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Mexico

Missouri · 11,320 residents · 12.171 sq mi
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Mexico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,714. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% 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 $63,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

11,320
Unchangedsince 1990
from 11,305 in 1990
1990 – 2025
930 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 929 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.8
+4%since 1990
from 38.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Mexico
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,714
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,744 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$17,845
+46%since 1990
from $12,249 in 1990
US average: $21,522
13.8%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 14.4% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$63,300
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $37,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$387
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $285 in 1990
US average: $602
66.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 67.8% in 1990
33.7% rent
2.1
+30%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(10,186)
Black9.4%(1,064)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(52)
Asian0.2%(27)
Diversity Score23.3%(2,639)
2000
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(9,992)
Black9.1%(1,032)
Hispanic / Latino0.9%(99)
Asian0.5%(57)
Diversity Score24.1%(2,725)
24
+3%since 1990
from 23 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.2%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 13.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
76.2%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
5.6%
−0.1 ptssince 1990
from 5.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.3 min
−19%since 1990
from 15.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Missouri?

Mexico, Missouri has about 11,320 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Missouri?

The typical household in Mexico, Missouri earns about $30,714 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 $63,300, and the typical rent is about $387 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, Missouri?

About 15.2% 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 13.8% 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 15 residents, a change of about 0 percent over that period.

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

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