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Missouri · 11,558 residents (2025 est.) · 12.171 sq mi
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Mexico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,873. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $139,800. Households here earn about 28% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% 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
11,477
+1%since 2000
from 11,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
943 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.3
−6%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:11,558 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Mexico
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,873
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,002
+57%since 2000
from $17,845 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.7%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+15%since 2010
from 0.380 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance10.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$139,800
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$686
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
37.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 37.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.7
+33%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(9,992)
Black9.1%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(99)
Asian0.5%(57)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.1%(2,725)
2024
White, non-Hispanic83.6%(9,594)
Black6.9%(787)
Hispanic / Latino2%(228)
Asian0.8%(96)
Other6.7%(772)
Diversity Score36.4%(4,182)
Diversity Score
36
+51%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.7%
+12.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
82.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% 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
9.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.6%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.3%
+9.2 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.3%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2017
from 71.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2016
from 97.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2016
from 2.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Missouri?

Mexico, Missouri has about 11,477 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Missouri?

The typical household in Mexico, Missouri earns about $50,873 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico, Missouri expensive?

In Mexico, Missouri, the median home is worth about $139,800, and the typical rent is about $686 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, Missouri?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico, Missouri hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico, Missouri?

About 17.8% of people in Mexico, Missouri live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexico, Missouri grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexico, Missouri has grown since 1990. The population has added about 172 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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