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Mexico Beach

Florida · 1,072 residents · 2.316 sq mi
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Mexico Beach has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $44,856. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $289,600. With a median age of 55.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.1
US median: 37.2
Average education
25% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 116%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,072
+5%since 2000
from 1,017 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
463 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.1
+1%since 2000
from 54.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7949981K1K2K1990201020202024Mexico Beach
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,856
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,950 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,756
+65%since 2000
from $22,871 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.523
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$289,600
+116%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $105,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$944
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $613 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.1%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.0% in 2000
32.5% rent
Vacancy rate
60.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 63.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
47.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 38.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
6.5
+95%since 2000
from 3.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94%(956)
Black1.3%(13)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(18)
Asian0.7%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.3%(95)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.5%(981)
Black1.8%(19)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(28)
Asian0.7%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.8%(137)
Diversity Score
13
+37%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.6%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.5 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.5%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.2%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.8%
−26.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
18.3%
−29.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico Beach, Florida?

Mexico Beach, Florida has about 1,072 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico Beach, Florida?

The typical household in Mexico Beach, Florida earns about $44,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico Beach, Florida expensive?

In Mexico Beach, Florida, the median home is worth about $289,600, and the typical rent is about $944 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico Beach, Florida?

About 24.6% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico Beach, Florida hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico Beach, Florida?

About 13.4% of people in Mexico Beach, Florida live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexico Beach, Florida grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexico Beach, Florida has grown since 1990. The population has added about 80 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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