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Mexia

Texas · 7,459 residents · 7.198 sq mi
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Mexia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,503. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,500. The poverty rate of 27.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 50%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
7,459
+14%since 2000
from 6,563 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,036 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 912 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.3
+2%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K7K7K7K8K1990201020202024Mexia
20247K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,503
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,785 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,681
+28%since 2000
from $12,235 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.7%
US avg: 7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration0.2%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$669
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $445 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.3%
−32.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.3% in 2000
37.1% rent
Vacancy rate
18.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+22%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic49.7%(3,265)
Black31.6%(2,073)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(1,175)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score77%(5,051)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.9%(2,904)
Black31.3%(2,337)
Hispanic / Latino28%(2,085)
Asian0.5%(41)
Other0.6%(41)
Diversity Score83.4%(6,224)
Diversity Score
83
+8%since 2000
from 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
73.9%
+10.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.2 min
+24%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.0%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.6% in 2009
Female
56.1%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.3%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexia, Texas?

Mexia, Texas has about 7,459 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexia, Texas?

The typical household in Mexia, Texas earns about $35,503 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexia, Texas expensive?

In Mexia, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,500, and the typical rent is about $669 a month.

How educated are people in Mexia, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Mexia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexia, Texas?

About 27.5% of people in Mexia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexia, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 526 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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

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