Mexico, Missouri Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates
The population of Mexico, Missouri is 11,487 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 78th-largest city in Missouri. The median household income is $48,873, the median home value is $117,600, and the median age is 36.6.
The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (11,515 → 11,482).
11,487
Population
944
People / sq mi
$48,873
Median Income
$117,600
Median Home Value
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Mexico covers 12.2 sq mi of land at 944 people per square mile.
About Mexico, MO
What sets Mexico apart is where people work — remote work is unusually rare here, at 0.7% versus 14.0% nationally. Mexico is a city in Missouri with a population of 11,487.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US cities: the median household earns just $48,873, below the US median of $78,538. Poverty sits at 13.7%, above the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $117,600, with typical rent around $706.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 15.5%, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 0.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 19 minutes each way.
Mexico city Population History (2010-2024)
The city of Mexico city had a population of 11,515 in 2010 and 11,482 in 2024, a -0.3% growth over 14 years. The peak was 11,601 in 2014. Average annual growth rate: -0.02%.
11,482
Population (2024)
11,515
Population (2010)
11,601
Peak (2014)
-0.02%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 11,515 |
| 2011 | 11,539 |
| 2012 | 11,493 |
| 2013 | 11,443 |
| 2014 | 11,601 |
| 2015 | 11,560 |
| 2016 | 11,580 |
| 2017 | 11,503 |
| 2018 | 11,523 |
| 2019 | 11,517 |
| 2020 | 11,438 |
| 2021 | 11,462 |
| 2022 | 11,505 |
| 2023 | 11,489 |
| 2024 | 11,482 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.1% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Economy & Income
$48,873
Median Household Income
$27,698
Per Capita Income
13.7%
Poverty Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
Housing
$117,600
Median Home Value
$706
Median Rent
63.5%
Owner-Occupied
Education
89.4%
High School+
15.5%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.1%
Drive Alone
83.1%
Public Transit
0.7%
Work From Home
18.7 min
Avg Commute
Community Profile
19.4%
Foreign Born
97.3%
Non-English at Home
8.5%
Veterans
24.1%
With Disability
89.0%
Health Insurance
91.4%
Internet Access
Employment by Industry
| Professional, Scientific & Management | 27.0% |
| Manufacturing | 14.8% |
| Retail Trade | 9.7% |
| Education, Health Care & Social Services | 6.9% |
| Finance, Insurance & Real Estate | 6.7% |
| Public Administration | 6.6% |
| Arts, Entertainment & Food Services | 4.5% |
| Information | 4.2% |
| Transportation & Warehousing | 1.9% |
| Construction | 1.1% |
| Agriculture & Mining | 0.9% |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Mexico, Missouri has a population of 11,487 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 78th-largest city in Missouri.
The median household income in Mexico, Missouri is $48,873, with 13.7% of residents living below the federal poverty level.
The median home value in Mexico, Missouri is $117,600, with median monthly rent at $706 and a homeownership rate of 63.5%.
The median age in Mexico, Missouri is 36.6 years. The population is 47.3% male and 52.7% female.
The population has declined 0.3% since 2010 (11,515 → 11,482).
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.