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MICROPOLITAN AREA · 2010 ACS

Mexico Micro

Mexico, MO · 1 counties · 25,529 residents · 692.25 sq mi
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Mexico has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,935. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $84,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% 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
25,529
−1%since 2000
from 25,853 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
37 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 37 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.5
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
23K24K25K25K26K1990201020202024Mexico
202425K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,935
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,057 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,800
+14%since 2000
from $16,441 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade16%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$556
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $384 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.1% in 2000
28.9% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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%
Diversity Score19.3%(4,983)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(22,613)
Black6.4%(1,637)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(665)
Asian0.5%(115)
Other1.7%(436)
Diversity Score25.8%(6,587)
Diversity Score
26
+34%since 2000
from 19 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.5 min
+46%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.0%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
54.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.0%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

MexicoCENTRAL11,558
What's inside

1 component county

Audrain CountyCENTRAL24,528
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mexico, MO?

Mexico, MO has about 25,529 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mexico, MO?

The typical household in Mexico, MO earns about $40,935 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 $84,700, and the typical rent is about $556 a month.

How educated are people in Mexico, MO?

About 14.0% 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 17.0% 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 1,930 residents, a change of about 8 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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