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Maine · 2,142 residents · 1.769 sq mi
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Mexico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,972. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $108,700. The poverty rate of 24.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Maine median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,142
+10%since 2000
from 1,946 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,211 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 1,100 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.9
+6%since 2000
from 39.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mexico
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,972
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,413 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,601
+81%since 2000
from $15,221 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.402
−11%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance1.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,700
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$972
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.1%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.5% in 2000
26.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.8%
−17.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mexico on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98%(1,907)
Black0.4%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0.3%(5)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.8%(55)
2024
White, non-Hispanic86.5%(1,852)
Black0.5%(11)
Hispanic / Latino2.8%(59)
Asian8.3%(178)
Other2%(42)
Diversity Score30.5%(654)
Diversity Score
31
+980%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
94.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 78.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.5%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
9.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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
15.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−9.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.1%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
18.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.8%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
56.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.2%
−40.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.2%
−84.9 ptssince 2013
from 91.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
84.0%
+18.5 ptssince 2017
from 65.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 94.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 0.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Maine?

Mexico, Maine has about 2,142 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Maine?

The typical household in Mexico, Maine earns about $50,972 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico, Maine expensive?

In Mexico, Maine, the median home is worth about $108,700, and the typical rent is about $972 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, Maine?

About 13.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico, Maine hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico, Maine?

About 24.8% of people in Mexico, Maine live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexico, Maine grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexico, Maine has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 193 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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