Tuzantla
Tuzantla is a municipality of
Michoacán de Ocampo
with 14,329 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 959 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 6.4 years.
Total Population
14,329
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
7,044 / 7,285
49.2% / 50.8%
Schools
0
143 public,
2 private
Health
21
3 hospitals,
18 centers
Localities
168
Communities and settlements
Companies
422
Registered establishments
Demographics of Tuzantla
Demographic structure of Tuzantla according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,363 people under 15 years old (30.4%),
8,281 people of working age (57.8%)
and 1,681 elderly over 65 years old (11.7%).
0-14 years
4,363
30.4% of the population
15-64 years
8,281
57.8% - Working age
65+ years
1,681
11.7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
73%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Tuzantla
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
778 |
713 |
1,491 |
10.4% |
| 5-9 years |
711 |
777 |
1,488 |
10.4% |
| 10-14 years |
700 |
684 |
1,384 |
9.7% |
| 15-19 years |
596 |
610 |
1,206 |
8.4% |
| 20-24 years |
468 |
520 |
988 |
6.9% |
| 25-29 years |
455 |
590 |
1,045 |
7.3% |
| 30-34 years |
420 |
479 |
899 |
6.3% |
| 35-39 years |
407 |
376 |
783 |
5.5% |
| 40-44 years |
372 |
361 |
733 |
5.1% |
| 45-49 years |
355 |
348 |
703 |
4.9% |
| 50-54 years |
348 |
365 |
713 |
5% |
| 55-59 years |
319 |
331 |
650 |
4.5% |
| 60-64 years |
279 |
282 |
561 |
3.9% |
| 65-69 years |
252 |
235 |
487 |
3.4% |
| 70-74 years |
189 |
211 |
400 |
2.8% |
| 75-79 years |
177 |
177 |
354 |
2.5% |
| 80-84 years |
104 |
111 |
215 |
1.5% |
| 85+ years |
112 |
113 |
225 |
1.6% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Tuzantla
Population Origin
Born in State
13,377
93.4%
Born in Another State
652
4.6%
Lived in Another State in 2015
142
Recent migration
Average Live Births
3.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
7
0% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
7
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
14
0.4% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
126
0.9% of the population
Men / Women
57 / 69
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,091
7.6%
With Limitation
1,803
12.6%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
589 |
| Visual |
426 |
| Hearing |
287 |
| Speech |
205 |
| Mental |
221 |
Education in Tuzantla
Literacy and Schooling
In Tuzantla, 1,657 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(165700%),
while 1,622 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 6.4 years
(6.2 men, 6.5 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
773 |
849 |
1,622 |
162200% |
| Incomplete primary |
1,077 |
980 |
2,057 |
205700% |
| Complete primary |
1,021 |
960 |
1,981 |
198100% |
| Incomplete secondary |
260 |
193 |
453 |
45300% |
| Complete secondary |
778 |
1,026 |
1,804 |
180400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
816 |
954 |
1,770 |
177000% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 267 |
| 6-11 years | 73 |
| 12-14 years | 149 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 143 are public and
2 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Tuzantla
In Tuzantla, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 5,835 people.
Of those, 5,681 are employed and 154 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
Total EAP
5,835
H: 3,994 /
M: 1,841
Employed Population
5,681
H: 3,851 /
M: 1,830
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
154 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
4,887
H: 1,237 /
M: 3,650
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
11,461 |
80% |
| IMSS |
362 |
2.5% |
| ISSSTE |
440 |
3.1% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
11 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
12 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
10,613 |
74.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
28 |
0.2% |
| Private insurance |
26 |
0.2% |
| Other institution |
8 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
2,859 |
20% |
Marital Status and Religion in Tuzantla
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
6,323
632300%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
1,249
124900%
Households
Total Households
3,950
3.6 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
13,539 |
94.5% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
400 |
2.8% |
| Other religions |
1 |
0% |
| No religion |
376 |
2.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Tuzantla
Tuzantla has 5,555 total dwellings,
of which 3,952 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.6 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
3,564 |
91.7% |
| Earthen floor |
378 |
9.7% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,552 |
39.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
2,390 |
61.5% |
| 1 room |
241 |
6.2% |
| 2 rooms |
1,180 |
30.4% |
| 3+ rooms |
2,521 |
64.9% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
99.9%
3,884 dwellings
Piped Water
97.3%
3,783 dwellings
With Drainage
95.9%
3,725 dwellings
All Services
92.2%
3,584 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
3,884 |
99.9% |
| Without electricity |
58 |
1.5% |
| Public water network |
3,783 |
97.3% |
| Hauled water |
1,285 |
33.1% |
| Other water source |
159 |
4.1% |
| With water tank |
1,765 |
45.4% |
| With cistern |
2,192 |
56.4% |
| With toilet |
3,681 |
94.7% |
| With latrine |
50 |
1.3% |
| With drainage |
3,725 |
95.9% |
| Without drainage |
217 |
5.6% |
| With all services |
3,584 |
92.2% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
14 |
0.4% |
Goods and Technology in Tuzantla
Household equipment in Tuzantla according to the 2020 Census.
14.1% of dwellings have internet
and 77.6% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
3,561 |
91.6% |
| Washing machine |
2,939 |
75.6% |
| Microwave oven |
951 |
24.5% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,810 |
46.6% |
| Motorcycle |
882 |
22.7% |
| Bicycle |
494 |
12.7% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
3,231 |
83.1% |
| Radio |
1,187 |
30.5% |
| Landline phone |
739 |
19% |
| Cell phone |
3,016 |
77.6% |
| Computer |
379 |
9.8% |
| Internet |
548 |
14.1% |
| Pay TV |
2,417 |
62.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
79 |
2% |
| Video game console |
58 |
1.5% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
702
18.1%
No Computer or Internet
3,208
82.6%
Companies and Economy in Tuzantla
The main economic sectors of Tuzantla are
Comercio al por menor with 211 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Tuzantla
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Tuzantla has a poverty rate of 81.9%
and extreme poverty of 28.7%.
Poverty
81.9%
11,184 people
Extreme Poverty
28.7%
3,921 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
16%
2,180 people
Vulnerable by Income
0.6%
84 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
1.5%
203 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
40.1% |
5,471 |
| Lack of access to health services |
11.5% |
1,564 |
| Lack of access to social security |
87.6% |
11,959 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
25.5% |
3,480 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
57.6% |
7,861 |
| Lack of access to food |
43.6% |
5,951 |
| Income below welfare line |
82.5% |
11,267 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
44.8% |
6,115 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
82.4% |
38.2% |
16.1% |
1% |
0 |
| 2015 |
81.9% |
28.7% |
16% |
1.5% |
0 |
Crime in Tuzantla
In the last 12 months, 46 crimes were recorded in Tuzantla.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
2 |
| 2025/11 |
6 |
| 2025/10 |
7 |
| 2025/09 |
2 |
| 2025/08 |
1 |
| 2025/07 |
5 |
| 2025/06 |
2 |
| 2025/05 |
7 |
| 2025/04 |
3 |
| 2025/03 |
3 |
| 2025/02 |
2 |
| 2024/12 |
6 |
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