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Mexico

Pennsylvania · 398 residents · 1.085 sq mi
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Mexico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,742. Population has grown 43% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $111,700. With a median age of 45.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 34% less than the Pennsylvania median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
398
+43%since 2000
from 279 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
367 / sq mi
+43%since 2000
from 257 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.3
+9%since 2000
from 41.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2183134085035982000201020202024Mexico
2024470
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,742
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,417 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,212
+46%since 2000
from $16,620 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.3%
+18.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade19%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance12.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical12.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,700
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.6%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
9.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+43%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
2000 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mexico on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic98.6%(275)
Black1.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.7%(7)
2020
White, non-Hispanic95.5%(380)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(6)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.1%(20)
Diversity Score
5
+90%since 2000
from 3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.0%
+21.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.3 min
+13%since 2000
from 30.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2011
from 1.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−22.3 ptssince 2011
from 80.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
5.6%
−47.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.8%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
55.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−90.0 ptssince 2013
from 98.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

Mexico, Pennsylvania has about 398 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

The typical household in Mexico, Pennsylvania earns about $41,742 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 $111,700.

How educated are people in Mexico, Pennsylvania?

About 11.0% 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 1.8% 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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