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Mexico

New York · 1,531 residents · 2.145 sq mi
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Mexico has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,199. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $121,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,531
−3%since 2000
from 1,572 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
714 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 733 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+12%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Mexico
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,199
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,761 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,835
+91%since 2000
from $18,227 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.1%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade8.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$121,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$674
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $476 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 59.4% in 2000
40.2% rent
Afford Score
1.9
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mexico on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic97.7%(1,536)
Black0.2%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(9)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.4%(38)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.3%(1,413)
Black0.7%(10)
Hispanic / Latino1.8%(27)
Asian0.7%(10)
Other2.5%(38)
Diversity Score13.6%(209)
Diversity Score
14
+468%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+30%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.3%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
−1.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
45.2%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.1% in 2009
Female
52.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.9% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.0%
−87.3 ptssince 2013
from 92.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, New York?

Mexico, New York has about 1,531 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, New York?

The typical household in Mexico, New York earns about $64,199 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico, New York expensive?

In Mexico, New York, the median home is worth about $121,500, and the typical rent is about $674 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, New York?

About 23.2% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico, New York?

About 9.5% of people in Mexico, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexico, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexico, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 24 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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