Mexico, MO
Full City Profile · Missouri
2.8
/5.0
C+
Fair
11,487
Population
944/sq mi density
$48,873
Median Income
$27,698 per capita
$117,600
Home Value
$185,747 Zillow
$706
Median Rent
27.7% income on rent
54°F
Avg Temperature
217
Violent Crime/100K
3,123 property/100K
C+
Overall
2.8 / 5.0
Fair overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
C+
Economy
2.9 / 5.0
$48,873 median income, 6.5% unemployment
A+
Affordability
5.0 / 5.0
$117,600 home value, $706/mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
217 violent crimes/100K
C
Education
2.2 / 5.0
15.5% bachelor's degree or higher
Population Overview
Total Population
11,487
Census 2023
Population Density
944
per square mile
Land Area
12.4
square miles (32.1 km²)
Median Age
36.6 yrs
6% below US avg (38.9 yrs)
Gender Distribution
47.3%
Male
52.7%
Female
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% US: 61.6% |
| Black | 6.7% US: 12.4% |
| Hispanic | 2% US: 18.7% |
| Asian | 0.5% US: 5.9% |
| Other | 5.9% |
City vs. U.S. Average
White
84.9%
Black
6.7%
Hispanic
2%
Asian
0.5%
Thin line = U.S. average
Language Spoken at Home
| English Only | 97.3% US: 78.5% |
| Spanish | 4% US: 13.4% |
City vs. U.S. Average
English Only
97.3%
Spanish
4%
Thin line = U.S. average
Social Characteristics
Foreign Born
1.5%
Veterans
8.5%
42% above US avg (6%)
Disability
24.1%
85% above US avg (13%)
Health Insurance Coverage
89.0%
3% below US avg (91.4%)
Uninsured
11.0%
28% above US avg (8.6%)
Complete Demographics Data
Population
| Total Population | 11,487 |
| Population Year | 2023 |
| Population Density | 944 / sq mi |
| Land Area | 12.4 sq mi |
| Median Age | 36.6 years |
Gender
| Male | 47.3% |
| Female | 52.7% |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 84.9% |
| Black or African American | 6.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 2.0% |
| Asian | 0.5% |
Language
| English Only | 97.3% |
| Spanish | 4.0% |
Social Indicators
| Foreign Born | 1.5% |
| Veterans | 8.5% |
| Disability | 24.1% |
| Health Insurance | 89.0% |
| Uninsured | 11.0% |
| Broadband Access | 84.7% |