Montemorelos
Montemorelos is a municipality of
Nuevo León
with 67,428 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 441 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 9.7 years.
Total Population
67,428
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
33,569 / 33,859
49.8% / 50.2%
Schools
0
181 public,
42 private
Health
41
7 hospitals,
28 centers
Localities
408
Communities and settlements
Companies
2,380
Registered establishments
Demographics of Montemorelos
Demographic structure of Montemorelos according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 15,973 people under 15 years old (23.7%),
44,670 people of working age (66.2%)
and 6,572 elderly over 65 years old (9.7%).
0-14 years
15,973
23.7% of the population
15-64 years
44,670
66.2% - Working age
65+ years
6,572
9.7% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
50.5%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Montemorelos
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
2,632 |
2,541 |
5,173 |
7.7% |
| 5-9 years |
2,713 |
2,617 |
5,330 |
7.9% |
| 10-14 years |
2,743 |
2,727 |
5,470 |
8.1% |
| 15-19 years |
2,920 |
2,867 |
5,787 |
8.6% |
| 20-24 years |
2,885 |
2,841 |
5,726 |
8.5% |
| 25-29 years |
2,417 |
2,436 |
4,853 |
7.2% |
| 30-34 years |
2,292 |
2,320 |
4,612 |
6.8% |
| 35-39 years |
2,223 |
2,197 |
4,420 |
6.6% |
| 40-44 years |
2,354 |
2,368 |
4,722 |
7% |
| 45-49 years |
2,239 |
2,226 |
4,465 |
6.6% |
| 50-54 years |
1,965 |
2,033 |
3,998 |
5.9% |
| 55-59 years |
1,601 |
1,664 |
3,265 |
4.8% |
| 60-64 years |
1,349 |
1,473 |
2,822 |
4.2% |
| 65-69 years |
984 |
1,038 |
2,022 |
3% |
| 70-74 years |
798 |
904 |
1,702 |
2.5% |
| 75-79 years |
644 |
674 |
1,318 |
2% |
| 80-84 years |
411 |
458 |
869 |
1.3% |
| 85+ years |
293 |
368 |
661 |
1% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Montemorelos
Population Origin
Born in State
57,596
85.4%
Born in Another State
8,670
12.9%
Lived in Another State in 2015
2,419
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
182
0.3% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
174
95.6% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
381
1.8% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
582
0.9% of the population
Men / Women
282 / 300
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
2,492
3.7%
With Limitation
6,416
9.5%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
1,268 |
| Visual |
1,011 |
| Hearing |
504 |
| Speech |
347 |
| Mental |
405 |
Education in Montemorelos
Literacy and Schooling
In Montemorelos, 977 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(97700%),
while 1,333 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 9.7 years
(9.6 men, 9.8 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
706 |
627 |
1,333 |
133300% |
| Incomplete primary |
2,030 |
2,003 |
4,033 |
403300% |
| Complete primary |
3,793 |
3,766 |
7,559 |
755900% |
| Incomplete secondary |
624 |
531 |
1,155 |
115500% |
| Complete secondary |
8,171 |
7,990 |
16,161 |
1616100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
9,049 |
9,784 |
18,833 |
1883300% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 1,313 |
| 6-11 years | 361 |
| 12-14 years | 288 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 181 are public and
42 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Montemorelos
In Montemorelos, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 32,734 people.
Of those, 32,379 are employed and 355 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1.1%.
Total EAP
32,734
H: 20,259 /
M: 12,475
Employed Population
32,379
H: 20,006 /
M: 12,373
Unemployment Rate
1.1%
355 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
21,644
H: 6,682 /
M: 14,962
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
57,651 |
85.5% |
| IMSS |
37,181 |
55.1% |
| ISSSTE |
4,068 |
6% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
680 |
1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
67 |
0.1% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
13,471 |
20% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
92 |
0.1% |
| Private insurance |
2,608 |
3.9% |
| Other institution |
927 |
1.4% |
| Without health coverage |
9,523 |
14.1% |
Marital Status and Religion in Montemorelos
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
30,686
3068600%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
6,504
650400%
Households
Total Households
20,904
3.2 average occupants
Female-headed
6,112
29.2%
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
50,599 |
75% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
11,935 |
17.7% |
| Other religions |
25 |
0% |
| No religion |
4,580 |
6.8% |
Housing and Basic Services in Montemorelos
Montemorelos has 30,139 total dwellings,
of which 20,912 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.2 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
20,528 |
104.1% |
| Earthen floor |
291 |
1.5% |
| 1 bedroom |
7,636 |
38.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
13,183 |
66.9% |
| 1 room |
836 |
4.2% |
| 2 rooms |
3,603 |
18.3% |
| 3+ rooms |
16,380 |
83.1% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
105.1%
20,722 dwellings
Piped Water
104.4%
20,594 dwellings
With Drainage
101.3%
19,981 dwellings
All Services
100.6%
19,841 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
20,722 |
105.1% |
| Without electricity |
97 |
0.5% |
| Public water network |
20,594 |
104.4% |
| Hauled water |
16,997 |
86.2% |
| Other water source |
225 |
1.1% |
| With water tank |
3,026 |
15.3% |
| With cistern |
531 |
2.7% |
| With toilet |
19,606 |
99.4% |
| With latrine |
1,098 |
5.6% |
| With drainage |
19,981 |
101.3% |
| Without drainage |
837 |
4.2% |
| With all services |
19,841 |
100.6% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
17 |
0.1% |
Goods and Technology in Montemorelos
Household equipment in Montemorelos according to the 2020 Census.
58.7% of dwellings have internet
and 96.5% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
20,073 |
101.8% |
| Washing machine |
18,376 |
93.2% |
| Microwave oven |
11,482 |
58.2% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
13,554 |
68.7% |
| Motorcycle |
2,351 |
11.9% |
| Bicycle |
6,033 |
30.6% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
19,397 |
98.4% |
| Radio |
13,014 |
66% |
| Landline phone |
8,162 |
41.4% |
| Cell phone |
19,025 |
96.5% |
| Computer |
8,031 |
40.7% |
| Internet |
11,573 |
58.7% |
| Pay TV |
10,452 |
53% |
| Streaming platforms |
3,395 |
17.2% |
| Video game console |
1,730 |
8.8% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
1,186
6%
No Computer or Internet
8,228
41.7%
Companies and Economy in Montemorelos
The main economic sectors of Montemorelos are
Comercio al por menor with 1,031 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Montemorelos
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Montemorelos has a poverty rate of 23.9%
and extreme poverty of 1.7%.
Poverty
23.9%
15,090 people
Extreme Poverty
1.7%
1,079 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
32.1%
20,331 people
Vulnerable by Income
9.8%
6,225 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
34.2%
21,606 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
18.2% |
11,509 |
| Lack of access to health services |
7.5% |
4,756 |
| Lack of access to social security |
34.8% |
22,001 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
7.9% |
4,981 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
18.5% |
11,716 |
| Lack of access to food |
9% |
5,680 |
| Income below welfare line |
33.7% |
21,315 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
6.6% |
4,185 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
20.3% |
1.9% |
42.2% |
33.2% |
0 |
| 2015 |
23.9% |
1.7% |
32.1% |
34.2% |
0 |
Crime in Montemorelos
In the last 12 months, 1,003 crimes were recorded in Montemorelos.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
91 |
| 2025/11 |
75 |
| 2025/10 |
91 |
| 2025/09 |
78 |
| 2025/08 |
80 |
| 2025/07 |
93 |
| 2025/06 |
83 |
| 2025/05 |
98 |
| 2025/04 |
85 |
| 2025/03 |
76 |
| 2025/02 |
78 |
| 2025/01 |
75 |
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