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CITY · 2010 ACS

Mexico

Pennsylvania · 472 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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Mexico is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,935. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 69% since 2000. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $104,200. With a median age of 46.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
472
+69%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
435 / sq mi
+69%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.2
+12%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
2183134085035982000201020202024Mexico
2024470
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,935
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,182
+45%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.327
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information23.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade21%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$104,200
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
51.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
16.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
−6%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(275)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
2010
White, non-Hispanic98.3%(464)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(6)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3.7%(17)
Diversity Score
4
+37%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
−31%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.4%
−42.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

Mexico, Pennsylvania has about 472 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mexico, Pennsylvania earns about $58,935 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico, Pennsylvania expensive?

In Mexico, Pennsylvania, the median home is worth about $104,200.

How educated are people in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

About 2.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico, Pennsylvania hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

About 5.0% of people in Mexico, Pennsylvania live below the federal poverty line.

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

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