Demographics & People — Mexico, Missouri
Population Overview
| Population (Census) | 11,487 |
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| Estimated 2026 | ~11,500 |
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| Median Age | 37.3 |
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| Total Households | 4,396 |
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| Family Households | 2,738 |
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| Average Household Size | 2.54 |
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| Diversity Index | 0.1807 (relatively homogeneous) |
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Race & Ethnicity
| White | 9,757 |
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| Black or African American | 765 |
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| Asian | 62 |
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| Hispanic or Latino | 232 |
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Heritage & Ancestry
| Group | Count |
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| Unclassified or not reported | 4,231 |
| Other groups | 2,087 |
| German | 1,752 |
| American | 1,489 |
| English | 1,358 |
| Irish | 1,345 |
| Hispanic: Hispanic or Latino | 354 |
| Italian | 232 |
| French (except Basque) | 220 |
| Hispanic: Central American | 186 |
Language
| English Only | 10,375 |
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| Spanish | 91 |
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| Population 5+ | 10,662 |
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Veterans
| Veterans | 694 |
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| Population 18+ | 8,969 |
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Commuting
| Mean Commute Time | 18.8 minutes |
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| Work from Home | 2.1% |
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| Commuter Profile | N/A |
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Source: Census ACS 5-Year 2023; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, Table B01003; Census ACS 5-Year 2023, B19013. Data for Mexico, Missouri.
