Tamaulipas
Socioeconomic overview of Tamaulipas, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Tamaulipas operates as a vital cross-border manufacturing and logistics corridor for Northern Mexico, demonstrating deep integration into North American supply chains. The state's industrial profile is driven by massive export volumes in high-value sectors, led by monitors and projectors (US$111B), motor vehicle parts and accessories (US$78.9B), and wireless telecommunications equipment (US$51.6B). This heavy industrial base creates sustained absorption for specialized Class-A manufacturing assets and high-throughput trade infrastructure near the U.S. border.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Tamaulipas vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Tamaulipas)
What is the population of Tamaulipas?
According to institutional projections, the population of Tamaulipas is estimated at 3,748,419 in 2025, compared to 3,527,735 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 48.0 people per square kilometer over an area of 78,116 km².
What is the average household income in Tamaulipas?
The average monthly household income in Tamaulipas is MX$25,767, with a median of MX$20,861 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Tamaulipas?
Tamaulipas registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 130,626 units, with an estimated household deficit of 134,077 homes. A total of 586 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.