Burgos
Burgos is a municipality of
Tamaulipas
with 4,256 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 174 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 7 years.
Total Population
4,256
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
2,201 / 2,055
51.7% / 48.3%
Schools
0
41 public,
0 private
Health
9
0 hospitals,
6 centers
Localities
130
Communities and settlements
Companies
149
Registered establishments
Demographics of Burgos
Demographic structure of Burgos according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 1,016 people under 15 years old (23.9%),
2,539 people of working age (59.7%)
and 701 elderly over 65 years old (16.5%).
0-14 years
1,016
23.9% of the population
15-64 years
2,539
59.7% - Working age
65+ years
701
16.5% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
67.6%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Burgos
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
166 |
168 |
334 |
7.8% |
| 5-9 years |
164 |
171 |
335 |
7.9% |
| 10-14 years |
182 |
165 |
347 |
8.2% |
| 15-19 years |
130 |
152 |
282 |
6.6% |
| 20-24 years |
118 |
108 |
226 |
5.3% |
| 25-29 years |
131 |
121 |
252 |
5.9% |
| 30-34 years |
118 |
131 |
249 |
5.9% |
| 35-39 years |
131 |
120 |
251 |
5.9% |
| 40-44 years |
135 |
121 |
256 |
6% |
| 45-49 years |
136 |
125 |
261 |
6.1% |
| 50-54 years |
156 |
143 |
299 |
7% |
| 55-59 years |
106 |
116 |
222 |
5.2% |
| 60-64 years |
131 |
110 |
241 |
5.7% |
| 65-69 years |
119 |
86 |
205 |
4.8% |
| 70-74 years |
111 |
92 |
203 |
4.8% |
| 75-79 years |
83 |
59 |
142 |
3.3% |
| 80-84 years |
46 |
47 |
93 |
2.2% |
| 85+ years |
38 |
20 |
58 |
1.4% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Burgos
Population Origin
Born in State
3,591
84.4%
Born in Another State
531
12.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
39
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.7
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
3
0.1% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
3
100% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Households
7
0.5% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
11
0.3% of the population
Men / Women
7 / 4
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Limitation
608
14.3%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
112 |
| Visual |
100 |
| Hearing |
53 |
| Speech |
29 |
| Mental |
31 |
Education in Burgos
Literacy and Schooling
In Burgos, 159 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(15900%),
while 173 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 7 years
(6.8 men, 7.2 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
100 |
73 |
173 |
17300% |
| Incomplete primary |
469 |
354 |
823 |
82300% |
| Complete primary |
288 |
323 |
611 |
61100% |
| Incomplete secondary |
34 |
31 |
65 |
6500% |
| Complete secondary |
518 |
504 |
1,022 |
102200% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
246 |
232 |
478 |
47800% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 94 |
| 6-11 years | 29 |
| 12-14 years | 26 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 41 are public and
0 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Burgos
In Burgos, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 1,640 people.
Of those, 1,597 are employed and 43 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.6%.
Total EAP
1,640
H: 1,364 /
M: 276
Employed Population
1,597
H: 1,333 /
M: 264
Unemployment Rate
2.6%
43 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
1,787
H: 421 /
M: 1,366
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
3,626 |
85.2% |
| IMSS |
196 |
4.6% |
| ISSSTE |
124 |
2.9% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
1 |
0% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
2 |
0% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
2,679 |
62.9% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
719 |
16.9% |
| Private insurance |
107 |
2.5% |
| Other institution |
13 |
0.3% |
| Without health coverage |
618 |
14.5% |
Marital Status and Religion in Burgos
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
2,324
232400%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
300
30000%
Households
Total Households
1,419
3 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
2,613 |
61.4% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
1,464 |
34.4% |
| No religion |
167 |
3.9% |
Housing and Basic Services in Burgos
Burgos has 2,311 total dwellings,
of which 1,420 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
1,389 |
98% |
| Earthen floor |
17 |
1.2% |
| 1 bedroom |
572 |
40.4% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
834 |
58.9% |
| 1 room |
54 |
3.8% |
| 2 rooms |
277 |
19.5% |
| 3+ rooms |
1,075 |
75.9% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
96.9%
1,373 dwellings
Piped Water
91.2%
1,292 dwellings
With Drainage
73.1%
1,036 dwellings
All Services
69.7%
987 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
1,373 |
96.9% |
| Without electricity |
33 |
2.3% |
| Public water network |
1,292 |
91.2% |
| Hauled water |
848 |
59.8% |
| Other water source |
114 |
8% |
| With water tank |
579 |
40.9% |
| With cistern |
70 |
4.9% |
| With toilet |
885 |
62.5% |
| With latrine |
499 |
35.2% |
| With drainage |
1,036 |
73.1% |
| Without drainage |
370 |
26.1% |
| With all services |
987 |
69.7% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
15 |
1.1% |
Goods and Technology in Burgos
Household equipment in Burgos according to the 2020 Census.
7.4% of dwellings have internet
and 88.9% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
1,299 |
91.7% |
| Washing machine |
1,114 |
78.6% |
| Microwave oven |
554 |
39.1% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
1,047 |
73.9% |
| Motorcycle |
276 |
19.5% |
| Bicycle |
212 |
15% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
1,237 |
87.3% |
| Radio |
489 |
34.5% |
| Landline phone |
71 |
5% |
| Cell phone |
1,260 |
88.9% |
| Computer |
142 |
10% |
| Internet |
105 |
7.4% |
| Pay TV |
596 |
42.1% |
| Streaming platforms |
18 |
1.3% |
| Video game console |
34 |
2.4% |
Technology Deprivation
No Landline or Cell Phone
132
9.3%
No Computer or Internet
1,216
85.8%
Companies and Economy in Burgos
The main economic sectors of Burgos are
Comercio al por menor with 76 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Burgos
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Burgos has a poverty rate of 66%
and extreme poverty of 12.7%.
Extreme Poverty
12.7%
579 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
30.3%
1,384 people
Vulnerable by Income
1.3%
58 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
2.4%
111 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
37.6% |
1,715 |
| Lack of access to health services |
13.2% |
603 |
| Lack of access to social security |
81.5% |
3,724 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
10.6% |
484 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
46.6% |
2,127 |
| Lack of access to food |
9.3% |
426 |
| Income below welfare line |
67.2% |
3,070 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
31.4% |
1,432 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
51.3% |
14.6% |
44.3% |
3.8% |
0 |
| 2015 |
66% |
12.7% |
30.3% |
2.4% |
0 |
Crime in Burgos
In the last 12 months, 34 crimes were recorded in Burgos.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/11 |
4 |
| 2025/10 |
4 |
| 2025/09 |
4 |
| 2025/08 |
5 |
| 2025/07 |
1 |
| 2025/06 |
3 |
| 2025/03 |
3 |
| 2025/02 |
1 |
| 2025/01 |
2 |
| 2024/12 |
2 |
| 2024/11 |
2 |
| 2024/08 |
3 |
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