Mexico is a city located in Audrain County Missouri. Mexico has a 2024 population of 11,529. It is also the county seat of Audrain County. Mexico is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.78% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 11,440 in 2020.
The average household income in Mexico is $64,173 with a poverty rate of 17.02%. The median age in Mexico is 36.6 years: 33.7 years for males, and 37.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mexico was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9,927 | 86.31% |
| Two or more races | 714 | 6.21% |
| Black or African American | 668 | 5.81% |
| Asian | 77 | 0.67% |
| Other race | 74 | 0.64% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 28 | 0.24% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,393 | 2.55 | 62.6 | 37.4 |
| Married | 1,773 | 3.21 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 1,610 | 1.15 | 54.8 | 45.2 |
| Female | 815 | 3.39 | 40.4 | 59.6 |
| Male | 195 | 4.62 | 62.1 | 37.9 |
3.26
Average Family Size
2.55
Average Household Size
62.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 579 | 7.22% |
| Associates Degree | 675 | 8.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 801 | 10% |
| Graduate Degree | 431 | 5.38% |
| High School Graduate | 3,113 | 38.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 465 | 5.8% |
| Some College | 1,950 | 24.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 7,009 | 6,160 | 1,095 |
| Black | 544 | 436 | 18 |
| Hispanic | 203 | 124 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 139 | 135 | 2 |
| Asian | 77 | 77 | 74 |
| Other Race | 74 | 74 | 18 |
| Islander | 28 | 24 | 0 |
| Native American | 9 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 96.1%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $38,646 | $57,679 | $36,023 |
| Graduate Degree | $50,665 | $51,675 | $46,172 |
| High School Graduate | $32,958 | $35,874 | $28,328 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $28,550 | $30,859 | $23,636 |
| Overall | $35,483 | $44,722 | $32,686 |
| Some College | $41,809 | $53,028 | $34,031 |
$35,483
Average Earnings
$44,722
Average Male
$32,686
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
96.01% of Mexico residents speak only English, while 3.99% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 1.96% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 9,482 | 1,544 | 16.28% |
| Multiple | 710 | 206 | 29.01% |
| Black | 648 | 129 | 19.91% |
| Hispanic | 354 | 62 | 17.51% |
| Native | 9 | 9 | 100% |
17.02%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.46%
Male Poverty Rate
19.15%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mexico is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mexico is White, with 16.28% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.22%. Among those working part-time, it was 13.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 27.94%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.43% |
| Some College | 13.01% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 12.41% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0.81% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 58.22% |
| Female Employed | 9.24% |
| Male Unemployed | 8.57% |
| Male Employed | 1.07% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,034 | $70,945 |
| Households | $47,585 | $64,173 |
| Married Families | $76,758 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $33,886 | $49,802 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
42.9%
Male Marriage Rate
40.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
694
Number of Veterans
623
Male Veterans
71
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 248 |
| First Gulf War | 123 |
| Second Gulf War | 121 |
| Korea | 44 |
| World War II | 43 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 187 |
| 75+ | 178 |
| 35 to 54 | 146 |
| 55 to 64 | 134 |
| 18 to 34 | 49 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 618 | 7.78% |
| Black | 47 | 7.82% |
| 2+ Races | 29 | 12.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
8.26%
Veteran Poverty Rate
60.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61.9%
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Employment Rate
5.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.02%
Born in Mexico
96.98%
Native Born
3.02%
Foreign Born
1.41%
Non Citizen
1.61%
Naturalized
96.98% of Mexico residents were born in the United States, with 79.02% having been born in Missouri. 1.41% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 11,641 | 23 | 0.2% |
| 2028 | 11,618 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 11,596 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 11,574 | 23 | 0.2% |
| 2025 | 11,551 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 11,529 | 22 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 11,507 | -17 | -0.15% |
| 2022 | 11,524 | 56 | 0.49% |
| 2021 | 11,468 | 28 | 0.24% |
| 2020 | 11,440 | -69 | -0.6% |
| 2019 | 11,509 | -12 | -0.1% |
| 2018 | 11,521 | 7 | 0.06% |
| 2017 | 11,514 | -68 | -0.59% |
| 2016 | 11,582 | 8 | 0.07% |
| 2015 | 11,574 | -42 | -0.36% |
| 2014 | 11,616 | 161 | 1.41% |
| 2013 | 11,455 | -48 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 11,503 | -42 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 11,545 | 28 | 0.24% |
| 2010 | 11,517 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 11,320 | 30 | 0.27% |
| 1990 | 11,290 | -986 | -8.03% |
| 1980 | 12,276 | 469 | 3.97% |
| 1970 | 11,807 | -1,082 | -8.39% |
| 1960 | 12,889 | 1,266 | 10.89% |
| 1950 | 11,623 | 2,570 | 28.39% |
| 1940 | 9,053 | 763 | 9.2% |
| 1930 | 8,290 | 2,277 | 37.87% |
| 1920 | 6,013 | 74 | 1.25% |
| 1910 | 5,939 | 840 | 16.47% |
| 1900 | 5,099 | 310 | 6.47% |
| 1890 | 4,789 | 954 | 24.88% |
| 1880 | 3,835 | 1,233 | 47.39% |
| 1870 | 2,602 | -9,039 | -77.65% |