Mexia is a city located in Limestone County Texas. Mexia has a 2024 population of 6,848. Mexia is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.64% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,892 in 2020.
The average household income in Mexia is $52,030 with a poverty rate of 34.62%. The median age in Mexia is 37.7 years: 34.6 years for males, and 40.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Mexia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,729 | 39.74% |
| Black or African American | 2,033 | 29.61% |
| Two or more races | 1,838 | 26.77% |
| Other race | 203 | 2.96% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.48% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.45% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,415 | 2.65 | 57.9 | 42.1 |
| Non Family | 915 | 1.15 | 39.2 | 60.8 |
| Married | 837 | 3.29 | 84.9 | 15.1 |
| Female | 483 | 4.15 | 55.7 | 44.3 |
| Male | 180 | 3.31 | 32.8 | 67.2 |
3.46
Average Family Size
2.65
Average Household Size
57.9%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 364 | 7.92% |
| Associates Degree | 323 | 7.03% |
| Bachelors Degree | 354 | 7.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 158 | 3.44% |
| High School Graduate | 1,877 | 40.84% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 384 | 8.36% |
| Some College | 1,136 | 24.72% |
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 | 1,651 | 1,481 | 255 |
| Black | 1,491 | 1,390 | 128 |
| Hispanic | 1,339 | 862 | 92 |
| 2+ Races | 953 | 688 | 73 |
| Other Race | 178 | 98 | 0 |
| Asian | 33 | 33 | 23 |
| Native American | 31 | 31 | 7 |
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 69.7%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,778 | $0 | $50,077 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $71,500 |
| High School Graduate | $32,232 | $38,750 | $25,417 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $30,188 | $33,750 | $21,726 |
| Overall | $34,547 | $45,114 | $29,054 |
| Some College | $37,143 | $46,886 | $31,500 |
$34,547
Average Earnings
$45,114
Average Male
$29,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
68.78% of Mexia residents speak only English, while 31.22% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 30.31% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,461 | 899 | 36.53% |
| White | 2,042 | 707 | 34.62% |
| Black | 2,000 | 659 | 32.95% |
| Multiple | 1,787 | 453 | 25.35% |
| Other | 202 | 65 | 32.18% |
| Native | 4 | 1 | 25% |
34.62%
Overall Poverty Rate
30.62%
Male Poverty Rate
38.25%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Mexia is Hispanic, with 36.53% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Mexia is Native, with 25% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 16.35%. Among those working part-time, it was 23.62%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 47.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 58.87% |
| High School | 36.99% |
| Some College | 22.22% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 18.43% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 70.27% |
| Female Employed | 23.5% |
| Male Employed | 12.79% |
| Female Unemployed | 11.36% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,134 | $58,637 |
| Households | $36,589 | $52,030 |
| Married Families | $62,109 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,871 | $34,079 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
36.0%
Male Marriage Rate
30.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, 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
317
Number of Veterans
300
Male Veterans
17
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 129 |
| First Gulf War | 85 |
| Second Gulf War | 80 |
| Korea | 38 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 88 |
| 75+ | 80 |
| 65 to 74 | 78 |
| 35 to 54 | 66 |
| 18 to 34 | 5 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 6.19% |
| Black | 103 | 6.28% |
| Hispanic | 74 | 4.5% |
| 2+ Races | 42 | 3.61% |
| Other Race | 32 | 16% |
| Native American | 7 | 22.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
5.62%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.46%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
49.6%
Labor Force Participation
48.1%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
73.16%
Born in Mexia
85.35%
Native Born
14.65%
Foreign Born
12.15%
Non Citizen
2.5%
Naturalized
85.35% of Mexia residents were born in the United States, with 73.16% having been born in Texas. 12.15% 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 | 6,793 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 6,804 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2027 | 6,815 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2026 | 6,826 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 6,837 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2024 | 6,848 | -11 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 6,859 | 20 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 6,839 | 11 | 0.16% |
| 2021 | 6,828 | -64 | -0.93% |
| 2020 | 6,892 | -429 | -5.86% |
| 2019 | 7,321 | 33 | 0.45% |
| 2018 | 7,288 | -51 | -0.69% |
| 2017 | 7,339 | -43 | -0.58% |
| 2016 | 7,382 | -14 | -0.19% |
| 2015 | 7,396 | -39 | -0.52% |
| 2014 | 7,435 | -4 | -0.05% |
| 2013 | 7,439 | -94 | -1.25% |
| 2012 | 7,533 | 47 | 0.63% |
| 2011 | 7,486 | 14 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 7,472 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 6,563 | -370 | -5.34% |
| 1990 | 6,933 | -161 | -2.27% |
| 1980 | 7,094 | 1,151 | 19.37% |
| 1970 | 5,943 | -178 | -2.91% |
| 1960 | 6,121 | -506 | -7.64% |
| 1950 | 6,627 | 217 | 3.39% |
| 1940 | 6,410 | -169 | -2.57% |
| 1930 | 6,579 | 3,097 | 88.94% |
| 1920 | 3,482 | 788 | 29.25% |
| 1910 | 2,694 | -4,099 | -60.34% |