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Mexican Colony

California · 281 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 $32,321. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 154 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 47% less than the California median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Renter-heavy
31% owner-occupied
US average: 45%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
281
+121%vs 2011
vs 127 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
8,781 / sq mi
+121%vs 2011
vs 3,969 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
24.3
−46%vs 2011
vs 44.8 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
90181272362453201020202024Mexican Colony
2024148
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,321
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $24,904 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,415
+16%vs 2011
vs $15,861 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−26.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.287
−12%vs 2011
vs 0.327 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing91.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction91.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$542
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $612 in 2011
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.0%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.0% in 2011
56.3% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−8.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.6% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic7.9%(10)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.1%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.1%(23)
2010
White, non-Hispanic14.2%(40)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.8%(227)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.8%(89)
Diversity Score
32
+76%vs 2011
vs 18 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
47.1%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.8% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
45.6%
−54.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
54.4%
+54.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
21.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 20.8% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.9%
+9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 52.0% in 2011
Female
38.1%
−9.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.0% in 2011
Foreign born
61.9%
+10.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexican Colony, California?

Mexican Colony, California has about 281 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Mexican Colony, California earns about $32,321 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexican Colony, California expensive?

In Mexican Colony, California, the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Mexican Colony, California?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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