Misantla
Misantla is a municipality of
Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave
with 65,761 inhabitants
according to the 2020 Census.
Located at an altitude of 288 meters above sea level.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years.
Total Population
65,761
Inhabitants (Census 2020)
Men / Women
32,030 / 33,731
48.7% / 51.3%
Schools
0
262 public,
12 private
Health
30
2 hospitals,
28 centers
Localities
203
Communities and settlements
Companies
2,312
Registered establishments
Demographics of Misantla
Demographic structure of Misantla according to the 2020 INEGI Population and Housing Census.
The population is composed of 15,786 people under 15 years old (24%),
42,610 people of working age (64.8%)
and 7,365 elderly over 65 years old (11.2%).
0-14 years
15,786
24% of the population
15-64 years
42,610
64.8% - Working age
65+ years
7,365
11.2% - Elderly
Dependency Ratio
54.3%
Dependents per 100 working-age people
Age Pyramid of Misantla
| Age Group |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% of Total |
| 0-4 years |
2,402 |
2,147 |
4,549 |
6.9% |
| 5-9 years |
2,812 |
2,845 |
5,657 |
8.6% |
| 10-14 years |
2,873 |
2,707 |
5,580 |
8.5% |
| 15-19 years |
2,809 |
2,778 |
5,587 |
8.5% |
| 20-24 years |
2,550 |
2,700 |
5,250 |
8% |
| 25-29 years |
2,115 |
2,431 |
4,546 |
6.9% |
| 30-34 years |
1,922 |
2,332 |
4,254 |
6.5% |
| 35-39 years |
1,804 |
2,183 |
3,987 |
6.1% |
| 40-44 years |
1,967 |
2,238 |
4,205 |
6.4% |
| 45-49 years |
2,020 |
2,279 |
4,299 |
6.5% |
| 50-54 years |
1,994 |
2,145 |
4,139 |
6.3% |
| 55-59 years |
1,678 |
1,740 |
3,418 |
5.2% |
| 60-64 years |
1,425 |
1,500 |
2,925 |
4.4% |
| 65-69 years |
1,150 |
1,176 |
2,326 |
3.5% |
| 70-74 years |
905 |
908 |
1,813 |
2.8% |
| 75-79 years |
736 |
719 |
1,455 |
2.2% |
| 80-84 years |
450 |
442 |
892 |
1.4% |
| 85+ years |
418 |
461 |
879 |
1.3% |
Cultural Diversity and Migration in Misantla
Population Origin
Born in State
61,570
93.6%
Born in Another State
3,519
5.4%
Lived in Another State in 2015
1,198
Recent migration
Average Live Births
2.4
Per woman (12+ years)
Indigenous Population
Speaks Indigenous Language
206
0.3% of the population
Bilingual (Indigenous + Spanish)
197
95.6% of indigenous language speakers
Indigenous Monolingual
4
Does not speak Spanish
Indigenous Households
526
2.7% of total households
Afro-Mexican Population
Afro-Mexicans
424
0.6% of the population
Men / Women
218 / 206
Afro-Mexicans by sex
Disability
With Disability
4,074
6.2%
With Limitation
9,980
15.2%
| Type of Disability | People |
|---|
| Motor |
1,912 |
| Visual |
1,720 |
| Hearing |
991 |
| Speech |
713 |
| Mental |
882 |
Education in Misantla
Literacy and Schooling
In Misantla, 3,639 people aged 15 and over can read and write
(363900%),
while 3,649 people have no schooling.
The average years of schooling is 8.6 years
(8.6 men, 8.6 women).
| Education Level |
Men |
Women |
Total |
% |
| No schooling |
1,574 |
2,075 |
3,649 |
364900% |
| Incomplete primary |
3,881 |
3,743 |
7,624 |
762400% |
| Complete primary |
3,421 |
3,662 |
7,083 |
708300% |
| Incomplete secondary |
749 |
726 |
1,475 |
147500% |
| Complete secondary |
4,974 |
5,700 |
10,674 |
1067400% |
| Post-basic education (18+) |
8,528 |
9,266 |
17,794 |
1779400% |
School Non-attendance
| Age Group | Not Attending School |
|---|
| 3-5 years | 1,285 |
| 6-11 years | 204 |
| 12-14 years | 188 |
Educational Facilities
The municipality has 0 educational facilities,
of which 262 are public and
12 are private.
View complete list of schools.
Employment and Social Security in Misantla
In Misantla, the Economically Active Population (EAP) is 32,321 people.
Of those, 31,991 are employed and 330 are unemployed,
representing an unemployment rate of 1%.
Total EAP
32,321
H: 20,156 /
M: 12,165
Employed Population
31,991
H: 19,901 /
M: 12,090
Unemployment Rate
1%
330 unemployed people
Economically Inactive
20,845
H: 5,384 /
M: 15,461
Health Service Coverage
| Institution | Beneficiaries | % of Population |
|---|
| With health coverage (total) |
47,367 |
72% |
| IMSS |
8,488 |
12.9% |
| ISSSTE |
4,652 |
7.1% |
| ISSSTE estatal |
98 |
0.1% |
| Pemex, Defensa o Marina |
358 |
0.5% |
| Seguro Popular / INSABI |
33,431 |
50.8% |
| IMSS Bienestar |
629 |
1% |
| Private insurance |
90 |
0.1% |
| Other institution |
59 |
0.1% |
| Without health coverage |
18,376 |
27.9% |
Marital Status and Religion in Misantla
Marital Status (Population 12+)
Married/Common-law
28,965
2896500%
Separated/Divorced/Widowed
7,230
723000%
Households
Total Households
19,523
3.4 average occupants
Religion
| Religion | People | % |
|---|
| Catholic |
52,012 |
79.1% |
| Protestant / Evangelical Christian |
8,666 |
13.2% |
| Other religions |
67 |
0.1% |
| No religion |
4,979 |
7.6% |
Housing and Basic Services in Misantla
Misantla has 25,367 total dwellings,
of which 19,527 are inhabited.
The average number of occupants per dwelling is 3.4 people.
Housing Characteristics
| Characteristic | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Non-earthen floor |
18,296 |
98.7% |
| Earthen floor |
1,181 |
6.4% |
| 1 bedroom |
8,352 |
45.1% |
| 2+ bedrooms |
11,123 |
60% |
| 1 room |
1,932 |
10.4% |
| 2 rooms |
3,666 |
19.8% |
| 3+ rooms |
13,877 |
74.9% |
Basic Services
With Electricity
103.2%
19,137 dwellings
Piped Water
99%
18,350 dwellings
With Drainage
102.1%
18,930 dwellings
All Services
96.2%
17,838 dwellings
| Service | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| With electricity |
19,137 |
103.2% |
| Without electricity |
339 |
1.8% |
| Public water network |
18,350 |
99% |
| Hauled water |
11,036 |
59.5% |
| Other water source |
1,125 |
6.1% |
| With water tank |
9,985 |
53.9% |
| With cistern |
5,910 |
31.9% |
| With toilet |
18,506 |
99.8% |
| With latrine |
592 |
3.2% |
| With drainage |
18,930 |
102.1% |
| Without drainage |
545 |
2.9% |
| With all services |
17,838 |
96.2% |
| Without water, drainage or electricity |
57 |
0.3% |
Goods and Technology in Misantla
Household equipment in Misantla according to the 2020 Census.
37.6% of dwellings have internet
and 83.6% have a cell phone.
Appliances
| Item | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Refrigerator |
16,292 |
87.9% |
| Washing machine |
11,288 |
60.9% |
| Microwave oven |
4,840 |
26.1% |
Vehicles
| Vehicle | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Car or truck |
4,458 |
24% |
| Motorcycle |
3,341 |
18% |
| Bicycle |
2,505 |
13.5% |
Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
| Technology | Dwellings | % |
|---|
| Television |
16,072 |
86.7% |
| Radio |
11,868 |
64% |
| Landline phone |
4,101 |
22.1% |
| Cell phone |
15,502 |
83.6% |
| Computer |
4,101 |
22.1% |
| Internet |
6,967 |
37.6% |
| Pay TV |
8,997 |
48.5% |
| Streaming platforms |
1,077 |
5.8% |
| Video game console |
488 |
2.6% |
Technology Deprivation
No Radio or TV
1,885
10.2%
No Landline or Cell Phone
3,145
17%
No Computer or Internet
11,733
63.3%
Companies and Economy in Misantla
The main economic sectors of Misantla are
Comercio al por menor with 1,218 establishments,
followed by Otros servicios excepto actividades gubernamentales.
View complete business statistics.
Poverty and Social Development in Misantla
According to CONEVAL indicators for 2015,
Misantla has a poverty rate of 66.4%
and extreme poverty of 12.5%.
Poverty
66.4%
43,377 people
Extreme Poverty
12.5%
8,180 people
Vulnerable by Deprivations
24.2%
15,814 people
Vulnerable by Income
2.1%
1,382 people
Not Poor or Vulnerable
7.3%
4,788 people
Social Deprivations (CONEVAL 2015)
| Deprivation | % | People |
|---|
| Educational lag |
24.5% |
16,041 |
| Lack of access to health services |
16.7% |
10,944 |
| Lack of access to social security |
79.8% |
52,155 |
| Lack of housing quality and spaces |
17.4% |
11,378 |
| Lack of access to basic housing services |
50.2% |
32,840 |
| Lack of access to food |
24.3% |
15,867 |
| Income below welfare line |
68.5% |
44,759 |
| Income below minimum welfare line |
29.7% |
19,406 |
Poverty Trends
| Year |
Poverty |
Extreme Poverty |
Vulnerable Deprivations |
Not Poor |
Gini |
| 2010 |
75.1% |
23% |
19% |
4.3% |
0 |
| 2015 |
66.4% |
12.5% |
24.2% |
7.3% |
0 |
Crime in Misantla
In the last 12 months, 486 crimes were recorded in Misantla.
View detailed crime statistics.
| Period | Total Crimes |
|---|
| 2025/12 |
34 |
| 2025/11 |
48 |
| 2025/10 |
40 |
| 2025/09 |
50 |
| 2025/08 |
48 |
| 2025/07 |
43 |
| 2025/06 |
37 |
| 2025/05 |
33 |
| 2025/04 |
45 |
| 2025/03 |
44 |
| 2025/02 |
31 |
| 2025/01 |
33 |
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