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Mexico, MO · 1 counties · 24,528 residents (2025 est.) · 692.25 sq mi
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Mexico has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,448. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $143,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
24,548
−5%since 2000
from 25,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
35 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:24,528 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Mexico
202425K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.1%(1,488)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.3%(1,539)
US avg: 6%
10 to 145.9%(1,441)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.7%(1,653)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.7%(1,396)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.6%(3,089)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.4%(3,049)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.4%(2,790)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414%(3,428)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7411.3%(2,785)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845%(1,232)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.7%(658)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,448
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,057 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,392
+73%since 2000
from $16,441 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
+5%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade14.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Information11.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$143,100
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$693
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.8%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+14%since 2009
from 2.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
27
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Mexico on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.6%(23,425)
Black7.2%(1,849)
Hispanic / Latino0.7%(189)
Asian0.3%(88)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(21,403)
Black4.4%(1,091)
Hispanic / Latino3.2%(786)
Asian0.6%(139)
Other4.6%(1,129)
Diversity Score
29
+14%since 2009
from 26 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Segregation Score
28
+31%since 2020
from 21 in 2020
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means White and non-White residents are more separated across neighborhoods.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.7%(660)
Spaniard0.2%(55)
Venezuelan0.1%(23)
Honduran0.1%(16)
Cuban0%(5)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(55)
Chinese0.2%(43)
Vietnamese0.1%(24)
Cambodian0.1%(17)
Pacific Islander origin
Guamanian0%(12)
Samoan0%(3)
Ancestry
German18.3%(4,497)
English13.1%(3,209)
Irish10.6%(2,597)
American6.8%(1,669)
Dutch2.2%(547)
French1.5%(372)
Scottish1.3%(324)
Italian1.3%(321)
Welsh0.8%(199)
Polish0.7%(167)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(143)
+ 17 more ancestry groups with data
British0.5%(125)
Norwegian0.5%(112)
Swedish0.4%(91)
West Indian0.2%(55)
Hungarian0.2%(48)
Danish0.2%(43)
Portuguese0.2%(41)
Swiss0.2%(41)
Czech0.1%(34)
Greek0.1%(24)
Nigerian0.1%(19)
Russian0%(10)
Turkish0%(6)
Iranian0%(2)
RANKED:Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest American population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.8%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.1%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.1%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.9%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2012
from 16.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.7%
−71.2 ptssince 2013
from 84.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2017
from 68.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
95.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 96.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2016
from 1.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married36.7%(3,441)
Married46%(4,313)
Widowed3.1%(291)
Divorced14.1%(1,325)
Women 15+
Never married24.2%(2,592)
Married49.3%(5,280)
Widowed10.7%(1,141)
Divorced15.8%(1,697)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, MO?

Mexico, MO has about 24,548 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, MO?

The typical household in Mexico, MO earns about $59,448 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mexico, MO expensive?

In Mexico, MO, the median home is worth about $143,100, and the typical rent is about $693 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, MO?

About 16.8% of adults age 25 and over in Mexico, MO hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mexico, MO?

About 17.8% of people in Mexico, MO live below the federal poverty line.

Has Mexico, MO grown since 1990?

Yes, Mexico, MO has grown since 1990. The population has added about 949 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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