were recorded in Papalotla.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
9 |
| 2025/11 |
3 |
| 2025/09 |
5 |
| 2025/08 |
4 |
| 2025/07 |
6 |
| 2025/06 |
4 |
| 2025/05 |
8 |
| 2025/04 |
8 |
| 2025/03 |
10 |
| 2025/02 |
5 |
| 2025/01 |
7 |
| 2024/12 |
7 |
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