Census ACS · #878 μSA
Mexico Metro Area
The Mexico, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has 24,688 residents. The median household income is $56,232 and the median home value is $121,600.
24,688
Population
36
People / sq mi
$56,232
Median Income
$121,600
Median Home Value
The Mexico CBSA covers 692 sq mi of land at 35.7 people per square mile.
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 89.1% |
| Black or African American | 4.7% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.5% |
Economy & Income
$56,232
Median Household Income
$28,068
Per Capita Income
10.8%
Poverty Rate
2.3%
Unemployment
Housing
$121,600
Median Home Value
$698
Median Rent
72.7%
Homeownership
Education
88.4%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
Commute
0.0%
Drive Alone
3.2%
Work From Home
21.2 min
Avg Commute
16.7%
Foreign Born
Mexico spans this state
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Mexico, Mo Micropolitan Statistical Area has a population of 24,688 according to Census ACS 5-Year estimates, making it the #878 largest CBSA in the US.
The median household income in the Mexico metro area is $56,232, with a per capita income of $28,068.
The Mexico, Mo CBSA spans the state of Missouri.
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Data for the Mexico, Mo CBSA (33020) from the American Community Survey 5-Year estimates. Core-Based Statistical Areas combine cities, suburbs, and surrounding counties tied together by commuting patterns.
Housing cost is the defining feature of Mexico: the median home is valued at $121,600. With 24,688 residents, Mexico is a metro area in MO.
The typical household earns $56,232, below the US median of $78,538. About 10.8% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $121,600, with typical rent around $698.
College credentials are comparatively rare here: just 16.1%, below the national 35.0%.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.