Chihuahua
Socioeconomic overview of Chihuahua, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
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 & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Chihuahua vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Chihuahua)
What is the population of Chihuahua?
According to institutional projections, the population of Chihuahua is estimated at 4,043,130 in 2025, compared to 3,741,869 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 16.2 people per square kilometer over an area of 249,321 km².
What is the average household income in Chihuahua?
The average monthly household income in Chihuahua is MX$30,788, with a median of MX$24,523 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Chihuahua?
Chihuahua registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 443,590 units, with an estimated household deficit of 445,269 homes. A total of 440 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.