Mexico, MO
Quality of Life, Demographics, And Statistics
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Mexico, Missouri Info Snack
Table Of Contents
Population
11,535
Unemployment
6.4%
Poverty
15.7%
Median Home
$86,900
Median Income
$40,741
Median Rent
$650
Mexico SnackAbility
4Overall SnackAbility
Jobs
5/10
Housing
4
Affordability
8
Diversity
7
Safety
6
Amenities
8
Education
5
Commute
8
Mexico, MO Crime Report
365Total Crimes
3,169.2Total Crimes / 100k People
35.09%
Above National Average
| Statistic | Count Raw |
Mexico / 100k People |
Missouri / 100k People |
National / 100k People |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Crimes Per 100K | 365 | 3,169.2 | 3,073.7 | 2,346.0 |
| Violent Crime | 11 | 95.5 | 542.7 | 387.8 |
| Murder | 2 | 17.4 | 11.8 | 6.5 |
| Robbery | 3 | 26.0 | 74.4 | 73.9 |
| Aggravated Assault | 4 | 34.7 | 413.3 | 279.7 |
| Property Crime | 354 | 3,073.7 | 2,531.0 | 1,958.2 |
| Burglary | 24 | 208.4 | 378.8 | 314.2 |
| Larceny | 311 | 2,700.4 | 1,759.1 | 1,398.0 |
| Car Theft | 19 | 165.0 | 393.2 | 246.0 |
Mexico, MO Cost Of Living
87Mexico's Overall Cost Of Living
0.9x
Lower Than The National Average
| Living Expense | Mexico | Missouri | National Average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 87 | 89 | 100 | |
| Services | 98 | 95 | 100 | |
| Groceries | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Health | 101 | 96 | 100 | |
| Housing | 53 | 77 | 100 | |
| Transportation | 89 | 91 | 100 | |
| Utilities | 100 | 97 | 100 | |
Mexico, MO Photos
Source: Flickr User KOMUnews | CC BY 2.0
Rankings for Mexico in Missouri
Map Of Mexico, MO
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7
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Population over time in Mexico
| Year | Population | % Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 11,535 | -0.1% |
| 2019 | 11,544 | 0.1% |
| 2018 | 11,528 | -0.8% |
| 2017 | 11,622 | 0.3% |
| 2016 | 11,588 | 0.3% |
| 2015 | 11,555 | 0.2% |
| 2014 | 11,533 | -0.3% |
| 2013 | 11,571 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 11,561 | 0.0% |
| 2011 | 11,559 | - |
Race / Ethnicity in Mexico
| Race | Mexico | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 84.4% | 78.8% | 60.1% |
| African American | 6.1% | 11.3% | 12.2% |
| American Indian | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% | 2.0% | 5.6% |
| Hawaiian | 0.1% | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Other | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Two Or More | 5.1% | 2.9% | 2.8% |
| Hispanic | 4.1% | 4.3% | 18.2% |
Gender in Mexico
| Gender | Mexico | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female | 49.7% | 50.9% | 50.8% |
| Male | 50.3% | 49.1% | 49.2% |
Highest level of educational attainment in Mexico for adults over 25
| Education | Mexico | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| < 9th Grade | 7.0% | 3.0% | 5.0% |
| 9-12th Grade | 9.0% | 7.0% | 7.0% |
| High School / GED | 40.0% | 31.0% | 27.0% |
| Some College | 22.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Associate's Degree | 9.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 9.0% | 18.0% | 20.0% |
| Master's Degree | 3.0% | 8.0% | 9.0% |
| Professional Degree | 1.0% | 2.0% | 2.0% |
| Doctorate Degree | 0.0% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
Household Income For Mexico, Missouri
| Income | Mexico | MO | USA |
|---|---|---|---|
| Less than $10,000 | 7.0% | 6.1% | 5.8% |
| $10,000 to $14,999 | 4.3% | 4.5% | 4.1% |
| $15,000 to $24,999 | 14.0% | 9.6% | 8.5% |
| $25,000 to $34,999 | 18.0% | 10.0% | 8.6% |
| $35,000 to $49,999 | 19.0% | 13.7% | 12.0% |
| $50,000 to $74,999 | 14.7% | 18.5% | 17.2% |
| $75,000 to $99,999 | 8.7% | 13.0% | 12.8% |
| $100,000 to $149,999 | 9.9% | 14.2% | 15.6% |
| $150,000 to $199,999 | 2.0% | 5.3% | 7.1% |
| $200,000 or more | 2.4% | 5.2% | 8.3% |
