Tlaxcala
Socioeconomic overview of Tlaxcala, Mexico. Displays real, verified census parameters from INEGI, GDP reports, ENIGH household income distribution, and housing infrastructure markers.
Tlaxcala establishes itself as a highly specialized manufacturing satellite within Mexico's central logistics corridor, backed by substantial export volumes in heavy component and material verticals. The state's commercial backbone is driven by massive export yields in fiberglass and technical textiles (US$3.6B), electrical circuit switching and protection apparatus (US$2.96B), and seating systems (US$2.57B). This focused industrial base provides institutional real estate developers with targeted absorption opportunities tied to tier-1 automotive and electrical supply chain requirements along the Puebla-Tlaxcala industrial belt.
Demographically, the state recorded a 2020 population of 1,342,977, representing a sustained 14.8% ten-year expansion. The labor market reflects tight operational capacity with a low unemployment rate of 2.53% alongside an average monthly salary of 5.17k MXN. Industrial footprint concentration remains distinctly localized, with primary commercial and manufacturing momentum anchored in the strategic submarkets of Tetla de la Solidaridad, Papalotla de Xicohténcatl, and Xicohtzinco.
DataMéxico Economic & Labor Statistics
DataMéxico / Secretaría de EconomíaIncome Benchmark: Tlaxcala vs National Average
Source: INEGI ENIGH 2024. Current monthly income calculated at household scale.
Economic Business Count by Sector (DENUE Registry)
Frequently Asked Questions (Tlaxcala)
What is the population of Tlaxcala?
According to institutional projections, the population of Tlaxcala is estimated at 1,447,721 in 2025, compared to 1,342,977 recorded in the 2020 census, representing a density of 360.3 people per square kilometer over an area of 4,019 km².
What is the average household income in Tlaxcala?
The average monthly household income in Tlaxcala is MX$19,611, with a median of MX$15,523 per month, based on the local ENIGH 2024 microdata extract.
How large is the housing deficit in Tlaxcala?
Tlaxcala registers a total housing lag (rezago total) of 35,152 units, with an estimated household deficit of 38,291 homes. A total of 375 federal housing subsidies have been assigned to the region.