Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Mexico, MO Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

11,477

Median Agei

37.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%9,594

Black

6.9%787

Two or More

5.8%666

Hispanic/Latino

2%228

Asian

0.8%96

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%59

Other

0.4%43

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.7%382

High School Diploma

31.3%2,525

Some College (<1 yr)

8.5%684

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%1,354

Associate's Degree

10.2%819

Bachelor's Degree

9.8%792

Master's Degree

6.4%519

Professional Degree

0.8%61

Doctorate

0.1%12

HS or Higher

88.7%

BA or Higher

17.2%

Graduate+

7.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$139,800

Median Renti

$686

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62.5%2,847

Renter-Occupied

37.5%1,707

Total Units

5,097

Homeownership

62.5%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

7.8%222

$50K–$100K

23.4%665

$100K–$150K

23.6%672

$150K–$200K

18.7%533

$200K–$300K

17.9%511

$300K–$500K

8%228

$500K–$1M

0.6%16

Rent Distribution

Under $500

196

$500–$750

719

$750–$1,000

429

$1,000–$1,250

207

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%48

2010–2019

5.3%272

2000–2009

3%154

1990–1999

8.8%446

1980–1989

9.1%465

1970–1979

15.4%787

1960–1969

13.6%691

1950–1959

14.8%754

1940–1949

7.8%398

1939 or earlier

21.2%1,082

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

48.4%2,206

Electricity

47.5%2,162

Bottled/LP Gas

3.6%165

No Fuel

0.3%15

Wood

0.1%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,873

Mean Household Incomei

$64,693

Per Capita Incomei

$28,002

Poverty Ratei

17.5%

Unemploymenti

7.3%

Labor Forcei

5,318

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

9%411

$10K–$15K

5.9%270

$15K–$20K

4.5%205

$20K–$25K

4.7%213

$25K–$30K

6.2%283

$30K–$35K

3.3%150

$35K–$40K

5.5%251

$40K–$45K

5.5%252

$45K–$50K

4.2%191

$50K–$60K

9.8%446

$60K–$75K

7.6%347

$75K–$100K

13.8%630

$100K–$125K

8.5%389

$125K–$150K

4.5%204

$150K–$200K

3.3%151

$200K+

3.5%161

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

404

Residentsi

653

Avg. Tenant Renti

$369/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

21 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing202 homes100% occupied$353/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers154 homes77% occupied$395/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 848 homes97% occupied$349/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,873/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

61.7%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

26.2%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

9.6%

Moderate / aboveOver $41K/yr

2.5%

Who Receives This Housing

76.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

35.5% of subsidized households are minority

33.2% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

32.8% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1361.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Philippines

China

Germany

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

784(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.7%Insured

10.3%Uninsured