Demographics of Altamira
Complete demographic analysis of Altamira, Tamaulipas, according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census. The municipality has 269,790 inhabitants.
Population Structure of Altamira
Distribution by sex of the total population of Altamira. The male-to-female ratio is 97.7 men per 100 women.
Age Pyramid of Altamira
Distribution of the population of Altamira by five-year age groups and sex, according to the 2020 Census. The 18 age groups cover from 0 to 85 years and older.
| Age Group | Men | Women | Total | % of Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-4 years | 10,623 | 10,306 | 20,929 | 7.8% |
| 5-9 years | 12,407 | 12,154 | 24,561 | 9.1% |
| 10-14 years | 12,640 | 12,199 | 24,839 | 9.2% |
| 15-19 years | 11,882 | 11,607 | 23,489 | 8.7% |
| 20-24 years | 10,733 | 10,971 | 21,704 | 8% |
| 25-29 years | 10,356 | 10,839 | 21,195 | 7.9% |
| 30-34 years | 10,446 | 11,010 | 21,456 | 8% |
| 35-39 years | 10,261 | 10,898 | 21,159 | 7.8% |
| 40-44 years | 9,664 | 10,335 | 19,999 | 7.4% |
| 45-49 years | 8,574 | 9,006 | 17,580 | 6.5% |
| 50-54 years | 7,347 | 7,933 | 15,280 | 5.7% |
| 55-59 years | 6,032 | 6,308 | 12,340 | 4.6% |
| 60-64 years | 4,644 | 4,699 | 9,343 | 3.5% |
| 65-69 years | 2,954 | 3,127 | 6,081 | 2.3% |
| 70-74 years | 1,882 | 1,932 | 3,814 | 1.4% |
| 75-79 years | 1,216 | 1,331 | 2,547 | 0.9% |
| 80-84 years | 708 | 754 | 1,462 | 0.5% |
| 85+ years | 545 | 683 | 1,228 | 0.5% |
Demographic Dependency in Altamira
The demographic dependency ratio measures the proportion of the population in dependent ages (under 15 and over 65) relative to the working-age population (15 to 64 years). In Altamira, the dependency ratio is 46.6%.
| Indicator | Value | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Total dependency ratio | 46.6% | Under 15 + over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Youth dependency ratio | 38.3% | Under 15 per 100 working-age |
| Old-age dependency ratio | 8.2% | Over 65 per 100 working-age |
| Aging index | 21.5% | Over 65 per 100 under 15 |
Fertility in Altamira
The average number of live births per woman aged 12 and over in Altamira is 1.93 children, according to the 2020 INEGI Census.
Migration in Altamira
Origin and mobility of the population of Altamira. Of the 269,790 inhabitants, 197,965 were born in the same state (73.4%) and 69,296 were born in another state (25.7%).
Indigenous Population in Altamira
In Altamira, 3,527 people aged 3 and over speak an indigenous language, representing 1.3% of the total population.
Afro-Mexican Population in Altamira
In Altamira, 3,735 people identify as Afro-Mexican, representing 1.4% of the total population.
Disability in Altamira
In Altamira, 13,122 people have a disability (4.9% of the population) and 30,883 people have a limitation (11.4%).
| Type of Disability | People | % of People with Disability |
|---|---|---|
| Motor | 5,579 | 42.5% |
| Visual | 6,130 | 46.7% |
| Hearing | 2,527 | 19.3% |
| Speech | 1,977 | 15.1% |
| Mental | 2,469 | 18.8% |
Marital Status in Altamira
Distribution of the population aged 12 and over in Altamira by marital status. Of the 213,345 people aged 12 and over, 56.7% are married or in a civil union, 31.9% are single, and 11.4% are separated, divorced or widowed.
Religion in Altamira
Religious distribution of the population of Altamira according to the 2020 Census. 68.8% of the population identifies as Catholic.
| Religion | People | % of Population |
|---|---|---|
| Catholic | 185,681 | 68.8% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian | 45,838 | 17% |
| Other religions | 159 | 0.1% |
| No religion | 36,341 | 13.5% |
Households in Altamira
Altamira has 80,906 households with an average of 3.3 occupants per household.