Mexico City
Socioeconomic overview of Mexico City, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Mexico City maintains its position as the sovereign center of capital allocation and corporate control across North America's southern flank. With a consolidated population of 9,209,944—reflecting a disciplined 4.05% ten-year growth trajectory—the capital operates on an expansive labor backbone of 5.11 million economically active citizens. A low unemployment rate of 3.98% underpins a stable, dense urban workforce earning an average monthly salary of MXN 7.49k. The city's economic output is further underscored by massive corporate export volume clearing through capital entities, anchored by passenger vehicles (US$684B), transport goods vehicles (US$592B), and petroleum oils (US$261B), affirming its role as the administrative engine for national industrial trade.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Mexico City vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Mexico City)
What is the population of Mexico City?
According to institutional projections, the population of Mexico City is estimated at 9,183,658 in 2025, compared to 9,209,944 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 6115.8 people per square kilometer over an area of 1,502 km².
What is the average household income in Mexico City?
The average monthly household income in Mexico City is MX$36,895, with a median of MX$27,289 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Mexico City?
Mexico City registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 184,279 units, with an estimated household deficit of 234,615 homes. A total of 296 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.