Mexico, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics

Demographics | Crime | Cost Of Living
Updated: 2023-10-17

Living In Mexico, Missouri Summary

Life in Mexico research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Mexico over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Mexico:

  • The population in Mexico is 11,592.

  • The median home value in Mexico is $93,800.

  • The median income in Mexico is $43,669.

  • The cost of living in Mexico is 87 which is 0.9x lower than the national average.

  • The median rent in Mexico is $647.

  • The unemployment rate in Mexico is 7.1%.

  • The poverty rate in Mexico is 16.5%.

Mexico SnackAbility

4
Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8

Mexico, MO Crime Report

296
Total Crimes
2,567.0
Total Crimes / 100k People
10.45%
Above National Average
Statistic Count
Raw
Mexico
/ 100k People
Missouri
/ 100k People
National
/ 100k People
Total Crimes Per 100K 296 2,567.0 3,073.7 2,324.2
Violent Crime 21 182.1 542.7 369.8
Murder 0 0.0 11.8 6.3
Robbery 3 26.0 74.4 66.1
Aggravated Assault 8 69.4 413.3 268.2
Property Crime 275 2,384.9 2,531.0 1,954.4
Burglary 32 277.5 378.8 269.8
Larceny 220 1,907.9 1,759.1 1,401.9
Car Theft 23 199.5 393.2 282.7

Mexico, MO Cost Of Living

87
Mexico's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
Living Expense Mexico Missouri National Average
Overall 87 89 100
Services 98 92 100
Groceries 101 96 100
Health 101 88 100
Housing 53 79 100
Transportation 89 95 100
Utilities 100 95 100

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Rankings for Mexico in Missouri

Map Of Mexico, MO

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Population over time in Mexico

Year Population % Change
2021 11,535 -0.1%
2020 11,544 0.1%
2019 11,528 -0.8%
2018 11,622 0.3%
2017 11,588 0.3%
2016 11,555 0.2%
2015 11,533 -0.3%
2014 11,571 0.1%
2013 11,561 0.0%
2012 11,559 -

Race / Ethnicity in Mexico

White
84.4% (9,778)
African American
5.3% (614)
American Indian
0.3% (31)
Asian
0.5% (61)
Hawaiian
0.2% (23)
Other
0.1% (17)
Two Or More
6.0% (692)
Hispanic
3.2% (376)
Race Mexico MO USA
White 84.4% 78.2% 59.4%
African American 5.3% 11.2% 12.2%
American Indian 0.3% 0.2% 0.6%
Asian 0.5% 2.0% 5.6%
Hawaiian 0.2% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.1% 0.3% 0.4%
Two Or More 6.0% 3.5% 3.2%
Hispanic 3.2% 4.4% 18.4%

Gender in Mexico

Female
51.8% (6,000)
Male
48.2% (5,592)
Gender Mexico MO USA
Female 51.8% 50.7% 50.5%
Male 48.2% 49.3% 49.5%

Highest level of educational attainment in Mexico for adults over 25

< 9th Grade
5.0% (579)
9-12th Grade
9.0% (1,043)
High School / GED
39.0% (4,520)
Some College
23.0% (2,666)
Associate's Degree
10.0% (1,159)
Bachelor's Degree
10.0% (1,159)
Master's Degree
3.0% (347)
Professional Degree
1.0% (115)
Doctorate Degree
0.0% (0)
Education Mexico MO USA
< 9th Grade 5.0% 3.0% 5.0%
9-12th Grade 9.0% 6.0% 6.0%
High School / GED 39.0% 30.0% 26.0%
Some College 23.0% 22.0% 20.0%
Associate's Degree 10.0% 8.0% 9.0%
Bachelor's Degree 10.0% 19.0% 21.0%
Master's Degree 3.0% 9.0% 9.0%
Professional Degree 1.0% 2.0% 2.0%
Doctorate Degree 0.0% 1.0% 2.0%

Household Income For Mexico, Missouri

Less than $10,000
7.2% (84,038)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.9% (33,081)
$15,000 to $24,999
11.8% (136,329)
$25,000 to $34,999
18.9% (219,567)
$35,000 to $49,999
16.3% (189,153)
$50,000 to $74,999
18.7% (216,899)
$75,000 to $99,999
9.2% (106,448)
$100,000 to $149,999
8.9% (102,713)
$150,000 to $199,999
1.3% (15,473)
$200,000 or more
4.8% (55,492)
Income Mexico MO USA
Less than $10,000 7.2% 5.6% 5.5%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.9% 4.3% 3.9%
$15,000 to $24,999 11.8% 8.8% 7.8%
$25,000 to $34,999 18.9% 9.5% 8.2%
$35,000 to $49,999 16.3% 13.0% 11.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 18.7% 18.2% 16.8%
$75,000 to $99,999 9.2% 13.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 8.9% 15.1% 16.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 1.3% 6.1% 7.8%
$200,000 or more 4.8% 6.0% 9.5%

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