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Indiana · 906 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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Mexico has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $87,635. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $108,400. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
906
−8%since 2000
from 984 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
165 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 179 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+12%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
5197179151K1K1990201020202024Mexico
2024906
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$87,635
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,234 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,306
+131%since 2000
from $19,150 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.2%
+30.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
2.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.318
+19%since 2010
from 0.268 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade19.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information18%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,400
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $83,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
85.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
14.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.9%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
−27%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mexico on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(962)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(839)
Black2.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(45)
Diversity Score17.4%(158)
Diversity Score
17
+750%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 89.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.4 min
+22%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
84.9%
−15.1 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
45.3%
−26.5 ptssince 2011
from 71.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
46.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 35.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 62.9% in 2009
Female
42.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.6%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
28.2%
+12.9 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−94.5 ptssince 2013
from 94.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
65.1%
−16.4 ptssince 2017
from 81.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
96.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Indiana?

Mexico, Indiana has about 906 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Indiana?

The typical household in Mexico, Indiana earns about $87,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico, Indiana expensive?

In Mexico, Indiana, the median home is worth about $108,400.

How educated are people in Mexico, Indiana?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico, Indiana hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico, Indiana?

About 2.1% of people in Mexico, Indiana live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexico, Indiana grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexico, Indiana has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 99 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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

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