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.

Mexia, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,859

Median Agei

40.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

38.9%2,670

White

31.4%2,151

Black

27.7%1,900

Two or More

1.3%86

Asian

0.6%43

Other

0.1%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%289

High School Diploma

36.1%1,744

Some College (<1 yr)

4.5%217

Some College (1+ yr)

16.4%795

Associate's Degree

7.4%360

Bachelor's Degree

7.9%383

Master's Degree

3.1%151

Professional Degree

0.3%13

Doctorate

0.2%10

HS or Higher

82%

BA or Higher

11.5%

Graduate+

3.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$109,900

Median Renti

$887

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

58.3%1,514

Renter-Occupied

41.7%1,084

Total Units

3,084

Homeownership

58.3%

Vacancy Rate

15.8%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

169

$500–$750

165

$750–$1,000

308

$1,000–$1,250

283

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%23

2010–2019

4.5%139

2000–2009

10.8%334

1990–1999

10.5%324

1980–1989

21.3%658

1970–1979

17.2%529

1960–1969

13.5%417

1950–1959

11.6%359

1940–1949

4.4%135

1939 or earlier

5.4%166

Heating Fuel

Electricity

69.7%1,812

Utility Gas

30.3%786

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$42,222

Mean Household Incomei

$55,882

Per Capita Incomei

$21,518

Poverty Ratei

31%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

2,757

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

117

Residentsi

217

Avg. Tenant Renti

$446/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing117 homes99% occupied$446/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $42,222/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $13K/yr

53%

Very low income$13K–$21K/yr

23%

Low income$21K–$34K/yr

17%

Moderate / aboveOver $34K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

81% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

65% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

44% 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

1,12016.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

925

Guatemala

India

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

2,666

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

289(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

72.9%Insured

27.1%Uninsured