Amacuzac
Amacuzac is a municipality of
Morelos
with 17,598 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 932 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.5 years.
Total Population
17,598
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
8,449 / 9,149
48% / 52%
Schools
0
45 public,
1 private
Health
15
0 hospitals,
15 centers
Localities
31
Communities and settlements
Companies
519
Registered establishments
Demographics of Amacuzac
Demographic structure of Amacuzac according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 4,676 people under 15 years old (26.6%),
11,027 people of working age (62.7%)
and 1,895 elderly over 65 years old (10.8%).
0-14 years
4,676
26.6% of the population
15-64 years
11,027
62.7% - Working age
65+ years
1,895
10.8% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
59.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Amacuzac
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
746 |
781 |
1,527 |
8.7% |
| 5-9 years |
837 |
822 |
1,659 |
9.4% |
| 10-14 years |
770 |
720 |
1,490 |
8.5% |
| 15-19 years |
769 |
789 |
1,558 |
8.9% |
| 20-24 years |
693 |
702 |
1,395 |
7.9% |
| 25-29 years |
595 |
640 |
1,235 |
7% |
| 30-34 years |
557 |
683 |
1,240 |
7% |
| 35-39 years |
483 |
539 |
1,022 |
5.8% |
| 40-44 years |
487 |
580 |
1,067 |
6.1% |
| 45-49 years |
490 |
554 |
1,044 |
5.9% |
| 50-54 years |
421 |
475 |
896 |
5.1% |
| 55-59 years |
384 |
465 |
849 |
4.8% |
| 60-64 years |
341 |
380 |
721 |
4.1% |
| 65-69 years |
297 |
324 |
621 |
3.5% |
| 70-74 years |
203 |
230 |
433 |
2.5% |
| 75-79 years |
154 |
196 |
350 |
2% |
| 80-84 years |
109 |
132 |
241 |
1.4% |
| 85+ years |
113 |
137 |
250 |
1.4% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Amacuzac
Population Origin
Born in Another State
4,073
23.1%
Lived in Another State in 2015
499
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.5
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
40
0.2% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
40
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
123
2.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
105
0.6% of the population
Men / Women
55 / 50
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
1,047
5.9%
With Limitation
2,184
12.4%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
568 |
| Visual |
452 |
| Hearing |
265 |
| Speech |
178 |
| Mental |
227 |
Education in Amacuzac
Literacy and Schooling
In Amacuzac, 1,029 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(102900%),
while 1,046 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.5 years
(8.6 men, 8.4 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
438 |
608 |
1,046 |
104600% |
| Incomplete primary |
594 |
699 |
1,293 |
129300% |
| Complete primary |
912 |
1,084 |
1,996 |
199600% |
| Incomplete secondary |
172 |
171 |
343 |
34300% |
| Complete secondary |
1,853 |
1,959 |
3,812 |
381200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
1,913 |
2,071 |
3,984 |
398400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 469 |
| 6-11 years | 107 |
| 12-14 years | 126 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 45 are public and
1 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Amacuzac
In Amacuzac, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 7,649 people.
Of those, 7,514 are employed and 135 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.8%.
Total EAP
7,649
H: 4,773 /
M: 2,876
Employed Population
7,514
H: 4,659 /
M: 2,855
Unemployment Rate
1.8%
135 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
6,177
H: 1,794 /
M: 4,383
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
15,029 |
85.4% |
| IMSS |
3,253 |
18.5% |
| ISSSTE |
1,505 |
8.6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
49 |
0.3% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
94 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
9,955 |
56.6% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
23 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
94 |
0.5% |
| Other institution |
139 |
0.8% |
| Without health coverage |
2,563 |
14.6% |
Marital Status and Religion in Amacuzac
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
7,642
764200%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
2,018
201800%
Households
Total Households
4,991
3.5 average occupants
Female-headed
1,722
34.5%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
13,748 |
78.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
2,161 |
12.3% |
| No religion |
1,682 |
9.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Amacuzac
Amacuzac has 7,050 total dwellings,
of which 4,992 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.5 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
4,738 |
98.8% |
| Earthen floor |
234 |
4.9% |
| 1 bedroom |
1,818 |
37.9% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
3,155 |
65.8% |
| 1 room |
454 |
9.5% |
| 2 rooms |
1,126 |
23.5% |
| 3+ rooms |
3,393 |
70.8% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
103%
4,940 dwellings
Piped Water
101%
4,842 dwellings
With Drainage
99%
4,746 dwellings
All Services
96.8%
4,642 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
4,940 |
103% |
| Without electricity |
33 |
0.7% |
| Public water network |
4,842 |
101% |
| Hauled water |
3,767 |
78.6% |
| Other water source |
131 |
2.7% |
| With water tank |
3,792 |
79.1% |
| With cistern |
2,462 |
51.4% |
| With toilet |
4,708 |
98.2% |
| With latrine |
138 |
2.9% |
| With drainage |
4,746 |
99% |
| Without drainage |
227 |
4.7% |
| With all services |
4,642 |
96.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
11 |
0.2% |
Goods and Technology in Amacuzac
Household equipment in Amacuzac according to the 2020 Census.
40% of dwellings have internet
and 84.6% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
4,536 |
94.6% |
| Washing machine |
2,910 |
60.7% |
| Microwave oven |
1,386 |
28.9% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,545 |
32.2% |
| Motorcycle |
479 |
10% |
| Bicycle |
379 |
7.9% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
4,239 |
88.4% |
| Radio |
2,849 |
59.4% |
| Landline phone |
1,827 |
38.1% |
| Cell phone |
4,056 |
84.6% |
| Computer |
979 |
20.4% |
| Internet |
1,919 |
40% |
| Pay TV |
1,833 |
38.2% |
| Streaming platforms |
277 |
5.8% |
| Video game console |
130 |
2.7% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
570
11.9%
No Computer or Internet
2,895
60.4%
Companies and Economy in Amacuzac
The main economic sectors of Amacuzac are
Comercio al por menor with 231 establishments,
followed by Servicios de alojamiento y preparación de alimentos.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Amacuzac
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Amacuzac has a poverty rate of 59.4%
and extreme poverty of 13.6%.
Poverty
59.4%
11,052 people
Extreme Poverty
13.6%
2,525 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
27.6%
5,135 people
Vulnerable by Income
4.1%
766 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
9%
1,668 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
22.2% |
4,125 |
| Lack of access to health services |
10.2% |
1,905 |
| Lack of access to social security |
74.4% |
13,848 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
18.3% |
3,403 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
39.1% |
7,275 |
| Lack of access to food |
24.4% |
4,542 |
| Income below welfare line |
63.5% |
11,818 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
28.2% |
5,246 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
56% |
13.3% |
31.3% |
9.3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
59.4% |
13.6% |
27.6% |
9% |
0 |
Crime in Amacuzac
In the last 12 months, 101 crimes were recorded in Amacuzac.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
8 |
| 2025/11 |
15 |
| 2025/10 |
9 |
| 2025/09 |
8 |
| 2025/08 |
8 |
| 2025/07 |
5 |
| 2025/06 |
12 |
| 2025/05 |
10 |
| 2025/04 |
5 |
| 2025/03 |
6 |
| 2025/02 |
10 |
| 2025/01 |
5 |
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