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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Mexico

Indiana · 984 residents · 5.489 sq mi
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Mexico is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $49,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 1990, reaching $83,100. With a median age of 41.5, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

984
−2%since 1990
from 1,005 in 1990
1990 – 2024
179 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 183 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.5
+12%since 1990
from 37.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5197179151K1K1990201020202024Mexico
2024906
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$49,234
+26%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $29,545 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$19,150
+47%since 1990
from $13,056 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$83,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $50,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$409
−11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $347 in 1990
US average: $602
84.6%
+3.3 ptssince 1990
from 81.3% in 1990
15.4% rent
1.7
−1%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic95.7%(962)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(28)
Asian0.8%(8)
Diversity Score16.3%(164)
2000
White, non-Hispanic97.8%(962)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score2%(20)
2
−87%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.6%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 9.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
89.5%
+14.6 ptssince 1990
from 74.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.3 min
−26%since 1990
from 19.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Indiana?

Mexico, Indiana has about 984 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Indiana?

The typical household in Mexico, Indiana earns about $49,234 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 $83,100, and the typical rent is about $409 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, Indiana?

About 9.6% 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 5.1% 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 21 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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