Matamoros
Matamoros is a municipality of
Tamaulipas
with 541,979 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 9 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 9.9 years.
Total Population
541,979
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
267,898 / 274,081
49.4% / 50.6%
Schools
0
456 public,
209 private
Health
262
29 hospitals,
225 centers
Localities
610
Communities and settlements
Companies
19,731
Registered establishments
Demographics of Matamoros
Demographic structure of Matamoros according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 137,470 people under 15 years old (25.4%),
368,765 people of working age (68%)
and 35,069 elderly over 65 years old (6.5%).
0-14 years
137,470
25.4% of the population
15-64 years
368,765
68% - Working age
65+ years
35,069
6.5% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
46.8%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Matamoros
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
21,707 |
21,450 |
43,157 |
8% |
| 5-9 years |
23,875 |
22,618 |
46,493 |
8.6% |
| 10-14 years |
24,452 |
23,368 |
47,820 |
8.8% |
| 15-19 years |
24,109 |
23,791 |
47,900 |
8.8% |
| 20-24 years |
23,643 |
23,441 |
47,084 |
8.7% |
| 25-29 years |
21,801 |
22,012 |
43,813 |
8.1% |
| 30-34 years |
19,406 |
19,947 |
39,353 |
7.3% |
| 35-39 years |
18,660 |
19,333 |
37,993 |
7% |
| 40-44 years |
18,492 |
19,296 |
37,788 |
7% |
| 45-49 years |
18,080 |
19,001 |
37,081 |
6.8% |
| 50-54 years |
16,297 |
17,188 |
33,485 |
6.2% |
| 55-59 years |
12,147 |
12,500 |
24,647 |
4.5% |
| 60-64 years |
9,453 |
10,168 |
19,621 |
3.6% |
| 65-69 years |
5,990 |
6,903 |
12,893 |
2.4% |
| 70-74 years |
4,059 |
5,085 |
9,144 |
1.7% |
| 75-79 years |
2,712 |
3,416 |
6,128 |
1.1% |
| 80-84 years |
1,528 |
2,355 |
3,883 |
0.7% |
| 85+ years |
1,151 |
1,870 |
3,021 |
0.6% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Matamoros
Population Origin
Born in State
411,906
76%
Born in Another State
110,918
20.5%
Lived in Another State in 2015
12,125
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
4,114
0.8% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
4,071
99% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
20
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
11,408
7.1% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
7,029
1.3% of the population
Men / Women
3,809 / 3,220
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
27,446
5.1%
With Limitation
62,703
11.6%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
12,311 |
| Visual |
12,885 |
| Hearing |
4,838 |
| Speech |
4,091 |
| Mental |
4,608 |
Education in Matamoros
Literacy and Schooling
In Matamoros, 8,837 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(883700%),
while 12,660 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 9.9 years
(10 men, 9.9 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
6,151 |
6,509 |
12,660 |
1266000% |
| Incomplete primary |
12,517 |
12,906 |
25,423 |
2542300% |
| Complete primary |
23,997 |
26,578 |
50,575 |
5057500% |
| Incomplete secondary |
7,711 |
6,504 |
14,215 |
1421500% |
| Complete secondary |
51,515 |
58,726 |
110,241 |
11024100% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
88,215 |
86,338 |
174,553 |
17455300% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 14,969 |
| 6-11 years | 2,372 |
| 12-14 years | 2,181 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 456 are public and
209 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Matamoros
In Matamoros, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 274,021 people.
Of those, 267,394 are employed and 6,627 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 2.4%.
Total EAP
274,021
H: 161,438 /
M: 112,583
Employed Population
267,394
H: 156,783 /
M: 110,611
Unemployment Rate
2.4%
6,627 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
157,450
H: 50,191 /
M: 107,259
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
409,313 |
75.5% |
| IMSS |
289,064 |
53.3% |
| ISSSTE |
26,849 |
5% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
546 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
1,528 |
0.3% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
81,988 |
15.1% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
1,467 |
0.3% |
| Private insurance |
9,370 |
1.7% |
| Other institution |
3,863 |
0.7% |
| Without health coverage |
131,752 |
24.3% |
Marital Status and Religion in Matamoros
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
235,290
23529000%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
53,352
5335200%
Households
Total Households
159,564
3.4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
336,538 |
62.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
112,136 |
20.7% |
| Other religions |
358 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
91,827 |
16.9% |
Housing and Basic Services in Matamoros
Matamoros has 195,499 total dwellings,
of which 159,609 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
156,767 |
104.3% |
| Earthen floor |
2,387 |
1.6% |
| 1 bedroom |
52,212 |
34.7% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
106,952 |
71.1% |
| 1 room |
7,738 |
5.1% |
| 2 rooms |
26,291 |
17.5% |
| 3+ rooms |
125,127 |
83.2% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
105%
157,814 dwellings
Piped Water
103.3%
155,372 dwellings
With Drainage
101.6%
152,821 dwellings
All Services
100.8%
151,621 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
157,814 |
105% |
| Without electricity |
1,350 |
0.9% |
| Public water network |
155,372 |
103.3% |
| Hauled water |
151,694 |
100.9% |
| Other water source |
3,792 |
2.5% |
| With water tank |
58,905 |
39.2% |
| With cistern |
19,331 |
12.9% |
| With toilet |
151,909 |
101% |
| With latrine |
6,720 |
4.5% |
| With drainage |
152,821 |
101.6% |
| Without drainage |
6,343 |
4.2% |
| With all services |
151,621 |
100.8% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
772 |
0.5% |
Goods and Technology in Matamoros
Household equipment in Matamoros according to the 2020 Census.
60.3% of dwellings have internet
and 98.9% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
149,691 |
99.6% |
| Washing machine |
110,681 |
73.6% |
| Microwave oven |
79,521 |
52.9% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
102,181 |
68% |
| Motorcycle |
4,948 |
3.3% |
| Bicycle |
27,289 |
18.1% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
149,471 |
99.4% |
| Radio |
95,805 |
63.7% |
| Landline phone |
63,494 |
42.2% |
| Cell phone |
148,769 |
98.9% |
| Computer |
55,715 |
37.1% |
| Internet |
90,738 |
60.3% |
| Pay TV |
51,513 |
34.3% |
| Streaming platforms |
30,233 |
20.1% |
| Video game console |
18,539 |
12.3% |
Technology Deprivation
No Radio or TV
5,479
3.6%
No Landline or Cell Phone
6,724
4.5%
No Computer or Internet
61,400
40.8%
Companies and Economy in Matamoros
The main economic sectors of Matamoros are
Comercio al por menor with 9,170 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Matamoros
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Matamoros has a poverty rate of 39.7%
and extreme poverty of 4.2%.
Poverty
39.7%
209,612 people
Extreme Poverty
4.2%
22,325 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
22.8%
120,062 people
Vulnerable by Income
11%
57,963 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
26.5%
139,946 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
15.8% |
83,583 |
| Lack of access to health services |
15.8% |
83,519 |
| Lack of access to social security |
42.5% |
224,336 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
8.3% |
43,814 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
8% |
42,325 |
| Lack of access to food |
22.3% |
117,516 |
| Income below welfare line |
50.7% |
267,576 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
15.5% |
81,606 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
41.2% |
5.5% |
23.7% |
22.2% |
0 |
| 2015 |
39.7% |
4.2% |
22.8% |
26.5% |
0 |
Crime in Matamoros
In the last 12 months, 5,012 crimes were recorded in Matamoros.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
367 |
| 2025/11 |
446 |
| 2025/10 |
457 |
| 2025/09 |
449 |
| 2025/08 |
415 |
| 2025/07 |
416 |
| 2025/06 |
437 |
| 2025/05 |
459 |
| 2025/04 |
429 |
| 2025/03 |
439 |
| 2025/02 |
352 |
| 2025/01 |
346 |
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