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Mexican Colony

California · 148 residents · 0.032 sq mi
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Mexican Colony has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $54,375. Population has fallen 32% since 2023, a loss of 69 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 30.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 47.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
42% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

148
−32%since 2023
from 217 in 2023
2010 – 2024
4,625 / sq mi
−32%since 2023
from 6,781 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
30.2
−4%since 2023
from 31.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
90181272362453201020202024Mexican Colony
2024148
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$54,375
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $53,715 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$17,669
−12%since 2023
from $20,189 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
10.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.2% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
47.3%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.319
+28%since 2023
from 0.250 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information39.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction19.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing16%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

42.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2023
from 50.6% in 2023
58.0% rent
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
44.8%
−13.7 ptssince 2023
from 58.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(9)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.9%(208)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(22)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(6)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.9%(142)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.7%(14)
10
−2%since 2023
from 10 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.8%
+23.3 ptssince 2023
from 71.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
79.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 79.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2023
from 57.6% in 2023
40.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2023
from 42.4% in 2023
13.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
9.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
11.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
68.0%
+30.7 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
37.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
62.2%
+10.1 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexican Colony, California?

Mexican Colony, California has about 148 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexican Colony, California?

The typical household in Mexican Colony, California earns about $54,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Mexican Colony, California?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in Mexican Colony, California hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexican Colony, California?

About 47.3% of people in Mexican Colony, California live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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