Chihuahua
Socioeconomic overview of Chihuahua, Mexico. INEGI census parameters, GDP, ENIGH household income, and housing markers — with identified sources.
Population of Chihuahua, 2025
Chihuahua has an estimated population of 4,043,130 people in 2025, compared to 3,741,869 recorded in the 2020 INEGI Census, with a density of 16.2 people/km² across 249,321 km².
Chihuahua stands as a cornerstone of Northern Mexico's cross-border industrial framework, underpinned by robust demographic fundamentals and a highly disciplined labor market. With a population of 3.74 million—reflecting a 9.85% ten-year expansion—and an Economically Active Population of 1.86 million, the state maintains an exceptionally tight unemployment rate of 2.15%. A competitive average monthly wage of MXN 9.38k stabilizes industrial operational costs while securing a skilled, highly resilient workforce geared toward high-complexity manufacturing.
DataMéxico economic indicators
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaChihuahua by segment
The same published evidence, interpreted for each job: underwrite, develop, broker or lend.
Income benchmark: Chihuahua vs national average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.