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Mexico

Missouri · 11,469 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 $40,741. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $86,900. Households here earn about 29% less than the Missouri median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,469
+1%since 2000
from 11,320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
942 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 930 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
−1%since 2000
from 39.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
11K11K11K11K12K1990201020202024Mexico
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,741
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,907
+34%since 2000
from $17,845 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance8.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,900
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $63,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $387 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.3%
−8.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.3% in 2000
41.7% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+3%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.5%(9,233)
Black8.3%(951)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(366)
Asian0.8%(87)
Other5.4%(624)
Diversity Score39.6%(4,537)
Diversity Score
40
+64%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.6%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.9%
−42.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.3%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
49.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.0%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Missouri?

Mexico, Missouri has about 11,469 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Missouri?

The typical household in Mexico, Missouri earns about $40,741 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 $86,900, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, Missouri?

About 13.3% 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 15.7% 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 164 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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

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